Swim lessons/instructor

Are you a YMCA member? If so send me a PM and I'll give you the name and number of my swim coach.

I spoke with my swim coach an hour ago. According to him you can buy a program membership (about $30) and then purchase hours of swim instruction at $25 an hour. I'd call the Y and just double check, but this seems entirely reasonable to me.

Again, if you want his name and phone # PM me.

If you -or anyone else- in the Columbus area would like some swim help send me an email - if you can meet me at Columbus Aquatic Center I will help you work on your stroke.  I really am not looking for side work or need money so do worry about it.  I can't commit to alot of time but you can't ask a ton for Free.

I swam comeptitively for 6 years, played water polo at OSU, taught swimming lessons (including adult) for 17 years and have competed in several tri's.   When I was a younger man I could swim a :53 100 yd. free, 5:15 500 yd. free and a 2:10 200yd IM.  Don't know what my current times are but I am sure I can still help. 

For anyone interested I am going to the pool tomorrow probably twice 

FIRST: I plan to go to Columbus Aquatic Center on Hunter (West of High, South of 5th Ave.)  from 1-3.

I am easy to spot with a 2 year old and 4 year old in tow.  I wear long recreational swim trunks and blue googles.  (also see my avatar)

I may have a friend there who can help watch my kids but other wise they will sit in the bleachers and watch for 10-15 minutes at a time.  Of course if 2 people show up for swimming help it is easier.  No payment - that is right FREE lessons - but you may need to babysit for 15 minutes.

It is 50¢ to swim here.  If you don't have a leisure card it is $1 for Columbus Residents. I am not sure how much for non residents.

SECOND:  We plan to go as a family to Worthington community center from 7-9.  My wife needs 20 minutes of that time to run on the treadmill but after that I can swim laps or help anyone interested with there swimming.

It is $8 for a non resident guest to swim here.  I don't know if you need to go in with a member or how much resident charge is.

I am offering at no charge "How to" swimming advice not log term coaching or workouts.

Why free?  I like to swim.  I like to hang out with like minded people.  I like to teach.

I will post here by NOON Friday if my plans change for pool times.

I know Brue. I can vouch for him being a good guy and not a dirt bag, so no one should feel apprehensive about meeting a strange guy they don't know at a pool. He also has two really sweet kids who I've watched while Brue took at dip in Alum Creek before a race there last year. Then he watched my kids while I did the same.

I can't vouch for how good a swim instructor he is...

BTW Brue, I still have your water bottle from that trip to Alum, I need to get that back to you.

Do I need to pay storage?

I know you have a Y membership but if you want to swim in the winter at CAC, let me know.  I definitely want to do more Alum Creek swims in '09.

And I am a very good swim instructor -thank you.

I will definitely be at CAC  1-3 (barring some unforseen catastrophe).  I am 90% sure about being at Worthington 7-9.

No one else is confirmed to be there so I don't know what will be going on after.  Certainly if anyone wants to grab a coffee or beer afterward in the short north - I am game.

I will continue to post when I will be able to give swim help.  This is not a now or never offer.

-Brue

My trunks are close to knee length - mostly brown.  my alternate pair is mostly black, same length.

No catastrophes - but a minor glitch.  I won't be to CAC until 1:15.

If anyone comes I can work with you on anything from feeling at ease in the water, body postion, stroke to alternating breathing, sighting and flip turns.  Also breast stroke, side stroke, Backstroke

 or whatever you need.

I still plan to go to Worthington at 7.

I also will probably go to CAC Saturday (it is open 2-5 - not sure yet when I'll be there)

I a heading to Worthington and will be there by 6:30.  My wife and jids will be there too.

Call my cell 267-7626 if you want instruction. Or just look for me in the kid pool, lazy river or lap lanes. -Brue

What's the length on that pool? I'm looking for an olympic size pool. I'm tired of doing long sets in a 25 yarder.

David -both pools are only 25 yards.  The only 50 meter that I know of in Columbus is OSU.  It is like $140 per quarter for a membership.  I think you need to be an alumni or have a sponsor who is a current student/staff.  I don't know what it costs for a day pass.

K -maybe next time.  I plan on going for a theraputic swim and fun in the pool on the 7th (CAC) -I won't swam a workout b/c  I have a race Sunday the 8th.  If anyone wants a hand, let me know.