Singapore Swimming Complex/Pool

[axelrod]

On 10/12/2021 at 5:02 AM, bluerunner said:

Yeah. That’s true. Just last week, there was a guy who could barely swim 50m. He had to stop 2-3x along the way and he needed to move to the side and yet, he chose the big pool. IMO, he should had chosen the teaching pool instead. Very disruptive to the person who share lane with him and he had taken a spot where that spot could be occupied by someone who wanted to do lap swim. 

 

Then there are those old uncle who just go in and tread water from lane to lane. 

[bluerunner]

On 10/12/2021 at 2:20 PM, axelrod said:

 

Then there are those old uncle who just go in and tread water from lane to lane. 

You just have not been going to the pool. Haha. 
Since Covid19, pools are lane-up. Cannot move from lane to lane anymore. I have seen lifeguard yelling at someone for lane hopping. Kudos to the lifeguard on duty. 

Edited October 12, 2021 by bluerunner

[axelrod]

On 10/12/2021 at 3:43 PM, bluerunner said:

You just have not been going to the pool. Haha. 
Since Covid19, pools are lane-up. Cannot move from lane to lane anymore. I have seen lifeguard yelling at someone for lane hopping. Kudos to the lifeguard on duty. 

 

Before delta they loosened the restrictions and allow more people per lane, still got those exercise uncles moving lane to lane, even re were free lanes.

 

Then got those loop lanes, got kumgongs who decide to swim against the loop and bump into people head-on. 🙄

Edited October 12, 2021 by axelrod

[Geo]

YET, cant help but wonder we lap swimmers or others who exercise their rights to soak water in 50m lane according to pool rules... can consider self-entitlement folks? 🤔 cause they can also turn around and accuse us that what makes us entitle to use the 50m lane, just because we can swim better? 🤔

[bluerunner]

On 10/14/2021 at 8:20 AM, Geo said:

YET, cant help but wonder we lap swimmers or others who exercise their rights to soak water in 50m lane according to pool rules... can consider self-entitlement folks? 🤔 cause they can also turn around and accuse us that what makes us entitle to use the 50m lane, just because we can swim better? 🤔

Valid argument. I don’t think I swim better. I think it’s ok for the not so strong swimmer to rest after each lap. If you are one of the following, I think better to choose the teaching pool:

1. Cannot even complete a lap without stopping. 
2. Resting more than 50% of your time there

3. Love birds who fondle each other at the end of the pool. 

[Soin]

On 10/14/2021 at 10:55 AM, bluerunner said:

Valid argument. I don’t think I swim better. I think it’s ok for the not so strong swimmer to rest after each lap. If you are one of the following, I think better to choose the teaching pool:

1. Cannot even complete a lap without stopping. 
2. Resting more than 50% of your time there

3. Love birds who fondle each other at the end of the pool. 

Those who are not lap swimmers can only swim both corner lane at competition pools. No restrictions for training pools. 

[Maxim]

How abt aqua aerobics classes?  Does all pools close 4 lanes just for them when they only use the first 5 meters of the lane?  

[begleitung]

I suppose we just have to share the pool with those classes

[begleitung]

On 10/12/2021 at 8:41 PM, axelrod said:

 

Before delta they loosened the restrictions and allow more people per lane, still got those exercise uncles moving lane to lane, even re were free lanes.

 

Then got those loop lanes, got kumgongs who decide to swim against the loop and bump into people head-on. 🙄

Against the loop is very annoying and dangerous 

[Maxim]

On 10/15/2021 at 6:05 AM, begleitung said:

I suppose we just have to share the pool with those classes

Can share...  But close all the 4 lanes?  That's almost half the pool.. 

[begleitung]

Yes, that is too many, if u mean one blue line is one lane. 

[Maxim]

On 10/15/2021 at 10:40 AM, begleitung said:

Yes, that is too many, if u mean one blue line is one lane. 

The entire 4 lanes in blue section! 

[Week]

12 noon serangoon saw 3 cuties in black shorts n tees... 

[Geo]

Or we adult swimmers easier to handle then parents with kids? Did notice there were times those classes were conducted in the 25m lanes at Jalan Besar pool.

