When will the pools open?

[gregcharlesnelson@gmail]

any idea?

[champion6]

Keep checking here:
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Village Community Development Districts (http://www.districtgov.org)

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[Nucky]

I would like to get back to the pool quickly but will proceed with caution. To answer your question directly. As far as I know there is no plan to Re-Open as of this moment.

[stan the man]

I really miss the gossip

[bagboy]

any idea?

No.

[graciegirl]

I would not swim with someone unless I gave birth to them or sleep with them.

ESPECIALLY since there is still the same amount of danger in catching Covid-19 as there was before they were shut.........and we in The Villages with our age group are most at risk.

[600th Photo Sq]

any idea?

May 1st. The gossip resume 's. :icon_wink:

[Goldwingnut]

I received an update from the District Manager two days ago on this topic. Plans are being worked up by the district office to reopen the amenities, the scheduling of the reopening will be determined by the guidance provided by the CDC, state, and county health official guidance. As soon as a schedule is know, it will be made public. No schedule has been announced yet.

[Nucky]

I received an update from the District Manager two days ago on this topic. Plans are being worked up by the district office to reopen the amenities, the scheduling of the reopening will be determined by the guidance provided by the CDC, state, and county health official guidance. As soon as a schedule is know, it will be made public. No schedule has been announced yet.

Whew! It's going to be an exciting day in the life of the person in charge who comes thru with the New Policy. :pray:

[billethkid]

The pools were closed because people at the pools were ignoring social distance guidelines.

What has changed?

Do we think all will now follow, in essence, the same guidelines?

[Bogie Shooter]

You can’t fix dumb.

[NJRICHARD]

There are people that use the pool for exercising. I have a lower back issue that only can be helped with swimming/walking in the pool. The snow-birds are gone and that would eliminate the crowding and people wanting to sit in the sun can alternate lounge chairs. I am not including pool sports (volley ball, etc), just those who would use the pool for lap swimming and exercise ??

[dewilson58]

any idea?




Too Early.




:1rotfl:

[CWGUY]

You can’t fix dumb.

:icon_wink: True..... but Mother Nature has a way of culling the herd. :rolleyes:

[CWGUY]

There are people that use the pool for exercising. I have a lower back issue that only can be helped with swimming/walking in the pool. The snow-birds are gone and that would eliminate the crowding and people wanting to sit in the sun can alternate lounge chairs. I am not including pool sports (volley ball, etc), just those who would use the pool for lap swimming and exercise ??

:confused: The snow-birds are not all gone. Alternate lounge chairs..... who will disinfect them between uses? And your last part ...... the lap swimming and exercise you want to do is supposed to be done at Sports Pools (no lounge chairs) and if you open them how are you going to tell others they can't do the things they want in them? Remember the pickleballers are not real happy about golf still being played. Do you think it would be different with Volleyball players? I don't.
I would think if we open things too fast..... your bad back could be the least of your health problems. :ho:

[Villageswimmer]

I would not swim with someone unless I gave birth to them or sleep with them.

ESPECIALLY since there is still the same amount of danger in catching Covid-19 as there was before they were shut.........and we in The Villages with our age group are most at risk.


I completely agree with you.

[skip0358]

People are having enough trouble social distancing outside of a pool could only imagine in the pool.The other day coming back from my Supermarket run I past Colony Rec Center which is closed. The Picnic area was full of people sitting at the Picnic Tables. Really social distancing my butt!

[davem4616]

any idea?



The pools will open when it's determined that it's safe to do so....the great majority of us are not part of that decision making process.....so we'll all just have to wait it out

the same thing is going to happen with the nightly dancing on the squares, the movie houses and the restaurants

they need time to rethink how they can reopen all of this

[Velvet]

Social distancing is so unnatural for us. It is very hard to do. Especially when for many decades of our lives it was always encouraged. We were taught the isolated, introverted child needed “help”.

But today, one mistake, that’s all it takes, only one. There is no treatment. That one mistake (being close to an emitter, touching a surface they have touched etc) can cost us our lives.

[CWGUY]

any idea?

Updated "Covid-19 District Action Plan" released today. I get e-notifications from the District and read it. I think you may be looking in the wrong place for your information. :shrug:

[Villageswimmer]

Social distancing is so unnatural for us. It is very hard to do. Especially when for many decades of our lives it was always encouraged. We were taught the isolated, introverted child needed “help”.

But today, one mistake, that’s all it takes, only one. There is no treatment. That one mistake (being close to an emitter, touching a surface they have touched etc) can cost us our lives.


How correct you are, Velvet. And, yet, there are so many here who still don’t get it. Sadly, I think the pressure is on to open. Wishful thinking.

[Chatbrat]

According to the unmentionable online news source, rec centers & polls will open May 4th

[thelegges]

I would not swim with someone unless I gave birth to them or sleep with them.

ESPECIALLY since there is still the same amount of danger in catching Covid-19 as there was before they were shut.........and we in The Villages with our age group are most at risk.

You must have a pool at your house

[B767drvr]

I would not swim with someone unless I gave birth to them or sleep with them.

ESPECIALLY since there is still the same amount of danger in catching Covid-19 as there was before they were shut.........and we in The Villages with our age group are most at risk.

You're drawing an arbitrary line in a swimming pool situation, so I have a few questions:

When are you going to get your hair cut?

When exactly will you feel safe having a stranger touch you and enter your "personal space"? Manicures/pedicures? Spa treatments, massages?

Do you ever intend to visit another doctor? Dentist? Eye exam? Has your vision changed and what do you intend to do to address it if it has? How about dental cleaning?

When can children play together again? Attend class in person? Play sports? Act in plays? Play in bands? Dance together? Can colleges resume classes? Dining halls open? Dormitories?

Is air travel safe? How about cruise ships/ferries/water taxis? Can you attend a professional sporting event in a stadium or arena? When can amusement parks and national parks open? How about beaches?

Restaurants? Are they viable business models with only one third of their tables open due to social distancing guidelines? How about bars? Live theatre?

These questions are literally endless...

