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How to Select a Starting Platform

Ruling Body From Pool Wall Water Depth
Less Than 3 ' 3 ' to Less
Than 4'
4' to Less
Than 4 '
4 '
FINA 1 to 6 meters
(3'3" to 19'2")
No Starting Platform 20" - 29"
NCAA Not Specified No Starting Platform N/A 30" Max
UAS S 3'3" to 16'5" No Starting Platform 20" - 29" L.C.
30" Max S.C.
US MS 3'3" 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
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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