For competitive swimming programs, the starting block is more than just a platform ā it's the launchpad for success. Whether upgrading an existing facility or building a new one, athletic directors, aquatic designers, coaches, and swimmers themselves rely on performance-driven equipment that enhances aesthetics and functionality. A high-quality starting block can influence an athlete's confidence, contribute to race performance, and ensure consistency across multiple competitive events. S.R.Smith's Velocity Starting Blocks offer an elite combination of stability, customization, and compatibility, providing a top-tier experience for swimmers and facilities alike.
Performance-Driven Design for Competitive Advantage
S.R.Smith engineers the Velocity Starting Blocks with input from top-level coaches and athletes, ensuring they meet the demands of modern competitive swimming. The block's ergonomic, sloped design promotes a more aggressive launch position, while the track start wedge enables explosive power off the start. A pair of non-slip surfaces enhances grip, a key factor for swimmers in high-pressure race conditions.
The thoughtful engineering behind the Velocity Starting Blocks extends beyond the athlete's launch. These blocks are unmatched in durability, featuring high-quality materials that resist corrosion, impact, and heavy wear. For facilities that host frequent meets, training sessions, or year-round programs, investing in durable and low-maintenance starting blocks ensures long-term value and continued peak performance.
Trusted by Leading Aquatic Facilities Nationwide
Velocity Starting Blocks are built for durability, customization, and seamless integration. These design features have led to their use by various organizations, including NCAA programs, high school teams, and community aquatic centers nationwide. S.R.Smith's Velocity Starting Blocks offers professional solutions for modernizing aging pools and equipping brand-new competition facilities.
Custom Branding to Elevate Team Identity
Your team's presence extends beyond the water, and branding creates an elite, professional atmosphere. S.R.Smith offers extensive customization options for the Velocity Starting Blocks, enabling universities, colleges, and swim teams to personalize not just the block's surface but also the wedge, step, side handles, post color, design shape, and material options such as sand or TrueTreadāensuring a fully tailored look and performance. These customizable elements make a lasting impression while reinforcing institutional identity, whether used for recruitment, school spirit, or sponsorship visibility.
Custom branding also enhances the fan experience, adding to the overall aesthetic appeal of the facility. Schools and organizations can personalize their blocks to align with their athletic programs' visual identity, fostering a sense of pride among athletes and spectators alike.
Versatile Installation for Any Pool Deck
Velocity Starting Blocks are designed for easy, adaptable installation, regardless of the facility's age, from newly constructed pools to decades-old decks. The innovative Velocity Top is designed to work with virtually any deck design, offering four different mounting options: Single Post, Dual Post, Advantage, and VR designs. These starting blocks are compatible with all competitive pool designs, ensuring seamless integration with any pool structure. No matter the setup, S.R.Smith provides a solution that enhances the facility without requiring extensive modifications.
Retrofitting an older facility? No problem. Velocity Starting Blocks' adaptable nature allows facilities to modernize their pools without costly renovations. Velocity Starting Blocks integrate effortlessly into any pool deck, making them a wise investment for programs of all levels.
Unrivaled Stability with RockSolidā¢ Anchors
In competitive swimming, a fraction of a second can determine victory. That's why having a stable and reliable starting block is critical. Velocity Starting Blocks utilize S.R.Smith's industry-leading RockSolidā¢ anchor system, eliminating movement and providing a firm, confidence-boosting takeoff. This system, available for single-post and dual-post configurations, ensures that athletes can fully commit to their start without worrying about unwanted wobbling or shifting.
Beyond immediate stability, the RockSolidā¢ anchors are designed to minimize long-term maintenance issues, reducing the risk of loosening or structural wear over time. By integrating these anchors, facilities can deliver a superior competition experience that meets the highest stability and safety standards.
Ready to upgrade your facility with the best in starting block technology? S.R.Smithās Velocity Starting Blocks offer unmatched stability, seamless customization, and effortless integration for any deck. Visit our website today to design your custom blocks using our Starting Block Design Tool and see how Velocity Starting Blocks can transform your facility!
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