Swimmers club

[axefactor]

10 hours ago, begleitung said:

That is really grossss. Sometimes u hear them doin that throat clearing at the pool 2

Yeah, if I see that, I will tell them off. It's a disgusting habit and it's usually the men who do it.

[begleitung]

11 hours ago, axefactor said:

Yeah, if I see that, I will tell them off. It's a disgusting habit and it's usually the men who do it.

Exactly. Most probably men from that big country 2. 

[begleitung]

On 8/8/2020 at 2:01 PM, axefactor said:

More like they spit in the water. Usually it's the old folks who have horrendous awful habits, not only do they spit in the water, you can also hear them clearing their throats continuously in the showers. That's why these days I wear my slippers while showering.

I thinkk i shld do that 2. 

 

thk goodness ocbc pool is not like that. 

[Kev Ng]

Telegram Swim Gang - https://t.me/joinchat/NrawbBv7Gs1dz_uop3OA5Q 

Group started in end June and now we have 29 members.  We have also grouped the group by location to facilitate swim meet.  some have also met for swim     and SAFE Distancing adhered too    

Feel free to join...

[Expired Btm Uncle]

On 8/10/2020 at 11:03 AM, axefactor said:

Yeah, if I see that, I will tell them off. It's a disgusting habit and it's usually the men who do it.

I dont why most men also like to spit when they pee at urinal lol

[axefactor]

On 8/11/2020 at 3:23 PM, Expired Btm Uncle said:

I dont why most men also like to spit when they pee at urinal lol

It's just bad habits...

[bhyx]

Went for a swim at amk 2 weeks back. Felt that 1hour was kinda short. 1hr30min is more ideal.

They are very strict with the timeslots as there is a next batch of swimmers waiting at the gantry as I exit.

 

Also not sure why bishan pool isn't open

[firefight]

I saw ppl relaxing at the kids pool at kbsc just now

 

Anyone else went? Saw a curvy solo dude (he swam beside me) and a trio or duo bros.

[begleitung]

Did curvyy notice u?

[begleitung]

On 8/11/2020 at 4:52 AM, Kev Ng said:

Telegram Swim Gang - https://t.me/joinchat/NrawbBv7Gs1dz_uop3OA5Q 

Group started in end June and now we have 29 members.  We have also grouped the group by location to facilitate swim meet.  some have also met for swim     and SAFE Distancing adhered too    

Feel free to join...

How is the grp so far

[Kev Ng]

On 8/25/2020 at 12:46 AM, begleitung said:

How is the grp so far

join to find out  

And group is now about 30 pax

[swimming_trunk]

Anyone here swims in the east? 

[begleitung]

17 hours ago, swimming_trunk said:

Anyone here swims in the east? 

Whr exact?

 

by the way, went 2 clementi 4 this week n saw a chap was allowed 2 suntan. In case people r into that. Mayb the guards did not care as it was just one person doin. The deck chairs were at the shallower / farther from entrance pool. 

[begleitung]

I saw someone who wore undies underneath their swimwear, not a swim coachh. 
 

interesting. 

[kidster]

Anyone wears swimming cap? Which brand is good and cheap?

[begleitung]

i dont

 

yall tasted the pool waterr in ocbc is different

[Enci]

On 9/8/2020 at 2:54 AM, begleitung said:

i dont

 

yall tasted the pool waterr in ocbc is different

 

Edited October 4, 2020 by Enci

[begleitung]

46 minutes ago, Enci said:

Ocbc pool has lesser chorine as compared to activesg pools

Dats y the difference 

 

initially i thought the pool content wld b tested and treated 2 international standards 4 sure, but i was just wondering y the perceived tastee difference. Now dat u mentioned it. 

[Enci]

1 minute ago, begleitung said:

Dats y the difference 

 

initially i thought the pool content wld b tested and treated 2 international standards 4 sure, but i was just wondering y the perceived tastee difference. Now dat u mentioned it. 

