LOCO SWIMMING

You wake up early, ready to swim, but realize that you forgot to reserve a spot. Oh no! What now? Here’s what you should do:

1. Drive to Sunset Pool and park your car.
2. Call the pool office (303) 651-8300) and reserve a spot.
3. Put on your mask and get ready to swim.

We are limited to 24, but we haven’t had more than 17 yet. There should be room for you.

First masters swimming workout in over 100 days is coming up tomorrow, Monday, June 22. Remember that you need to sign up in advance, or they won’t let you in. (Sign up here for activity 300303)

Right now Sunset has 8 lanes set up for lap swimming, and we’re allowed 3 per lane. As of 1:30 pm Sunday, 14 people are signed up. If you are thinking about it, sign up now!

I’ve set up a shorter-than-usual workout for two reasons. One: We all need to get in and get out between 6 and 7. Because Sunset is limited to 50 patrons, we need to get everyone out before people start rolling in for the next activity. Two: Everyone’s been out of the water for three months!

This is exciting! I’m looking forward to working through this together.

Masters swimming will be starting at Sunset Pool starting Monday, June 22! Just like everything else these days, there will be limitations:

BY RESERVATION ONLY

• If you don’t reserve a spot in advance, you WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE POOL.
• Go to the Longmont Rec website and search for activity 300303
• Reservations are allowed up to 7 days in advance.
• We are allowed 3 people per lane.

YOU MUST WEAR A MASK

• Keep your mask on until you’re ready to get in the pool.

NO EARLY BIRDS OR LAGGARDS

• You cannot arrive early and you cannot stay late!
• For weekday morning masters: Arrive after 6 and be out by 7.
• For noontime masters: Arrive after 12 and be out by 12:45
• For Saturday morning masters: Arrive after 6:45 and be out by 7:45.

BRING YOUR OWN EQUIPMENT

• You won’t be allowed to use kick boards or pull buoys from the pool
• You should not share equipment.

LIMITED SHOWERS

• Changing rooms will be open.
• Use of lockers is NOT permitted.
• Showers are available for use, but remember time will be tight.

I’ll be working on some ideas on how to keep us moving and separated.

Looking forward to seeing your faces again. I’m not sure you’ll be smiling, because you’ll be wearing a mask.

Restrictions are starting to ease up, and it sounds like pools in town will be opening soon.

Details later.

City of Longmont is circling the wagons, battening down the hatches, pulling up stakes, cutting and running — take your pick of metaphor. The Rec Center and Centennial Pool (along with most other city recreation facilities) are closed through Sunday, March 29. There will therefore be NO MASTERS SWIMMING for the next two weeks.

Read more here.