In 2001 I had 3 top ten times thrown out from the Northwest Zone meet because the pool was 2 cm. short. I accepted it albeit grudgingly. I thought our new rules precluded this from happening again! On Oct. 4,2003 in Tempe I was ecstatic after my 100 M Br. when I went my best time in 5 yr. & broke the NW Zone record. The next day it was announced the bulk head wasn't mounted properly & lanes 1,2,& 3 were 1 cm. short so swims from those lanes didn't count for records or TT.The officials were polite & let the affected people swim the events over.That was the best mitigation they could do. In the reswim I did well just missing the Zone record,close but no cigar. Can't something be done to truly prevent this in the future!!
Being on the Sun Devil Masters team, I've swam in several AZ meets, however I did not swim last weekend. The officials usually suggest that if you think you will be breaking records, to let them know ahead of time, for timing purposes.
I'd suggest talking to the timers/officials during the meet, to make sure they get your time right. While there, you can ask if the pool was measured, when, etc. Perhaps they can do another if there is a break during the day. Depending on how many swimmers ask for this, they may or may not be able to accommodate, but it's worth a shot.
Hope you had a good meet, other than this. Thanks.
Tim Murphy
Being on the Sun Devil Masters team, I've swam in several AZ meets, however I did not swim last weekend. The officials usually suggest that if you think you will be breaking records, to let them know ahead of time, for timing purposes.
I'd suggest talking to the timers/officials during the meet, to make sure they get your time right. While there, you can ask if the pool was measured, when, etc. Perhaps they can do another if there is a break during the day. Depending on how many swimmers ask for this, they may or may not be able to accommodate, but it's worth a shot.
Hope you had a good meet, other than this. Thanks.
Tim Murphy
