This may or may not have been discussed in the past but I am wondering what are people's favorite pools. Which one is your all time favorite to practice in and to race in.
My favorite practice pool was The Baylor School's old 6 lane, 25 yard pool. I think the deepest part of the pool was 4 1/2 feet. Shallow, really wavy and crowded. I knew if I swam fast in that pool, either in duel meets or practice, I could swim fast anywhere else.
My favorite pool for big meets is the Tracy Caulkins pool in Nashville. We would go to our LCS and State Championships. The pool is fast. When you dove in, you would get pysched to race in the pool.
What about others? Would love to hear about other pools.
Thanks!
John
Parents
Former Member
I always like the unusual pools for workouts - 20yd, 100 ft, or 100m since they make you think more about what you are doing and how you are swimming.
I grew-up in central Indiana and am partial to the IUPUI Natatorium (Indianapolis) which has hosted many international meets as well as US Olympic Trials for both Swimming and Diving. For years after its construction, it was the standard for comparison with deep flat bottom, wave-vanishing guttering, and excellent temperature controlls. See for yourself: www.iunat.iupui.edu/.../competitionpool.asp
I always like the unusual pools for workouts - 20yd, 100 ft, or 100m since they make you think more about what you are doing and how you are swimming.
I grew-up in central Indiana and am partial to the IUPUI Natatorium (Indianapolis) which has hosted many international meets as well as US Olympic Trials for both Swimming and Diving. For years after its construction, it was the standard for comparison with deep flat bottom, wave-vanishing guttering, and excellent temperature controlls. See for yourself: www.iunat.iupui.edu/.../competitionpool.asp
