Shower rule

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Celestial — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 07:03:33 GMT

Years ago I had the chance to swim in the Mizzou (Univ. of Missouri) pool. This was their old pool, not the current one. They had a very strict rule that every swimmer had to shower, with soap, before entering the pool. The showers in the locker rooms were the group showers, with one large area with multiple shower heads. To enforce the rule, they had an employee stationed in the shower area and the employee's job was to watch everyone take a shower, with soap, and to not let them into the pool if they hadn't done so. Wonder when that was? I swam there as a college swimmer for a few dual meets and once for conference championships, and we didn't have to shower before we got in, there sure as heck wasn't a shower monitor eyeballing everybody either!

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orca1946 — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 07:15:35 GMT

In Illinois we need to "wash our politicians" cuz they are dirtbags!!!

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Former Member — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 15:03:20 GMT

I have issues with persons who wear those "swim shoes" from outside the pool facility and walk directly into a pool for water activities. Absolutely! Grosses me out.

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knelson — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 01:00:39 GMT

I forgot where i had seen/used them -- a spray of water all across the exits of the locker rooms into the pool area made sure all at least got wet. Why not all pools use this is a question. Probably because it doesn't work very well and wastes a tremendous amount of water.

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Former Member — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 14:57:55 GMT

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Bill Sive — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 04:19:50 GMT

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Redbird Alum — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 01:15:33 GMT

Can any one do or want to do a 50 state check to see how many "require" a shower before entering the pool? Orca - NOT required here in Illinois. We have a lot of "suggestions" in our state, but that isn't even one of them.

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Former Member — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 14:16:19 GMT

I forgot where i had seen/used them -- a spray of water all across the exits of the locker rooms into the pool area made sure all at least got wet. Why not all pools use this is a question. I've never seen that! How about a narrow corridor that mimics the car washes? 4 super hot jets on each side! :banana:

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Former Member — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 13:32:27 GMT

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smontanaro — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 12:42:37 GMT

I may never leave the doorway! You might think twice if they hit you with the rotating brushes. :) www.youtube.com/watch

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orca1946 — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 12:37:11 GMT

Can any one do or want to do a 50 state check to see how many "require" a shower before entering the pool?

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jpetyk — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 12:02:09 GMT

I've never seen that! How about a narrow corridor that mimics the car washes? 4 super hot jets on each side! :banana: I may never leave the doorway!

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jim thornton — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 10:33:49 GMT

Years ago I had the chance to swim in the Mizzou (Univ. of Missouri) pool. This was their old pool, not the current one. They had a very strict rule that every swimmer had to shower, with soap, before entering the pool. The showers in the locker rooms were the group showers, with one large area with multiple shower heads. To enforce the rule, they had an employee stationed in the shower area and the employee's job was to watch everyone take a shower, with soap, and to not let them into the pool if they hadn't done so. I guess there are worse things than swimming in a cloudy pool. Making your living as a shower inspector may be one of them.

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smontanaro — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 12:21:16 GMT

And how about the women who get in the pool with earrings and chains on? Finders keepers. :)

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Former Member — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 09:29:31 GMT

I remember when my summer team had to switch from the out door pool (50 M) to the indoor pool (25 y) because of weather. Literally blinding amounts of suncreen and you could just smell it in the air. Ewww

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flystorms — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 09:05:21 GMT

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Former Member — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 08:29:17 GMT

Wow, reading this thread is cracking me up. I can't say that I've ever thought of most of these things that people are ooked out about. The only thing that's ever really grossed me out was once when I was swimming at an LA Fitness several years ago. A man got in and started doing laps and there became this huge stink of garlic looming on the water. I could seriously smell him when I passed him. Had to get out. Or the people that enter the aquatic area literally bathed in perfume/cologne. I never used to think about these things until I got "older." In addition to being an exercise addict, I have become a bit of a germaphobe. If I really think too much about it, I'd never swim. :afraid:

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orca1946 — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 07:06:54 GMT

I forgot where i had seen/used them -- a spray of water all across the exits of the locker rooms into the pool area made sure all at least got wet. Why not all pools use this is a question.

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Former Member — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 07:32:47 GMT

All I can say to the people who don't shower before getting into the pool is yuck. I see women in the locker room who come in with body cream and perfume. And then there are the people who stay in the shower for a half hour yakking and using up the precious water supply. Denise, that doesn't bother me as much as the thought of people having used the bathroom for various "evacuations" and don't shower afterwards. And how about the women who get in the pool with earrings and chains on?

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Former Member — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 07:31:21 GMT

I doubt the "showers" most folks take (turn on the water, get your armpits wet, spin around once, maybe wet your hair, then get out) have much effect on the lotion and perfume people have put on their skin. that sums it up for most showers I've seen.

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Former Member — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 07:30:04 GMT

And while we are in rant mode ------ ALL the parents of kids swimming are allowed to walk on deck to sit in chairs with the same shoes they walked thru the goose/ duck poop outside to get into the pool!!! This is almost unbelievable that they do this and no one other than me says anything to them!! Oh, I totally want to vomit when I see that, but I may be able to top your peeve - how about the people who lay their pool shoes on the inside ledge of the pool. really? You've tracked heaven knows what germs from the shower and toilet floors onto your flip flops and now they are sitting practically in the pool. People are gross sometimes.

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orca1946 — Sat, 30 May 2015 04:03:59 GMT

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Former Member — Fri, 29 May 2015 07:36:13 GMT

I know this is a bit off topic-- My daughter and son-in-law switched their pool from chlorine to salt last summer. The time and money they are spending to maintain the pool is far less than in previous years. The pool is almost effortless now. AND, I have never seen any pool as clear and sparkling as theirs. It is very nice to be able to swim without goggles! If any of you are considering the switch from chlorine to salt, I would recommend it.

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Former Member — Fri, 29 May 2015 05:13:04 GMT

Most of my training was done in the shower, seldom went in the pool. I did not affect the pool condition.

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smontanaro — Fri, 29 May 2015 03:06:49 GMT

All I can say to the people who don't shower before getting into the pool is yuck. I doubt the "showers" most folks take (turn on the water, get your armpits wet, spin around once, maybe wet your hair, then get out) have much effect on the lotion and perfume people have put on their skin.