Swimming Pool Design Compendium

The purpose of the swimming pool design compendium is to provide the reader with concise reference data for the design of a swimming pool, which will be used for swimming races, competitive diving, water polo matches, and synchronized swimming competition. Use the following links to go to the respective organization website for the current standards and rules stipulated for competition.

Organizations

FINA -Fédération Internationale de Natation Amateur

Governs by laws and rules of the respective sport and facilities for international competition including the Olympic Games (Men and Women)

U.S. Swimming

Governs by rules the respective sport and facilities used for competition in open and age group levels for men and women in the United States

U.S. Diving

Governs by rules the respective sport and facilities used for competition in open and age group levels for men and women in the United States

U.S. Water Polo

Governs byrules the respective sport and facilities used for competition in open and age group levels for men and women in the United States

U.S. Synchronized Swimming

Governs by rules the respective sport and facilities used for competition in open and age group levels for men and women int he United States

NCAA - National Collegiate Athletic Association

Governs by rules the sport and facilities used for collegiate competition in swimming races, diving, and water polo for men and women.

NFSHSA - National Federation of State High School Associations

Governs by rules the respective sport and facilities used for competition in swimming races, diving, and water polo involving high school teams and athletes for boys and girls.

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Links to Competitive Rules

FINA -Fédération Internationale de Natation Amateur - (FINA - Additional Link)

U.S. Swimming

U.S. Diving

The entire U.S. Diving rule book is available - Click here

U.S. Water Polo (FINA rules apply)

U.S. Synchronized Swimming
(FINA rules apply)

NCAA - National Collegiate Athletic Association - Swimming and Diving

NCAA - National Collegiate Athletic Association - Water Polo

NFSHSA - National Federation of State High School Associations