[Chatbrat]

If its not a necessity wait, till the #'s really go down--what does another 30 days mean, in the big picture--the Admiral can't wait to swim again, may have to put an anchor on her.

[LiverpoolWalrus]

To answer your question, it looks like preparations for reopening the pools will start this Monday, 4/27.


COVID-19 District Action Plan
April 22, 2020 5:00 p.m.

The safety of residents, guests, staff and visitors in The Villages community continues to be of utmost importance to the District. As the guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Florida Department of Health and Governor DeSantis on the prevention of COVID-19 continues to update, the District will be implementing a carefully phased plan to slowly and safely reopen recreational amenities.
Phase I – April 27th through May 3rd
District Recreation & Parks staff will return to work the week of April 27 to May 3 to further clean and prep facilities.
Efforts will include utilizing tables and chairs to establish 6 foot buffers in room layouts and swimming pool areas, so social distancing may be actively practiced.
While residents will not have access to additional facilities this week, it will provide District staff the opportunity to prepare for Phase II.
Phase II – begins May 4th (if approved by local, state and federal agencies) and will continue through the month of May
Recreational activities that meet criteria of specific health department guidelines will begin opening. Some of the criteria taken into consideration will include limited exposure, high respiration activities, activity interaction and the interaction of persons/objects. While we are still evaluating which facilities will open, you can expect to see the following:
Limited facility use
Special social spacing accommodations
All facilities will close by 8:00 p.m. to afford staff time for next day cleaning and preparation
Villages IDs will be checked and cashless Trail Fee services will continue
The District Administrative Offices at Lake Sumter Landing will open on an appointment only basis beginning May 11th. Appointments can be made by emailing the following departments.
Customer Service Center –CustomerService@districtgov.org
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There is a drop box available in the breezeway outside of the District office. If you need to drop off correspondence, please utilize the locked drop box.
Community Watch Dispatch will continue to be available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week at (352) 753-0550.
Phase III – Not anticipated to take effect until after the month of May (dependent upon health guidelines from local, state & federal agencies)
Will include opening non-regional recreation centers, additional outdoor facilities and a full opening of District Administrative offices.
At this time, it is not anticipated that there will be any recreation sponsored or co-sponsored large events.
The District is currently working to identify exactly which recreation facilities and activities will resume during each phase. We continue to encourage you to follow all guidance provided by the CDC as is relates to social distancing and individual responsibilities pertaining to personal preparedness. Please visit Village Community Development Districts (http://www.DistrictGov.org) and ensure you are signed up to receive e-Notifications for the most up-to-date information.

[Fredster]

I would go to a neighborhood adult pool for exercise pretty much on a daily basis before they were shut down. I usually went in the morning and most mornings there were no more than 6-8 people in the pool at a given time. In fact on a few occasions I would be the only one in the pool for an hour or so.
Personally I don’t think it would be a problem distancing In the pools.
The pool crowding situation developed after rec centers and many activities were closed down, so a whole bunch of people came to the pools when the other activities were eliminated. Plus at that time it was colder up north and lot of family members were visiting.

[JoMar]

Phase III, Phase III – Not anticipated to take effect until after the month of May (dependent upon health guidelines from local, state & federal agencies)
Will include opening non-regional recreation centers, additional outdoor facilities and a full opening of District Administrative offices. Looks like June.

[vintageogauge]

There are people that use the pool for exercising. I have a lower back issue that only can be helped with swimming/walking in the pool. The snow-birds are gone and that would eliminate the crowding and people wanting to sit in the sun can alternate lounge chairs. I am not including pool sports (volley ball, etc), just those who would use the pool for lap swimming and exercise ??

It only takes a few dozen people to crowd a pool, even without the snowbirds there are still 100,000 people here plus the recent influx from metro New York.

[jebartle]

For safety, I hope chairs will be removed, (sunbathers can do that at home), swimmers limited by supervised staff, and hopefully those taking in water thru their mouth, keep it there!

[ficoguy]

When people don't get up in your face

[Two Bills]

According to the other site.
Regional recreation centers and swimming pools are set to re-open next month in The Villages.
The re-opening date is set for May 4.:shrug:

[coffeebean]

I would go to a neighborhood adult pool for exercise pretty much on a daily basis before they were shut down. I usually went in the morning and most mornings there were no more than 6-8 people in the pool at a given time. In fact on a few occasions I would be the only one in the pool for an hour or so.
Personally I don’t think it would be a problem distancing In the pools.
The pool crowding situation developed after rec centers and many activities were closed down, so a whole bunch of people came to the pools when the other activities were eliminated. Plus at that time it was colder up north and lot of family members were visiting.
I don't know about that. I swim laps and I have missed being able to swim but, there is not 6 feet distance between lanes. There is also not 6 feet distance for walkers in the sports pools and certainly not in the neighborhood pools. It is like passing people in the aisles in a grocery store only without masks on.

[coffeebean]

For safety, I hope chairs will be removed, (sunbathers can do that at home), swimmers limited by supervised staff, and hopefully those taken in water thru their mouth, keep it there!

Do you realize swimmers blow out air into the water when they swim? That is what makes bubbles in the water. If you swim the proper way, you take in air as you turn your head to the side, then place your face in the water to blow out the air either through the nose, mouth or both.

[Villageswimmer]

I don't know about that. I swim laps and I have missed being able to swim but, there is not 6 feet distance between lanes. There is also not 6 feet distance for walkers in the sports pools and certainly not in the neighborhood pools. It is like passing people in the aisles in a grocery store only without masks on.


I don’t know about that either. As a lap swimmer, with one person in a lane, we’re perhaps 3 feet from each other. For walkers, it’s much tighter usually. That’s in the Sports pools. In the neighborhood pools, forget about it. No one misses swimming more than I, but it’s magical thinking to think it’s safe.

[bumpygreens]

You can’t fix dumb.

Paranoia is a tough one, too.

[44Apple]

The believers will try to maintain a semblance of social distancing, the non-believers will walk around and gather like there is nothing new.

