2018 Colin's Hope Water Safety Policies and Procedures Lesson

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* 1. The first thing everyone must do upon arrival at a group training swim sign in on the sign in sheet and sign out/check out after exiting the water sheet.

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I do not agree to do this

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* 2. Which of the following items should SWIMMERS (solo and relay) bring to each training swim and on event day?

Hydration and fuel

Medication (epi pen, seizure meds etc) in a waterproof container

Fully charged cell phone in a waterproof case

Brightly colored swim cap

2 pairs of goggles

Orange Safer Swimmer Device ("orange buoy")

Towel and sunscreen

Properly fitted U.S Coast Guard life jacket (if you are a relay swimmer who will be paddling for a portion of the swim)

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* 3. Which of the following items should WATER GUARDIANS (paddlers) bring to every training swim and on event day?

Hydration and fuel (for yourself)

Fully charged cell phone in a waterproof container

Medication (epi pen, seizure meds etc.) in a waterproof container

U.S. Coast Guard approved and properly fitted life jacket (NO INFLATABLES WAISTPACKS ALLOWED)

Loud Whistle (Fox40 or equivalent)

Kayak or SUP, and Paddle

Sunglasses or hat

Sunscreen

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* 4. Every Water Guardian (person on Kayak or on SUP paddling) must be WEARING a properly fitted U.S Coast Guard approved (non-inflatable) life jacket at all times when in the boat/on the SUP, and the life jackets must be fastened at all times.

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* 5. When approaching the open water to enter, for which of the following do you need to watch out?

Flying Squirrels

Boats, wildlife (snakes, swans), stumps/roots, glass/debris, uneven ground

Rubber Duckies

Cliff Divers

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* 6. During the swim, what must SWIMMERS do?

Sing your favorite showtune over and over.

Plan your meals for the week.

Swim within 20 yds of the shore; watch and listen for watercrafts; resight your line often and be aware if where you are at all times; eat and hydrate regularly; do NOT swim or rest in dock areas along the shore unless instructed to do so by your Water Safety or Medical Team; if you see lightning or hear thunder, seek shelter on shore immediately until safe to re-enter the water; remember and follow all hand communication signals.

Find a solution to create World Peace.

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* 7. During the swim, what must WATER GUARDIANS do? Please read all and choose All of the Above.

Keep your eyes scanning from your swimmer to nearby swimmers, and to the water ahead of you.

Watch and listen for boats and watercrafts.

Keep your swimmer within 20 yards of the shore.

Eat and hydrate regularly.

Do NOT enter dock areas unless specifically instructed.

If you see lightning or hear thunder, seek shelter on shore immediately and do not re-enter the water until it is safe to do so.

Be aware of your vessel's capacity and practice carrying/securing the load you will have on event day.

Remember and follow the hand communication signals.

All of the above.

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* 8. If you are a swimmer and you NEED HELP, you should wave your arms above your head to get attention and yell if you are able.

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* 9. If you are ok, you should either give a thumbs up or pat the top of your head.

True

False

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* 10. What should Water Guardians do if they see a boat or watercraft coming towards the swimmers? (Hint: Choose All of the Above)

Blow their whistle.

Wave their paddle back and forth above their head.

Rub their paddle in your hands so that the blade reflects sun into the boat/watercraft operators eyes.

All of the above.

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* 11. At the end of the swim, Swimmers and their Water Guardians should carefully exit the water at the same time.

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* 12. At the end of the swim, everyone should sign out on the sign in/out form?

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* 13. Please provide your full name, email and phone number

Full Name:

Email Address:

Phone Number:

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* 14. Please provide the name/names of your Relay Partners or Water Guardian

Names:

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It is important and essential that all Colin's Hope Swimmers, Water Guardians and Volunteers to follow these safety procedures and protocols at all times when in, near and around the water as we are ambassadors for water safety and drowning prevention. We must role model and practice good water safety and represent Colin's Hope appropriately as we will be billboards for water safety.

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