swimming facilities

swimming facility

specially designed area where swimming takes place.

swimming pool

most common facility is a _____________, which varies in size depending on its use.

Indoor Pools

Enclosed pools, typically heated, that allow year-round swimming regardless of weather conditions.

Outdoor Pools

Pools located outdoors, often used during warmer months.

Olympic-Sized Pool

A pool used in major competitions, measuring 50 meters in length, 25 meters in width, and at least 2 meters in depth.

Short Course Pool

A pool used for indoor or outdoor competitions that measures 25 meters in length.

Diving Boards and Platforms

For competitive diving, these are elevated platforms ranging from 1 meter to 10 meters high.

Swimwear/Swimsuits

Specially designed clothing worn for swimming, made from materials like lycra, spandex, or polyester.

Competition Suits

Tight-fitting suits designed to reduce drag and increase speed.

Training Suits

Less expensive, durable swimsuits designed for regular practice.

Swim Shorts

Casual swimwear often worn by swimmers in recreational settings.

Swim Caps

Made from materials like latex, silicone, or lycra, these caps help reduce drag and keep hair out of the face.

Swim Goggles

Worn to protect the eyes from chlorine and enhance underwater visibility. They are usually made of soft silicone or rubber with lenses that may include anti-fog coatings and UV protection.

Kickboard

A flotation device used to focus on leg kicking during training, often made of foam or plastic.

Pull Buoy

A device placed between the thighs to isolate the upper body, allowing swimmers to focus on arm technique.

Fins Rubber or plastic fins worn on the feet

to increase speed and help swimmers develop better kicking technique.4. Paddles: Plastic or rubber devices worn on the hands that increase resistance during arm strokes and help strengthen arm muscles.

Paddles

Plastic or rubber devices worn on the hands that increase resistance during arm strokes and help strengthen arm muscles.

Drag Sleds

Used for resistance training in the water to help increase strength and endurance.

Starting Blocks

Raised platforms used for launching swimmers at the beginning of races.

Lane Ropes

Used to divide the swimming lanes in the pool and minimize water turbulence between lanes.

Timing Systems

Automated systems that record and display swimmer times in competitions, often using sensors or touch pads at the end of the pool.

Touch Pads

Devices or pads used to signal the swimmer has completed their race.

Life Jackets

Floating devices worn fosuppoety, especiallfosuppoe water swimming or for beginners.

Lifeguard eqipment

Includes rescue tubes, whistles, and first-aid kits used by lifeguards to ensure swimmer safety.

Safety buoys

Floating devices used to mark swimming areas in open water or for swimmers in need of support