How about some reminiscing about the worst pools you ever were forced to work out and/or compete in ??
Our old pool was 20 yards long, with gutters and the deck was about 2 feet above that. The water level was always low, so it was like ocean swimming every day. There were no starting blocks and the "lane lines" were nylon cord with a plastic bobber every 3 feet or so. The water was always quite warm to accomodate the family swims and lessons that were also sharing the pool during the day.
Since goggles had not yet been invented and the only antiseptic method was chlorine (lots of it), we would have those chlorine "light halos" until the next day. The kick-boards were solid, varnished wood and they doubled as pull-buoys. There were no fins or hand paddles.
Thank the higher power of your choice that we had a GREAT coach.
Oh, did I mention that they used to beat us with knives???
Bert
Have several to mention;
Walnut Hills High School - Cincinnati Ohio.
2 pools, each 4 lanes, 20 yards long. One pool was for the boys team, the other for the girls. Locker rooms were up a flight of stairs, which went to the third floor of the school.
The old Ohio State University pools. The original pool, where much history took place back in the 50's & 60's, had walls at the turn end that extend five feet about the water level. Locker rooms were so small you could not imagine. Also during the 70's, OSU bulit an indoor 50 meter pool, which was going to take place of the old pool, however the ceiling was only 8 feet about the water, so by default this became there recreation pool. Thankfully OSU built the new Aquatic center.
Cherry Hill Swim Club - Erlanger KY (near Cincy OH). Straight 25 meter pool. Starting block end, 3 feet. No lights. Many people had dental emergencies due to chipped teeth once the sun went behind the trees on Thursday night swim meet nights.
Have several to mention;
Walnut Hills High School - Cincinnati Ohio.
2 pools, each 4 lanes, 20 yards long. One pool was for the boys team, the other for the girls. Locker rooms were up a flight of stairs, which went to the third floor of the school.
The old Ohio State University pools. The original pool, where much history took place back in the 50's & 60's, had walls at the turn end that extend five feet about the water level. Locker rooms were so small you could not imagine. Also during the 70's, OSU bulit an indoor 50 meter pool, which was going to take place of the old pool, however the ceiling was only 8 feet about the water, so by default this became there recreation pool. Thankfully OSU built the new Aquatic center.
Cherry Hill Swim Club - Erlanger KY (near Cincy OH). Straight 25 meter pool. Starting block end, 3 feet. No lights. Many people had dental emergencies due to chipped teeth once the sun went behind the trees on Thursday night swim meet nights.