[bumpygreens]

Do you realize swimmers blow out air into the water when they swim? That is what makes bubbles in the water. If you swim the proper way, you take in air as you turn your head to the side, then place your face in the water to blow out the air either through the nose, mouth or both.

The pool isn't the problem. There is plenty of evidence that the chlorine and bromine used in a well maintained pool inactivates the virus. Gate latches, restrooms and chairs are the concern. We all know how to social distance, and we should all know how to deal with the minor risk of a possibly contaminated surface by now. If we continue to impose restrictions on everyone to accommodate the worries of the most fearful among us, then moving to The Villages will become the biggest disappointment of our lives. Life isn't without risks. We should each have the freedom to assess the risks for ourselves. My wife loves reading by the pool and taking the occasional dip in the water. She misses her exercise and yoga classes at MVP. Why should she have to give up those things because someone else fears them. Wouldn't it make more sense for the fearful person to avoid them?

[graciegirl]

The pool isn't the problem. There is plenty of evidence that the chlorine and bromine used in a well maintained pool inactivates the virus. Gate latches, restrooms and chairs are the concern. We all know how to social distance, and we should all know how to deal with the minor risk of a possibly contaminated surface by now. If we continue to impose restrictions on everyone to accommodate the worries of the most fearful among us, then moving to The Villages will become the biggest disappointment of our lives. Life isn't without risks. We should each have the freedom to assess the risks for ourselves. My wife loves reading by the pool and taking the occasional dip in the water. She misses her exercise and yoga classes at MVP. Why should she have to give up those things because someone else fears them. Wouldn't it make more sense for the fearful person to avoid them?

I have always been told, and I believe it is good to be out and about with people unless you are immune challenged. Before Covid-19 I NEVER once wiped down a grocery cart and every week I was at Laurel Manor with four different groups of people. I never flinched if someone sneezed and I sort of was "ouchy" around germaphobes.

But this, My friend is a horse of a different color. And the few statistics we can trust indicate that the age group living in The Villages is the most at risk. Are we sure the pool water is killing all of those teeny tiny virus bastards?

You go ahead, you and your wife. BUT PLEASE don't call others "paranoid".

[billethkid]

The pool isn't the problem. There is plenty of evidence that the chlorine and bromine used in a well maintained pool inactivates the virus. Gate latches, restrooms and chairs are the concern. We all know how to social distance, and we should all know how to deal with the minor risk of a possibly contaminated surface by now. If we continue to impose restrictions on everyone to accommodate the worries of the most fearful among us, then moving to The Villages will become the biggest disappointment of our lives. Life isn't without risks. We should each have the freedom to assess the risks for ourselves. My wife loves reading by the pool and taking the occasional dip in the water. She misses her exercise and yoga classes at MVP. Why should she have to give up those things because someone else fears them. Wouldn't it make more sense for the fearful person to avoid them?

They aren't closed to accommodate the fearful.
Establishments and activities where social distancing cannot or WON'T be maintained are the main reason for the closures.

Just like the one in one out and one way traffic in grocery stores......is not for the fearful.

The needed separation would most likely not be attained if left up to individuals to make their own judgement.

[Altavia]

The pool isn't the problem. There is plenty of evidence that the chlorine and bromine used in a well maintained pool inactivates the virus. Gate latches, restrooms and chairs are the concern. We all know how to social distance, and we should all know how to deal with the minor risk of a possibly contaminated surface by now.

Additionally there is the dilution effect from the wind and water and UV inactivation from the sun. I've seen no evidence of infection traced to an outdoor environment.

Surface contact as you say would be the greatest risk. Maybe have people bring their own chairs and hand sanatizer.

[graciegirl]

Additionally there is the dilution effect from the wind and water and UV inactivation from the sun. I've seen no evidence of infection traced to an outdoor environment.

Surface contact as you say would be the greatest risk. Maybe have people bring their own chairs and hand sanatizer.

It just takes ONE.

It isn't like...well, we got most of those with the hand sanitizer...……………….

[bumpygreens]

I have always been told, and I believe it is good to be out and about with people unless you are immune challenged. Before Covid-19 I NEVER once wiped down a grocery cart and every week I was at Laurel Manor with four different groups of people. I never flinched if someone sneezed and I sort of was "ouchy" around germaphobes.

But this, My friend is a horse of a different color. And the few statistics we can trust indicate that the age group living in The Villages is the most at risk. Are we sure the pool water is killing all of those teeny tiny virus bastards?

You go ahead, you and your wife. BUT PLEASE don't call others "paranoid".

Where in that post did I call anybody paranoid? I said fearful. I'm over 65 and have a form of asthma which puts me at a higher risk, but I should still have the right to decide how much risk I'm willing to assume for myself. Being in the fresh air and sunshine and swimming in a chlorinated pool doesn't bother me. Being in an enclosed airliner at this time or on the shuttle to MCO is more risk than I'm comfortable with, but I don't want to prohibit travel for others.

[bumpygreens]

They aren't closed to accommodate the fearful.
Establishments and activities where social distancing cannot or WON'T be maintained are the main reason for the closures.

Just like the one in one out and one way traffic in grocery stores......is not for the fearful.

The needed separation would most likely not be attained if left up to individuals to make their own judgement.

Read your last sentence and give it some serious thought. If you don't see the problem with it, you should seriously consider changing your signature line.

[coffeebean]

Additionally there is the dilution effect from the wind and water and UV inactivation from the sun. I've seen no evidence of infection traced to an outdoor environment.

Surface contact as you say would be the greatest risk. Maybe have people bring their own chairs and hand sanatizer.

People should train themselves to NOT TOUCH THEIR FACE. That is imperative because, as I figure, the virus lurks on every surface imaginable that is in our world (with the exception of our home). Hand sanitizer is not necessary as long as you wash your hands as soon as you get home or wash your hands right before you eat if you are out of your home. I guess that is when hand sanitizer will come in handy if there is no sink with soap available.

[Mleeja]

You're drawing an arbitrary line in a swimming pool situation, so I have a few questions:

When are you going to get your hair cut?

