Our local swim teams(both masters and youth) have been battling with the temperature of our swimming pools during everyday use. As with many other cities, our pools are stretched to the limit for space between many different groups. One of these groups is an aerobic class for elderly folks. These aerobic classes insist that the water temperature stay between 83-85 degrees. this makes it impossible to swim laps at a competetive level during workouts. I feel this is unhealthy and would like to know if there are any studies to prove my point. I would appreciate the input.
Dear Innovative,
If you look in the most recent issue of "Swim Magazine" in the Sports Medicine section there is a great article on water temperature. It even outline the recommended temperatures for pools by USMS, USA Swimming, and "The Swimming Pool Operators adn Owners Resourses Pages".
To paraphrase:
The USMS rule book recommeds 78-80 degrees for sanctioned swimming meets.
The USA Swimming rule book recommends the same temp.
and
The pool operators guide recommeds four different catagories
(these are recommended maximum temps).
1. 80.6 for swimming, diving, fitness swimming and training
2. 82.4 for recreational, adult teaching and conventional main pools.
3. 84.2 for childrens swimming lessons and liesure pools.
4. 86.0 for babies, young children, disabled and handicapped people.
Hope this helps...
Dennis
Dear Innovative,
If you look in the most recent issue of "Swim Magazine" in the Sports Medicine section there is a great article on water temperature. It even outline the recommended temperatures for pools by USMS, USA Swimming, and "The Swimming Pool Operators adn Owners Resourses Pages".
To paraphrase:
The USMS rule book recommeds 78-80 degrees for sanctioned swimming meets.
The USA Swimming rule book recommends the same temp.
and
The pool operators guide recommeds four different catagories
(these are recommended maximum temps).
1. 80.6 for swimming, diving, fitness swimming and training
2. 82.4 for recreational, adult teaching and conventional main pools.
3. 84.2 for childrens swimming lessons and liesure pools.
4. 86.0 for babies, young children, disabled and handicapped people.
Hope this helps...
Dennis
