800-428-3254 REQUEST A QUOTE LOG IN Home // Resources // Selecting A Starting Platform SELECTING A STARTING PLATFORM HOW TO SELECT A COMPETITIVE SWIMMING STARTING PLATFORM 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. Become familiar with variety of models, options and anchorage system that are available. 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 Determine the “A” Dimension: A = Desired height above water less deck to water measurement. Determine the “B” Dimension of available deck space: B = Horizontal distance from vertical pool wall to the intended position (center line) of the anchor. Using the “A & B” dimensions in conjunction, determine the starting platforms that satisfies your requirements. Ruling Body Water Depth From Pool Wall Platform Ht Above Water: (4' to 4' 6" Water Depth) Platform Ht Above Water: (4' 6" or More Water Depth) Backstroke Bar Height Above Water FINA 1 to 6 Meters 3'-3½" to 19-8¼ No Starting Platform 20" to 29.5" .3 to .6 Meters (horiz & vert) NCAA Min. 4'-0" Throughout 30" max 30 " max 30" max USAS 3'-3.5" to 16'-5" 20" - 29.5" L.C. 20" 29.5" L.C. From 12" to 24" USMS 3'-3.5" to 16'-5" 30" max S.C. 30" max S.C. From 12" to 24" NFHS 0" - 16'-5" 30" max 30" max 30" max CONTACT US – NATIONAL National Catalog Call Center Phone Numbers Toll Free Phone: (800) 428-3254 Toll Free Fax: (800) 428-0133 National Catalog Call Center Hours of Operation Mon.- Fri.: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST Email: sales@recreonics.com CONTACT US – LOUISVILLE LOCAL Store Hours 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Mon.- Fri. (April – Nov 15: Sat. 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM) Phone: (502) 458-5731 We Stop Testing Water 30 Minutes Prior to Closing. SHIPPING INFORMATION Large volume shipping and central location allows us to offer our customers reduced freight costs and fast shipment on orders. Learn more INGROUND POOL KITS Over 40 years of experience! Custom shapes and sizes, and steel pool kits available. Learn More Recreonics is not a party to ANY mysterious shopper initiative. Call your Better Business Bureau today. ONLINE CATALOG Mechanical Equipment Wibit Inflatables Deck Equipment Competitive Equipment Safety/Signage Recreation/Exercise Maintenance / Accessories All Categories AquaThority Blog ©2021. Recreonics. Privacy Policy Site Map