To help with joint problems and scoliosis I joined local leisure centre some months ago. There is public swimming session on Sunday morning but only one lane open (the rest of the pool used by various swimming clubs). A young guy (possibly neuro diverse stands in middle of lane, not swimming, shouting up to the life guards. Having an neuro diverse AC myself I decided to go swimming earlier yesterday so I can swim in peace.
As mentioned only one lane available for public swimming, so I'm on my 9th length of the Olympic size pool, thinking I'm doing well when a guy, probably in his 30s crashed into me hitting his elbow into the top of my head. I stopped and he sarcastically muttered "sorry dear". He was doing back crawl at quite some speed and couldn't possibly see who was ahead of him.
Looking back now I should have alerted the life guard, although I'm sure she must have witnessed it. My head was really sore, I managed 1 more length and got out. In the changing rooms I felt quite sick and dizzy. Luckily my husband was outside walking the dog. By the time I got in the car I felt really unwell and started to cry. DH wanted me to go to A&E but I couldn't face sitting there for hours.
Anyway came home feeling unwell, vomited once, my shoulder was agony. Took pain killers and went to bed about 6pm. Feeling OK this morning but have cancelled work today (self employed)
So, after this very long post, shall I complain or would it be pointless as I didn't inform anyone at the time?
Oh just to add this is a problem every Sunday morning I've been, swimmers not showing any respect for others in pool, especially as it's such a small area
