Term I'm not familiar with...

Here is an example of a noodler.

Don't forget these important terms. forums.usms.org/showthread.php

Fort - I thought we were not supposed to bring up Speedo Man in our posts anymore???? Despite Mr. Heather's comment to the contrary, I thought we had been running low on dreck lately. And I've seen you posting that Borat thing more than once!

Okay, I know I've been out for a while but I can't recall ever hearing a term you guys throw around quite often. Noodler Probably a stupid question, but what/who exactly is a Noodler? My understanding: Generally: someone not swimming laps or intervals. Usually setting off just as you head into a turn. Head up breaststroke. Specifically: some with one of those floaty noodles doing exercises/lounging/getting in the way in the water. Glares when spashed even though surrounded by water. So a noodler in a lap lane gets a little annoying... The remedy: splashy fly or crawl... If you experience regular noodling you should consult your aquatic director. I got into an argument with a noodler-extreme and the AD sided with me!

The bane of most aquatic centers...in case there's not a separate area for them . They like warm water. They don't like splashing. They travel in herds.

Here is an example of a noodler. More of your personal gossip and venting Geek?

Once you find out what a noodler is you will become very knowlagible with swimming terms. I try as much as possible to stay away from using these terms. Here is a partial list www.staps.uhp-nancy.fr/.../swimterms.htm Some more www.swimalberta.ca/.../swim-speak-glossary-of-swimming-terms-2.htm And more www.wsumastersswimming.org/.../lingo.html And more www.pittsfordswomen.homestead.com/.../SWIM_TERMS2.htm

Once you find out what a noodler is you will become very knowlagible with swimming terms. I try as much as possible to stay away from using these terms. Here is a partial list www.staps.uhp-nancy.fr/.../swimterms.htm Some more www.swimalberta.ca/.../swim-speak-glossary-of-swimming-terms-2.htm And more www.wsumastersswimming.org/.../lingo.html And more www.pittsfordswomen.homestead.com/.../SWIM_TERMS2.htm Good links. Although I am familiar with about 90-95% of those terms...just hadn't seen "noodler" before but it makes perfect sense now that it's been explained :D Thanks again all.

A noodler is a person who is dreaded by all lapswimmers. When I go to Mexico the pool is filled with noodlers. Even worse then noodlers are the floaties, those big air filled sunning mattresses.

Don't forget these important terms. forums.usms.org/showthread.php Best one there is Terminology - a swimmer never made. When I teach I keep it simple and demonstrate what I want to happen.