[Rainger99]

Pools - The Villages 101

https://districtgov.org/departments/...ges/RecMap.pdf

[Rainger99]

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?

What is the name of your pool?

Is it a sports, family, or adult pool??

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by frayedends

OP: did this group tell you that could not stay and had to leave, or did they just tell you when their class was? I guess I would have stayed put and let them know if they were disturbing me. But I'm not put off by bully groups.

Neither has the “right” in an adult pool. Why is the concept so difficult for some people? Think it’s like socializing on your driveway and someone wants to do jumping jacks. If no one is on the driveway who cares? But if you keep jumping on the toes of someone when there is a party… that is why I said use your discretion. Not entitlement, you’ll get further. They don’t have to bully you. An anonymous call to Community Watch is all that is needed. TV is a complaint driven enforcement place.

[AMB444]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

Pools - The Villages 101

https://districtgov.org/departments/...ges/RecMap.pdf

Thank you, this is exactly what I was looking for!

[Number 10 GI]

Originally Posted by Velvet

Neither has the “right” in an adult pool. Why is the concept so difficult for some people? Think it’s like socializing on your driveway and someone wants to do jumping jacks. If no one is on the driveway who cares? But if you keep jumping on the toes of someone when there is a party… that is why I said use your discretion. Not entitlement, you’ll get further. They don’t have to bully you. An anonymous call to Community Watch is all that is needed. TV is a complaint driven enforcement place.

I read the link Ranger99 posted referencing pools. I read nothing about adult pools being strictly for "socializing". Back up your claim with a link that states your contention.

[fdpaq0580]

The community/adult pools are (imho) for the use and enjoyment of all residents from opening till closing 24/7/365. The water exercise and aerobic classes do not belong in those pools. If they belong in any of the pools at all, I would expect the "family/guest" pools would be the best choice for several reasons. The sports pools, being the only actual swimming pools, may, imo, be used for other sports ("exercise" does not equal "sport") as long as there is always swim lanes available for SWIMMING!

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI

I read the link Ranger99 posted referencing pools. I read nothing about adult pools being strictly for "socializing". Back up your claim with a link that states your contention.

My parents were here since Mr Shwartz started these pools. The original intent of adult pools was to socialize. Notice they are not “activity” pools. The idea was that children play and are loud etc and adults would like a quiet restful time to enjoy each other. A gathering place where you get to know each other, exchange stories, ideas, things to do etc. The ones who wanted activities had special pools built for them which are called activity pools. You can’t mix activities and relaxation in the same water so the adult pools were made smaller than the activity pools.

In my observation coming to visit relatives since 1992, the younger age group, say in their 60’s are mostly full of whim and vinegar, ready to boogey in the water. The older group 80’s and 90’s enjoy a dip and conversation, perhaps walking back and forth, in the water. Now as the younger group gets older, they become the more relaxed ones (after hip and knee surgeries, strokes etc). But by then new ones move in expecting any water to be the only thing they have ever known, a “swimming pool”.

A happy Village tries to accommodated as many residents’ hopes as best they can. One way is that the “active” ones go at times when the “relaxed” ones are not there.

[Triker]

Clarendon has a family pool at the mail station

[MandoMan]

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?

You are free to use any available pool, and there are probably several more within a five minute drive in your car. I’m sorry the class was a problem for you.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by MandoMan

You are free to use any available pool, and there are probably several more within a five minute drive in your car. I’m sorry the class was a problem for you.

Whoa!!!! Why should the OP be forced to choose another pool because some group is taking over and running an activity that is not permitted in that type of pool????? Maybe the group should be going to a sports pool, not a neighborhood pool.

[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.

[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.

[Papa_lecki]

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.

It’s possible it is not an organized class, just a bunch of ladies getting together at a pool near them, to exercise, they probably think they picked a slow time and arent bothering anyone.

[Slick327EFI]

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?

To get the offical information, contact the Recreation Center that is responsible for that pool. They are the ones in charge of everything and anything that happens there.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Slick327EFI

To get the offical information, contact the Recreation Center that is responsible for that pool. They are the ones in charge of everything and anything that happens there.

Good advice. I only wish other people had posted exactly the same thing on this thread on multiple earlier posts.