 

Probably loud music plus stirring up wavy water, some parents complained to the pool management? Some folks have tendency to be a dick even when they are wrong after having kid or children 😏

[bluerunner]

On 10/16/2021 at 7:57 AM, Geo said:

 

Probably loud music plus stirring up wavy water, some parents complained to the pool management? Some folks have tendency to be a dick even when they are wrong after having kid or children 😏

A lot! They are so self entitled! Overly protective and over-reacting parents. 

[Week]

anyone in the west swimming this coming week?

[swimboisg]

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Edited October 25, 2021 by swimboisg

[Geo]

*flipping table* just 1 minute late, 30 time slots at 7:30pm gone. .. and most of time less than half turned up. If dont want to swim, then dont kiasu book lah!

[bluerunner]

On 10/29/2021 at 12:07 PM, Geo said:

*flipping table* just 1 minute late, 30 time slots at 7:30pm gone. .. and most of time less than half turned up. If dont want to swim, then dont kiasu book lah!

I know right. 6:30am, 6:15pm and 7:30pm time slots are like hot potatoes. Very fast sold out. 
It’s irritating that people who got the slot doesn’t turn up. If I’m among the pool user, I will be happy. Less ppl, less crowd, less splashes. Maybe I could have the whole lane to myself. 😜  

Ok, that last statement is my wishful thought. I always love to have the whole lane to myself. Haha. Oops! 

[Maxim]

On 10/29/2021 at 12:07 PM, Geo said:

*flipping table* just 1 minute late, 30 time slots at 7:30pm gone. .. and most of time less than half turned up. If dont want to swim, then dont kiasu book lah!

Usually gone within 30 sec in some pool.. I feel you,  dude

[ZackyBoi]

Today afternoon sun was bright and shinny had a good tan while swimming, was lucky to get a random 1 slot at ActiveSG pool this morning, most prob someone cancelled.

[Maxim]

I don't understand why must swimmers throw their paper tag all over toilet shower cubicles...  On the floor , sticknon the cubicle wall???  Another peeves of mine

[bluerunner]

On 10/30/2021 at 9:27 AM, Maxim said:

I don't understand why must swimmers throw their paper tag all over toilet shower cubicles...  On the floor , sticknon the cubicle wall???  Another peeves of mine

Yes. I also have the same thinking. There are rubbish bins around. Why can’t they throw it into the bin? Tsk tsk. 
I wonder if these people behave the same at home? 

[Geo]

On 10/29/2021 at 1:38 PM, bluerunner said:

I know right. 6:30am, 6:15pm and 7:30pm time slots are like hot potatoes. Very fast sold out. 
It’s irritating that people who got the slot doesn’t turn up. If I’m among the pool user, I will be happy. Less ppl, less crowd, less splashes. Maybe I could have the whole lane to myself. 😜  

Ok, that last statement is my wishful thought. I always love to have the whole lane to myself. Haha. Oops! 

Share that same sentiment! 

[Geo]

On 10/30/2021 at 9:27 AM, Maxim said:

I don't understand why must swimmers throw their paper tag all over toilet shower cubicles...  On the floor , sticknon the cubicle wall???  Another peeves of mine

Been thinking should we suggest to the pool management that the pool marking strip can only take off after left the pool? In the name of monitoring sake 🤔 

[bluerunner]

On 10/30/2021 at 3:30 PM, Geo said:

Been thinking should we suggest to the pool management that the pool marking strip can only take off after left the pool? In the name of monitoring sake 🤔 

Just use back the colour band. Reusable  and more eco-friendly. 

[firefight]

I was at Srgn pool just now 1-2pm before cat 1.

Had a good swim as there were only 2pax per lane. Anyone swims there too?

[Clyc484]

On 11/1/2021 at 3:15 PM, firefight said:

I was at Srgn pool just now 1-2pm before cat 1.

Had a good swim as there were only 2pax per lane. Anyone swims there too?

 

I go there, using 12-1pm slot, but it's usually quite difficult to get slots at Serangoon

[firefight]

On 11/1/2021 at 6:11 PM, Clyc484 said:

 

I go there, using 12-1pm slot, but it's usually quite difficult to get slots at Serangoon

Yes very hard..

[Dannywong]

Yck swimming pool 8.45 slot tonight… anyone too?

[firefight]

Was at KBSC just now 730pm slot. Swam beside a 6pack slim dude. The other dude with silver cap also not bad. Jiayou!

