Swim Ontario Comprehensive Facility Rules Compliance Document 1. Swimming Canada communication on new Facility Rules and Guidelines 2. Swim Ontario Facility Rules and Guidelines Compliance Requirements 3. Appendix A Required Documents Dive Starts Compliance Certificate Training Pools only Dive Starts and Length Compliance Certificate Competition and Training Pools Club Declaration Form Facility Rules 4. Appendix B sample Facility Survey Checklist and Sample measurements for Certified Surveyor Updated July 12, 2018
Dear Club Presidents, Coaches and Officials, Swimming Canada would like to update our membership on the 2018-2021 Canadian Swimming Rulebook and the new Canadian Facility Rules & Guidelines. All of the key stakeholders related to Swimming in Canada agreed that a comprehensive review and update of the Facility Rules was needed. A working group was created consisting of provincial sections, officials, the CSCTA and Swimming Canada staff. The task of the working group was to review the current facility rules, and in considering all of the perspectives of the key stakeholders, come up with recommended changes to the overall presentation and content of the facility rules. As a result of the review, Swimming Canada has created Canadian Facility Rules & Guidelines, which will be effective as of September 1, 2018. This document includes three sections (along with supporting appendices): 1) FINA Facility Rules; 2) Canadian Facility Rules & Guidelines Competition; 3) Canadian Facility Rules Training. The major change that is included relates to Diving Rules for both Competition and Training: Water Depth Less than 1.2m No Diving; in water starts only (no change from previous rules) 1.2m 1.35m Diving from permanent deck or bulkhead where height is not more than 0.35m from water surface. 1.35m (equal to or greater than) Diving from Starting Platform (max 0.75m from water surface as per FR 2.7) In order to support the change, a FAQ document, with frequently asked questions, has been created and will be updated and shared with our membership in the coming months. Along with the launch of the new Canadian Facility Rules & Guidelines document and FAQ, the 2018-2021 Swimming Canada Rulebook has also been released. The Swimming Canada Rulebook contains all of the FINA and Canadian GR and SW rules, along with the SNC rules, WPS (para-swimming) rules and Open Water swimming rules. The following documents can be found on the Swimming Canada website here: 1) 2018 2021 Swimming Canada Rulebook 2) Canadian Facility Rules and Guidelines 3) Canadian Facility Rules and Guidelines FAQ Swimming Canada would like to thank all of our partners, who were instrumental in completing this work over a very short period of time. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to questions@swimming.ca Thank you Brian Edey Director, Operations 1
Facility Rules and Guidelines Compliance Requirements Introduction The Facility Rules and Guidelines of Swimming Canada are effective September 1, 2018 and shall influence all decisions surrounding facility usage for competition and training in Canada. The Facility Rules and Guidelines are to be used in conjunction with Swimming Canada Rules for all sanction competitions in Canada (Section 2 FR 2.3 and CFR 2.3.1). The Facility Rules and Guidelines (Section 3 CFR TR01), are to be used for all affiliated Swimming Canada clubs in their daily training environment. Swimming Canada Declaration All clubs and their members must abide by the Swimming Canada Facility Rules and Guidelines for competitions and training. The club will ensure all their members are aware of the new Facility Rules and Guidelines. Club representatives are required to sign the Swimming Canada Club Declaration Form Facility Rules by September 1 of each season confirming they are in compliance with the Swimming Canada Facility Rules and Guidelines. Swim Ontario Safety Requirements Dive Starts The Swim Ontario Safety requirements, specifying pool conditions for the use of Swim Ontario sanctioned activities (training and/or competition), requires that: All pools used for Swim Ontario competitions and/or club training purposes, must be listed with Swim Ontario as certified with regard to the requirements for Dive Starts which include water depth, height of blocks and height of deck and/or bulkhead. FR 2.3 Depth A minimum depth of 1.35 metres, extending from 1.0 metre to at least 6 metres from the end wall, is required for pools with starting blocks. A minimum depth of 1.0 metre is required elsewhere. CFR 2.3.1 A minimum water depth of 1.2 metres, extending from 1.0 metres to at least 5.0 metres from the end wall is required for pools where diving takes place from the permanent deck or bulkhead, where the height is not more than 0.35 metres from the water surface. CFR TR01 Dive Entries Diving A minimum water depth of 1.35 metres, extending from 1.0 metre to at least 6.0 metres from the end wall is required for pools with starting platforms. A minimum water depth of 1.20 metres, extending from 1.0 metre to at least 5.0 metres from the end wall is required for pools where diving takes place from the permanent deck or bulkhead, where the height is not more than 0.35 metres from the water surface. When the water depth is less than 1.20 metres, no diving is permitted. July 2018 Facility Rules and Guidelines Compliance Requirements Page 2 of 15
