Masks at LC Nationals in October 2021

RE: Masks at LC Nationals in October 2021

orca1946 — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:52:18 GMT

Sorry to hear this! I also will wait till it is safer!! Another meet or medal is not worth the risk for me.

RE: Masks at LC Nationals in October 2021

Jay Eckert — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:27:14 GMT

Swimmers should bring their own masks and a ziploc bag to keep them dry. We'll have extra disposable masks and ziploc bags to distribute as needed.

RE: Masks at LC Nationals in October 2021

__steve__ — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:04:36 GMT

Not planning on doing this meet, but concerning masks It would likely be that everyone not actively swimming or on the blocks will have a mask on. That's how it was last December for a SCM meet in SC. The mask is just a small part of preventing the spread of this nasty bug anyway.

In reality, someone will likely infect another person at this meet, or in its preparation, or during travel involved, despite whether masks worn or not.

RE: Masks at LC Nationals in October 2021

Xenadiva — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:25:42 GMT

I have a lot of concerns now about this meet. I just want to know that people will actively be wearing masks on deck. I just went to an OWS event and even though the emails said masks that frankly wasn't the case. I'm from NY and it's a vastly different experience as you start to travel out of state. When I was called back to my office in July I made the personal decision to only take off my mask outside the building and at my desk in my cube with 6 foot walls. Everyone at my job walked around without a mask the 1st 2 weeks. Then someone contracted COVID and everyone had their mask back on like me lol. I can't control what other people do but it would be nice to know that we are taking all precautions.

RE: Masks at LC Nationals in October 2021

__steve__ — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 20:52:47 GMT

Personal decision for some, however I just received a lawful order to be vaccinated by October and fully vax'd by November (if already done just need your documentation) I was expecting this for awhile, just didn't think it would take as long as it did. I however can't elaborate whether I am for, or against this executive mandate.

What does have me concerned are the varying strains we see popping up, 11+ so far?

RE: Masks at LC Nationals in October 2021

Allen Stark — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 17:08:55 GMT

I wanted to go to that meet. The risk just seemed to great what with plane rides and hotels etc. Requiring vaccinations would have alienated some people, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t the right thing to do. I don’t see how I can in good conscience go to a meet until vaccinations are required or my grandkids are eligible to be vaccinated. I really love meets, but I’m not dying to go. My daughter’s supervisor was a man his 40s with kids. Everyone liked him. He was vaccinated. He got COVID anyway. He got an unusual complication and died. She called me about this 2 days ago so I guess I’m more emotional than usual. Get your shots wear your masks and be careful

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Allen Stark — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 17:02:24 GMT

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Allen Stark — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 17:02:12 GMT

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Allen Stark — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 17:01:29 GMT

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0A82G — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:06:21 GMT

i don't think USMS gives a damn -- look at this crap "USMS encourages members to be vaccinated for COVID-19, but we understand it is a personal decision based on individual factors. "