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 mattson
...but changed their minds after they heard all of the
Was the jury asleep for the fact that the WOMAN SPILLED IT ON HERSELF? Did a McDonald's employee jump on the roof of her car causing it to spill while wearing a clown suit?
I don't care if McD's serves their coffee the temperature of molten metal on the surface of ten suns, any ole doofus who puts it between their legs while driving should be barred from a lawsuit.
I'll continue to risk life and limb and drink hot coffee. I'll also be sure to keep my lawyer buddy on speed dial in the event I need to blame someone else for my actions.
Originally posted by mattson
...but changed their minds after they heard all of the
Was the jury asleep for the fact that the WOMAN SPILLED IT ON HERSELF? Did a McDonald's employee jump on the roof of her car causing it to spill while wearing a clown suit?
I don't care if McD's serves their coffee the temperature of molten metal on the surface of ten suns, any ole doofus who puts it between their legs while driving should be barred from a lawsuit.
I'll continue to risk life and limb and drink hot coffee. I'll also be sure to keep my lawyer buddy on speed dial in the event I need to blame someone else for my actions.
