2006-12-28 09:12:16 · 13 answers · asked by dovelove03 1 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
As long as the pool is heated and the instructor is certified then there should be no problem. Some of my fondest memories are from swimming in an outdoor heated pool while snowing! It was awsome!
2006-12-28 09:24:20 · answer #1 · answered by missi8301 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the pool has an above ground promenade or other structure to keep the wind off, it should be reasonably safe; a body of heated water with partial enclosure can maintain a microenvironment at about 50'F near ground level. Without this, heat loss and especially wind (if any) create a hypothermia risk for any wet people - in which case the pool shouldn't be open in the winter to begin with.
This assumes, of course, that by 'winter weather' you mean an area with winter temperatures significantly below 50 or so. 'Winter' in Hawaii doesn't mean much for this particular discussion.
2006-12-28 09:23:28 · answer #2 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cold does not make you sick. As long as the pool is heated, go for it. I worked at an athletic club and we had elderly people swimming in the heated outdoor pool all winter long. If they can take it, so can your 9 year old. :)
2006-12-28 09:20:50 · answer #3 · answered by Smilingcheek 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'Let her?" If she is asking to do it, that is really cool (no pun intended). Some parental concerns are: exactly what temperature is the pool heated to? I personally love to lap swim in water around 77 to 79 degrees. A few degrees cooler makes a big difference. A few degrees warmer makes me uncomfortably warm. As far as lessons go: Warmer is better, especially for little kids. Many pools are heated to the temperature that the swim coach prefers (my range). You will notice that YM/YWCA's are usually warmer to give more comfort to the kids in lessons, who aren't working out so vigorously.
Other than that, I would encourage her/him, and be ready with warm fuzzy towels.
Trust me, it is GETTTING OUT that is the problem in cold weather, the cold air isn't fun, unless you can mitigate as a good mommy with hot chocolate and love a fuzzy warms stuff
otherwise GO for it
2006-12-29 05:57:03 · answer #4 · answered by Steve W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-19 02:39:31 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I am a swimmer and I know that it is bad for you to swim in warm water. Anyway, she should not be swimming outdoors in winter weather.
2006-12-31 14:58:42 · answer #6 · answered by cats18 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only with a trained instructor. The biggest problem will be temperature shock transitioning from cold air to warm water and back to air unless the 9 yr. old uses a wetsuit.
2006-12-28 10:29:10 · answer #7 · answered by Ralph T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's alright! It's heated, and your child's body is in the water most of the time anyway. Plus, exercise will make you warm, too.
2006-12-28 11:24:04 · answer #8 · answered by laser 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure-why not? As long as they are certified classes with reputable instructors-they will get a head start on summer!
2006-12-28 09:19:38 · answer #9 · answered by curiositycat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does your 9 year old want to
2006-12-29 08:28:34 · answer #10 · answered by adviser 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