[Sportsandrec] swimming

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What about staying in the lane? Or does competive swimming use the floating lane separation ropes?  

This is a great subject. Thanks for sparking the messages Kelsey. I hope you do go for it. Sounds like fun. 

Rachel Kuntz
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> On Jun 14, 2015, at 6:12 PM, TNABA via Sportsandrec <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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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