[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by bowlingal

fdpaq...you are wrong, wrong, wrong. Exercise classes are ONLY at sports pools, as well as water sports. Check the sports pool section in the rec news. Family/adult pools are NEVER for water aerobics at ANY time. Sports pools are for residents only and you must be over 30. The rules for each pool is posted right on the wall.

I was giving my OPINION, thank you. Suggest you re-read my post just so you will be clear on my OPINION.
One reason for why I believe that the family pool would be the better choice for water exercise classes is it would lessen the impact on those who wish to relax/socialize at the resident adult pool, and those residents who wish to swim or walk or play a sport (water volleyball). The so called family pools are where guests and children should be. Thus, these pools seem more in tune with the noise and "play" type behavior of an exercise class.
Again, I am not saying this is how it is. I am only giving my opinion on how I think it should be.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Angelhug52

Welcome to the " friendly" Villages. This has been going on for years. The rules are for others since enforcement is non existing. Sad. Best to look at schedule for sports pools and go during open swim, lap swim. And don't dare tell a grand parent to take their family to the family pool. After all the neighborhood pool allows them to hang there! Be careful of dogs loose near mail stations as well. After a while you get use to rule breaking , stay calm, you cannot change things without becoming
the neighborhood grump.

And, keep off my lawn! And that goes for your little dog, too!
Signed, The Neighborhood Grump. 😡😠🤬

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Laura T.

No, they never asked us to leave, but asked us to join them. We were already there, swimming, talking and enjoying ourselves when people started to come in, telling us they were getting ready for a class, and we were "welcome" to join them. We didn't want to join them, we wanted to keep doing what we were doing, but then there were 24 in the pool, each with a noodle and a set of dumbbells, which left no room for anyone else to even move. Think, 24 people with their arms extended at their sides....leaves no room. We watched a bit, then left, realizing we either had to exercise with them, or leave. We were told the class occurs three days a week. Then the leader denies it's a class and when they are checked by The Villages pool checkers, they stop exercising and stand there pretending to swim and socialize so they don't get caught. It feels like high school all over again!

If you see this happen and have your phone, video it, zoom in on the leaders then pass it up the line. Maybe show it here on TOTV.

[wanttoknow]

Reside in courtyard villa neighborhood which has a family pool. Resident of this community holds regular water aerobics classes. Some of the residents have been asked to coordinate their pool time around the classes. and guess what....nothing can be done about this.

[Robojo]

Originally Posted by Laura T.

We were originally told that ADULT pools are different from sport pools and family pools in that all sports and classes are held in sport pools, and family pools allow kids. My new village has an ADULT pool. After moving in, hubs and I decided to go for a swim, in the ADULT pool. Within 15 minutes, a group of women filled the pool with equipment for an exercise class and we couldn't swim anymore, and had to leave. We were told these classes are held three days a week, and it occurs at the time of the morning we both have free time to swim. So, did I receive WRONG information about the pools, or are people just refusing to follow the rules so others can't live THEIR dream?

The problem is any time someone goes to use the sports pool it's full of volleyball players. The village just killed my dream of swimming laps every morning cause I can't get up at the crack of dawn to do it

[elevatorman]

Go here on an iPad or computer (phone to small) Flip to your pool. there is also a paper copy at the rec. center near you. https://online.flippingbook.com/view/10419946/40/

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Robojo

The problem is any time someone goes to use the sports pool it's full of volleyball players. The village just killed my dream of swimming laps every morning cause I can't get up at the crack of dawn to do it

That’s a legitimate problem, lap swimmers are typically only allocated swimming time either at the crack of dawn, or dusk (especially after the clocks get moved back an hour). And even then, it’s often combo swim time where only half the pool has lanes and water walkers sometimes use the swim lanes.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by wanttoknow

Reside in courtyard villa neighborhood which has a family pool. Resident of this community holds regular water aerobics classes. Some of the residents have been asked to coordinate their pool time around the classes. and guess what....nothing can be done about this.

"Some of the residents have been asked to coordinate their pool time around the classes."

From the District Gov information:
"Regularly scheduled water exercise groups are encouraged to use the Sports Pools for this purpose."

"...nothing can be done about this." Nothing can be done about what, being asked to coordinate pool time or answering "no, I won't?"

The adult pools cannot be reserved, particularly for a regularly scheduled group that should really meet at a sports pool. If a group is there exercising and there is no room for you then get their earlier next time. If you are in the adult pool and a group asks you to join or leave then politely say no and they can exercise around you.

There should be a courtesy phone at every pool. If an individual or group is being disruptive, call the responsible rec center and let them know.

But first, let's all try to get along.

[nn0wheremann]

Originally Posted by Laura T.

We were originally told that ADULT pools are different from sport pools and family pools in that all sports and classes are held in sport pools, and family pools allow kids. My new village has an ADULT pool. After moving in, hubs and I decided to go for a swim, in the ADULT pool. Within 15 minutes, a group of women filled the pool with equipment for an exercise class and we couldn't swim anymore, and had to leave. We were told these classes are held three days a week, and it occurs at the time of the morning we both have free time to swim. So, did I receive WRONG information about the pools, or are people just refusing to follow the rules so others can't live THEIR dream?

