[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

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]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

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.....

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

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]

Originally Posted by Villageswimmer

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]

Originally Posted by Villageswimmer

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]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

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]

Originally Posted by 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

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

[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]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

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!