When exactly will you feel safe having a stranger touch you and enter your "personal space"? Manicures/pedicures? Spa treatments, massages?

Do you ever intend to visit another doctor? Dentist? Eye exam? Has your vision changed and what do you intend to do to address it if it has? How about dental cleaning?

When can children play together again? Attend class in person? Play sports? Act in plays? Play in bands? Dance together? Can colleges resume classes? Dining halls open? Dormitories?

Is air travel safe? How about cruise ships/ferries/water taxis? Can you attend a professional sporting event in a stadium or arena? When can amusement parks and national parks open? How about beaches?

Restaurants? Are they viable business models with only one third of their tables open due to social distancing guidelines? How about bars? Live theatre?

These questions are literally endless...

When a preventative vaccine is readily available.

[Mleeja]

I can see it now. The pools reopen and all are playing nice by maintaining proper social distancing. Someone sneezes and everyone jumps into the pool at the same time!

[CFrance]

I can see it now. The pools reopen and all are playing nice by maintaining proper social distancing. Someone sneezes and everyone jumps into the pool at the same time!
Ha ha! Or the reverse... someone in the pool sneezes and there's a rush for the steps.

[Altavia]

It just takes ONE.

It isn't like...well, we got most of those with the hand sanitizer...……………….

Highly unlikely just one virus is enough, there is a minimum viral load and exposure time element. That's evident by how fast it spreads in enclosed spaces with common recirculated air.

I'm not aware of any case traced back to exposure outside. Maintain distance outside is even lower risk due to constant exchange of fresh air. Continuing golf with no reported instances may be further evidence of the risk reduction when outside.

Surfaces are a different story. Wash your hands, do not touch your face.

[Fredster]

I don't know about that. I swim laps and I have missed being able to swim but, there is not 6 feet distance between lanes. There is also not 6 feet distance for walkers in the sports pools and certainly not in the neighborhood pools. It is like passing people in the aisles in a grocery store only without masks on.
My experience is based on going to an adult pool near my home. I don’t think you are supposed to do laps in an adult pool. Plus I personally know the small number of people that used the pool in the mornings I would be there, and they all are responsible considerate adults!

[coffeebean]

My experience is based on going to an adult pool near my home. I don’t think you are supposed to do laps in an adult pool. Plus I personally know the small number of people that used the pool in the mornings I would be there, and they all are responsible considerate adults!

You are correct.....swimming laps in a neighborhood pool is not permitted, although I have seen a couple of people who swim laps in our neighborhood pool. I don't really frequent the neighborhood pool as I am a swimmer and go to the sports pools. I was referring to folks who walk in neighborhood pools. Social distancing is not a option because only half the pool is walkable. The other half is too deep to walk so walkers wind up close to each other.

[thelegges]

When our snowbird friends head back home

Yep blame it on people who pay their taxes, maintain, their homes, own more than one residence, usually with a lake, vacate TV so you have less people and only leave a small footprint for less than 6 months a year.

[Jerseygirl08]

If its not a necessity wait, till the #'s really go down--what does another 30 days mean, in the big picture--the Admiral can't wait to swim again, may have to put an anchor on her.

I REALLY MISS SWIMMING:pray::pray: But I think once the pools open I will be swimming in pools with very very few people in the pool area. I may even wait until June or July, unfortunately. I do love swimming.

[Altavia]

Recent lab studies carried out by the agency at the U.S. Army’s biosecurity laboratory at Fort Detrick, Md.

"This finding applied to the virus in contact with nonporous surfaces such as door handles. Adding in sunlight, the virus’s half-life decreases from six hours to two minutes at temperatures from 70 to 75 degrees and humidity of 80 percent. “That’s how much of an impact UV rays has on the virus,” Bryan said.

The laboratory experiment also tested how the virus decays when exposed to various elements while suspended in the air. When the airborne virus at temperatures between 70 and 75 degrees is exposed to sunlight, its half-life decreases from around 60 minutes before exposure to 1.5 minutes after.

Bryan summarized: “Within the conditions we’ve tested to date, the virus in droplets of saliva survives best in indoors and dry conditions. … The virus dies quickest in the presence of direct sunlight.”


White House promotes new lab results suggesting heat and sunlight slow coronavirus (https://apple.news/Ai1wJpDLXRbmqIeK5AYSjbA)

[j_vermilya]

I personally hope all the pools open soon. Since people couldn't be considerate at some of the pools previously, perhaps it should be a 10 person limit, each person limited to one half hour so more can participate-half hour shifts. It may mean the "walkers" will have to change their routines so all 10 can be in the pool if they desire. Hopefully 2-4 weeks at most, we won't need any limitations.

[N44125]

Just announced, May 4th, limited number of people allowed, each pool will have a monitor to control access, stay limited to 1 hour, seating adjusted for social distancing.

[N44125]

Beginning Monday May 4, 2020 the Country Club Pools will re-open. All current Country Club Pool Guidelines will be in effect. Additionally, the following guidelines will be implemented to safely reopen the pools:
 Pool Hours will be from 9:00a.m. to 8:00p.m.
 Seating is limited. Guests will be allowed to enter each time an individual leaves the pool area, not to
exceed recommended capacities to maintain social distancing.
 Pool Ambassadors will monitor the gate.
 Please limit swim time to 1 hour.
 The Jacuzzi pools will be closed until further notice.

[coffeebean]

Beginning Monday May 4, 2020 the Country Club Pools will re-open. All current Country Club Pool Guidelines will be in effect. Additionally, the following guidelines will be implemented to safely reopen the pools:
 Pool Hours will be from 9:00a.m. to 8:00p.m.
 Seating is limited. Guests will be allowed to enter each time an individual leaves the pool area, not to
exceed recommended capacities to maintain social distancing.
 Pool Ambassadors will monitor the gate.
 Please limit swim time to 1 hour.
 The Jacuzzi pools will be closed until further notice.
What are Jacuzzi pools?

