I am a member of a Health Club and pay a substantial annual fee to use the pool (and other facilities). Recently, and without getting the views of the members, the management has organized swimming classes for little kids during the majority (prime periods) of the day, when adult members have ONE lane only at their disposal. There is a very small window of opportunity during the day when members can use the pool without being disturbed. The times vary, but the swimming lessons take up most of the morning, then there is a break for perhaps two hours (l: 30 pm to 3 pm) and these lessons start again around 3:30 in the afternoon.
I don't believe there is any time to clean the pool before we use it and it makes me afraid I might catch something serious. There are no facilities to accommodate these children (our ladies changing room has 3 showers only) so the kids undress at the pool, and DO NOT SHOWER BEFOREHAND, as we the members have to do. This creates a health hazard for the adults, not to mention what little kids often do in a pool.
I used the pool last week and the day after got sick (coughing and sneezing for almost a week) as a result of the unsanitary conditions. After these swimming classes, the area around the pool is full of water and everything looks dirty, including the changing room, This club is not equipped to handle the demands of a lot of little kids.
Another problem is that mothers sometimes bring their male children who look at least 6 years or older into the ladies room and I think this is illegal as well as making us adult women very uncomfortable. I come to the club to relax, not to have to worry about intrusions. I believe this situation is untenable, the hygene is inadequate and the pool should not be used for this purpose. At least, it requires an inspection by the health authorities. Thank you.
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