Did any local pools suffer an outbreak in 2020?

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Anonymous wrote:Touch pads at community pools. That is a ridiculous idea.

They are not a ridiculous idea. I just don't think that community pools have the gutter system to be able to hang them. I do know that they are expensive but if they really are about $1000 a piece and you would need six of them, they are not completely out of the question. I just think that they are a LOT more.

$6,000 absolutely would be out of reach for our community pool. It took about 5 years to raise half that much for a new slide. Other needs would come WAY before touchpads. Nevermind that they're more expensive than that, and there's nowhere to put them at our gutter-less pool anyhow.

Fancy. A slide!

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Anonymous wrote:Touch pads at community pools. That is a ridiculous idea.

They are not a ridiculous idea. I just don't think that community pools have the gutter system to be able to hang them. I do know that they are expensive but if they really are about $1000 a piece and you would need six of them, they are not completely out of the question. I just think that they are a LOT more.

$6,000 absolutely would be out of reach for our community pool. It took about 5 years to raise half that much for a new slide. Other needs would come WAY before touchpads. Nevermind that they're more expensive than that, and there's nowhere to put them at our gutter-less pool anyhow.

Yes. Other needs like water bill, electric bill, insurance...
I’m just hoping we’ll be able to meet all of the basics.

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Anonymous wrote:Touch pads at community pools. That is a ridiculous idea.

They are not a ridiculous idea. I just don't think that community pools have the gutter system to be able to hang them. I do know that they are expensive but if they really are about $1000 a piece and you would need six of them, they are not completely out of the question. I just think that they are a LOT more.

$6,000 absolutely would be out of reach for our community pool. It took about 5 years to raise half that much for a new slide. Other needs would come WAY before touchpads. Nevermind that they're more expensive than that, and there's nowhere to put them at our gutter-less pool anyhow.

I don't know where you are getting $6,000 for this? We looked into the colorado system for our 6 lane pool last fall and it was over $10,000. Definitely not in budget.

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Anonymous wrote:Touch pads at community pools. That is a ridiculous idea.

They are not a ridiculous idea. I just don't think that community pools have the gutter system to be able to hang them. I do know that they are expensive but if they really are about $1000 a piece and you would need six of them, they are not completely out of the question. I just think that they are a LOT more.

$6,000 absolutely would be out of reach for our community pool. It took about 5 years to raise half that much for a new slide. Other needs would come WAY before touchpads. Nevermind that they're more expensive than that, and there's nowhere to put them at our gutter-less pool anyhow.

Anonymous wrote:Touch pads at community pools. That is a ridiculous idea.

They are not a ridiculous idea. I just don't think that community pools have the gutter system to be able to hang them. I do know that they are expensive but if they really are about $1000 a piece and you would need six of them, they are not completely out of the question. I just think that they are a LOT more.

Touch pads at community pools. That is a ridiculous idea.

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Anonymous wrote:Maybe it is time for teams to invest in touch pads. Sure it’s 1K a lane but a 6K expense that you could use for yrs would be worth it. We have them for the big NVSL meets.

Touchpads are not fool proof as many kids do not push hard enough on them or miss the pad completely. If you go to USA swim meet - they have 2 back ups, in case they don't register a time - plunger timer and stop watch.

But would touch pads even be an option at these pools without gutters?

Anonymous wrote:Maybe it is time for teams to invest in touch pads. Sure it’s 1K a lane but a 6K expense that you could use for yrs would be worth it. We have them for the big NVSL meets.

Touchpads are not fool proof as many kids do not push hard enough on them or miss the pad completely. If you go to USA swim meet - they have 2 back ups, in case they don't register a time - plunger timer and stop watch.

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Anonymous wrote:The only people who care are the kids who are gunning for all-star times and pool records and those kid’s parents who take swimming too seriously

The only people who say this are those whose kids are not fast swimmers or don’t do it as one of their main sports. You would never say the same about the sport your kid actually cares about/has talent in.

We care, but we will not compete in any competitions at least till next year. It is my child's main sport and they aren't fast but enjoy it. The competitive parents like this one take a lot of the fun out of it.

New poster- the person who said the only ones who care are the ones going for all stars or pool records their parents. Not necessarily...I’m a rep and we see the following kids care:

- club swimmers
- those that want to be on a relay
- those that really care about best times
- those that want to go to divisionals
- those that want to be the best at a stroke (ie they ate best in free at time trials, get beat at the first B meet, and want to really try and put effort in to gain the top seeded spot on the team again)

Lots and lots of kids care about summer swim, even if records won’t be broken and all stars ain’t happening.

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Anonymous wrote:Missing one time is more like....your kid's one basketball goal not counting b/c a foul is called on his teammate. Not like not scoring the entire game!

Except there are only so many meets and it is a very intense season. Missing a time is a big deal. And some kids only swim in one or two A meets during the season.

That does depend on where you swim. I’ve never felt it is intense and our swimmers can pretty much swim in each A meet if they are available. Heck, sometimes we are asking neighbor kids who are members of the club if they will fill a spot for at least that Saturday.

What team are you on? I actually know people that would like to join a pool with a team like that.

Sure, I'll share. Rolling Valley. https://www.mynvsl.com/team/rollingvalley

Thank you! Talking to friends, the larger teams just have more to choose from and/or have A or B swim teams with different practices, etc. So a smaller more inclusive team would be better.

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Anonymous wrote:Missing one time is more like....your kid's one basketball goal not counting b/c a foul is called on his teammate. Not like not scoring the entire game!

Except there are only so many meets and it is a very intense season. Missing a time is a big deal. And some kids only swim in one or two A meets during the season.

That does depend on where you swim. I’ve never felt it is intense and our swimmers can pretty much swim in each A meet if they are available. Heck, sometimes we are asking neighbor kids who are members of the club if they will fill a spot for at least that Saturday.

What team are you on? I actually know people that would like to join a pool with a team like that.

Sure, I'll share. Rolling Valley. https://www.mynvsl.com/team/rollingvalley

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Anonymous wrote:The only people who care are the kids who are gunning for all-star times and pool records and those kid’s parents who take swimming too seriously

The only people who say this are those whose kids are not fast swimmers or don’t do it as one of their main sports. You would never say the same about the sport your kid actually cares about/has talent in.

We care, but we will not compete in any competitions at least till next year. It is my child's main sport and they aren't fast but enjoy it. The competitive parents like this one take a lot of the fun out of it.

Anonymous wrote:The only people who care are the kids who are gunning for all-star times and pool records and those kid’s parents who take swimming too seriously

The only people who say this are those whose kids are not fast swimmers or don’t do it as one of their main sports. You would never say the same about the sport your kid actually cares about/has talent in.

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Anonymous wrote:Missing one time is more like....your kid's one basketball goal not counting b/c a foul is called on his teammate. Not like not scoring the entire game!

Except there are only so many meets and it is a very intense season. Missing a time is a big deal. And some kids only swim in one or two A meets during the season.

That does depend on where you swim. I’ve never felt it is intense and our swimmers can pretty much swim in each A meet if they are available. Heck, sometimes we are asking neighbor kids who are members of the club if they will fill a spot for at least that Saturday.

What team are you on? I actually know people that would like to join a pool with a team like that.

Go to the lower end of NVSL! Not all teams but some are just small and don’t have the interest anymore.