Swimming.

Grandsons back at their Saturday swimming lessons.
4 to a class.
Teacher no longer in pool but on poolside with a long pole and
lifeguard patrolling .
Only one adult to accompany child.

Their happy wee faces was a joy.
Learning to swim is an important life skill

Me back at gym pool today yeah!

Swimming booked beforehand, limited spaces.

Changing room and pool side constantly cleaned.

Available lockers are spaced out and cleaned after use.

Whilst I was swimming, pool water samples taken.

Masks to be worn in reception areas.
Gym staff in masks and visors .

I don't think they could have done anymore.
Felt perfectly safe.

Back swimming again but have to book and pool only allows 10 at a time and all in lanes.
Shower after but unfortunately no hairdryers allowed.
Booked to go again in a few days time.
Love it!

Thank you ~Greyduster.. I really think I will give it a go.

I am desperate to get back to swimming, I used to go twice a week at least because with my back problems etc exercising in water is the one thing that I am able to do and it gives me some pain relief and they have a hoist to get me in and out the pool. At the moment I am in severe pain and cannot walk further than from my house to the car etc and so cannot do much at all and of course not having been for so long has not helped. I have had one vaccination and get the next one this saturday. So I plan to give it a couple of weeks to just be safe and then yes lets go for it. We obviously now have to walk the tightrope of trying to still keep safe but get back to doing what we are able to do. I shall not be mixing in large crowds but will think about where I feel safe and then get back to what I enjoy. for example as they say if life gives you lemons make lemonade. I am awake at about 4am mostly these days, so I am now preparing my box for the car which has plates picnic stuff china mugs etc etc, so next time the weather is decent and I am awake early it will be up and put the cafefiere and flasks in the car and away I shall go to the coast. I will be looking at the sea before half the people have got up and then will leave about lunchtime and come home. It will be great to reclaim our favourite places again and we will appreciate them all the more. Good luck with your swimming

Totally agree with Rowsie.

Dear kircubbin2000

Since my indoor pool opened on the 12th April I go every day. No worries!

Sadly 10 years of swimming lessons at school failed to each me to swim, I'm with you Greenlady!

I was straight back in the pool as soon as I was allowed and have been twice this week already. I didn't even think about it. They are limiting numbers and I can't see what the problem would be. I was so excited to get back to my regular sessions and feel so much better for them!

DD had her first swim yesterday. Strict COVID rules, prebooked, lane swimming, no overtaking and gaps between each tranche of swimmers so that they pool area can be sanitised and then the changing rooms.

She is booked in for at least 3 more swims.

This is the information I posted last year. It is updated as required because it's "Health and Safety" info.

You may find the download interesting here:
www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respiratory/coronavirus/novelcoronavirus/guidance/environmentalhealthguidance/

It's from Ireland but it quotes all the sources.
I felt pretty confident about a swim at my club pool after reading this.

My concern is the warm moist atmosphere. Just not convinced it's the best when we are being told venues including school's should open windows to allow fresh air to flow through.

You wouldn't get me in the same water as others, good grief !

I'm going soon. Hate the lack of spontaneity. Check the rate in your area and be aware it is important to WASH with a soap afterwards chlorine does not kill everything. coronavirus.data.gov.uk/details/interactive-map

I have been twice this week ! Really well organised and safe! Own locker, own cubicle, no access to showers, one way system, clean etc !
Go for it!!

I understood that chlorine killed COVID. So are you not going to be ultra safe swimming in the pool? I understand about the showers, or the enclosed spaces of changing rooms. Just get on and enjoy.

Restarted on Monday and just as safe as it was before. All sessions pre-booked and Lane swimming only - no overtaking! Arrive beach ready. No showers. Can go home to change or use their facilities which are constantly being cleaned. Just so glad to be back on the water. Feel totally safe there.

In my heart of hearts I really do think it will be okay but, for starters, I plan to go wearing my bathing suit under a hooded onesie. This will minimise my time in and out of the changing rooms. I will also take wipes and sanitiser for more peace of mind.

I have been swimming in the local pool this week and another session booked for Friday. All covid rules applied, hand gels, masks, distancing, limited numbers in lanes. I think the benefits from my swim far outweigh the risks of not going as I am registered disabled, the only exercise I can do is swimming, my mobility has suffered so much in lockdown. I used to swim 3 times per week. The only funny thing was the attendant stood about 10 feet away to pass me my walking stick when I got out, I was clinging onto the ladder for dear life, I said you need to come nearer I cannot reach and if I let go, I will fall in pool! bless him, joke is , sometimes I need assistance getting in and out pool which involves close contact, yet he stood 10 feet away to pass my stick! LOL!

Outdoor pool was opened 2 weeks ago at the local David Lloyd club but no changing rooms and although heated too cold outside for me. This Monday the indoor one and changing rooms are open. I normally swim daily, first thing in the morning before 9.a.m and have been 4 times this week. Chlorine makes the pool safe, it is nice and warm and not many there then. Nice to see people I know. The changing area feels fine too. I swam last autumn too when they were open. if you swim daily it costs less than the public pool as there is an OAP rate. You can do many things on zoom, I do tai chi and German conversation on U3A, but can't swim. I missed that a lot as am arthritic.

As I said earlier, our pool isn’t allowing showers. No big deal. Just have one at home, years ago we never showered after swimming-there weren’t any!

Ffs

Regarding the cleaning regime, I read last weekend, to ensure it included shower heads because of Legionnaire’s disease. Might be best to have a shower at home?

My local pool has reopened and its so lovely to be able to swim again. Numbers are limited so there is plenty of space and masks have to worn in the building. I don't know of any documented cases of covid from swimming pools. Go for it. I've been twice this week and it is just so lovely to be back in the water. No need to worry

Henetha you're never too old to swim! There's a chap who we know who uses our pool and he's 88. He swims better than either DH or I. And an eighty year old lady in our aquarobics class and that wasn't a gentle workout either. Go for it!

no because I can't swim at all (I sink) and don't want to drown!