4.1  General Requirements

•  The swimming facilities should be capable of holding competitive swimming (at sub-regional and regional level) over a distance of [25m and 50m (in eight lanes)] in accordance with ASA requirements.

•  The overall dimensions, tolerances and lane widths should comply with those set out by the ASA.

•  Lane markings should meet ASA requirements in terms of both contrast and size.

•  The Main Pool should be deck level along the sides, with raised ends in accordance with ASA guidelines.

•  Slip resistance surfaces and recessed steps should be in accordance with ASA guidelines.

•  The flexibility of the Main Pool [may][shall] be enhanced by the provision of a moveable floor or floors to vary the depth for different activities.

•  Booms-one or two vertical/lateral booms should be provided.

•  The Main Pool should provide deep water of [2m] for competition purposes.

•  Main Pool surroundings should correspond to the sizes set out by the ASA and Sport England, and should remain unobstructed by any features. These are a minimum of [3m] on all sides with a minimum of 4m at the start end.

•  The Main Pool gradient should not exceed [1 in 15] at any point.

•  The Main Pool tank profile should in accordance with ASA and FINA guidelines.

•  There should be no underwater features that project and form a hazard.

•  The Main Pool lighting should be in accordance with ASA guidelines.

•  Main Pool water temperature should be in accordance with ASA guidelines, namely 27oC for competition and 28oC for training.

•  Main Pool equipment including timing gear to ASA standards, lane lines, starting platforms.

•  There shall be a hoist and/ or steps for disabled use, in accordance with ASA and DDA guidelines and shall be compliant with Sport England Technical Guidance.