One 100 free to go in set. Two open lanes.(no lane lines in pool) Noodler comes over to stand in my lane to talk with friend. Pool is set at 85 degrees cause all the noodlers say it is to cold otherwise. I complain to guard, am told, "well there are a lot more of them then there are lap swimmers" Wont be if they keep this up. UGH! :frustrated:
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I am confident that the majority will always win in a business setting. Utilitarianism comes to mind. Therefore the question is what do we have to do to convert noodlers into swimmers? Let's face it, swimming, once done properly and comfortably, can be a far more rewarding and exciting experience than noodling. How can we introduce, to our club owners, transitional courses offered for free and at times that would work best for noodlers? How can we identify and resolve a noodlers inhibitions concerning swimming? No doubt many of them have been through traditional elementary swim lessons at one point in their life and found them uncomfortable due to progressing too quickly in a very intimidating environment (e.g. face under water greater than 80% of the time over a period of time, choking on inhaled water, "the deep end" fear, etc) It certainly seems to take time to be able to relax and feel safe in a face down position in water. I know this from experience and we have all seen the pool snorklers and those who can do laps of a modified front crawl without getting their hair wet.
Also, look into your local university natatorium open lane hours. They seem to cater to swimmers. Some colleges, high schools, and junior highs do as well. Whatever your faith, you can also look into your local Jewish community centers. They really are open to the community as a whole, as long as you don't do or say anything blatantly disrespectful. The centers are places of education, fitness and community not worship. Some even have lanes open from 5am to 10pm :)
I am confident that the majority will always win in a business setting. Utilitarianism comes to mind. Therefore the question is what do we have to do to convert noodlers into swimmers? Let's face it, swimming, once done properly and comfortably, can be a far more rewarding and exciting experience than noodling. How can we introduce, to our club owners, transitional courses offered for free and at times that would work best for noodlers? How can we identify and resolve a noodlers inhibitions concerning swimming? No doubt many of them have been through traditional elementary swim lessons at one point in their life and found them uncomfortable due to progressing too quickly in a very intimidating environment (e.g. face under water greater than 80% of the time over a period of time, choking on inhaled water, "the deep end" fear, etc) It certainly seems to take time to be able to relax and feel safe in a face down position in water. I know this from experience and we have all seen the pool snorklers and those who can do laps of a modified front crawl without getting their hair wet.
Also, look into your local university natatorium open lane hours. They seem to cater to swimmers. Some colleges, high schools, and junior highs do as well. Whatever your faith, you can also look into your local Jewish community centers. They really are open to the community as a whole, as long as you don't do or say anything blatantly disrespectful. The centers are places of education, fitness and community not worship. Some even have lanes open from 5am to 10pm :)
