the US loves to do thing differently. why?
2006-08-22 05:42:16 · 6 answers · asked by VanillaIce 3 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
Not all US Pools are 25 yards(yeah i think you meant to say 25 yards) The United States are the only country in the entire world that swims in 25 Yards; Short Course Yards Pools. Most other countries swim short course meters which is 25 METERS. And the 50 Meter by 25 Meter/Yards is the olympic and FINA/international standard which the United States uses. This issue is not a matter of cost but in my opinion a matter of stupidity. Too bad we dont swim short course meters but i dont really think there is an answer to your question
maybe you should consult United States Swimming Corporation Governance Section: Board of Directors at:
kparker@usaswimming.org
The USA Swimming Officials at:
onthesamepage@optonline.net
or contact USA Swimmming directly at
USA Swimming
1 Olympic Plaza
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Phone: 719.866.4578
Fax: 719.866.4669
if you are really curious
2006-08-22 10:59:50 · answer #1 · answered by rcchao91011 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It simply takes too much space and cost to build 50 meter pools and maintain it. 25 meter pools are common through out the world especially for non-competitive purposes.
2006-08-22 12:50:16 · answer #2 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably because it is easier economically and physically to build the 25 meters in high schools and colleges compared to the 50 meters.
2006-08-24 02:48:46 · answer #3 · answered by BONNI 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My high school hasn't replaced its pool since that brontosaurus stampede levelled the old one. There is no way we have the money to put in a 50 yard pool with a 25 yard deep end and a sliding bulkhead and some new water polo equipment. We need central air in the building first.
2006-08-24 18:07:38 · answer #4 · answered by fantasygeek749 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well, I don't think they can fit a huge 50-meter pool into a high-school. the pools are really big and meant for Olympians.
2006-08-22 16:33:11 · answer #5 · answered by Victoria 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
not all of them are like that really... there are full olympic sized pools.. the swim team i swim on practices at UT's pool... aAlso Nashville has at least one full olympic sized pool... there are really a lot that do if you swim for an all year round team you should be seeing a lot of them...
2006-08-22 18:09:23 · answer #6 · answered by Alli 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