Facility Guidelines

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Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center
Reopening Plan Overview

This reopening plan is facility specific to the Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center. To view Johnson County Park & Recreation District's Reopening Plan - Click here.

We are excited to begin welcoming the community back to the Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center.  The aquatic staff along with JCPRD  and Shawnee Mission School District leadership have worked on a phased reopening plan for the aquatic center. We have been in communication with local and state government and health officials to ensure that our plan does its absolute best to promote safety when you return to the building.

What to expect when arriving to the Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center.

In response to COVID-19, the Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center has modified operations for the to provide a safe environment for our visitors and staff. 

  • Enhanced cleaning protocols.

Please see below for guidelines when visiting or participating in practice at the Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center.

SMAC - Face Mask Guideline

Due to high community transmission rates of COVID-19 in the county, the Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) will require masking of everyone in all district facilities until further notice.  

Updated: 1/13/2022

SMAC - No Spectators

Practices and Programs

There is no longer a limit on number of spectators for practices or programs.

Practice spectators will be asked to sign in and watch practice from the 2nd story mezzanine or spectator area in the pool area. 

Swim Meets

Spectators are limited or not allowed based on swim meet numbers.  

Updated 11/24/2021


SMAC - Number of swimmers per lane image

Restrictions on number of swimmers per lane have been removed.

Additional Considerations and Guidelines

SMAC - Should restrict participation in practices if image

Athletes, lap swimmers and coaches who are ill should not attend facility under any circumstances. 

Athletes, lap swimmers and coaches are expected to monitor their own health and should not participate in any activity at Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center if:

  • If tested positive for COVID-19.
  • If  exposed to COVID-19 or under a 14-day quarantine, the athlete, lap swimmer or coach must have medical clearance prior to returning to facility.
  • If experiencing a fever of or greater than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit within the past 14 days.
  • Or displaying any of the following symptoms in the last 14 days: 
    • Cough
    • Fever
    • Chills
    • Muscle pain
    • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.
    • Sore throat
    • New loss of taste or smell.