Hello Everyone,

The UMSwing executives have been monitoring changes in the local COVID-19 situation. We had implemented designated times during our lessons to wash or sanitize hands, but as the local situation changed rapidly throughout the day on Thursday March 12th, it became apparent that we must make the responsible decision to cancel our current session of classes. We are saddened that this is the course of action deemed necessary, but our first priority is the health and safety of our instructors, our volunteers, and our members.

This is a difficult situation for UMSwing as our elections for the 2020-2021 executive panel was to be held during the next two weeks and our AGM was to follow on April 1st. We are currently working on a solution and will inform you all once a decision has been made.

Swing dancing is based on physical contact and social interactions with numerous people. As such, it is a high risk activity that we recommend be avoided until the local COVID-19 situation is resolved. We urge you to protect yourself and others by refraining from attending large gatherings and implementing preventative measures against this virus such as diligent hygiene maintenance and practicing social distancing as recommended by the Government of Manitoba.

For more information on COVID-19 and how to take precautions, please visit Manitoba Health at https://www.gov.mb.ca/health/coronavirus/public.html

Message from the President of The University of Manitoba can be found at: https://https://news.umanitoba.ca/message-from-president-david-t-barnard-on-covid-19/?fbclid=IwAR0yKCdI8k7r111OCfUl6YVCHIiD8e_3litftX3Jj4Twtqn-qBSgaF_nWD0

Thank you,
UMSwing Executive Team