Hehe.. some activesg pools pour in chlorine like no need money... the water irks the skin so much even leave a layer of chlorine after u bathe, u fe yr lips auto will know why the water diff.. ocbc water better maybe becos of better swim ettiq, activesg .. u know la.. public pool.. alll kinds of uncles, kids .. spit n pee etc all in ..

[begleitung]

32 minutes ago, Enci said:

Hehe.. some activesg pools pour in chlorine like no need money... the water irks the skin so much even leave a layer of chlorine after u bathe, u fe yr lips auto will know why the water diff.. ocbc water better maybe becos of better swim ettiq, activesg .. u know la.. public pool.. alll kinds of uncles, kids .. spit n pee etc all in ..

Woww, have u seen them doin that before?

the pouring. 
 

 

i feel my hair is less sticky afterr swimming at ocbc than the activesg pool. Nevertheless i m thankful 4 the safe and affordable pool entries, compared 2 elsewhere. 

[Enci]

9 hours ago, begleitung said:

Woww, have u seen them doin that before?

the pouring. 
 

 

i feel my hair is less sticky afterr swimming at ocbc than the activesg pool. Nevertheless i m thankful 4 the safe and affordable pool entries, compared 2 elsewhere. 

Its an open secret.. try the water at jurong lake gardens.. confirm u know th diff, that very much explains the ppl swimming there.

[Enci]

10 hours ago, begleitung said:

Woww, have u seen them doin that before?

the pouring. 
 

 

i feel my hair is less sticky afterr swimming at ocbc than the activesg pool. Nevertheless i m thankful 4 the safe and affordable pool entries, compared 2 elsewhere. 

The only clean n pour n test the water before opening n after closing..

 

U should try hong kong tung chung pool.m  terribly nice.. during winter. The pool becomes warm. Water silky soft with mild fragrance.

Edited September 8, 2020 by Enci

[begleitung]

Didnt know they do that at the pool here. 
 

 

woww, heated pool. I have nvr tried 

[Enci]

1 hour ago, begleitung said:

Didnt know they do that at the pool here. 
 

 

woww, heated pool. I have nvr tried 

Try after borders open.. must try!

[begleitung]

32 minutes ago, Enci said:

Try after borders open.. must try!

Besides it bein heated, whts so special bout the pool?

[Enci]

1 minute ago, begleitung said:

Besides it bein heated, whts so special bout the pool?

Many HK cute guys... ahahaha

[begleitung]

Ahhh, ok, lol. Plus prc. But do we care, no. Lol. 

[Enci]

No prc spotted... pure HK boys

[begleitung]

Nice!!

 

unfortunately it will be awhile before we can fly soon 

[begleitung]

They let swimming lessons in the evening againn at the activesg poolss. Annoying but i suppose coaches need 2 earn

[begleitung]

On 6/28/2020 at 1:43 AM, Kev Ng said:

Ok mystery solved. I've created the group chat but I just go to Add Member to find the invite group link instead... So, here goes :

 

https://t.me/joinchat/NrawbBv7Gs1dz_uop3OA5Q

 

 

Let me promote this grp

[bluerunner]

On 9/15/2020 at 1:23 AM, begleitung said:

They let swimming lessons in the evening againn at the activesg poolss. Annoying but i suppose coaches need 2 earn

Which pool?

[Cigna]

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Edited June 9, 2022 by Cigna

[begleitung]

On 9/19/2020 at 5:11 PM, bluerunner said:

Which pool?

Kb. 
 

i wonder if its the same in other pools 2, whr classes r allowed againn in evenings. 
 

i will writee 2 them 2 alloww afternoon use on weekdays. 

[bluerunner]

6 hours ago, begleitung said:

Kb. 
 

i wonder if its the same in other pools 2, whr classes r allowed againn in evenings. 
 

i will writee 2 them 2 alloww afternoon use on weekdays. 

Wah this must feedback to them. It’s just not fair to public pool users le. The swim classes are allocated slots but they end up eating into the public’s and causing crowd and unsafe environment. 

