[Sportsandrec] Swimming!Re: Sportsandrec Digest, Vol 61, Issue 1

Wed Mar 9 23:00:19 UTC 2011

Gary and all,

The AdapTap is being sold online at:
www.kiefer.com
Search for AdapTap.

When working with the AdapTap it is possible to swim and not have to use 
human bonkers/tappers. You can efficiently identify when and where to do 
flip turns and much more. I have always liked the idea because if you swim 
straight then you can stay away from the lanelines that tear you up and slow 
you down. AdapTap also encourages me to swim other strokes besides free 
style cause I don't worry about hitting my head  at the end.

I believe the pack of four pieces needed to detect the end of the lane are 
under $30, but don't quote me on that.

I was a part of the initial group that tested it. Although I have not had 
time to try the end product, I hope to do so in the next week. If someone 
has not reported experiences from using it, I'll be glad to chime in.

Lori

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ginger Irwin" <girwin at ameritech.net>
To: "Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List" 
<sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 5:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Sportsandrec Digest, Vol 61, Issue 1

Gary,
Having been a swim coach for 25 years, all working with the blind and
visually impaired, including being one coaches for the U.S. blind swim team 
I
have a few suggestions. If you are swimming in a pool the lane markers will
help. You need to swim with the lane markers on your right side. This will
allow you to swim in a counter clockwise circle within the lane and if you 
are
sharing the lane it will minimize crashing into others. With practice you 
will
learn to feel the water wave coming back from the lane marker so you know if
your close enough. In the mean time you will occassionally scrape the lane
marker, but that shouldn't be a big deal. If it is try wearing a long sleeve
t-shirt so you don't get cut or scratched. In time this too will get better.

You can put a sound cue at the end of the lane on each end. This will give 
you
a target. But this is dependent on how crowded the pool is and how good a 
sound
source you choose. If this is an option let me know and I will help you 
problem
solve through this.

The most important thing is if you are swimming crooked you need to have 
someone
look at your stroke mechanics to make sure you are pulling equally with your
right arm and left arm. Your kick can also make you move crooked.

Feel free to contact me directly if you need anymore information.
Ginger
"It is choice - not chance - that determines your destiny" -Jean Nidetch

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From: Gary Lemberg <lemberg1 at verizon.net>
To: sportsandrec at nfbnet.org
Sent: Wed, March 9, 2011 3:09:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Sportsandrec Digest, Vol 61, Issue 1

Hello anybody out their.

My name is Gary. I wanted to know if there is a device to help blind people
when they swim to know where they're going? I hope that someone can help me.

Sincerely Gary

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Date: Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:42:11 -0600
From: "Wunder, Gary" <gwunder at nfb.org> (by way of David Andrews
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We're Raising Cane in North Carolina, and you're invited to join the
fun! On March 26, 2011, Raising Cane is kicking off its inaugural
event in Raleigh, North Carolina; Raising Cane is a 5K Race that is
open to all community members AND is designed to meet the needs of
athletes with visual impairments. All proceeds raised through
sponsorships, donations, and runner and walker registrations go to
help agencies and associations that support people with visual
impairments. If you would like to learn more about Raising Cane, go
to <http://www.raisingcane5k.com>www.raisingcane5k.com or email
Daniel, the race director,
<mailto:daniel at raisingcane5k.com>daniel at raisingcane5k.com.

Thanks, Mr. Wunder for your help!

Daniel Simmons

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