Ok I know this subject has probably been discussed many times in this forum, but I need some advice. The YMCA I swim at is classified as a multiple use pool, meaning they have water aerobics classes as well as lap swimming. There is a constant battle between the swimmers and the water aerobics people regarding the pool water temperature. In the winter, the pool temperature is 90F or higher. I feel sick after I swim. How do I get the management of the YMCA to listen to the swimmers and bring the water temperature down to something reasonable for both groups? The water aerobics people are mostly older people and I feel for them, but surely a pool temperature in the mid 80's would be better and healthier.
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I believe the Y near my house turns the heaters on at 6 am so it is "nice and warm" for the arthritis class; then they shut the heaters off after their class so it is "cooler" for the early morning swim team.
We also had problems with a cost-cutter at our swim team's pool who thought 75 was perfectly fine since he keeps his home air temps at 68. We finally persuaded him to at least bring it up to 78 and preferably 80. Our developmental groups were getting very cold since they spend much of their practice getting instruction rather than grinding out yardage, plus some are very scrawny with no insulation. The older kids were getting a lot more than the usual amount of toe cramps.
I believe the Y near my house turns the heaters on at 6 am so it is "nice and warm" for the arthritis class; then they shut the heaters off after their class so it is "cooler" for the early morning swim team.
We also had problems with a cost-cutter at our swim team's pool who thought 75 was perfectly fine since he keeps his home air temps at 68. We finally persuaded him to at least bring it up to 78 and preferably 80. Our developmental groups were getting very cold since they spend much of their practice getting instruction rather than grinding out yardage, plus some are very scrawny with no insulation. The older kids were getting a lot more than the usual amount of toe cramps.
