Atlantis ASC Pool Etiquette

(DOs and DON'Ts of ATLANTIS SWIMMING CLUB)

DO

¨            Take a quick shower before you swim - especially if you wear hair gels.

¨            Wear a swim cap if you have long hair.  The pool management would prefer ALL swimmers to wear a cap.

¨            Bring a drink with you. Sip it during rest periods. Thirst causes tiredness.

¨            Listen to what your coach is telling you.

¨            Tell your Lane Coach if you want to leave the pool for whatever reason.

¨            Move to one side when you have finished a set to allow other swimmers to finish

¨            If you are being overtaken, the swimmer behind will tap your feet/ankle.  Stop and move to the side and allow them to pass.  Rejoin the swim when there is a safe gap of about 5 metres.

¨            If you want to overtake, tap the preceding swimmer's foot/ankle and give them time to stop.

¨            Ask questions - especially if you are not sure about something.

¨            Tell your coach if you are taking medication especially if it is with you.

¨            Always check your direction. You should be swimming in the same direction as the swimmer on the other side of the lane rope. Mistakes can cause collisions and possible injury.

¨            Shower off quickly after a session. Others may be waiting

¨            Enjoy your training.

DON'T

¨            Wear jewellery or watches when training.

¨            Come on poolside wearing street shoes.

¨            Run whilst pool side - wet tiles can be slippery.

¨            Jump or dive in to the water unless told to do so.

¨            Sit or stand on the diving blocks unless under supervision.

¨            Throw things - like kick-boards, pull buoys, etc.

¨            Dive off the blocks unless told specifically by the coach.

¨            Lean or sit on the lane ropes.

¨            Push off and stop. The swimmer behind you is likely to bump into you.

¨            Swim over the top of another swimmer.  Follow the overtaking rules as above.

¨            Leave your clothes in the change cubicles. This upsets other users waiting for a cubicle.  It is also a temptation to thieves.  Use the lockers provided or bring you bag poolside.