[begleitung]

33 minutes ago, bluerunner said:

Wah this must feedback to them. It’s just not fair to public pool users le. The swim classes are allocated slots but they end up eating into the public’s and causing crowd and unsafe environment. 

Exactly. It started last week but i think they r aware of it. It was the day the activesg ceo e-mailed everyone informing of the changes etc. I don’t think there is bigger crowd, just fewer slots / lanes for other swimmers, i guess. The crowd number stays the same. The blocked off 2 lanes for lessons. 

[begleitung]

This was what he conveyed:

 

“

5. Data has also shown that the demand for peak hour swimming class slots are somewhat higher than off-peak slots i.e. (demand at Our Tampines Hub and Hougang is more than thrice the supply, while Heartbeat@Bedok, Sengkang, and Bukit Batok is twice). As such, the coaches may not be allocated their preferred slots and adjustments to the children’s swimming classes will have to be made. We seek your kind patience and understanding as we actively explore ways to free up more slots for all users, whilst still keeping within the safety management measures.“

[bluerunner]

32 minutes ago, begleitung said:. The blocked off 2 lanes for lessons. 

Ewww. 2 lanes!! That’s bad. 

[alb89tk]

On 9/8/2020 at 9:20 AM, Enci said:

Ocbc pool has lesser chorine as compared to activesg pools

Noticed that too hmm

[begleitung]

On 9/22/2020 at 2:24 PM, bluerunner said:

Ewww. 2 lanes!! That’s bad. 

Yess, i wonder if it wld get worse too, since more rules are relaxed now etc. 

[bluerunner]

50 minutes ago, begleitung said:

Yess, i wonder if it wld get worse too, since more rules are relaxed now etc. 

I noticed some pools are ‘closed’. Dunno what happened. Nothing is mentioned on SSC site. 🙄

[begleitung]

1 hour ago, bluerunner said:

I noticed some pools are ‘closed’. Dunno what happened. Nothing is mentioned on SSC site. 🙄

How did you know they were closed, if not from the site?

 

not bookable from the app?

 

 

[begleitung]

https://www.todayonline.com/voices/be-flexible-and-allow-changes-activesg-swimming-pool-bookings?cid=tdy%20tg_tg-am_social-msging-free_09102018_today

 

someone wrote about the booking system etc. I bet they wld just give some generic reply. 

[begleitung]

By the way, all pools are closed activesg on 28 september for some staff event. 

[bluerunner]

6 hours ago, begleitung said:

https://www.todayonline.com/voices/be-flexible-and-allow-changes-activesg-swimming-pool-bookings?cid=tdy%20tg_tg-am_social-msging-free_09102018_today

 

someone wrote about the booking system etc. I bet they wld just give some generic reply. 

The writer made some valid points there. I also agree with him. 
There will be more easing measures in Oct. Hope to see something positive from SSC 

[begleitung]

Actually i wonder more losening means more people using the pool at the same time, so it may not be a good thing. 

[begleitung]

I think only katong pool really insists on lap swimming for all lanes. 

[Geo]

Past 2 weeks experiences at Katong Swimming complex were nightmares!

 

Already limited time to swim.. half of the lanes reserved for those trainers 😔 often bumped into other public swimmers in remaining public lanes 😖

 

Gee.. cnt they train elsewhere or other timing! Underage for early 6+ and 7+ morning slots yet evening with them training.. For us who work from 8am to 7pm, this is farking annoying! what kind of regulations ... really dnt make freaking sense!

 

Does anyone know why dont they reserve morning slots exclusively for seniors 8+ morning onward?

 

Sigh...

Edited September 26, 2020 by Geo

[begleitung]

Totally agree with u. The coaches already have afternoon slots daily, now they are taking the evening slots for some lanes too. It is the same at kallang. 

[Geo]

Btw any of you using garmin forerunner series to track your pool swimming? Have you guyd encounter issue to record the distance accurately? Mine often recorded extra or lesser diatance from 50m up to 200m.