length that ensures the required distance of 50.000 metres between the two panels. 25.000 metres. When touch panels of Automatic Officiating Equipment are used on the starting end, or additionally on the turning end, the pool must be of such length that ensures the required distance of 25.000 metres between the two panels. Dimensional Tolerance Depth A minimum depth of 1.35 metres, extending from 1.0 metre to at least 6.0 metres from the end wall is required for pools with starting platforms. A minimum depth for the remainder of the course is 1.0 metre. Walls End shall be vertical, parallel and form ninety (90) degree right angles to the swimming course and to the surface of the water. They shall be constructed of solid material, with a non-slip surface extending 0.8 metre below the water surface, so as to enable the athlete to touch and push off in turning without hazard. Rest ledges along the pool walls are permitted; they must be not less than 1.2 metres below the water surface, and may be 0.1 metre to 0.15 metre wide. Both internal and external ledges are acceptable, however internal ledges are preferred. Gutters may be placed on all four walls of the pool. If end wall gutters are installed, they must allow for attachment of touch panels to the required 0.3 metre above the water surface. They must be covered with a suitable grill or screen. Lanes shall be at least 2.5 metres wide, with two spaces of at least 0.2 metre outside of the first and last lane.
length that ensures the required distance of 50.000 metres between the two panels. 25.000 metres. When touch panels of Automatic Officiating Equipment are used on the starting end, or additionally on the turning end, the pool must be of such length that ensures the required distance of 25.000 metres between the two panels. Dimensional Tolerance Depth A minimum depth of 1.35 metres, extending from 1.0 metre to at least 6.0 metres from the end wall is required for pools with starting platforms. A minimum depth for the remainder of the course is 1.0 metre. Walls End shall be vertical, parallel and form ninety (90) degree right angles to the swimming course and to the surface of the water. They shall be constructed of solid material, with a non-slip surface extending 0.8 metre below the water surface, so as to enable the athlete to touch and push off in turning without hazard. Rest ledges along the pool walls are permitted; they must be not less than 1.2 metres below the water surface, and may be 0.1 metre to 0.15 metre wide. Both internal and external ledges are acceptable, however internal ledges are preferred. Gutters may be placed on all four walls of the pool. If end wall gutters are installed, they must allow for attachment of touch panels to the required 0.3 metre above the water surface. They must be covered with a suitable grill or screen. Lanes shall be at least 2.5 metres wide, with two spaces of at least 0.2 metre outside of the first and last lane.
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