[Sportsandrec] swimming

[Kelsey Nicolay]

Hello,
There is an adult swim club-team (not sure what they call it 
exactly) at my local rec center and I am considering joining.  I 
know freestyle and can swim a pool length which is the basic 
requirement, but I do not know much else since my only experience 
was swimming lessons when I was very young and college water 
aerobics.  Therefore, I have very little experience with swimming 
in this type of setting.  Therefore, would it be a good idea for 
me to join the group since they do welcome swimmers of all 
levels? Also, how can the coaches help me learn the correct 
technique for each stroke without singling me out from the rest 
of the group? Also, how will I know if I am staying in my lane 
and can something be adapted for this? Since I am totally blind, 
can I be exempt from the flip turn since doing one would be very 
dangerous since I cannot see where I am going and there is the 
possibility of getting injured near the wall?
I look forward to hearing any advice or experience.
Thank you,
Kelsey Nicolay