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 BurkeThis was meant to be somewhat tongue in cheek, but often it only takes a few folks to tip the balance one way or the other.
My real suggestion is to reach out to the USMS Club and Coach Services staff (Bill Brenner and Mel Goldstein). Both are experienced in dealing with aquatics programming and they surely have some insight in dealing with these issues and they may even be able to work with you possibly even helping to set up a more structured Masters program at the Y.
You can find their contact information at www.usms.org/.../coachresources
All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.
- Edmund BurkeThis was meant to be somewhat tongue in cheek, but often it only takes a few folks to tip the balance one way or the other.
My real suggestion is to reach out to the USMS Club and Coach Services staff (Bill Brenner and Mel Goldstein). Both are experienced in dealing with aquatics programming and they surely have some insight in dealing with these issues and they may even be able to work with you possibly even helping to set up a more structured Masters program at the Y.
You can find their contact information at www.usms.org/.../coachresources