[Shbullet]

You are correct.....swimming laps in a neighborhood pool is not permitted, although I have seen a couple of people who swim laps in our neighborhood pool. I don't really frequent the neighborhood pool as I am a swimmer and go to the sports pools. I was referring to folks who walk in neighborhood pools. Social distancing is not a option because only half the pool is walkable. The other half is too deep to walk so walkers wind up close to each other.

Just curious, where does it say swimming laps in a swimming pool is not permitted. i can tell you where it says walking clubs in a pool are not permitted.......Imagine, most swimmers swim laps in a neighborhood pool for about 15 - 20 minutes and Ive seen
walkers in pools for over 2 hrs and never leave for a p..... break...

[CWGUY]

What are Jacuzzi pools?

:icon_wink: They probably mean the hot tubs . Except for the Southside Pool which has one (I'm sure you don't know where that is) they are at some of the Priority Pools ( which were just explained to you recently) not all. :ho:

[coffeebean]

Just curious, where does it say swimming laps in a swimming pool is not permitted. i can tell you where it says walking clubs in a pool are not permitted.......Imagine, most swimmers swim laps in a neighborhood pool for about 15 - 20 minutes and Ive seen
walkers in pools for over 2 hrs and never leave for a p..... break...

I don't frequent our neighborhood pool often at all; maybe two or three times to sit with my husband. He doesn't swim like I do. I was told by a friend there is no swimming laps in the neighborhood pools so I would not do it.

Also, there are no lane dividers in neighborhood pools, no lane markers on the bottom of the pool or touch points at the ends of the pool. Actually, I would not want to swim laps in a neighborhood pool for those reasons. I never really looked at a posted sign at our neighborhood pool to see if swimming is not permitted but it certainly is not conducive for swimming laps. I spend my time at the sports pools to swim laps.

[Bogie Shooter]

Beginning Monday May 4, 2020 the Country Club Pools will re-open. All current Country Club Pool Guidelines will be in effect. Additionally, the following guidelines will be implemented to safely reopen the pools:
 Pool Hours will be from 9:00a.m. to 8:00p.m.
 Seating is limited. Guests will be allowed to enter each time an individual leaves the pool area, not to
exceed recommended capacities to maintain social distancing.
 Pool Ambassadors will monitor the gate.
 Please limit swim time to 1 hour.
 The Jacuzzi pools will be closed until further notice.

Curious, where was this announced?

[Mleeja]

If you can’t swim in a swimming pool, is it really a swimming pool? Or is it just a big pool of water to stand and gossip?

[Mleeja]

Here are the the Recreation Center guidelines for Adult Pools. Like everything else, it is open to your interpretation. The guide lines does not forbid swimming.
“ Neighborhood (Adult) Pools

Pools for residents and guests who are 30 years of age and over.
Equipment is located in the pool storage closet.
Noodles, unbreakable masks and goggles are the only items allowed in the pool.
The Recreation Dept. strives to make the pools safe for everyone’s use and enjoyment. The neighborhood adult pools are intended for refreshing socialization and non-organized/scheduled activities. Regularly scheduled water exercise groups are encouraged to use the sports pool for this purpose. Please contact your nearest regional recreation center and we’ll get you started.”

Also, you can walk in the sports pools.
“... Sport pools are designated for exercise programming... Open exercise and walk – no lanes or program leader. General exercise, walking and swimming.”

[coffeebean]

Here are the the Recreation Center guidelines for Adult Pools. Like everything else, it is open to your interpretation. The guide lines does not forbid swimming.
“ Neighborhood (Adult) Pools

Pools for residents and guests who are 30 years of age and over.
Equipment is located in the pool storage closet.
Noodles, unbreakable masks and goggles are the only items allowed in the pool.
The Recreation Dept. strives to make the pools safe for everyone’s use and enjoyment. The neighborhood adult pools are intended for refreshing socialization and non-organized/scheduled activities. Regularly scheduled water exercise groups are encouraged to use the sports pool for this purpose. Please contact your nearest regional recreation center and we’ll get you started.”

Also, you can walk in the sports pools.
“... Sport pools are designated for exercise programming... Open exercise and walk – no lanes or program leader. General exercise, walking and swimming.”

"Refreshing socialization" can not be done when swimming. In fact, there is no socializing at all when swimming. This wording of "refreshing socialization" is a round about way of saying "No Swimming" in the neighborhood pools. Just my take. Anyone agree with the way I read it?

[coffeebean]

:icon_wink: They probably mean the hot tubs . Except for the Southside Pool which has one (I'm sure you don't know where that is) they are at some of the Priority Pools ( which were just explained to you recently) not all. :ho:

I've never been to a Country Club pool so I didn't know The Villages had hot tubs. Thanks.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Here are the the Recreation Center guidelines for Adult Pools. Like everything else, it is open to your interpretation. The guide lines does not forbid swimming.
“ Neighborhood (Adult) Pools

Pools for residents and guests who are 30 years of age and over.
Equipment is located in the pool storage closet.
Noodles, unbreakable masks and goggles are the only items allowed in the pool.
The Recreation Dept. strives to make the pools safe for everyone’s use and enjoyment. The neighborhood adult pools are intended for refreshing socialization and non-organized/scheduled activities. Regularly scheduled water exercise groups are encouraged to use the sports pool for this purpose. Please contact your nearest regional recreation center and we’ll get you started.”

Also, you can walk in the sports pools.
“... Sport pools are designated for exercise programming... Open exercise and walk – no lanes or program leader. General exercise, walking and swimming.”

"Refreshing socialization" can not be done when swimming. In fact, there is no socializing at all when swimming. This wording of "refreshing socialization" is a round about way of saying "No Swimming" in the neighborhood pools. Just my take. Anyone agree with the way I read it?

If it weren't for the part that says "and non-organized/scheduled activities" I'd agree with you. But there's that part that says "and non-organized/scheduled activities" so no, you would be incorrect, and there's really not all that much room for interpretation.

The point is that they don't want exercise classes or exercise groups in the adult pools, because those groups would get in the way with clusters of people who want to socialize in the water. There is nothing preventing individuals from swimming in the pool, unless the clusters are in the way.

I swim laps in the adult pools, and sometimes I just go there to cool off and NOT to socialize. Just - sort of float in the water, because it's refreshing. There's nothing preventing me from doing that either, and it's not against the rules. If people are in my way, I either swim around them, or I wait until they move away and swim the laps then.

[Love2Swim]

Just curious, where does it say swimming laps in a swimming pool is not permitted. i can tell you where it says walking clubs in a pool are not permitted.......Imagine, most swimmers swim laps in a neighborhood pool for about 15 - 20 minutes and Ive seen
walkers in pools for over 2 hrs and never leave for a p..... break...

Really? I can't imagine swimming laps in a neighborhood pool, they are so short. Most lap swimmers I know swim at the Sport pools, and swim for about an hour. My concern would be when swimmers take a break at one end of the pool, and another swimmer is in the lane next to them taking a break. They are not six feet apart. Plus, if people use the locker rooms, IMHO, the locker rooms and shower areas have surfaces people would touch which would become contaminated.

[Shbullet]

Really? I can't imagine swimming laps in a neighborhood pool, they are so short. Most lap swimmers I know swim at the Sport pools, and swim for about an hour. My concern would be when swimmers take a break at one end of the pool, and another swimmer is in the lane next to them taking a break. They are not six feet apart. Plus, if people use the locker rooms, IMHO, the locker rooms and shower areas have surfaces people would touch which would become contaminated.

Im not referring to "competitive laps" I am simply referring to swimming from 1 end to the other end for a little exercise, in a adult swimming pool.

[jebartle]

Do you realize swimmers blow out air into the water when they swim? That is what makes bubbles in the water. If you swim the proper way, you take in air as you turn your head to the side, then place your face in the water to blow out the air either through the nose, mouth or both.

True BUT we have swimmers that take in mouth full of water and then spit it out.

[Mleeja]

True BUT we have swimmers that take in mouth full of water and then spit it out.

That is advisable to do. Otherwise they would drown....

[Fredster]

I use a pool for walking and exercising since it is easy on my arthritis.
That being the case I don’t go to sports pools which I understand
are more conducive to organized pool activities like water volleyball, aerobics etc. plus those that want to swim laps.
When I’ve been at my local adult pool,
occasionally a person will come that wants to swim some laps.
And pretty much without exception others and myself who are walking will adjust our pace and movements to accommodate them, since they only do laps for a short time.
Maybe I’m unusually fortunate, but my local pool users are a very considerate group.
No matter what activities one chooses to participate in TV
it is always good to play nice together!

[Shbullet]

I use a pool for walking and exercising since it is easy on my arthritis.
That being the case I don’t go to sports pools which I understand
are more conducive to organized pool activities like water volleyball, aerobics etc. plus those that want to swim laps.
When I’ve been at my local adult pool,
occasionally a person will come that wants to swim some laps.
And pretty much without exception others and myself who are walking will adjust our pace and movements to accommodate them, since they only do laps for a short time.
Maybe I’m unusually fortunate, but my local pool users are a very considerate group.
No matter what activities one chooses to participate in TV
it is always good to play nice together!

Exactly...I do simple laps in a swimming pool and I find what you say is exactly how most people are in the pool that i go to also

[coffeebean]

If it weren't for the part that says "and non-organized/scheduled activities" I'd agree with you. But there's that part that says "and non-organized/scheduled activities" so no, you would be incorrect, and there's really not all that much room for interpretation.

The point is that they don't want exercise classes or exercise groups in the adult pools, because those groups would get in the way with clusters of people who want to socialize in the water. There is nothing preventing individuals from swimming in the pool, unless the clusters are in the way.

I swim laps in the adult pools, and sometimes I just go there to cool off and NOT to socialize. Just - sort of float in the water, because it's refreshing. There's nothing preventing me from doing that either, and it's not against the rules. If people are in my way, I either swim around them, or I wait until they move away and swim the laps then.

If I were to swim laps without the lane markings on the bottom of the pool, I would slam into the side wall of the pool. I don't look ahead when I'm swimming laps, I'm looking down and to the sides. I take breaths every third stroke and that does not allow me to look ahead. I would also slam into anyone in the pool who would be in front of me. As I said in my post earlier, swimming laps is not conducive in neighborhood pools. It would be extremely unsafe for me.

Now, bobbing up and down with a noodle under my butt is what I do when I'm in a neighborhood pool. There is a lot to be said about that kind of relaxation.......utterly sublime!

[coffeebean]

Im not referring to "competitive laps" I am simply referring to swimming from 1 end to the other end for a little exercise, in a adult swimming pool.

I'm not referring to "competitive laps" either. I've never competed in swimming in my life. I swim for exercise.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

If I were to swim laps without the lane markings on the bottom of the pool, I would slam into the side wall of the pool. I don't look ahead when I'm swimming laps, I'm looking down and to the sides. I take breaths every third stroke and that does not allow me to look ahead. I would also slam into anyone in the pool who would be in front of me. As I said in my post earlier, swimming laps is not conducive in neighborhood pools. It would be extremely unsafe for me.

Now, bobbing up and down with a noodle under my butt is what I do when I'm in a neighborhood pool. There is a lot to be said about that kind of relaxation.......utterly sublime!

Swimming laps is perfectly conducive. You, however, are not. That's why you have a problem swimming laps in a pool that most people have no problem swimming laps in. It's not the pool. It's you.

[Villageswimmer]

Swimming laps is perfectly conducive. You, however, are not. That's why you have a problem swimming laps in a pool that most people have no problem swimming laps in. It's not the pool. It's you.

No. It’s the pool. Lap swimmers rely on the black line on the floor of the pool to know where to turn, etc. Lap lane ropes keep swimmers from running into one another.

[Marvic 1]

Who's going the skim the top surface from the big-bath-tub (pool) for saliva, you know the water that goes into your mouth and then back out..... :shocked:

[coffeebean]

Swimming laps is perfectly conducive. You, however, are not. That's why you have a problem swimming laps in a pool that most people have no problem swimming laps in. It's not the pool. It's you.

Sorry, but I respectfully disagree. Only a swimmer knows what I'm talking about. I don't mean those folks who "swim" with their heads above the water the entire time. I'm talking about swimming with goggles and a swim cap on with your face in the water looking at the bottom of the pool to keep your position. Looking at the bottom of the pool for the markings that let you know you are getting close to the wall of the pool.

The adult neighborhood pools do not have any of those markings I mentioned, hence NOT conducive for swimming laps. Sports pools have the markings for swimming laps. These are two completely different types of pools.

[coffeebean]

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[coffeebean]

No. It’s the pool. Lap swimmers rely on the black line on the floor of the pool to know where to turn, etc. Lap lane ropes keep swimmers from running into one another.

Thank you! I can see by your username you are a swimmer. You understand what I am talking about.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

No. It’s the pool. Lap swimmers rely on the black line on the floor of the pool to know where to turn, etc. Lap lane ropes keep swimmers from running into one another.

That's absolutely ridiculous. If you are in a pool designed for swimming laps, then sure - you rely on the black line and/or the rope.

If you're swimming laps from the boat to the raft, there's no lines. You just look up every once in awhile to make sure you're still heading toward the raft.

Goof freaking grief some of you people overthink stupid little details. We're not Olympians practicing for a competition. We're just starting at one end of the pool and heading toward the other end.

[JoMar]

That's absolutely ridiculous. If you are in a pool designed for swimming laps, then sure - you rely on the black line and/or the rope.

If you're swimming laps from the boat to the raft, there's no lines. You just look up every once in awhile to make sure you're still heading toward the raft.

Goof freaking grief some of you people overthink stupid little details. We're not Olympians practicing for a competition. We're just starting at one end of the pool and heading toward the other end.

Which is why the neighborhood and family pools should remain closed longer.

[Tom53]

Judging by some of the posters, I guess it would be ok to bring my visiting family (and their respective noodles) to the sports pool. No, that would be wrong ( and not allowed). Should I post here for support or accept the rules??

What is so hard about following guidelines????

Weren't you taught anything as a child, or did your parents run to the school every time you were disciplined????

Sorry, I'm cranky. Just lost 3 straight games of horseshoes to the little woman...….

[Danz654]

The pools are supposed to be open May 4 th. I hope they are going with social distancing, and not 10 people per pool. There is plenty of room in there. Like the rec ‘s separation

[JoMar]

The pools are supposed to be open May 4 th. I hope they are going with social distancing, and not 10 people per pool. There is plenty of room in there. Like the rec ‘s separation

I don't think all pools will be open

[EviesGP]

It's getting warmer out. Open the damn pools! Those who are still apprehensive, will not use them, which is fine and understandable. But some of us are not, and will. Perhaps they can hire gilded fastener to do fly-overs to monitor distancing? :)

[Altavia]

Everyone must be in a six foot diameter inner tube when in the water :1rotfl:

[j_vermilya]

Question, if only the country club pools are opening, aren't they the pools that are only available to those who pay for the championship golf course fees? I thought they were not open to all residents. Isn't that correct?

[coffeebean]

That's absolutely ridiculous. If you are in a pool designed for swimming laps, then sure - you rely on the black line and/or the rope.

If you're swimming laps from the boat to the raft, there's no lines. You just look up every once in awhile to make sure you're still heading toward the raft.

Goof freaking grief some of you people overthink stupid little details. We're not Olympians practicing for a competition. We're just starting at one end of the pool and heading toward the other end.

I get what you are saying but "looking up every once in a while" breaks the rhythm of freestyle swimming (proper breathing and stroking). If I were out in the open water swimming from the boat heading toward a raft, as you mentioned, I would not swim the same way as I swim in a pool with the proper markings. I would swim with my head above the water so I can see where I'm going.

Another reason I do not swim in the neighborhood pools is there are no flags over head to let me know when I'm coming to the end of the pool when swimming back stroke. All it took was one time hitting my head on the wall in a sports pool before flags were installed. I'll never do that again!

[bumpygreens]

Good grief. Are we going to end up having to wear helmets and shin guards to get in a pool?:1rotfl:

[milling73]

Valid point. After this period of closures / restrictions / lectures etc the choice should be left to the individual whether they wish to go or stay home. Does anyone have the knowledge as to what reopening date is going to be 100% guarantee of virus free? If so which date - May 1? June 1? Aug 1? Or wait til Fall and a new flu/virus season?
Open up - Let each decide when they wish to participate in activities.

[Goldwingnut]

It's getting warmer out. Open the damn pools! Those who are still apprehensive, will not use them, which is fine and understandable. But some of us are not, and will. Perhaps they can hire gilded fastener to do fly-overs to monitor distancing? :)

I'll pass on that task.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Judging by some of the posters, I guess it would be ok to bring my visiting family (and their respective noodles) to the sports pool. No, that would be wrong ( and not allowed). Should I post here for support or accept the rules??

What is so hard about following guidelines????

Weren't you taught anything as a child, or did your parents run to the school every time you were disciplined????

Sorry, I'm cranky. Just lost 3 straight games of horseshoes to the little woman...….

There is no rule that forbids people swimming in the swimming pools. They are not bathing pools, or soaking pools. They're swimming pools, by definition. It's OKAY to swim in them. And if you are swimming from one end of the pool to the other end of the pool, the length you just swam would be called a "lap." If you do it a few times, it's called "swimming laps." No line, goggles, or cap necessary. But you do have to keep your eyes open and watch where you're going. Just like when you're walking on the sidewalk. You don't look DOWN to make sure you're exactly in your section of the sidewalk that won't impede someone coming the other way. You look ahead, and use this crazy thing called "perspective" this other wild phenomenon called "peripheral vision" to estimate your proximity to other people, and to the curb, where, one would hope, you would stop and look both ways before crossing.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I get what you are saying but "looking up every once in a while" breaks the rhythm of freestyle swimming (proper breathing and stroking). If I were out in the open water swimming from the boat heading toward a raft, as you mentioned, I would not swim the same way as I swim in a pool with the proper markings. I would swim with my head above the water so I can see where I'm going.

