Belmont Pool Closed
"On Thursday, January 10th, the City of Long Beach closed the pool indefinitely after a structural analysis found that the pool was “seismically unsafe,” meaning that even a moderate earthquake would cause severe damage to the facility."
Edtorial commentary on the Belmont Pool from this weeks Grunion Gazette:
www.gazettes.com/.../article_853ce974-708b-11e2-9d2d-0019bb2963f4.html
I agree. Hopefully, a strong case will be made by the swimming community to support the new venue having a competitive emphasis, rather than a recreational emphasis.
Edtorial commentary on the Belmont Pool from this weeks Grunion Gazette:
www.gazettes.com/.../article_853ce974-708b-11e2-9d2d-0019bb2963f4.html
I agree. Hopefully, a strong case will be made by the swimming community to support the new venue having a competitive emphasis, rather than a recreational emphasis.