I started diving off of starting blocks when I was eight years old. I am now 51, and train at the Y, almost always alone, as there is no Masters program in the county where I live, or in any of the immediately adjacent counties. (There are several age group programs.) I want to work on my starts, but none of the Y's where I swim will let me use the blocks - saying that a national Y policy prohibits anyone from using the blocks unless a team/club coach is on the deck.
I have never heard of anyone suing a YMCA because of an accident on a starting block.
Yes, perhaps a coach would be valuable to me in this regard, but I'm not looking for a coach - I need and want a cooperative facility. The age groups' program schedules are not conducive to my schedule, and besides, the age group coaches already have enough on their hands during those times with lanes full of kids working their programs. I also am not excited about having to dodge those kids to do the work I need to do.
Anyone find a way to conquer this litigation-fear-induced insanity yet? Thank you.
Originally posted by Scansy
I had dinner the other night at Outback Steakhouse and they gave me this big sharp knife. I think they should keep the knife and have the employees cut the steak into bite sized pieces in the kitchen before bringing it to me. I can't be trusted not to cut myself and they should protect me from myself.
Terrible idea unless they first measure your esophagus and then only cut pieces to the correct size so you will not choke. You cannot be held responsible for your own chewing and swallowing processes. Plus, all bit size pieces must be individually measured to insure none are above 130 degrees.
I also propose a ban on V02Max shampoo. Using it could cause you to be super speedy, misjudge your flip turn and bonk your head on the wall. I know for a fact Ellison produces this stuff in his basement late at night and probably doesn't have product liability insurance.
Originally posted by Scansy
I had dinner the other night at Outback Steakhouse and they gave me this big sharp knife. I think they should keep the knife and have the employees cut the steak into bite sized pieces in the kitchen before bringing it to me. I can't be trusted not to cut myself and they should protect me from myself.
Terrible idea unless they first measure your esophagus and then only cut pieces to the correct size so you will not choke. You cannot be held responsible for your own chewing and swallowing processes. Plus, all bit size pieces must be individually measured to insure none are above 130 degrees.
I also propose a ban on V02Max shampoo. Using it could cause you to be super speedy, misjudge your flip turn and bonk your head on the wall. I know for a fact Ellison produces this stuff in his basement late at night and probably doesn't have product liability insurance.
