Dallas Aquatics drowning in lies after we finally gets a response to our Juneteenth post. The Faither’s Day piece outlines two sets of discrimination at the Fretz pool. After repeated attempts, aquatics superintendent Raul Robles responds.
Robles said, “Our office is aware of the incidents referenced and regret the inconveniences…”
Robles states staff told the parent the issue with tempered glass on an all plastic swim mask.
He goes on to say ” we do not allow glass in the facility” for safety reasons. Other Side Dallas would agree with the assessment, but staff never inspected the mask.
At the time the swimmer was not allowed to use it because it covered his nose – not that it constructed of glass. Additionally, no one on staff ever inspected the goggles to look at construction.
He also speaks of equalization issues with glass masks and the need to close the pool if glass breaks in it. There is no response on the issue of alcohol being present.
Other Side Dallas thinks most would agree this would be a reasonable standard. Our problem is it has taken a week for Parks and Rec staff to get back to us on something basic. The assertion is also denied by the family who provided the mask for inspection.
Dallas Aquatics has not indicated if they reached out to the family ot not. We have seen a copy of an Americans with Disabilites Act complaint to the Department of Justice.
It is unknown what this will cost taxpayers because staff is not trained on these issues.
Dallas Aquatics Drowning Over Speedo Swim Masks
Per the Speedo website, the mask has polycarbonate lenses with anti-fog coating.
It uses a “Comfort fit” silicone skirt for leak-proof fit and has a speed fit easy headstrap adjustment. The swim mask is for children who have smaller, narrower faces.
No one on the Park Board has returned emails on this issue. Jaynie Schultz‘s office was also notified, but there has been no response from Park Board member Jeff Kitner.
Kittner also works as Chief Operating Officer for the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce.
