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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s really crummy that so many of you hope spectators are never allowed back. There are waaaaay fewer volunteer spots at most meets than there are swimmers. At one meet, I wanted to time, in part so my 7 yo wouldn’t have to find her way through some unfamiliar facility alone, but parents from other teams took our team’s desígnated volunteer slots before we even got the info. 
[b]Unless there’s a real reason like COVID, people should be allowed to watch their kids/grandkids/siblings swim. [/b]Our club always required everyone to volunteer a certain number of hours anyway. [/quote]

Yes, yes, and yes!

(I also have a younger swimmer.)

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No, no, and no.  The activity is not entertainment for you.  It is an experience for the children.  How gross to want to watch.   It's like the weirdos that want cameras in classrooms.  Do you want an audience in you yoga class watching you learn a new skill. Voyeurs.[/quote]

You forget about all the abuse that goes on when there is no one watching.  I'd much prefer other parents watching.  No one monitors the locker rooms or makes sure the kids get to their parents.[/quote]

You are thinking about this all wrong.  You want vetted background checked staff and volunteers.   Not random parents.   You want a very controlled environment. [/quote]

A vetted background check only helps for those actually caught.  I am concerned with those who haven't been caught.  I would hope a random parent would stop abuse if they saw it.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3772795/Police-Woman-working-lifeguard-raped-pool.html

https://wjla.com/news/local/woman-alleges-rape-assault-inside-wilson-aquatic-center-locker-room-97400

https://www.aquaticsintl.com/facilities/management-operators/whos-watching-the-children_o

We have 2-3 coaches for 60 kids, 8-10 kids in a lane.  They don't know all the kids names, let alone monitor what happens when kids go to the locker room or just leave.  My child has left early a few times and no one said anything or stopped them.  (younger child, not teen)  Child said they saw them leave and never said anything or checked with us to make sure it was ok.  And, coaches don't return email/calls.  So, yes, as a parent I want to be there.[/quote]

Then find a better program.[/quote]

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