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How to Select a
Starting Platform
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Ruling Body |
From Pool Wall |
Water Depth |
| Less Than 3 ½' |
3 ½' to Less
Than 4' |
4' to Less
Than 4 ½' |
4 ½' |
| FINA |
1 to 6 meters
(3'3½" to 19'2") |
No Starting Platform |
20" - 29½" |
| NCAA |
Not Specified |
No Starting Platform |
N/A |
30"
Max |
| UAS S |
3'3½" to 16'5" |
No Starting Platform |
20" - 29½" L.C.
30" Max S.C. |
| US MS |
3'3½" to 16'5" |
| NFSHSA |
Not Specified |
30" Max |
| Remember to refer to
your local, municipal and state statutes,
ordinances, rules and regulations which may vary
from those of the ruling bodies that govern
competitive swimming. |
| 1. |
Become familiar with
variety of models, options and anchorage system
that are available. |
| 2. |
Establish the maximum
desired height above the water using the
applicable rulings than govern competitive
swimming in the above chart.
- FINA - Federation Internationale de Nataion Amateur
- NCAA - National Collegiate Athletic Association
- USA S - USA Swimming
- NFSHSA - National Federation of State High School Associations
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| 3. |
Determine the
"A" Dimension: A = Desired height above
water less deck to water measurement. |
| 4. |
Determine the
"B" Dimension of available deck space:
B = Horizontal distance from vertical pool wall
to the intended position (center line) of the
anchor. |
| 5. |
Using the "A & B" dimensions
in conjunction, determine the starting platforms that
satisfies your requirements. |
| If you require a
special configuration, please contact us. We will
be happy to design it for you. |
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