Swim News and Updates

   When you read the posted rules in the pool area…….

Think it doesn’t include you.

Think it is stupid.

Realize the rules are posted for the safety of you and others.

  If you picked #3 you are correct! Rules are not meant to be broken. During the winter we all share the indoor pool.  Lane 5 is for disabled swimmers, recreational swimmers, water exercise and swim lessons.  That is a small area for so many needs but “let’s all get along.”  Lanes 1-4 are for lap swimming. 

  One rule for the hot tub is often disregarded.  Children under 5 are not permitted in the hot tub.  At Mt. Tam we feel that 5 is an appropriate age to enjoy the hot tub. Children's smaller bodies heat up faster than adults and this can raise their internal body temperatures to dangerous or even fatal levels very quickly.  Children must be tall enough to stand on the bottom of the spa or hot tub with their heads completely out of the water.  Aside from the obvious issue of safety, the hot tub is meant to be a relaxing place for people to unwind from the day, soak aching muscles or warm up for a swim, not play time.

   Registered USMS swimmers and unregistered swimmers completed their hour-long swim on January 29th and 30th.  Collectively, the 14 participating swimmers covered  40,305 meters or over 25 miles in one hour!  Jeff Gunderson with the most meters, swam 4105 meters, and the female star was Mary Mcquiston, who swam 3600 meters.  I am proud of all who braved the hour swim.  It is a long time to keep up a pace!

   Get a head start on summer!   The next 7 week kids swim clinic is Feb 22 through April 8. Tadpoles ages 4&5 work on their beginning swimming skills in small groups.  Groups 2 & 3 are designed for swimmers who love to swim but also like to participate in other activities and may not have the time to devote to a swim team. Group 4 is for the more advanced swimmer and includes swimmers who would like to spend some extra time on their technique to enhance their swim team experience.