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Swimming Canada\u2019s High Performance Centre Ontario reopened to swimmers Tuesday, four days after a positive COVID-19 test<\/a> by a member of the training group there caused the center\u2019s closure.<\/p>\n

Per a release, the majority of swimmers at the center in Toronto, one of three across the country, returned to training Tuesday.<\/p>\n

The individual who tested positive is, \u201creceiving ongoing medical advice and monitoring, and a small group of close contacts are self-isolating as per public health guidelines.\u201d HPC Toronto\u2019s reopening was in consultation with Toronto Public Health and followed Swimming Canada\u2019s Return to Swimming protocols, in place since the fall<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cFriday was a very difficult day, but we always knew it was a possibility,\u201d High Performance Director John Atkinson<\/strong> said in the release<\/a>. \u201cWe immediately followed the plans and protocols we have in place. The fact that the there was no transmission in the training environment \u2013 either the pool or the strength and conditioning centre \u2013 shows our risk mitigation strategies are working.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m glad we were able to get the majority of athletes back into the pool as quickly as possible. This is a testament to our protocols, as well as the protocols put in place by our partners at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre and Canadian Sport Institute Ontario. This all progressed due to the support of Swimming Canada staff and medical experts within Swimming Canada and CSI Ontario.\u201d<\/p>\n

Toronto is the site of Canadian Olympic Trials, scheduled for April 7-11 and limited to invitational-only participation<\/a>. Swimming Canada will undertake, \u201ca review of the public health situation and how it relates to the ability to provide a safe environment for all participants.\u201d Tuesday\u2019s release, and the situation at the High Performance Centre Ontario this week, underscores the adaptability required. From the release:<\/p>\n

Swimming Canada reserves the right to modify or cancel the Trials at any point, should it be determined to be unsafe to proceed or be requested by Toronto Public Health, the Province of Ontario and\/or any government agency that carries jurisdiction over matters of health and\/or public safety. In this case, Swimming Canada may nominate swimmers to Team Canada by other means based on exceptional circumstances.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cWe appreciate everyone\u2019s patience as the situation is constantly changing, and is different in different parts of the country,\u201d CEO Ahmed El-Awadi<\/strong> said. \u201cWe recognize the heavy impact on all of our athletes. Our preference is to hold Trials if it is safe to do so, but we can\u2019t predict the unpredictable.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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