Please tell me that this kind of thing doesn't happen in the States!
This morning, before coming into work, I trained at the local pool in Kenilworth, England, - 25 metres, four lanes. Not brilliant facilities, but acceptable.
At the end of each lane there is a sign: lane 1- slow, lane 2 - slow, lane 3 -medium, lane 4 - fast. Why do some swimmers, who clearly have difficulty in keeping up, always want to swim in the fast lane? This morning one elderly man, joined the fast lane. He swam breaststroke (I think it was!) with his face out of the water, which was a feat in itself because he was swimming so slowly. There were six of us in the lane and three left the pool (myself included).
When on the deck I decided to time him. He was consistent. Every length of the 25m pool was swum in 2 mins 15 seconds!
Please tell me this kind of 'swimming etiquette' wouldn't be seen in your pool.
So that I can continue with my swimming I need to be reassured that this was a one-off. I'm still in shock.
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Maybe we need another thread: What is your pool's etiquette?
Our senior lifeguards make well above minimum with full benefit packages, 401k, and domestic partnership. Rules posted for lap swimming actually say: if you have a problem talk to a lifeguard. So, you know, I expect them to do something.
Supposedly, if you are repeatedly passed you should move to the next slowest lane. I don't recall ever having seen anyone do this, but recommend involving a lifeguard if you are the passing party and someone isn't speeding up or moving to another lane.
I've watched guys stand at the end of a lane, express frustration that someone is swimming too slowly in their lane, and openly plot to "take him out." That's very disturbing and not in the spirit of good swimming sportsmanship.
Most of my swims are with elderly, disabled, and aerobic people. A little kindness has gone a long way in the free area. They don't try to chat me up very often, they move to give me some room, and they cheer me on! In return, I don't splash them, intimidate them, or hog the area. :)
Maybe we need another thread: What is your pool's etiquette?
Our senior lifeguards make well above minimum with full benefit packages, 401k, and domestic partnership. Rules posted for lap swimming actually say: if you have a problem talk to a lifeguard. So, you know, I expect them to do something.
Supposedly, if you are repeatedly passed you should move to the next slowest lane. I don't recall ever having seen anyone do this, but recommend involving a lifeguard if you are the passing party and someone isn't speeding up or moving to another lane.
I've watched guys stand at the end of a lane, express frustration that someone is swimming too slowly in their lane, and openly plot to "take him out." That's very disturbing and not in the spirit of good swimming sportsmanship.
Most of my swims are with elderly, disabled, and aerobic people. A little kindness has gone a long way in the free area. They don't try to chat me up very often, they move to give me some room, and they cheer me on! In return, I don't splash them, intimidate them, or hog the area. :)
