I swim at a small YMCA that leaves two lanes open for lap swimmers the rest of the pool is recreational most of the time. Chaos reigns supreme, even in the lap lanes: kids cutting across the lane, Loud music being played by the aquasizers,, swim lessons in the lap lanes, cannon-baller splash contests, balls are thrown into the lane, swimmers that get in and swim straight down the middle or backwards, side-stroking noodlers, and my favorite – non-lap swimmers HUGGING in the lap lanes!. :hug: Lately is is like a circus has taken over. I'm pretty big on etiquette, keeping things orderly and following the rules. (I even shower before entering the pool.) After swimming my 5k workout what happens, the lifeguard tells me someone asked if I was a paid-member or part of the masters group that swims for free. (I work at the YMCA part-time so I know that there are patrons that complain about the agreement the masters have with the YMCA.)
So, I feel like if I joined in on the chaos I'd fit right in. I'd would like to hear what people think creates this backwards atmosphere.
All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.
- Edmund Burke
True. Maybe the lifeguards are too insecure to exercise their authority (or don't care, or don't think it's part of their job). It is their job to maintain a safe environment for the pool patrons so nobody gets hurt. The occasional "time out" or word to parents would probably help a bit with kids dashing across the lanes and chucking balls, noodles and other toys in your general direction. A little instruction on swimming circles might help with the other occupants of your lane except for the lover's lane-line pair. Maybe the lifeguard could encourage them to "get a room".
None of this is your job, though perhaps you could gently suggest to the lifeguards or aquatics director that it's theirs.
All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.
- Edmund Burke
True. Maybe the lifeguards are too insecure to exercise their authority (or don't care, or don't think it's part of their job). It is their job to maintain a safe environment for the pool patrons so nobody gets hurt. The occasional "time out" or word to parents would probably help a bit with kids dashing across the lanes and chucking balls, noodles and other toys in your general direction. A little instruction on swimming circles might help with the other occupants of your lane except for the lover's lane-line pair. Maybe the lifeguard could encourage them to "get a room".
None of this is your job, though perhaps you could gently suggest to the lifeguards or aquatics director that it's theirs.
