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Pool Certifications and Specifications
Pool Measurement Certification of a Permanent Racing Course
For a swimming record to be recognized, the racing course must be certified. If the course has a movable bulkhead, the measurements must be taken immediately after the competition and
certified by a registered surveyor or registered engineer. A notarized copy of the USA Swimming official certification form must sent along with the application for record.
If the course has fixed walls, the measurements must be taken immediately after the competition, or can be taken prior to the competition, and certified by a registered surveyor or
registered engineer with a notarized copy of the USA Swimming official certification form sent along with the application for record. The pool must to be filled with water and have all
equipment (lane lines, touchpads, starting blocks, etc.) installed. If USA Swimming already has a copy of the certification on file (see list below) a copy of the certification does not have to
be mailed with the application for record.
Having racing courses that are accurate and consistent is a goal of all competitors, officials, coaches and swimming enthusiasts. It should be standard practice when a pool is built and
commissioned that the length, width and depth are checked and certified as in compliance with USA Swimming rules.
If a fixed wall pool is listed below USA Swimming has a certification “on file”. Some of the certification measurements are with touchpads while some pre-date the use of touchpads so
measurements on file may not be consistent with current rules. Unless the pool management has contacted USA Swimming, there is no way of knowing if a pool has been remodeled, resurfaced, or
decommissioned. If a pool is not listed, USA Swimming does not have a certification on file at this time, or it may have moveable bulkheads.
| Pool Location |
Certified |
Pool Depth |
Starting Blocks |
Lanes |
Timing
System |
Course |
| |
|
Start
End |
Turn
End |
Start
End |
Turn
End |
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|
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Blaisdell Family Aquatic
Topeka, KS |
Yes |
13 ft |
4 ft |
29.5 in |
29.5 in |
10 |
No |
50m |
Centennial Pool-Plex
Blue Springs, MO |
No |
12 ft |
3.5 ft |
24 in |
-- |
6 |
Yes |
25y |
Breech Pool, Drury Univ
Springfield, MO |
No |
7 ft |
12 ft |
30 in |
-- |
8 |
Yes |
25y |
Burlington Rec Ctr Pool
Burlington, KS |
No |
8 ft |
4.5 ft |
30 in |
-- |
6 |
-- |
25y |
Burlington Outdoor Pool
Burlington, KS |
No |
13-5.5 ft |
3ft 7in |
30 in |
-- |
8 |
No |
50m |
Central HS Pool
Kansas City, MO
(short course) |
No |
13 ft |
9 ft |
30 in |
30 in |
8 |
Yes |
25y |
Central HS Pool
Kansas City, MO
(long course) |
No |
13 ft |
5 ft |
30 in |
30 in |
8 |
Yes |
50m |
Chisholm Trail Jr High
Olathe, KS |
No |
5 ft |
12 ft |
18 in |
-- |
6 |
No |
25y |
City Park Pool
Manhattan, KS |
Yes |
13 ft |
3ft 8in |
27 in |
18 in |
10 |
Yes |
50m |
Clay-Platte YMCA
Kansas City, MO |
Yes |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Conklin Aquatic Center
Hutchinson, KS |
No |
12 ft |
3 ft |
3 ft |
-- |
6 |
Yes |
25y |
Emporia HS Pool
Emporia, KS |
No |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
25y |
Emporia Outdoor Pool
Emporia, KS |
No |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
50m |
Garvey Aquatic Center
Wichita, KS
(long course) |
Yes |
8 ft |
-- |
30 in |
30 in |
8 |
Yes |
50m |
Garvey Aquatic Center
Wichita, KS
(deep short course) |
Yes |
8 ft |
8 ft |
30 in |
30 in |
8 |
Yes |
25y |
Garvey Aquatic Center
Wichita, KS
(shallow short course) |
Yes |
-- |
-- |
30 in |
30 in |
8 |
No |
25y |
Henley Aquatic Center
Independence, MO |
No |
12-8 ft |
7-5 ft |
24 in |
-- |
8 |
Yes |
25y |
Hickman Pool
Columbia, MO |
No |
12 ft |
5 ft |
34 in |
-- |
6 |
Yes |
25y |
Robinson Natatorium
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS |
Yes |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
KSU Natatorium
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS |
No |
5 ft |
4ft 9in |
29 in |
-- |
8 |
Yes |
25y |
Lawrence Indoor Aquatic
Lawrence, KS
(short course) |
Yes |
15 ft |
15 ft |
18 in |
