Does your pool allow picture-taking?

RE: Does your pool allow picture-taking?

Former Member — Sat, 29 May 2010 13:20:08 GMT

There are some restrictions during swim meets. I've heard of past problems with flash photography right before the starts (causing some kids to false start), some creepy people on deck without authorization that were taking pictures of kid's rear ends at close range, and of course the lockerroom photos. What a world.

RE: Does your pool allow picture-taking?

Former Member — Fri, 28 May 2010 09:35:11 GMT

I've never had issues taking photos at any meet venue, for my daughter or for myself.

RE: Does your pool allow picture-taking?

Former Member — Fri, 28 May 2010 09:28:44 GMT

If you ask, I bet you will be told that it is not allowed. It is the safest answer that pool management can give.

RE: Does your pool allow picture-taking?

Former Member — Fri, 28 May 2010 09:03:40 GMT

No, I am interested to know the general situation. Some pools I swam at didn't allow, some I'm not sure.

RE: Does your pool allow picture-taking?

Former Member — Fri, 28 May 2010 08:58:46 GMT

Are you looking for the names and addresses of those that do?

RE: Does your pool allow picture-taking?

swimshark — Fri, 28 May 2010 08:09:26 GMT

No signs banning any sort of photography at my main pool. The other pool is basically owned by my club so we can do anything we want (within the law). The pool I swam at in Oregon had signs up about not allowing cameras or camera cell phones in the locker rooms.

RE: Does your pool allow picture-taking?

aztimm — Fri, 28 May 2010 06:07:10 GMT

Most of the local pools I've swum in have signs up indicating that the use of cameras or other photographic devices is expressly prohibited without permission of the management. I've seen these signs at my gym pools, city pools in Chandler (Hamilton and Mesquite Groves), Kino in Mesa, and the ASU Rec Center. The only pool where I don't recall seeing a sign is ASU Mona Plummer. That said, I've seen local tv channels filming at the ASU Rec Center and Kino, so I know it is possible. I'd be willing to bet it isn't a huge deal to get yourself, a family member, or a teammate filmed.

RE: Does your pool allow picture-taking?

Jimbosback — Fri, 28 May 2010 05:56:50 GMT

I swim at a fitness center, and photography is generally not allowed, but I have gotten permission to have myself filmed. I was warned to only video myself and to keep the camera out of the locker room. :afraid: