I was recently informed that my city owned pool deems our starting blocks a liability and will not allow USMS and USA Swimming competitions. Three of our starting blocks do not have a 6' perimeter of safety around them (not below) starting end is 12' deep. The concern is that our lane 5 block is next to a one meter springboard of course this will include lane 4, and our lane 3 block must be removed for a water slide during rec swim and vice versa for competitions. During high school competitions the diving board is raised up and secured against a wall directly behind the diving board. During USMS and USA swim competitions the board is lifted and the railings are completely removed. The USA team hosts one USA Swimming invitationals per year, one USMS competition and at least five high school dual meets per year. This is a tremendous blow to our fundraising abilities and competitive programs.
Rumor has it that this is a new liability issue for all pools in the State of Oregon. If this is true, I believe more than half the public pools in Oregon will be impacted by this new rule and competitions will become few and far between.
Is there anyone out there who can help me with this issue? Does USMS and USA Swimming Liability Insurance cover such an issue? Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.
Tim, I don't have any advice but I've swam in that pool and it did not seem like a problem to me. If this is state-wide, Tualatin Hills will be in trouble as well. They have the diving boards next to the blocks. I know you were trying to get Zones and I hope this is resolved quickly and cheap for you all.
Tim, I don't have any advice but I've swam in that pool and it did not seem like a problem to me. If this is state-wide, Tualatin Hills will be in trouble as well. They have the diving boards next to the blocks. I know you were trying to get Zones and I hope this is resolved quickly and cheap for you all.
