Really silly inquiry regarding the barrier in a 50m pool.

ForceDJ, There is nothing in place to do as you are suggesting. And, maybe for good reason. Hypothetically, assuming the kind of fudge factor you are suggesting (and I have as well), a meet could be sanctioned in a 10 yard hotel pool and the person only does flip turns and push-offs the entire distance. They would do a turn, 1-2 strokes, and a turn for who knows how many laps. The start might be a challenge though. :) Believe it or not, a masters swimmer would figure out to make this happen - to gain an advantage. Masters swimmers are sneaky (aka creative). If there is a loophole, they will find it. I know you are referencing the pools that come up 1 cm short. The problem is where you draw the line between 1 cm short and 15 yards short. Imagine the options? I swim the 200 Free in a SCY, SCM, LCM, or a hotel pool (accurately measured of course), and it does not matter which course it is in. With fudge factors in place, it could apply to SCY, SCM, LCM, or "hotel." We have created a new record category! This is the on-going challenge that Masters faces. :) Gotta admit, I am having fun with this.... Paul

ForceDJ, There is nothing in place to do as you are suggesting. And, maybe for good reason. Hypothetically, assuming the kind of fudge factor you are suggesting (and I have as well), a meet could be sanctioned in a 10 yard hotel pool and the person only does flip turns and push-offs the entire distance. They would do a turn, 1-2 strokes, and a turn for who knows how many laps. The start might be a challenge though. :) Believe it or not, a masters swimmer would figure out to make this happen - to gain an advantage. Masters swimmers are sneaky (aka creative). If there is a loophole, they will find it. I know you are referencing the pools that come up 1 cm short. The problem is where you draw the line between 1 cm short and 15 yards short. Imagine the options? I swim the 200 Free in a SCY, SCM, LCM, or a hotel pool (accurately measured of course), and it does not matter which course it is in. With fudge factors in place, it could apply to SCY, SCM, LCM, or "hotel." We have created a new record category! This is the on-going challenge that Masters faces. :) Gotta admit, I am having fun with this.... Paul