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.
Interesting discussion on this, Tom.
For many years most states recognized worker's comp as the "exclusive remedy" available to workers. That has since morphed quite a bit in many states. Some states now allow liability claims in addition to the work comp benefits. Many states also have a disability ranking associated with certain injuries that are included as part of a work comp settlement. It's complicated, to be sure.
Now, you think liability policies have skyrocketed. Worker's comp premiums are really out of control, mostly due to increased health care costs.
Interesting discussion on this, Tom.
For many years most states recognized worker's comp as the "exclusive remedy" available to workers. That has since morphed quite a bit in many states. Some states now allow liability claims in addition to the work comp benefits. Many states also have a disability ranking associated with certain injuries that are included as part of a work comp settlement. It's complicated, to be sure.
Now, you think liability policies have skyrocketed. Worker's comp premiums are really out of control, mostly due to increased health care costs.
