Masters Swimming Feedback
Questionnaire
Here is some more information from the recent
e-survey. As noted in the last newsletter, the summer
session swimmers will have the option of filling in a feedback request
form where they can specify their priorities as to feedback and ensure
their coach is aware of the areas they are focusing on. If this works
well, we will continue this in the Fall. Thanks again to Jim Lee (7:30am
Earlybirds) for his help with the survey!
Are you unable to attend workout due to work
commitments: Sometimes: 47%, Never: 26%, Often: 22%, Won't Return due
to Schedule: 4%
Comments: work schedule is busier some weeks
than others; business travel causes problems; some of my classes conflict;
flexibility in attending morning or evening workouts would help a lot (several
swimmers noted this -- we may trial a more flexible option this
Fall)
What other swim times would work for
you/Comments: Answers to this were all over the map! Many
said current times are good. Several asked for a more flexible program
(see above). A few asked for 6am and 7am start times (rather than
6:30am and 7:30am) which isn't feasible with the current pool schedule,
similarly for the requests for 4-5pm. There was a request to run the
6:30am group year round (unfortunately, the Varsity team currently has priority
Sept-Feb). Note that those who like the 6am/6:30am time and are fast
enough have the option of joining High Intensity for Sept-Feb. A few
asked for Nightcaps in the summer (not possible in the 8-9am slot due to very
high revenue generating school groups, and the earlier time of 7:15-8pm offered
in the past wasn't generating enough interest to continue). There was one
request for a 4th evening workout (instead of Sunday morning), and one request
to be able to pay for fewer than 4 workouts per week. While some
complained about the later Sat swims for Jul/Aug, a couple are happy about the
later time! Just goes to show that there is no pleasing everyone, but do
continue to make your preferences known.
How important are clear personal goals to
you as a Masters Swimmer?: Somewhat: 52%; Not Very: 35%; Very:
12%
How clear are your goals now?: Somewhat
Clear: 51%; Vague: 25%; Very Clear: 12%; No Goals: 9%
Present Goals (numbers will add to well over
100% as most indicated several responses): Fitness: 69%; Stroke
Improvement: 65%; Stress Relief: 55%; Cardio Workout: 54%; Increased Speed: 51%;
Weight Control: 40%; Social Activity: 34%; Triathlon/Other Cross Training: 32%;
Masters Competition: 23%; Just Enjoy Swimming: 11%
How did you decide on your goals?: Personal
Decision: 92%; Physical Evaluation: 5%; Consultation with Coach: 3%
Would you like to meet periodically to discuss your
goals with a coach?: Maybe: 51%; Yes: 26%; No: 19%
Would you pay extra for this?: Maybe: 43%;
No: 32%; Yes: 25%
(There is a space on the summer session feedback form for
other comments/requests. Those interested can indicate their goals or a
desire to discuss these with their coach.)