[MikeC]

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Edited October 28, 2023 by MikeC

[bluerunner]

On 11/3/2021 at 4:35 PM, MikeC said:

KBSC main pool not open rite? Only Trg Pool which is kinda short leh

Just do more turns. 😝

[bluerunner]

Jalan Besar pool’s changing room smells horrible today. 
I suspect someone peed on the floor at the changing area. The whole changing area smells urine! 🤭🤢

[firefight]

On 11/3/2021 at 4:35 PM, MikeC said:

KBSC main pool not open rite? Only Trg Pool which is kinda short leh

Ya. I keep swimming to and fro to and fro

[eminent82]

how cum i have this feeling they are going to increase the max bookings per time slot very soon...🤔

[Maxim]

On 11/8/2021 at 10:23 PM, eminent82 said:

how cum i have this feeling they are going to increase the max bookings per time slot very soon...🤔

I hope not... 

[begleitung]

On 11/8/2021 at 10:23 PM, eminent82 said:

how cum i have this feeling they are going to increase the max bookings per time slot very soon...🤔

Very very soon

[bluerunner]

On 11/8/2021 at 10:23 PM, eminent82 said:

how cum i have this feeling they are going to increase the max bookings per time slot very soon...🤔

Once the government eases the restriction, ActiveSG will follow suit. That’s expected. I still hope there will be some control over the number of swimmer allowed per lane. Don’t just open the flood gate.  

[eminent82]

On 11/9/2021 at 2:18 PM, bluerunner said:

Once the government eases the restriction, ActiveSG will follow suit. That’s expected. I still hope there will be some control over the number of swimmer allowed per lane. Don’t just open the flood gate.  

it would probably be back to 5 swimmers per lane😭. school holidays cumming soon, enjoy the peace while it lasts...

[firefight]

Who were all the garang dudes at serangoon pool just now swimming in the drizzle? Teach me senpai~

Edited November 11, 2021 by firefight

[swimboisg]

How do you deal with no-show penalties when you’re about to leave home for the swim then it starts to rain? 🤔

[firefight]

On 11/11/2021 at 11:10 PM, swimboisg said:

How do you deal with no-show penalties when you’re about to leave home for the swim then it starts to rain? 🤔

Still have to go to the pool to report to avoid the no-show penalty as it may be not a Cat 1 situation where swimming is still permitted. But there are 3x a month you can take the hit so choose wisely!

[Maxim]

On 11/12/2021 at 9:18 AM, firefight said:

Still have to go to the pool to report to avoid the no-show penalty as it may be not a Cat 1 situation where swimming is still permitted. But there are 3x a month you can take the hit so choose wisely!

 

Yes, now system is like that..  Even though unfair for those who needs to travel to pool and takes time... 

 

Despite the rain,  if no thunder the pool will still open..  Swimming in the rain is rather theruputic..  I encourage those who nvr swim in the rain before to at least try it out.. 

 

Or you can call the pool before u go down to chk and hear their advice

 

Or chg ur pool time to afternoon if ur schedule allows it..  Weather tends to get bad during evening. 

[firefight]

Managed to have a good swim at Srgn earlier. Was anyone there too? 

[30yochinese]

F.Y.I.
my Dad who is a Senior got this email just now =(
                                                                                           

Edited November 13, 2021 by 30yochinese
sorry its pixelated, it says> NO SHOW TWICE for this month so u are suspended for 2 weeks.

[Dannywong]

Clementi swimming pool.. anyone now?

[bluerunner]

On 11/16/2021 at 7:33 PM, Dannywong said:

Clementi swimming pool.. anyone now?

Another one who needs to:

1. Go pray at temple

2. Go get his eyes checked. 
tsk tsk. 

[firefight]

On 11/16/2021 at 8:11 PM, bluerunner said:

Another one who needs to:

1. Go pray at temple

2. Go get his eyes checked. 
tsk tsk. 

Hmm why?

Was at KBSC just now..  good swim but no eye candy..

 

Edited November 16, 2021 by firefight

[Calvinwong]

Was at Sengkang swimming pool just now 12 to 1 pm slot. The guy in the middle part of the outdoor pool swimming freestyle in your blue trunks. Think you wear a black ear stud. I was near you and saw you again in the changing room. You look cute and body is hot. Would like to connect with u. And maybe have some fun?

Edited November 18, 2021 by Calvinwong