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.
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Originally posted by gull80
60 degrees? C'mon, Gareth. I respect your swimming knowledge but you're off base here.
Since we don't have a Starbucks in our town (hard to believe, I know) my wife bought me an Italian espresso machine for my birthday. The temperature of the coffee is 180 degrees. I steam the milk to 160-170 degrees (which is what Starbucks does--I asked). Why does the machine produce such hot coffee? Is it due to negligence on the part of the manufacturer? Is there some intent to harm the consumer? Or is it because coffee tastes better hot (a fact which has been known for centuries)? I don't hold the cup between my legs, I use a travel mug in the car, I keep small children at a safe distance, and if I burn myself I curse my stupidity and/or clumsiness. Alternatively, I could always file a lawsuit.
Can I second what you said? :)
Originally posted by gull80
60 degrees? C'mon, Gareth. I respect your swimming knowledge but you're off base here.
Since we don't have a Starbucks in our town (hard to believe, I know) my wife bought me an Italian espresso machine for my birthday. The temperature of the coffee is 180 degrees. I steam the milk to 160-170 degrees (which is what Starbucks does--I asked). Why does the machine produce such hot coffee? Is it due to negligence on the part of the manufacturer? Is there some intent to harm the consumer? Or is it because coffee tastes better hot (a fact which has been known for centuries)? I don't hold the cup between my legs, I use a travel mug in the car, I keep small children at a safe distance, and if I burn myself I curse my stupidity and/or clumsiness. Alternatively, I could always file a lawsuit.
Can I second what you said? :)
