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I do not know which place is best to join for lap swimming time at Sportplex or Ymca? I can see both places have time scheduled for laps but which pool will keep the specific lap swim schedule for serious swimmers not let doggy swimmers to join in

activex said "I do not know which place is best to join for lap swimming time at Sportplex or Ymca? I can see both places have time scheduled for laps but which pool will keep the specific lap swim schedule for serious swimmers not let doggy swimmers to join in "

maybe "doggy swimmers" are serious and want to get better. Why not put one in your own yard?

say Sportsplex if you don''''t want to be crowded and get in a good swim. They have multiple lanes open for lap swim and you can usually have a lane all to yourself if you really want, or if not you can usually share with someone who matches your skill level.  
 
Everyone is welcome at both places, but the y doesn''t have more than 1 or 2 lanes ever - and there''s usually other stuff going on in the pool at the same time (public swim, family swim or classes) which is I assume what you mean by "doggy swimmers".  
 
If you are there to swim laps, and don''t want a bunch of other people in the pool for other things invading your lane the sportsplex is the way to go usually.  
 
Edited by Happy Trails , 2017-07-15 21:46:04

If you you are just doing some odd laps 'til you get tired, then get a membership at the Y and have a workout as well with their fitness room and gym. But if you're somewhat serious in on how many laps with certain types of strokes then use the Sportsplex. The Y is nothing but a "glorified hotel pool" (short and shallow), the 'Plex is at least a regulation 25 meter length pool. The Y has one designated lane with a single dividing lane line (most times), but has to be shared and if you swim outside the lane... you're open game to whatever activities are happening. The 'Plex has the entire deep end (six lanes equal less of chance of a "crowded" swim) set aside for laps most of the time. However, the lane lines are not in during the scheduled lap swim (need to watch the lines on the bottom or swim along the wall to stay straight). The best bang for your buck is the Y with the fitness center, hot tub, and everything else, compared to the 'Plex (unless you're a big racquetball/squash player). But saying that, if you are truly a serious swimmer, then sign up Brandon Bluefins Masters Swimming ran by Malcolm MacKinney that's starting back up in September for adult swimmers held at the Sportsplex (search the Brandon Bluefins website for more info). He's a great guy! (taught my kids in Bluefins for competitive swims)  
 
Personally, my kids and I like the 'Plex over the Y when it comes to swimming. Did both pools for years. All started at the Y, but eventually went over to the other simply because they don't like the atmosphere and the people at the Y. Can't say that will happen to any one else, but since the new building... they hate swimming there. This is coming from eight and a ten year old kids who want to swim, not just float and play. So this is the opinion from my kids who are "real swimmers"... Often, there's more room for the "serious swimmers", they have the proper size tank and there is less distractions on deck and in the water (fewer ignorant people/swimmers).  
 
Just our opinion, we could be wrong.

I should get some passes and give a try at sportplex. For me it is getting too many people just come in the pool to float and play and chat and sometimes in lap swim lane and the lifeguards say nothing.

Does the Sportsplex have a free public swim time?