Why does the pool ask you to shower before entering?

Reasons to shower…

  1. How about if its a rule, follow it. Or do you wear head phones when you race? :slight_smile: (At my Y they gave up on rules, no one follows them anyway even if they affect safety in the pool). Its refreshing to hear someone actually takes their job seriously.
  2. Perfume is definitely a problem Not sure how much the shower helps, but probably helps some.
  3. Protect your hair? I thought your hair was protected from chlorine by first rinsing in water in the shower. Then if you wear a cap, you avoid much of the chlorine hair problem. Is this a myth?