POOL ? swimming ? HELPP?

Question

ok, so i belong to my community pool, just like all my friends.

i want to go to the pool to hang out with my friends but i dont swim very well.

i can tread water and everthing .. but like everyone is on the swim team and amazing swimmers and stuff and can dive and stuff. i cant do that.

i can jump off a diving board [anyone can do that] but i dont know how to do actual dives.

and im afraid if i go to the pool with everyone they'll be swimming laps and stuff

idk what to do ..

Answer 1

The real swimmers should know that water can be very dangerous and requires skill and practice to be able to interact with it safely even just for pleasure swimming.  If the people you are going to the pool with are indeed good team swimmers and are your friends they shouldn't give you any grief as to your level of swimming.  Instead they should help you to become stronger in the water, more comfortable moving through it, and encourage you to make safe progress.

Answer 2

learn how to swim... if you know how to tread water swimming is just a matter of moving your arms and legs together to keep your body parallel to the water.   Also when people are going to the pool to hang out they aren't going to swim laps and do professional dives off of the board.  they go to have fun.  If all else fails just use the excuse that you want to get some sun or something and observe the first time you go then you'll have an idea of what they do when their there.

Answer 3

dont be embarrased! Ask for help! maybe take lessons? and possibly u could b on a swim team next year too! dont be intemidated by them! they r ur friends!

Answer 4

Join the YMCA. They have really good swimming classes. There is really nothing to it. The diving part is harder at first but hang in there. You'll get it.