The Rec Center I occasionally swim at has starting blocks. I am aware that is a swim device that I am supposed to use once in awhile. The pool is very deep and used for daily swim team practice and some meets. Yet, there is always a bright yellow cone placed on the blocks during lap swimming hours. No one may use the starting blocks at this time. I find it irritating. No one could possibly get hurt unless they were especially idiotic. I guess they're worried about lawsuits. I saw someone doing backstroke starts once, but who wants to do those? This practice will discourage me from ever entering a non-OW event.
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Hi friends, from the USMS rule book: "Swimmers must enter the pool feet first in a cautious and controlled manner. Diving shall be permitted only in designated lanes" (102.4.2).
Also, one does not need to agree with rules, one just needs to agree to follow the rules. As a former lifeguard I can say that there is nothing more troublesome than a patron who thinks he or she is above the rules.
Hi friends, from the USMS rule book: "Swimmers must enter the pool feet first in a cautious and controlled manner. Diving shall be permitted only in designated lanes" (102.4.2).
Also, one does not need to agree with rules, one just needs to agree to follow the rules. As a former lifeguard I can say that there is nothing more troublesome than a patron who thinks he or she is above the rules.
