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Lolly

05-07-2007 17:38

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I went to Waves yesterday, which is bigger than Hyndburn and they only had 2 lifeguards on. They were also putting they waves on.

blazey

05-07-2007 17:40

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Originally Posted by Lolly (Post 444812)

I went to Waves yesterday, which is bigger than Hyndburn and they only had 2 lifeguards on. They were also putting they waves on.

It depends on different licences and it can differ from district to district I assume as with alot of things business related.

I.e in hyndburn pet shops arent allowed to sell kittens but in blackburn pet shops you are.

katex

05-07-2007 17:44

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Don't understand the need of a deep end anymore, not like there is any diving boards in the main pool, is there ? (sorry, if I am wrong .. bin a bit since I have been).

The gym, where I am supposed to be frequenting regularly, has two large pools all the same depth (1.2 metres I think).. seems sensible to me and more geared to people's needs. This is what most private gyms seem to be adopting, so maybe Hynburn ought to re-think their pool.

WillowTheWhisp

05-07-2007 17:53

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Small people (children) can drown in 1.2 metres though I suppose can't they? Or do you mean a shallow pool for children and a deeper one for adults?

I remember when I went swimming with school, many years ago, we were lined up along the length of the pool according to our ability so the stronger swimmers were in the deeper water where their feet didn't touch bottom.

I don't go swimming because the ripple effect on the water makes me go funny. It even happens in paddling pools. I get very dizzy and can even end up being quite ill.

blazey

05-07-2007 18:00

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp (Post 444824)

Small children can drown in any depth of water, even the shallow end open by itself would still require a life guard anyway.

The shallow ends for mothers and babies mainly and for children to get used to the water. I think the pool at hyndburn sports centre is fine but I just use the gym one now anyway. Was meant to be going tonight but my boyfriends not come home from work :mad:

WillowTheWhisp

05-07-2007 18:10

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Originally Posted by blazey (Post 444830)

Small children can drown in any depth of water, even the shallow end open by itself would still require a life guard anyway.

Yes, I realise that, but I was thinking in terms of not being able to touch the bottom with your feet and therefore not having a solid base for someone who isn't a particularly good swimmer. Some children just stand around in the water and then do a little swim, then stand for a bit, then swim for a bit. At least they did in the hotel pool when we were on holiday, even my family (incl. Busman did.)

blazey

05-07-2007 18:13

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp (Post 444834)

What you on about, some children, I still do that too :D

entwisi

06-07-2007 07:27

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On our hols Siobhan wouldn't stay where she could touch the bottom. "There Daddy!" pointing to the deepest bit by the waterfall, oh and jumping off the bathing platforms into the water was accompanied by "Again!"

Bit of an adrenaline junkie our daughter.....

Gayle

06-07-2007 11:18

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Maddie was a bit like that - on one holiday she went running around the pool and jumped into the deep end (she couldn't swim at the time) - I ran around the pool and Chris swam over to her as fast as he could. She was pushed out of the water and pulled out by one flailing arm at the same time.

It did teach her that she perhaps needed to stay in her depth.

Gobbiner

06-07-2007 11:18

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Originally Posted by blazey (Post 444773)

That isn't true, there is a legal requirement for how many life guards should be on guard, particularly when certain areas or activities are on in the pool.

Yeah thats pretty much what I was saying, the number of lifeguards is dependent on the number of swimmers.

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Originally Posted by blazey (Post 444830)

Small children can drown in any depth of water

Anybody (not just small children) can drown in any depth of water if it covers your nose and mouth.

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