Singapore Swimming Complex/Pool

[lean n mean]

Its going to get complicated when phase 3 starts tomorrow. We have to state which pool we want to swim (deep or shallow) when we arrive and we will be given a specific lane in that pool to swim in. And we will be given and asked to wear some kind of tag to identify which lane we are in !

[jsaw88]

 

40 minutes ago, lean n mean said:

Its going to get complicated when phase 3 starts tomorrow. We have to state which pool we want to swim (deep or shallow) when we arrive and we will be given a specific lane in that pool to swim in. And we will be given and asked to wear some kind of tag to identify which lane we are in !

Yeah the ActiveSg staff at KB Pool said the same thing when I went to swim just now.

 

If I dun recall wrongly, she also said that the pool will be divided into 2 (4 lanes each), and each lane will hold a maximum of 8 swimmers. We'll be identified by some wrist bands that we're supposed to wear. Let's see how it all works out tomorrow.

[lean n mean]

I hope they separate the males from the females in each lane hehe

[bluerunner]

49 minutes ago, lean n mean said:

Its going to get complicated when phase 3 starts tomorrow. We have to state which pool we want to swim (deep or shallow) when we arrive and we will be given a specific lane in that pool to swim in. And we will be given and asked to wear some kind of tag to identify which lane we are in !

Oh dear. Usually I will go in and see what the situation before deciding which pool I would like to. If deep pool is too busy, I will move to teaching pool. 
If we are asked at entrance, it’s like making a gamble. 🤭

[bluerunner]

Date:28Dec

Venue: Jln Besar pool

1st day of Phase3 opening. Situation at the pool is a bit chaotic. 
Poor lady at the door has to ask everyone if they are going to use which Facility (A,B for deep pool separating the senior citizen from the public) or Facility C (teaching pool). If only there is a poster at the entrance and someone to help the door butch (oops ... pardon my language), it could be easier to explain to this bunch of people, majority senior citizen. 
Adult in deep pool: Orange band

Senior citizen in deep pool: Blue band

(Deep pool is partition to 2 sections, one for public and another for senior citizen)

Teaching pool: Pink band

Door bitch: Senior citizen?

Pool user: Yes

Straight away given a blue band but little does door bitch knows this user wants to go teaching pool. 
There are also idiots (adult couples) who take orange bands but go into senior citizen side of the pool and best, stand at the end of the pool chitchatting. 
Later, they are told by one of  the lifeguards  to move their asses to the public side. 

Aiyoh.... like I always say, our pool users have much to catch up. 
Authority implementing the rules also doesn’t think deep. No connection to what’s happening at the ground. 
Nevertheless, glad to at we are in Phase3 and not .... 🤐 (better don’t say). 

[DeMarko]

For swimming pool, there is not necessary to book the slot. Should follow the Library methods. 

 

As long as the one hour slot does not hit the limit, then allow people to go in to swim. If it hits, then the person will have to wait for the next hour slot.

 

First come first serve basis.

[lean n mean]

I dont understand the logic of such separation. Then why not separate the seniors from the others on trains, restaurants etc? Just say each lane maximum of how many swimmers can liao right? We have eyes to see and count for each lane and the life guards can ensure also.

[bluerunner]

45 minutes ago, lean n mean said:

I dont understand the logic of such separation. Then why not separate the seniors from the others on trains, restaurants etc? Just say each lane maximum of how many swimmers can liao right? We have eyes to see and count for each lane and the life guards can ensure also.

Yeah loh. The lifeguard asked me which pool I will be using. I was like, ‘Can I see what’s the occupancy rate then I decide?’ Cannot!! 🤭

So rigid such rules. Really ah, who is this person who thinks of such rule? It really makes no sense! I’m flabbergasted.... really. 

Edited December 28, 2020 by bluerunner
Added info

[swimboisg]

1 hour ago, bluerunner said:

Yeah loh. The lifeguard asked me which pool I will be using. I was like, ‘Can I see what’s the occupancy rate then I decide?’ Cannot!! 🤭

So rigid such rules. Really ah, who is this person who thinks of such rule? It really makes no sense! I’m flabbergasted.... really. 

Probably give them some time to refine the booking lane slot process. You know la, those policy makers aren’t people from the ground. Just keyboard warriors from management~ Wait till public feedback and stuff, then they will act on it. Zero thoughts went into planning. 

[swimboisg]

Went to the pool just now. TBH I think it’s still alright if there is less crowd like what I experience today. One suggestion to eradicate all your worries and frustrations, just go and check in 15min earlier and happily choose your pref swimming lanes and everything is good ❤️
 

Also one tip, you’ll thank me for, take out the wrist band before showering. You may get a paper cut if you shower with it on. Got a long gash in my thigh.. 

 

 

[eminent82]

wah lucky you guys provide some info here, else tomorrow I go will sure blur blur one😀

I really hope don't need to share a lane with 7 other swimmers, some want to swim free style, some do breast stroke, traffic jam lah

[bluerunner]

9 hours ago, swimboisg said:

Also one tip, you’ll thank me for, take out the wrist band before showering. You may get a paper cut if you shower with it on. Got a long gash in my thigh.. 

 

 

Yeap. I removed my band once I get out of water. Wearing that band to swim isn’t comfortable for me. 
I saw someone just left/dumped his band inside the shower room. Litter bug!

 

Looks like poster is up at Jln Besar pool  with information on the pool’s facility in Phase3. Is that just a coincident or is someone reading my posting here in BW? 🤗

[bfcs77]

57 minutes ago, bluerunner said:

Yeap. I removed my band once I get out of water. Wearing that band to swim isn’t comfortable for me. 
I saw someone just left/dumped his band inside the shower room. Litter bug!

