Summer Swim Canceled

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just go out of state until the pandemic is over. There are plenty of states opening up.

Not sure how this wonderful tidbit helps in a discussion about swim team. This isn’t a general discussion about states opening up.

[Anonymous]

From what we heard (for FFX), the Fairfax county health department will make the decision about pools. Probably based on what the governor says in his phase plan.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just told my A meet summer swimming only 10 year old and she was sad but not surprised. I hope these tough conversations go well for others too. Kids are showing remarkable resilience in the face of sadness.

This is a weird response. What difference does it make if she's an A meet swimmer. Nobody cares.

The parent cares. A meet/ B meet hierarchy is important.

[Anonymous]

I think the pools should open and be "at your own risk." We aren't a huge pool so there are often only 30-50 people there at one time. Most days at opening, there are moms with toddlers and maybe 15 people. Same with evenings. Our pool is usually one maxed out 3 times a summer...memorial day, July 4, and Labor day. Memorial day weekend is a bust, we can cancel July 4 activities and Labor day is more than 3 months away.

It might be different this summer with no camps and more kids around, but since swim team is done, a lot of families who can still travel definitely will because swim team is what kept them home through July. Our pool is practically empty in August.

I just don't see the high risk and feel it's unnecessary for the government to close the last thing we have to look forward to this summer!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just told my A meet summer swimming only 10 year old and she was sad but not surprised. I hope these tough conversations go well for others too. Kids are showing remarkable resilience in the face of sadness.

This is a weird response. What difference does it make if she's an A meet swimmer. Nobody cares.

The parent cares. A meet/ B meet hierarchy is important.

If her non year round swimmer goes to a meets, she’ll likely go every year bc of the type of team she has or the team’s age group makeup. The child also doesn’t swim year round. That means that it could easily not be that big of a deal to a child like this. A child who loves swimming, swims year round, would be at the top of his/her age group this year, loves summer swim friends, has a good shot at all stars, etc would be more upset. So saying that information about her kid tells the reader to take her kid’s reaction with a grain of salt.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think the pools should open and be "at your own risk." We aren't a huge pool so there are often only 30-50 people there at one time. Most days at opening, there are moms with toddlers and maybe 15 people. Same with evenings. Our pool is usually one maxed out 3 times a summer...memorial day, July 4, and Labor day. Memorial day weekend is a bust, we can cancel July 4 activities and Labor day is more than 3 months away.

It might be different this summer with no camps and more kids around, but since swim team is done, a lot of families who can still travel definitely will because swim team is what kept them home through July. Our pool is practically empty in August.

I just don't see the high risk and feel it's unnecessary for the government to close the last thing we have to look forward to this summer!

You’re confused.

1. The government did not close the pool for the summer.

2. The only thing we know right now is nvsl cancelled nvsl sanctioned meets for the summer

3. Pools may still open this summer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That is completely heartbreaking

Agree. Sad that a bunch of old boomers can play golf but the kids do not get to swim.

Here’s hoping most pools will be open.

I think that by canceling summer swim team it makes it more likely that the pools will be open. More time have it open for the requirements of social distancing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just told my A meet summer swimming only 10 year old and she was sad but not surprised. I hope these tough conversations go well for others too. Kids are showing remarkable resilience in the face of sadness.

This is a weird response. What difference does it make if she's an A meet swimmer. Nobody cares.

The parent cares. A meet/ B meet hierarchy is important.

I’m glad we are where we are. Our team doesn’t really have an A/B hierarchy. We are happy to be able to fill all the lanes of an A meet.

[Anonymous]

I expected that this would happen, but I am still feeling incredibly sad. My kids love summer swim and look forward to it all year. It's going to be a long sad summer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think the pools should open and be "at your own risk." We aren't a huge pool so there are often only 30-50 people there at one time. Most days at opening, there are moms with toddlers and maybe 15 people. Same with evenings. Our pool is usually one maxed out 3 times a summer...memorial day, July 4, and Labor day. Memorial day weekend is a bust, we can cancel July 4 activities and Labor day is more than 3 months away.

It might be different this summer with no camps and more kids around, but since swim team is done, a lot of families who can still travel definitely will because swim team is what kept them home through July. Our pool is practically empty in August.

I just don't see the high risk and feel it's unnecessary for the government to close the last thing we have to look forward to this summer!

You’re confused.

1. The government did not close the pool for the summer.

2. The only thing we know right now is nvsl cancelled nvsl sanctioned meets for the summer

3. Pools may still open this summer.

No I’m not confused. Pools are open or closed. Per governors orders, even phase 1 couldn’t allow pools Memorial Day weekend. So we are most likely on delay anyway and I know that it’s not a set thing to even open. What I’m saying is I hope they do and families can use them if they don’t feel at risk to do so.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think the pools should open and be "at your own risk." We aren't a huge pool so there are often only 30-50 people there at one time. Most days at opening, there are moms with toddlers and maybe 15 people. Same with evenings. Our pool is usually one maxed out 3 times a summer...memorial day, July 4, and Labor day. Memorial day weekend is a bust, we can cancel July 4 activities and Labor day is more than 3 months away.

