I read that LC Nationals would be at the Woodlands (Texas) next year. While I am happy that the meet is in my backyard, that pool has one significant flaw. The shallow end is only 3 feet deep which causes the blocks to be only 18 inches or so off the water (on that end).
The Woodlands typically uses the shallow end as the start end for 50's so that timers do not have to move. I know this is just anecdotal, but my personal experiences have been poor. From the same meet: I went a 25.6 from the shallow end and then 25.0 from the deep (leading off a relay) in 2001. In 2002 26.0, 25.3 (again leading off a relay) and even back in 1997 I went a 25.5 anchoring a relay from the shallow end, and then a 25.5 in the regular event from the deep end.
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I checked with Tom Boak...
The blocks are currently shorter at the shallow end. This makes sense. With the depth at a little over 4', shorter blocks really would work better and be safer.
The only time that starts will occur at the shallow end will be during relays. All individual events, including 50's will start at the deep end of the pool.
I checked with Tom Boak...
The blocks are currently shorter at the shallow end. This makes sense. With the depth at a little over 4', shorter blocks really would work better and be safer.
The only time that starts will occur at the shallow end will be during relays. All individual events, including 50's will start at the deep end of the pool.
