[CFrance]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Here is my email to Mr. Rohan:

Dear Mr. Rohan,

A number of neighborhood pools are being used for exercise classes, tying up the pools for an hour or more at a time and making it impossible for the pools to be used for their intended purposes--floating around, relaxing, a little swimming. Many people have become combative when asked to make room for those wanting to use the pools for their intended purpose. Going to these pools' rec center staff and complaining has done no good. They either state there's nothing they can do about it, or they won't do anything about it.

There is a groundswell of dissatisfaction over this practice, and people are being urged to get together and try to get the rec department to enforce the rules at the neighborhood pools, and to have the exercise classes moved to the sports pools where they belong.

If you are a member of Talk of The Villages forum, I urge you to read this thread: Water Aerobics in Neighborhood Pools? It will give you information about which pools are being affected at this time. However, even if you don't read this thread, my request is that you direct your recreational staff at each rec center to ensure that these exercise classes are moved to the sports pools, and enforce the original intent of the neighborhood pools, which is for relaxing and socializing.

Here is the email response I got from Mr. Rohan:

"We are looking how to get the residents to mutually respect pool use and intent. We agree the exercise classes should not impede or impact the enjoyment of others to use the neighborhood pools. That's why we designed sports pools."

I urge all of you to email him at the address given in my post above.

[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Here is the email response I got from Mr. Rohan:

"We are looking how to get the residents to mutually respect pool use and intent. We agree the exercise classes should not impede or impact the enjoyment of others to use the neighborhood pools. That's why we designed sports pools."

I urge all of you to email him at the address given in my post above.

The Fly in the Ointment contained in his response is "mutually respect". It is a crying shame that this must be dictated.

[TheVillageChicken]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Here is the email response I got from Mr. Rohan:

"We are looking how to get the residents to mutually respect pool use and intent. We agree the exercise classes should not impede or impact the enjoyment of others to use the neighborhood pools. That's why we designed sports pools."

I urge all of you to email him at the address given in my post above.

They could start with a sign............



Too simple? We could form a vigilante group that crashes the activities to play Marco Polo.

[ilovetv]

The neighborhood adult pools should have monitors enforcing the rules, checking ID cards, and clearing out groups who take over the pool and patio as their own turf like playground bullies.

As many of us told our kids as they grew up:

"You want to be treated like an 'adult'?? Then act like one. But until you do, you are going to be watched by us or a babysitter."

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Here is Mr. Rohan's email address. Let's do something about this situation! John.Rohan@districtgov.org

Come on TOTV'rs who agree with CFrance and a lot of us...Send him a short and sweet email, and name pools. AND the time of the class that is taking up the space.

[wvafran]

I am reading lots of negative comments that a "group" of exercisers prevent others from entering the pool, do not share, are taking up the whole pool and generally are a territorial group of individuals.
I am one of the people being complained about and we always leave a lane, greet people as they arrive and say come on in, plenty of room. There are "groups" all day at the pool, so should ALL of theses be prohibited?

[quirky3]

His reply sounds ambiguous to me. Having "mutual respect" sounds like he is OK with all uses of a neighborhood pool, including water walking.

I think before people get too excited, he needs to clarify if he intends to allow it or not. Sounds like he does.

[jaringg]

That should take care of the problem. It would also mean that friends gathering at the pools would not be possible. Many neighood groups gather at pools for fun and enjoyment. GONE, would be subject to to LAW inforcement. Most residents are not early risers and don't use the pools until the sun is high.

Originally Posted by CFrance

Here is my email to Mr. Rohan:

Dear Mr. Rohan,

A number of neighborhood pools are being used for exercise classes, tying up the pools for an hour or more at a time and making it impossible for the pools to be used for their intended purposes--floating around, relaxing, a little swimming. Many people have become combative when asked to make room for those wanting to use the pools for their intended purpose. Going to these pools' rec center staff and complaining has done no good. They either state there's nothing they can do about it, or they won't do anything about it.

