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Swimming Etiquette
Below are some guidelines to follow that simplify lane traffic and eliminate the need to wear helmets when swimming in crowded lanes:
- Coaches will separate swimmers into lanes depending on speed and ability. Note that a swimmers speed will change from practice to practice and set to set. A coach may move you around from practice to practice, or even within a practice depending on what type of workout planned and the number of swimmers in each lane.
- Within a lane, swimmers should arrange themselves for each set with the fastest swimmer at the front and the slowest swimmer at the end of the lane.
- The lead swimmer should ensure that the lane starts swimming at the proper time for each swim in the set. After the lead swimmer, swimmers should be spaced far enough back so as not to interfere with the swimmer in front. Most of the time, five seconds is enough time to leave at least a body length between swimmers. If you find that you are coming closer than a body length, either allow more than five seconds, or switch places with the swimmer in front of you. It is very impolite to swim too close to the swimmer in front, as this can cause difficulties turning, and is a major cause of collisions.
- For shorter swims (25 - 75 metres) it is usually not necessary to pass a swimmer. If you are catching up, hang back and ask to switch places at the next rest interval.
- For longer distances, you may need to pass mid-swim. In this case, you should tap the feet of the swimmer in front and then wait until the end of the length to pass. The swimmer in front should stop at the end of the length and allow you to pass. Try not to slow each other down more than necessary.
- You should notice that alternating lanes swim clockwise and counter-clockwise. This is so that you will be swimming beside people going in the same direction which helps reduce collisions. Another note about circling: if you find you are swimming over the black line on the bottom of the pool, you are too close to the centre of the lane, and risk running into someone. It is important to stay towards the outside of the lane:
- If you come late to practice, warm up on deck and avoid swimming hard until you feel warmed up. Not all swimmers can do all the workouts at all times. You may want to discuss this with your coach. If you will not be doing the same set as the rest of your lane, do not interfere with what they are doing. Either swim at the front or back, or consider somewhere else, depending on the circumstances.
- It is bad manners to steal kickboards from the large pile in the next lane. Pick-up your own equipment (kickboard, pull-bouy, etc.) before the start of practice.
- Finally, remember that swimming is fun. Smiles are mandatory at all times!
- If you have any questions, please feel free to talk to any member of the executive.
Below is the procedure for conflict resolution, as approved by the 2002-2003 executive:
- The issue is discussed with the coach(s), the word of the coach is final on deck.
- If any other person is involved they are brought into the discussion.
- All parties agree to abide by the resolution discussed.
- If the problem continues to be an issue it will be put forthto the Executive for resolution. By vote, the executive may revoke a persons membership and fees will be refunded on a pro-rated basis.
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Butterfly Drill Progression
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