It might be different this summer with no camps and more kids around, but since swim team is done, a lot of families who can still travel definitely will because swim team is what kept them home through July. Our pool is practically empty in August.

I just don't see the high risk and feel it's unnecessary for the government to close the last thing we have to look forward to this summer!

You’re confused.

1. The government did not close the pool for the summer.

2. The only thing we know right now is nvsl cancelled nvsl sanctioned meets for the summer

3. Pools may still open this summer.

No I’m not confused. Pools are open or closed. Per governors orders, even phase 1 couldn’t allow pools Memorial Day weekend. So we are most likely on delay anyway and I know that it’s not a set thing to even open. What I’m saying is I hope they do and families can use them if they don’t feel at risk to do so.

Why not phase 1? Restaurants and gyms will open under phase 1 I believe.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think the pools should open and be "at your own risk." We aren't a huge pool so there are often only 30-50 people there at one time. Most days at opening, there are moms with toddlers and maybe 15 people. Same with evenings. Our pool is usually one maxed out 3 times a summer...memorial day, July 4, and Labor day. Memorial day weekend is a bust, we can cancel July 4 activities and Labor day is more than 3 months away.

It might be different this summer with no camps and more kids around, but since swim team is done, a lot of families who can still travel definitely will because swim team is what kept them home through July. Our pool is practically empty in August.

I just don't see the high risk and feel it's unnecessary for the government to close the last thing we have to look forward to this summer!

You’re confused.

1. The government did not close the pool for the summer.

2. The only thing we know right now is nvsl cancelled nvsl sanctioned meets for the summer

3. Pools may still open this summer.

No I’m not confused. Pools are open or closed. Per governors orders, even phase 1 couldn’t allow pools Memorial Day weekend. So we are most likely on delay anyway and I know that it’s not a set thing to even open. What I’m saying is I hope they do and families can use them if they don’t feel at risk to do so.

Why did you say the bolded?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think the pools should open and be "at your own risk." We aren't a huge pool so there are often only 30-50 people there at one time. Most days at opening, there are moms with toddlers and maybe 15 people. Same with evenings. Our pool is usually one maxed out 3 times a summer...memorial day, July 4, and Labor day. Memorial day weekend is a bust, we can cancel July 4 activities and Labor day is more than 3 months away.

It might be different this summer with no camps and more kids around, but since swim team is done, a lot of families who can still travel definitely will because swim team is what kept them home through July. Our pool is practically empty in August.

I just don't see the high risk and feel it's unnecessary for the government to close the last thing we have to look forward to this summer!

You’re confused.

1. The government did not close the pool for the summer.

2. The only thing we know right now is nvsl cancelled nvsl sanctioned meets for the summer

3. Pools may still open this summer.

No I’m not confused. Pools are open or closed. Per governors orders, even phase 1 couldn’t allow pools Memorial Day weekend. So we are most likely on delay anyway and I know that it’s not a set thing to even open. What I’m saying is I hope they do and families can use them if they don’t feel at risk to do so.

Why did you say the bolded?

Ultimately, our government at some level will decide and I think it’s unfair for them to close something that can be optional for many people.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think the pools should open and be "at your own risk." We aren't a huge pool so there are often only 30-50 people there at one time. Most days at opening, there are moms with toddlers and maybe 15 people. Same with evenings. Our pool is usually one maxed out 3 times a summer...memorial day, July 4, and Labor day. Memorial day weekend is a bust, we can cancel July 4 activities and Labor day is more than 3 months away.

It might be different this summer with no camps and more kids around, but since swim team is done, a lot of families who can still travel definitely will because swim team is what kept them home through July. Our pool is practically empty in August.

I just don't see the high risk and feel it's unnecessary for the government to close the last thing we have to look forward to this summer!

You’re confused.

1. The government did not close the pool for the summer.

2. The only thing we know right now is nvsl cancelled nvsl sanctioned meets for the summer

3. Pools may still open this summer.

No I’m not confused. Pools are open or closed. Per governors orders, even phase 1 couldn’t allow pools Memorial Day weekend. So we are most likely on delay anyway and I know that it’s not a set thing to even open. What I’m saying is I hope they do and families can use them if they don’t feel at risk to do so.

Why not phase 1? Restaurants and gyms will open under phase 1 I believe.

He also said still no more than groups of 10 for phase 1 which could last 3 or more weeks. I don’t think gyms even know how to Open yet. And then phase 2 is groups of 50 people. That’s what is keeping churches from being able to open again like normal or schools to go forth with graduation ceremonies.

[Anonymous]

It doesn't make sense to have churches and gyms open for no more than 10 people. Everyone is confused--they are in phase 1 for political reasons, not logical ones.

If gyms are exempt from the 10 people rule, then logically pools should be exempt as well.