The Villages is populated from all over the USA, Canada, and the UK, so people bring many regional habits and behaviors with them. Everything from “Minnesota Nice” to “Long-guyland Assertive”. Most folks follow the rules, but some follow from a greater distance than others, and sometimes rules are interpreted differently. At our adult pool residents of one particular street think they have a monopoly on the pool for a few hours on Mondays. Your pool’s exercise group seems a bit possessive with their three day a week activity. Mostly it is a matter of give and take. If you are a serious lap swimmer, you might consider using a sport pool during lap swimming times. Otherwise, get there before the exercisers, and claim your space.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Robojo

The problem is any time someone goes to use the sports pool it's full of volleyball players. The village just killed my dream of swimming laps every morning cause I can't get up at the crack of dawn to do it

Originally Posted by tophcfa

That’s a legitimate problem, lap swimmers are typically only allocated swimming time either at the crack of dawn, or dusk (especially after the clocks get moved back an hour). And even then, it’s often combo swim time where only half the pool has lanes and water walkers sometimes use the swim lanes.

Legitimate problem but what can be done? Are lap swimmers somehow more deserving of pool time than water walkers, aerobics classes, or volleyball activities? One could argue that lap swimming is the least efficient use of a limited resource with only one person per lane. Water walkers can usually fit two or three per lane and aerobics classes or volleyball games fit even more people into the pool. Most users feel their activity should get more time in the pool and perhaps the schedules could be adjusted but in the end they can't please everyone.

Is the schedule and the usage the same at every sports pool? Perhaps there is a pool that has lap swimming scheduled and lanes available at a more convenient time.

[pauld315]

Originally Posted by Laura T.

No, they never asked us to leave, but asked us to join them. We were already there, swimming, talking and enjoying ourselves when people started to come in, telling us they were getting ready for a class, and we were "welcome" to join them. We didn't want to join them, we wanted to keep doing what we were doing, but then there were 24 in the pool, each with a noodle and a set of dumbbells, which left no room for anyone else to even move. Think, 24 people with their arms extended at their sides....leaves no room. We watched a bit, then left, realizing we either had to exercise with them, or leave. We were told the class occurs three days a week. Then the leader denies it's a class and when they are checked by The Villages pool checkers, they stop exercising and stand there pretending to swim and socialize so they don't get caught. It feels like high school all over again!

Absolutely not allowed. I am sure this is not a scheduled activity through the recreation department. It is most likely a bunch of neighbors getting together and forming a private "class" Complain to the Recreation department. I know that some people tried doing something similar a few years ago near us and it was quickly stopped. You live in a new area so it could just be ignorance of the rules. They will learn after a complaint is lodged.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by bowlingal

adult pools are supervised by the nearest rec center, so go to the nearest rec center and tell them of the situation. they will, then, go to the pool and and find out what's exactly going on. Exercise classes should only be done at sports pools ( residents only and over 30 yo), and only the times listed on the schedule. The schedule can be found in the rec news ( sports pool section) OR on the bulletin board posted outside the locker rooms/bathrooms. I suspect these people are NOT residents.

There have been threads in the past about these groups exercising in adult pools. Tthey won't necessarily do anything about it in the rec center. It has been taken all the way up to John Rohan, and he is reluctant to enforce the rule. Bottom line is TV does not want to anger any resident if they don't have/want to. This was a few years ago, though, so maybe their attitude regarding forcing the exercise group to use the sports pool has changed.
One problem is that the sports pools are jammed with classes and swimmers and sports. There's very little free time for social groups to conduct their own water aerobics. And to join one of the established ones means standing in line for a long time beforehand, hoping to get in.
I'm not in favor of exercise classes being held in adult pools. I'm just stating what the problems are. I have once in the past emailed the rec department about the issue. There was a very noncommittal answer from Rohan.

[sallyg]

Originally Posted by Velvet

Yes… and no. The purpose of the adult pools are to socialize, think large hot tub. But when there is no one in the pool, who is going to report you? You are not disturbing anyone.

So, suppose in the morning you start swimming, you are the only one in the pool, back and forth lengthwise. Or scuba swimming as I have see some people do. Then one or more person comes in the water who wants to walk sideways or just stand and talk with others, then the swimmer should either stop, or swim carefully around not splashing the expensive hairdos carefully kept out of the water by the ladies who have come to cool off and talk etc. When there are more people, like in the winter, mostly standing in the water and talking, no one should try to swim around everyone. If there is room sometimes across the pool, maybe. The thing is use your discretion.

The idea is not to disturb those people who have come to socialize. They are called neighborhood adult pools because that is their intended function. If you want to swim laps or have a class then use the sports pools. That is what they are built for. If you have family under 30 years of age use the family pools, that is what they are built for. If you don’t like these rules, don’t come to The Villages.

I am not sure I made myself clear, people who come to socialize not only have priority but are doing the intended things. People who come to exercise can do so as long as they are not a nuisance to others. If they do become a nuisance they can, and often will be, reported. Community watch will come out and if they are a nuisance they will be asked to stop.

What??? Since when?

[SaucyJim]

The class was not just a problem for the OP. The class is a problem for the rules of the adult pools. Apparently, this is rocket science. I never go to an adult pool with the intention to swim laps, but I can do some mellow breast strokes either lengthwise or widthwise when no one else is in the way. But I would never expect someone to keep a "lane" clear for me because I AM IN AN ADULT POOL.

When I want to swim laps, I find a sports pool that has open swim scheduled and carve out a roped lane and swim laps. What a concept! These group activities need to be coordinated at sports pools. End of story.

[SaucyJim]

Originally Posted by wanttoknow

Reside in courtyard villa neighborhood which has a family pool. Resident of this community holds regular water aerobics classes. Some of the residents have been asked to coordinate their pool time around the classes. and guess what....nothing can be done about this.

Nothing can be done? Really? Do I have to reference my "doing heroine in the town square for all to see" example AGAIN? LOL!!

Common sense is not so common after all.