Facility Recomissioning
There are two main things to consider when re-opening your facility from the COVID-19 lockdown:
- Most rowing facilities have been lying dormant for several months
- All facilities will need to implement enhanced standards of hygiene and new procedures to comply with government rules
This guidance will help you think about the issues that need addressed and create a plan for implementing them. There are two parts:
- sportscotland's Getting Your Facilities Fit for Sport
- Scottish Rowing supplement to the facility guidance (below) which covers rowing specific aspects
Scottish Rowing Supplement
The information below complements sportscotland's Getting Your Facilities Fit for Sport. You should make yourself familiar with that first. Some aspect will overlap with in our risk assessment, safety policy and operating procedures guidance (see the Return to Rowing Checklist).
Prepare - Outdoor Areas |
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Clear overgrown grass, encroaching trees and lookout for birds nesting in boats/pontoons/walkways. If you find nesting birds, these may be protected in law and you should get advice before taking action. Wildlife organisations such as the RSPB may be able to help you. Be on the lookout for hazardous materials such as glass or needles. You may need to contact your council for help in removing some items. |
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Consider marking out alternate parking spaces for members to use to aid in physical distancing. Open any overflow or additional parking provision the club might have available |
Prepare - Managing Access |
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Ensuring compliance with rotas and allowing time for proper cleaning will be essential. What are the current access arrangement for members at your facility? How many people have keys or access fobs? Can you change locks or reprogram fobs? Who will be responsible for opening and closing your club every day? |
Prepare - Rowing Equipment |
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Remove boats and clean surfaces. Inspect for corrosion of racking and other major damage. |
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Thoroughly wash boats and blades before first use with appropriate products. Check inflation bags for open-decked boats are in working order. Perform safety and serviceability checks, ensuring equipment has not deteriorated. |
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Perform checks on throw ropes, life jackets and other safety equipment. Consider assigning safety equipment to specific people to minimise the need for sharing. |
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Create a cleaning procedure for all shared equipment. Equipment should be cleaned after each use, and deep cleaned regularly. |
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Check launch safety equipment is in working order. Check for corrosion and other damage. Check oil and fuel levels in engines, consider having them serviced. |
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Consider servicing your ergometers, especially if they have been lying idle. The chains will need oiling. Thoroughly clean and check ergometers that have been loaned out during the lockdown to ensure they are returned and working properly. |
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Check for corrosion, other damage and general roadworthiness. Check for seized brakes. Check for valid MOTs, tax, insurance. |
