Italians try social distance swimming

Butterfly?

Backstroke?

Breaststroke?

Whatever the style, swimmers were notching up their lengths at a social distance as pools reopened in Italy on Monday (May 25).

How to social distance and swim?

Outdoor pools are reopening in Italy with new rules to protect swimmers Location: Rome Signs help guests keep their distance and only a limited number are allowed at one time (SOUNDBITE) (Italian) MANAGER OF 'SPORTING CLUB OSTIENSE', STEFANO CECILIA, SAYING: "Our set up at the moment is seriously reduced, the Italian Swimming Federation said you can have a maximum of 44 people in the pool at the same time, but we have decided to let in only 24 people at a time in this initial phase to make people feel as safe and protected as possible.

Then, little by little, if we get the chance, we will increase the numbers.

Our main problems are connected to the use of dressing rooms and showers, obviously." Staff must wear face masks and regularly sanitize equipment even the pool’s ladder