Worthwhile 30-Minute Swims

Thanks. A few times I got a double when I arrived early for my swim and was able to get the one just before. However, they've since instituted a no-double policy. I see a lot of cancellations 10-15 mins before and since I live a 20 min drive from the Y, I'm usually not able to jump in to one of those. Yesterday, I complained (probably to deaf ears) that there should be sanctions for people who cancel on short notice...not on the first offense, but maybe after, say three times. As an aside, there is also this very annoying woman who does laps for ten of the 30 minutes and then stands in the shallow end and does 20 minutes of yoga and dance poses. They have other slots for "adult" and "free" swim. Lap reservation should be for lap swimmers only. Sounds like your Y is using the same procedure as the one I go to here in RI. We use the Daxko app on our phone for reservations. However, this Y generally has :45 minute slots, a couple through the day are 60 minutes. And...if you need more time...there are some slots that run right into one another...for example 12:45pm-1:30pm and 1:30pm-2:15pm. And they donâ€t clear the pool between time slots that are back-to-back like that. So, Iâ€ll reserve a slot in both so that I have a full 90 minutes to swim. The app also has a wait list function so that if someone cancels you can get moved up. And...you might try this...if the reservation list is full...just go to the pool anyway. Iâ€ve found that people will reserve a slot with little to no intention of actually going to the pool...but they have the reservation JUST IN CASE they change their mind and decide to go. So if youâ€re there on deck and a lane is open due to a ‘no showâ€...maybe theyâ€ll let you in. Itâ€s worked for me. Good luck. Dan

Thanks. A few times I got a double when I arrived early for my swim and was able to get the one just before. However, they've since instituted a no-double policy. I see a lot of cancellations 10-15 mins before and since I live a 20 min drive from the Y, I'm usually not able to jump in to one of those. Yesterday, I complained (probably to deaf ears) that there should be sanctions for people who cancel on short notice...not on the first offense, but maybe after, say three times. As an aside, there is also this very annoying woman who does laps for ten of the 30 minutes and then stands in the shallow end and does 20 minutes of yoga and dance poses. They have other slots for "adult" and "free" swim. Lap reservation should be for lap swimmers only. Sounds like your Y is using the same procedure as the one I go to here in RI. We use the Daxko app on our phone for reservations. However, this Y generally has :45 minute slots, a couple through the day are 60 minutes. And...if you need more time...there are some slots that run right into one another...for example 12:45pm-1:30pm and 1:30pm-2:15pm. And they donâ€t clear the pool between time slots that are back-to-back like that. So, Iâ€ll reserve a slot in both so that I have a full 90 minutes to swim. The app also has a wait list function so that if someone cancels you can get moved up. And...you might try this...if the reservation list is full...just go to the pool anyway. Iâ€ve found that people will reserve a slot with little to no intention of actually going to the pool...but they have the reservation JUST IN CASE they change their mind and decide to go. So if youâ€re there on deck and a lane is open due to a ‘no showâ€...maybe theyâ€ll let you in. Itâ€s worked for me. Good luck. Dan