Another reason I do not swim in the neighborhood pools is there are no flags over head to let me know when I'm coming to the end of the pool when swimming back stroke. All it took was one time hitting my head on the wall in a sports pool before flags were installed. I'll never do that again!

And yet, the length you swim from boat to raft is called a "lap." And if you do a round-trip swim, and repeat it a few times, it's called "swimming laps." I don't do freestyle swimming. I swim side-stroke, backstroke, and butterfly. And I manage to never bump into anyone, and I manage to never hit my head on the edge of the pool, without goggles, lines, or a bathing cap.

[Villageswimmer]

And yet, the length you swim from boat to raft is called a "lap." And if you do a round-trip swim, and repeat it a few times, it's called "swimming laps." I don't do freestyle swimming. I swim side-stroke, backstroke, and butterfly. And I manage to never bump into anyone, and I manage to never hit my head on the edge of the pool, without goggles, lines, or a bathing cap.

A swim cap is proper etiquette when swimming laps. It prevents others from getting a mouthful of your hair.
May I ask what pool you swim in?

[coffeebean]

And yet, the length you swim from boat to raft is called a "lap." And if you do a round-trip swim, and repeat it a few times, it's called "swimming laps." I don't do freestyle swimming. I swim side-stroke, backstroke, and butterfly. And I manage to never bump into anyone, and I manage to never hit my head on the edge of the pool, without goggles, lines, or a bathing cap.

In neighborhood pools, I can understand swimming side stroke and butterfly that you are able to see where you are going. Just wondering how you swim backstroke and not wind up slamming into the end of the pool or bumping into anyone. I would really like to know how to not bang into the end of the pool without the visual aid of the flags over head or the lane dividers which have a change of color as you get to the end of the pool. As for not hitting anyone in the pool while lying on your back, I'm mystified how you do that!

Thanks.

[gregcharlesnelson@gmail]

Time to open!

[Topspinmo]

Judging by some of the posters, I guess it would be ok to bring my visiting family (and their respective noodles) to the sports pool. No, that would be wrong ( and not allowed). Should I post here for support or accept the rules??

What is so hard about following guidelines????

Weren't you taught anything as a child, or did your parents run to the school every time you were disciplined????

Sorry, I'm cranky. Just lost 3 straight games of horseshoes to the little woman...….

Playing in you yard I take it? Every thing closed except golf.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

In neighborhood pools, I can understand swimming side stroke and butterfly that you are able to see where you are going. Just wondering how you swim backstroke and not wind up slamming into the end of the pool or bumping into anyone. I would really like to know how to not bang into the end of the pool without the visual aid of the flags over head or the lane dividers which have a change of color as you get to the end of the pool. As for not hitting anyone in the pool while lying on your back, I'm mystified how you do that!

Thanks.

I turn my head every few strokes and look. How does ANYONE do backstroke when swimming laps and not bump their heads into the side of the pool?

I'm really baffled by some of you "lap-swimmers" who don't understand basic practical common sense.

[coffeebean]

I turn my head every few strokes and look. How does ANYONE do backstroke when swimming laps and not bump their heads into the side of the pool?

I'm really baffled by some of you "lap-swimmers" who don't understand basic practical common sense.

Which way do you turn your head? Are you able to turn your head all the way around to see behind you while lying on your back in the water? WOW. If you can, I'm jealous!!!!

Turning my head to the side while swimming back stroke doesn't help me with my position unless there are lane dividers (such as in the sports pools) which change color as I approach the end of the lane. Neighborhood pools do not have lane dividers so that visual assist is non existent. The flags over head in a sports pool are even better because turning my head to the side is not necessary.

I may lack common sense but not when it comes to swimming laps.

[JoMar]

Valid point. After this period of closures / restrictions / lectures etc the choice should be left to the individual whether they wish to go or stay home. Does anyone have the knowledge as to what reopening date is going to be 100% guarantee of virus free? If so which date - May 1? June 1? Aug 1? Or wait til Fall and a new flu/virus season?
Open up - Let each decide when they wish to participate in activities.

They walk among us

[Rosie1950]

After all this brew ha I don’t know if I even want to go to the pools.
Yes you can swim, no you can’t swim! Geeez I’m 4’11”” if I were to some how get in the middle if the deep end (or anything above my nose which is the drowning point), are you telling me I shouldn’t swim to the edge?
By the way unless you’re willing to pay EITHER for priority golf (and a spouse fee of 80$ More for the pools) or 200$ for just the pools, you will not be allowed to stay. Only country club pools have pool ambassadors and they WILL check your Villages ID which is clearly marked priority. They scan your card each time to you enter to make sure your membership is current.

[Tom53]

Playing in you yard I take it? Every thing closed except golf.

Yes, in my yard, stuck up north due to current circumstances....

[valuemkt]

COMING SOON - For ANYONE NOT Going to Pools, Bars, Restaurants etc - The Ultimate TROLL Device (Looking for a Snappy Name) - Through an Ingenius Lens, Automatically Measures the Distance Between People Congregating and Enjoying Life, Takes a Digital Picture and Automatically Sends it District Employees for Punishment, and both Online Newspapers for Embarrassment. It also comes with a Timer to Measure Time Spent in Pool to Report Similar Violations. Towels on Chairs without people will also be reported and considered abandoned. The perfect Device for Villagers Claiming to Stay Home, but who just can;t help themselves to go out and report on people who refuse to spend the rest of their life avoiding people and staying in the confines of their home. Working on MSRP and Name. Second Release for Advanced Trolls will be for Taking Pictures of Front Yards for Ornament Violations and Immediately and Anonymously Reporting them. Third Release will allow the Voluntarily Homebound to NEVER leave their home to monitor others, but to launch a series of Drones, controlled by the newly formed Villages Club, STAY AWAY FROM ME and STAY HOME - for the Voluntarily Cloistered .