Equipping Pools for Competition

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Mitch Park YMCA, Edmond, Okla. [Photo by Charles Davis Smith, courtesy of Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Architects]
Mitch Park YMCA, Edmond, Okla. [Photo by Charles Davis Smith, courtesy of Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Architects]

This article appeared in the May issue of Athletic Business. Athletic Business is a free magazine for professionals in the athletic, fitness and recreation industry. Click here to subscribe.

Let's assume that your competition pool is no shorter than 25 yards, 25 meters or 50 meters with touchpads installed. No touchpads? You're allowed to add an extra 0.03 of a yard or meter, respectively, to the minimum length, per FINA rules. Let's also assume that you have 16 to 20 feet of deck width to accommodate not only spectators, but dozens of idle swimmers and roaming meet officials, who combined likely outnumber the spectators. Sufficient locker rooms, storage rooms and auxiliary spaces to accommodate team training and massage are a plus (and required if you plan to host an NCAA event).

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