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NCAA Standards for Swimming and Diving Pools
The following are NCAA standard pool dimensions. These are recommended
dimensions for collegiate competition only. Specifications are subject to
annual review and change.
Long Course Swimming Pool:
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| Preferred |
The racing
course should be 164' 1 1/2" in length by 75' in width,
providing for eight 9' lanes with additional width outside
lanes 1 and 8. A minimum water depth of 7' is desirable for
competition . Optional markings: nine 8' or ten 7' lanes. |
| Acceptable |
The racing course
may be 164' 1 1/2" in length by 60' in width, providing for eight 7'
lanes with additional width outside lanes 1 and 8. The water depth
may be no less than 4' at the starting end of the racing course and
no less than 3'6" at the opposite end. However, a water depth of no
less that 4' is recommended throughout the entire length of the
racing course.
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Short Course Swimming Pool: |
| Preferred |
The racing course
should be 75' 1" in length by at least 60' in width, providing
for not less than eight 7' lanes with additional width outside
lanes 1 and 8. A minimum water depth of 7' is desirable for
competition. |
| Acceptable |
The racing course
may be 82' 1 1/4" in length by 45' in width, providing for six 7'
lanes with additional width outside lanes 1 and 6. The water
depth may be no less than 4' at the starting end of the racing
course and no less than 3'6" at the opposite end. However, a
water depth of no less that 4' is recommended throughout the
entire length of the racing course.
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Diving Pool: |
| Preferred |
The diving facility
should be 60' in length by 75' in width. It should be equipped
with two 1-meter and two 3-meter springboards and a diving tower,
providing take-off platforms at 5, 7.5 and 10 meters. |
| Acceptable |
The diving facility
may be separated from or incorporated with the swimming pool.
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