18 in |
8 |
Yes |
25y |
Lawrence Indoor Aquatic
Lawrence, KS
(long course) |
No |
15 ft |
4.5 ft |
24 in |
24 in |
10 |
No |
50m |
Lenexa Outdoor Pool
Lenexa, KS |
No |
4ft 4in |
4ft 4in |
27 in |
27 in |
8 |
No |
50m |
Newton High School
Newton, KS |
No |
12 ft |
4 ft |
25 in |
-- |
6 |
Yes |
25y |
Park Hill Aquatic Center
Kansas City, MO |
No |
4.5 ft |
5 ft |
-- |
-- |
6 |
Yes |
25y |
Pittsburg YMCA
Pittsburg, KS |
No |
12 ft |
4 ft |
30 in |
-- |
6 |
Yes |
25y |
Roeland Park Pool
Roeland Park, KS |
No |
6 ft |
6 ft |
30 in |
30 in |
10 |
No |
25y |
Salina So. High School
Salina, KS |
No |
8 ft |
4 ft |
29 in |
-- |
6 |
Yes |
25y |
Splash Aquatic Center
Hutchinson, KS |
No |
12 ft |
4 ft |
3 ft |
3 ft |
8 |
Yes |
50m |
Topeka YMCA
Topeka, KS |
No |
9 ft |
3ft 8in |
12 in |
-- |
6 |
No |
25y |
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS |
No |
4ft 6in |
4ft 6in |
30 in |
-- |
6 |
Yes |
25y |
Wyandotte Swim Club Pool
Kansas City, KS |
Yes |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Wyandotte Swim Club Pool
Kansas City, KS
(lower pool outdoor) |
Yes |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Certification of Pool Measurements FAQs
What does it mean to have a pool “certified”?
For a World, American or US Open swimming record to be recognized, the racing course must be certified. If the course has a movable bulkhead, the measurements must be taken immediately after
the competition and certified by a registered surveyor or registered engineer. A notarized copy of the USA Swimming official certification form must be sent along with the application for
record. A course with fixed walls (ie, no bulkhead), can be certified prior to a competition. The measurements would need to be certified by a registered surveyor or registered engineer. A
notarized copy of the USA Swimming official certification form would need to be sent along with the application for record. Certification can also take place immediately after the competition.
Does the pool have to be certified for every record?
For certain National events, pools may need to be recertified after each record swim, as required by FINA for World Record swims. For American and US Open records set in courses with fixed
walls, if USA Swimming already has a copy of the certification on file (see list of certified pools above) a copy of the certification does not have to be mailed with the application for
record. If the pool has a moveable bulkhead, the pool needs to be recertified immediately after the record swim.
Why should we have our pool certified, since we are not expecting any national records to be set here?
Competitors, officials, coaches and swimming enthusiasts all want racing courses to be accurate and consistent. It is not fair to a swimmer to swim a best time in a “short pool” and then wonder
why it is so hard to repeat the performance. It should be standard practice when a pool is built and commissioned that the length, width, and depth are checked and certified to be in compliance
with USA Swimming rules.
We don’t see our pool listed. Can we get it added to the list?
Yes, get a registered surveyor or engineer to certify it and send a notarized copy of the USA Swimming official certification form.
Our pool was recently renovated. Should we get it recertified?
That would be a good idea if major renovations might have affected the measurements.
Where can we find the requirements for measuring?
Check the USA Swimming rule book, article 104, Rules for Swimming Records. Specifically, look at 104.2(C).
Where can we get the USA Swimming official certification form?
See above for the Pool Certification documents for the Certification Form.
Where can we see a complete list of certified pools?
See above for the complete list of Certified Pools.
Is there a summary of the information architects and/or surveyors need?
Yes, see the Facilities information on the USA Swimming website for the documents geared toward architects. On the USA Swimming website, go to Member Resources, then see the category "For
Everyone", click on Programs & Services, then "Facilities", scroll down to the bottom and click on "Pool Certification".
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