 

Looks like poster is up at Jln Besar pool  with information on the pool’s facility in Phase3. Is that just a coincident or is someone reading my posting here in BW? 🤗

Band?? Hmm 🤔. We don't give any band when entering to the pool

[bluerunner]

32 minutes ago, bfcs77 said:

Band?? Hmm 🤔. We don't give any band when entering to the pool

When was the last entry? And to which SSC pool ?

Edited December 29, 2020 by bluerunner
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[bfcs77]

1 hour ago, bluerunner said:

When was the last entry? And to which SSC pool ?

I mean the activesg sc

[bluerunner]

9 minutes ago, bfcs77 said:

I mean the activesg sc

You aren’t answering my question. 🙄

Again: When did you last enter an ActiveSG pool, which you said you were not given any band? 

[bfcs77]

3 minutes ago, bluerunner said:

You aren’t answering my question. 🙄

Again: When did you last enter an ActiveSG pool, which you said you were not given any band? 

I am regular swimmer. Last night I just went for swim in yck pool and so far there is no any band given to me. 

[icecube]

On 12/29/2020 at 9:35 AM, bfcs77 said:

I am regular swimmer. Last night I just went for swim in yck pool and so far there is no any band given to me. 

yes I swim at yck too. No bands. There is only a lifeguard between the training and competition pool monitoring the no. Of people going in the out I believe. 

[bluerunner]

3 hours ago, icecube said:

yes I swim at yck too. No bands. There is only a lifeguard between the training and competition pool monitoring the no. Of people going in the out I believe. 

Looks like the rollout of the Phase3 plan is not synchronous in the pools. That shows how disorganised they are. 

[swimboisg]

Anyone going Jurong lake for a swim tonight? 845 slot 

Edited December 30, 2020 by swimboisg

[bfcs77]

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Edited December 30, 2020 by bfcs77

[begleitung]

Everyone is mixing together in the changing room anyway. So the coloured tags are just for show. 

[bluerunner]

On 1/5/2021 at 2:44 PM, begleitung said:

Everyone is mixing together in the changing room anyway. So the coloured tags are just for show. 

Kallang basin has a divider in the shower area. But that is not enough to cater for the 3-4 different groups in each slot. 

[Geo]

Finally first time made it to Jalan Besar pool. Bought 7:30pm slot but caught up work-calls. I was very lucky the staff allowed me to join the 8:45pm session ^^

 

Gonna try go there and Kallang pool to train more often. With my workloads, may not be ready in time for my first MetaSprint triathlon early april 😅

[Hookie]

Anyone going pasir ris swimming complex tonight at 08:45 ?

[Smile bear]

On 1/15/2021 at 1:47 PM, bluerunner said:

Kallang basin has a divider in the shower area. But that is not enough to cater for the 3-4 different groups in each slot. 

Kallang basin no more open for evening session?

[swimboisg]

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Edited January 25, 2021 by swimboisg

[swimboisg]

Jurong lake pool tonight’s last slot? Nice place to cruise. PM me  

[Smile bear]

29-Jan 

toa Payoh @10am anyone going?

[drizzboy]

Anyone going Clementi swimming pool  this evening?

[bfcs77]

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Edited February 9, 2021 by bfcs77

[Clyc484]

Anyone swimming at serangoon pool tomorrow, 11am?

 

Edited February 2, 2021 by Clyc484

[Smile bear]

Anyone swim at kallang basin?

[highintensity1992]

hmmmmm......

 

so, this is what it is all about.

 

people always follow me into the changing rooms to see me shower....

[bluerunner]

1 hour ago, highintensity1992 said:

people always follow me into the changing rooms to see me shower....

Take that as a compliment and enjoy it while it lasts

[highintensity1992]

53 minutes ago, bluerunner said:

Take that as a compliment and enjoy it while it lasts

 

true,

 

that's why i have nice photos of my nude self when i am in my tip top condition...

 

everyone must have good professional self portrait of nude self too.

[swimboisg]

JL tonight last slot anyone? 

[ary28]

Anyone at jurong lake garden pool now?

[swimboisg]

Jurong lake pool at 6:15pm tomorrow?

[Jaguarsg]

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Edited February 24, 2021 by Jaguarsg

[begleitung]

On 2/9/2021 at 4:28 PM, highintensity1992 said:

 

true,

 

that's why i have nice photos of my nude self when i am in my tip top condition...

 

everyone must have good professional self portrait of nude self too.

With face or without?

 

what if your phone gets lost?

 

back to the subject. Where is everyone‘s favorite pool and y?

[bluerunner]

It’s super annoying when someone who has finished shower or did not even shower but stand there in the middle of the changing room, doing nothing but looking at the rest of the guys showering and coming out of the shower cube naked. 
 

[begleitung]

Agree. They just stay and gawk. Hope they are not taking photos of others. 

[axefactor]

Are they still having the evening swimming training sessions at Kallang Basin pool?

[begleitung]

Last week, yes. 

[axefactor]

48 minutes ago, begleitung said:

Last week, yes. 

what time do they start and end?

[begleitung]

I was there at 1815, not sure when they ended. 

[bluerunner]

1 hour ago, begleitung said:

I was there at 1815, not sure when they ended. 

Swimming/coaching lesson in the evening in the deep pool?

I thought 12-6pm is the time for such coaching lessons? How come now SSC allows coaching n no lesson to extend beyond 6pm? 🙄

 

[begleitung]

Yes, deep / competition pool. 
 

they can do whatever they want. As if they would listen. 

[begleitung]

1930 swimming lessons are still on.  Half of competition pool closed.