[CFrance]

Originally Posted by mulligan

What does this have to do with a meeting to discuss indoor pools ?

It has a lot to do with answering the somewhat negative comments regarding how a single pool could only accommodate a very few lap swimmers.

[Love2Swim]

Originally Posted by billethkid

I suggest there are better words than the ones highlighted in red above.
I for one have zero hate in any shape or form when I ask about cost, utilization, maintenance, where will the money come from, amenity fee increase potential, special fee based membership, etc.

My approach is to be sure we understand what it is we understand the financial implications SOME are endeavoring to create, that has potential to affect every resident of The Villages.

And yes there are some who have no interest in having an indoor pool and that too does not constitute hate in any way shape or form.

Before one sets out on a journey it sure would be nice to know where to, how long it will take, how much will it cost and can it be afforded. Repeating what I have asked previously....where is the funding both initial and ongoing coming from?

As you will re-read in the post, it is clear the word hateful did not apply to anyone's opinion on costs, or maintenance, etc., it referred to the comment about moving to Stonecrest. I rarely post on TOTV because of a common hateful remark people make when one voices their opinion. And that hateful remark is "if you don't like it here (the way things are) you can leave" or variations to that effect. I suggested a change once and someone said "don't let the door hit you on the way out." That was what occurred in the above post, essentially, "if you want an indoor pool, you can move to Stonecrest." I consider it hateful when people are derided for suggesting change might be good, or that there are ways to improve things in The Villages.

[ecory]

An alternative could be a lap pool canopy on existing pools.

[DigitalGranny]

I'm north for the holidays, but would sure be a proponent of a couple of indoor pools ( one north, one south?). I need the pool every day and am a bit concerned about swimming outdoors when I get back there in January.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by Uptown Girl

Nothing.
My understanding was a lap pool could facilitate only one swimmer per lane.
When others posted that more than one could swim in a lane at the same time, I became curious as to how that is done and Googled it.
That's all.

Perhaps all lap swimmers are familiar (and comfortable) with this etiquette- are they?

I sure would like to be there on opening day to watch how this is handled - I feel like there will be a lot of p**sed off people.

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by DigitalGranny

I'm north for the holidays, but would sure be a proponent of a couple of indoor pools ( one north, one south?). I need the pool every day and am a bit concerned about swimming outdoors when I get back there in January.

How much would you be willing to pay for a premium membership to such a facility? Am just wondering what the indoor pool proponents think that amenity would be worth to them - since it would not be right to increase the amenity fee of those who do not want/need to use such a facility?

[janmcn]

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[Mudder]

I'm anxious to hear some comments on the meeting.

[janmcn]

Originally Posted by Mudder

I'm anxious to hear some comments on the meeting.

There is a brief report on the on-line news site. Basically it says they will study the issue.

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by Uptown Girl

I have wondered-
I believe the standard swim lap lane is 6' wide, right?
What would be good - 10 lanes in a pool?

That would necessitate a lap pool that is 60 ft. wide. Haven't a clue how long 'good' lap lanes are…. 54 Ft.?

How long does a lap swimmer swim? About an hour?

Given say, 12 hours of available swim time a day, that means that at most, back to back with no downtime,
one pool this size could accommodate 120 swimmers a day @ one hour each.

How would they govern this? Would a buzzer go off each hour to let you know your time is done?
Does the next swimmer dive into your lane when the buzzer goes off?

How many days a week do lap swimmers swim? Daily? 3 times a week?

Would one reserve a standing appt. for lap time? Would you reserve it online, like tee times?
What if you want to change your time for a few days, will you will get your original time back again?


What about those who are only here seasonally or those who only come- say, one week a month? Will lap time be available for them? Or will the standing reservations of full time residents eat that opportunity up?

What if you have a standing reservation and you don't show? Does the lane stay empty, or can the next person walk up and claim it for use?

Even if the pool was available 24 hours a day, that is only 240 available lap hours daily- maximum…. and leaves no time for maintenance.

Could 240 swimmers support this with -with what- yearly memberships?
Do you scalp your paid lap time (like season football tickets) when you will not be here?
Will there be someone at the pool the entire time as a moderator?

If intead, it is first come first served, will it become annoying to go there and maybe not find an open lane?
What would one do then, wait around?

uptown girl your uptown

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

There was a large INDOOR pool in the Sharon Morse Building in the area used by Lake Rehab. I don't know who owns the building or the pool.
It wasn't used for a couple of years (I saw it sitting unused with my own eyes in 2011 and again in 2012).
I heard the plan was to fill it in and put a cafeteria in that area. I don't know if that has been done.
I heard that they couldn't garner enough people willing to spend money on an indoor pool on an annual basis.
I have no idea if that is true, there may have been "political" reasons behind the pool not being used.
This is Hearsay from building employees, not fact.

Hi Barefoot. That pool was part of the Wellness Center and because of the high costs of care the Developer made it clear when he moved the facility to its present location today that an indoor pool would not be included

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by janmcn

The AAC is only spending money left over from the lawsuit, and people living south of CR466 are not involved in the AAC in anyway.

Hi janmcn: and I for one am glad because the AAC decisions and spending habits to date have not been impressive. This indoor pool suggestions makes the point. I guess government spending by any other names is well government spending

[Greg Nelson]

Newbee here! With these freezing temps I'm not going to put on my wet suit to do water aerobics. Del Webb's got a nice indoor pool, and they have whirlpools, steam rooms and saunas ...can't find them here! But even Del Webb, which we stayed at, their indoor pool was not overcrowded, BUT!! they claim to be only a third done with their development!

[graciegirl]

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[jebartle]

Is taking back previous indoor pool an option?????? Cost????