[Sportsandrec] swimming

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I believe joe is correct on the flip turn. However, if you wish to learn the
flip turn or use it, a tennis ball on the tip of a buoy pole can be used to
tap you on the back just between the shoulder blades to indicate in a safe
distance to begin your flip. I have heard of tandem swimming with rope on
both swimmers wastes, but that would mean you would have to be pared with a
swimmer of your same speed and form. Perhaps having your instructor meet
with you before the group sessions to do a little hands on of position and
body movement. Also explaining that you need more descriptive instruction
during group session, but not to treat you differently, seems like a fair
conversation to have. Lastly, if you really get into the sport, I know for a
fact that the Paralympic swimming team is aggressively recruiting female
swimmers. I wish you all the best no matter the level you desire.

Ricky 

-----Original Message-----
From: Sportsandrec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Joe
Shaw via Sportsandrec
Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2015 4:49 PM
To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
Cc: Joe Shaw
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] swimming

Hey Kelsey,
I say go for it. They say they welcome all comers, you are latest said
comer.
I believe when learning different strokes, the coach/ teacher would manually
show me what they wanted me to do with my hands/ feet/ hips. As for flip
turns, I believe if you aren't swimming competitively, it's your call. I got
to where when my hand would hit the wall, I began the flip. At first, this
led to some sideways explosions and some self inflicted piledrivers in the
shallow end. Thanks for that memory.
 I hope for you that it is a welcoming group that can posatively impact your
circle.
Be well.
Joe Shaw
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kelsey Nicolay via Sportsandrec" <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
To: <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Kelsey Nicolay" <piano.girl0299 at gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2015 3:03 PM
Subject: [Sportsandrec] swimming


> 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
>
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