I recently got a email from my age group swim team. They sent out a mass email about deck changing. Ohio rules now are if you are caught changing on deck before or after practice you are then suspended for a week and also the next swim meet. If caught at a meet doing this, you will be immediately removed from meet and the team will suspend you one week.
Is this pretty much a standard rule across the club teams or now a USS rule? I suppose I can see how this can become an issue and concern. Have to say I have not seen many masters doing the deck change, although I admit, I have deck changed at a masters meet but not at a USS meet.
I can't imagine not showering after swimming, so there's no reason for a deck change. A beach change, OTOH, is a whole different story.
I sort of agree with geek. Showing up to the pool with your suit already on is weird. It just is.
Well, count me as one of those weird people. :agree:
Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, I get up at 5:15, visit the little girls room, wash my face, put on my suit and then my street clothes, and head to the gym. It makes the difference of me being late or arriving on time for the start of my workout.
But, I am not one of those "non-showering, towel-bringing" ladies. I always shower before getting into the pool and am glad to bring one less item and use the towels that are provided.
I'm not a "deck changer", but anytime I swim open water, you can count on me changing into my street clothes in public (next to my car). I do my best to keep myself covered with my towel, and so far, have not flashed anyone. :blush:
I can't imagine not showering after swimming, so there's no reason for a deck change. A beach change, OTOH, is a whole different story.
I sort of agree with geek. Showing up to the pool with your suit already on is weird. It just is.
Well, count me as one of those weird people. :agree:
Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, I get up at 5:15, visit the little girls room, wash my face, put on my suit and then my street clothes, and head to the gym. It makes the difference of me being late or arriving on time for the start of my workout.
But, I am not one of those "non-showering, towel-bringing" ladies. I always shower before getting into the pool and am glad to bring one less item and use the towels that are provided.
I'm not a "deck changer", but anytime I swim open water, you can count on me changing into my street clothes in public (next to my car). I do my best to keep myself covered with my towel, and so far, have not flashed anyone. :blush:
