The Calmar Pool is now open, however there are certain safety practices in place that swimmers are asked to observe in order to use the pool. (Submitted photo)

The Calmar Swimming Pool is now open

“Because we have added safety measures to take, this year our hours are altered,” said management.

The pool’s hours are as follows:

Open swim at 1 - 2:45 p.m.

2:45 - 3:15 p.m. sanitizing

Open swim 3:15 - 4:45 p.m.

4:45 - 5:15 p.m. sanitizing

Open swim 5:15 - 8 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday hours:

Open swim 1 - 2:45 p.m.

2:45 - 3:15 p.m. sanitize

Open swim 3:15 – 6 p.m.

Lap Swim

Monday – Friday, 9 to 10 a.m.

Pool staff also said that, “During times of sanitizing you will need to remove your belongings from the deck and bathrooms, and stand outside the fence. The guard house window will be closed.

Other health and safety measures will also be observed.

Guards will write you in and ask you a few questions at check in.

Anyone using the pool has to use hand sanitizer when you enter.

Bring and use your own equipment, the pool does not have pool toys, goggles, towels etc...

Please respect social distancing by keeping six feet spaces at the guard windows, when waiting for the boards and when sitting out on deck.

If you have a fever, cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste and smell or just don't feel well please stay home.

If you have been around someone who has tested positive for Covid - 19 in the last 14 days, you are being asked to stay home.

“Please be considerate as we work to be healthy. Procedures, guidelines, and practices may change,” said pool staff.