Recently, in our LMSC, we have had a year around pool that has an air filled dome be threaten to turn into a 3-4 month summer only outdoor pool. Masters was asked to make a contribution to help fund repairs. Our LMSC was discussing using funds to match contribution that master members made, since this pool has given us discount for 12+ year and is the site of one of our largest workout groups in LMSC.
Is this a good use of USMS/LMSC fund to support local pools ?
Has your LMSC helped other pools in crisis of closing or changing pool hours/seasons ?
Anthony Thompson
Missouri Valley Masters
I am speaking only to fairness not to legalities. It seems reasonable for those swimmers who use the pool to contribute financially in the support of their pool, especially if they have had the use for 12 years at a discount. If if is important to keep this pool open year round, either from LMS support or pool use fees, expect to pony up. Personally I have no choice but to pay $80 / month for YMCA membership to the only indoor pool within 45 minutes of my home plus another $40/month for the coached masters class. Or I could give up swimming 9 months of the year.
I am speaking only to fairness not to legalities. It seems reasonable for those swimmers who use the pool to contribute financially in the support of their pool, especially if they have had the use for 12 years at a discount. If if is important to keep this pool open year round, either from LMS support or pool use fees, expect to pony up. Personally I have no choice but to pay $80 / month for YMCA membership to the only indoor pool within 45 minutes of my home plus another $40/month for the coached masters class. Or I could give up swimming 9 months of the year.