There is a groundswell of dissatisfaction over this practice, and people are being urged to get together and try to get the rec department to enforce the rules at the neighborhood pools, and to have the exercise classes moved to the sports pools where they belong.

If you are a member of Talk of The Villages forum, I urge you to read this thread: Water Aerobics in Neighborhood Pools? It will give you information about which pools are being affected at this time. However, even if you don't read this thread, my request is that you direct your recreational staff at each rec center to ensure that these exercise classes are moved to the sports pools, and enforce the original intent of the neighborhood pools, which is for relaxing and socializing.

[ilovetv]

Originally Posted by jaringg

That should take care of the problem. It would also mean that friends gathering at the pools would not be possible. Many neighood groups gather at pools for fun and enjoyment. GONE, would be subject to to LAW inforcement. Most residents are not early risers and don't use the pools until the sun is high.

Nobody said friends shouldn't be allowed to gather at the pools for fun and enjoyment. We're saying that groups should not be allowed to take over the pool as their own pool.

With the size of these neighborhood pools, it only takes 3 or 4 water-walkers teamed up to "occupy" the entire pool. The loud group gossip is part of the "occupying" some do and it's very annoying.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by ilovetv

The neighborhood adult pools should have monitors enforcing the rules, checking ID cards, and clearing out groups who take over the pool and patio as their own turf like playground bullies.

As many of us told our kids as they grew up:

"You want to be treated like an 'adult'?? Then act like one. But until you do, you are going to be watched by us or a babysitter."

My friend's husband works at one of the rec centers. They only have one monitor for three pools. Things like these exercise groups slip through. Then they become established events, and the rec center staff doesn't want to suffer the ire of 30-60 people, so they waffle and do nothing, even when faced with a complaint.

It really has to come from the top down, IMO.

[Sable99]

Originally Posted by wvafran

I am reading lots of negative comments that a "group" of exercisers prevent others from entering the pool, do not share, are taking up the whole pool and generally are a territorial group of individuals.
I am one of the people being complained about and we always leave a lane, greet people as they arrive and say come on in, plenty of room. There are "groups" all day at the pool, so should ALL of theses be prohibited?

We were in TV a couple of weeks ago and I walked by the Charlotte Pool on my morning walks. I noticed several carts at the pool and was curious what was going on. As i peaked over the fence, several exercises invited me into the pool. There was plenty of room for others in the pool. It looked like they were enjoying themselves and I would have liked to join in. Unfortunately, things are crazy when we are only there for two weeks.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by wvafran

I am reading lots of negative comments that a "group" of exercisers prevent others from entering the pool, do not share, are taking up the whole pool and generally are a territorial group of individuals.
I am one of the people being complained about and we always leave a lane, greet people as they arrive and say come on in, plenty of room. There are "groups" all day at the pool, so should ALL of theses be prohibited?

YES.
I don't have a dog in this fight, as I have not encountered it but I have encountered people having classes and charging for them in our facilities where it is NOT allowed. If you want to exercise as a group, do it in the sports pools. That is what they are for.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by wvafran

There are "groups" all day at the pool, so should ALL of theses be prohibited?

As previously stated by a lot of different people, exercise groups belong at the Sports Pools. Otherwise a relaxed swimmer feels intimidated. No-one wants an elbow in their eye.

[wvafran]

I have read of mutual respect being needed by all residents, but some postings have spoken of information gathering in opposition to the pool use by a group of neighbors. Did the man who came this a.m. and pretend to use the men's room, then turn and take pictures of people in the pool, qualify as respect? I vue it as rude and invasive . What is the purpose of the pictures? Will they be used without our permission?

[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by wvafran

I have read of mutual respect being needed by all residents, but some postings have spoken of information gathering in opposition to the pool use by a group of neighbors. Did the man who came this a.m. and pretend to use the men's room, then turn and take pictures of people in the pool, qualify as respect? I vue it as rude and invasive . What is the purpose of the pictures? Will they be used without our permission?

That was Mr. Midnight's shy son, Tom. He was just peeping. Just ignore him.