Subject: Differences Between Olympic Pools and Swimming Pools
Date: 14.01.2023
Writer: Tekno Pool & SPA
Olympic Pools and Other Swimming Pools
Pools whose construction features, shape, dimensions and equipment are determined by the International Swimming Federation (FINA) standards are called Olympic Pools. Olympic pools; These are the pools used for sportive purposes for competitions and trainings. Olympic pools are divided into 2 according to their size:
- Full Olympic Swimming Pool Features
Length: 50 meters
Width: 25 meters
Depth: 2 meters
Number of lanes: 10
Lane width: 2.5 meters
Water temperature: 25 °C – 27 °C
Water Capacity: 2.500 tons - Semi-Olympic Swimming Pool Features
Length: 25 meters
Width: 12.5 meters
Depth: 2 meters
Temperature: 27 °C
Number of lanes: 5
Lane width: 2.5 meters
Water temperature: 25 °C – 27 °C
Water Capacity: 625 tons
Apart from these standard dimensions, which distinguish Olympic pools from other swimming pools, the equipment and accessories that must be used are also important. These additional equipment, which are mandatory to use, are described as "competition equipment". In an ordinary swimming pool, only filtration and disinfection is mandatory. Other equipment is optional. However, in addition to these systems, which should be in an ordinary swimming pool,
the following equipment and accessories must be present in olympic pools:
- Starting platforms
- Turn panels
- Lane turn pads
- Lane separators
- Indoor and Outdoor Lighting
- Turnaround warning signs
- False exit warning signs
- Referee Computer
- Competition automation
- Scoreboard
- Referee Chair
- In-pool observation window
- In-pool rest step
- In-pool sound system
- Lifeguard system
Depth in Olympic pools min. 2 meters. In other swimming pools, the depth is max. 1.4 meters. There is no depth limitation in individual private swimming pools. Swimming pools other than the Olympic pool can be made in the desired shape and feature. Apart from the basic filtration and disinfection systems, special systems can be added if desired. For example, a children's pool, jacuzzi, vitality equipment, massage systems, in-pool fitness equipment, in-pool and poolside water elements (water ball, waterfall, fountain, slide, etc.) can be added next to a swimming pool of any shape. The water of the pool can be used in cascade, various light plays can be added to the pool. The pool can be designed as a chili pool, mud pool, shock pool, cold thermal pool, hot thermal pool, cooling pool, biological pool, foot pool, baby pool, shallow pool, etc., depending on the situation. In other words, the limiting design criteria in the Olympic pool do not exist in swimming pools. Olympic swimming pools must be supported by chemical-free disinfection systems (ozone, UV light) and chemical disinfection (chlorine, bromine, pH regulator). In other swimming pools, swimming pools with bio systems can be used without using chemical disinfection.
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