Facility Rules and Guidelines Compliance Requirements Water Depth Less than 1.2m No Diving, in water starts only 1.2m 1.35m Diving from the permanent deck or bulkhead where the height is not more than 0.35m from water surface is permitted. 1.35m (equal to or greater than) Diving from starting platform (max 0.75m from water surface as per FR 2.7) If the minimum water depth is less than 1.35 meters, starting blocks must NOT be used. It is recommended that the starting blocks be moved to the deep end of the pool as soon as possible or removed. Competition Package Requirements The description of diving conditions must be included in the meet package based on the Facility Rules for Dive Starts. The following language must be included in all Meet Packages for meets sanctioned across Canada (when competitions are double ended, more than one of the below may be included to distinguish between ends): and/or and/or Starts will be conducted from Starting Platforms (blocks) as per FINA FR 2.3 and SW 4.1 (from both ends or from deep end only); Starts will be conducted from the Deck or Bulkhead as per Canadian Facility Rule CFR 2.3.1 and CSW 4.1.1 (from both ends or from xxxx end); In-water starts will be conducted as per Canadian Facility Rule CFR 2.3.1 and CSW 4.1.2 (from both ends or from xxxx end). Swim Ontario Requirements Length Pools used for competition, must be listed with Swim Ontario as certified with regarding to length of the pool for recognition of Provincial and National Records. FR 2.1 Length FR 2.1.1 50.000 metres. When touch panels of Automatic Officiating Equipment are used on the starting end, or additionally on the turning end, the pool must be of such length that ensures the required distance of 50.000 metres between the two panels. FR 2.1.2 25.000 metres. When touch panels of Automatic Officiating Equipment are used on the starting end, or additionally on the turning end, the pool must be of such length that ensures the required distance of 25.000 metres between the two panels. CFR 2.1. 1 25.000 yards. When a 25.000 yard pool is used for competitions in Canada, the times shall not be approved or used for ranking or qualifying purposes. Swimming Canada does not recognize 25.000 yard pools for record purposes. July 2018 Facility Rules and Guidelines Compliance Requirements Page 3 of 15
Facility Rules and Guidelines Compliance Requirements FR 2.2 Dimensional Tolerances FR 2.2.1 The admissible tolerance in 50.00m swimming pools will be +0.010. -0.000. Tolerances will be measured as follows: Wall to Wall: Minimum 50.020/Maximum 50.030. Tolerances have to be consistent 0.300 mm above to 0.800 metre bellow the water surface. These measurements should be certified by a surveyor or other qualified official, appointed or approved by the Member in the country in which the pool is situated. (see Swimming Diagram 1.50m Fig 1 in FINA Handbook) FR 2.2.2 The admissible tolerance in 25.00m swimming pools will be +0.010, -0.000. Tolerances will be measured as follows: Wall to Wall: Minimum 25.020/Maximum 25.030. Tolerances have to be consistent 0.300 mm above to 0.800 metre below the water surface. These measurements should be certified by a surveyor or other qualified official, appointed or approved by the Member in the country in which the pool is situated. If a yards facility is used for competitions, the competition sanction type request should be non-conforming sanction/unofficial results (yards - YDS) on the on competitions sanction request site (www.swimming.ca). Required Documents Clubs will be required to complete the Swimming Canada Facility Rules Club Declaration Form (not yet available) by September 1 of each season, Certified Surveys (if applicable), and Swim Ontario Dive Starts and Length Compliance Certificates by November 1 of each season or before a sanction is granted for a competition at that facility from that host. Survey Host clubs for competitions that intend to be eligible for provincial or national records must have submitted to Swim Ontario, a pool length survey in compliance with the rule, FR 2.1 & FR 2.2 for that pool. A pool length survey must be measured in full competitive operation and set up (touchpads, competition lane ropes, electronics, etc. Clubs requesting to use an existing acceptable certified survey on file with Swim Ontario must provide a signed declaration for that facility indicating that no modifications or renovations to the pool were done that would impact the length of the pool. These renovations may include but is not limited to, re-tiling, structural changes, or bulkhead adjustments. A pool length survey must be completed by a certified surveyor (Google search Surveyor in your area ). A checklist and sample of required measurements for pool length and other measurements are found in Appendix B which should provide some guidance to the certified surveyor. Costs vary from area to area ($500 - $1000 range for pool length only surveys) and we encourage shared costs with other clubs and/or the facility. July 2018 Facility Rules and Guidelines Compliance Requirements Page 4 of 15
Facility Rules and Guidelines Compliance Requirements Certificates All new Dive Starts and Length Compliance Certificates (Appendix A) must be completed by the club representatives by November 1 of each season or before a sanction is granted for a competition at that facility hosted by the club. Both the Club President and Head Coach must sign the certificates. Current Pool Depth Certificates on file with Swim Ontario will no longer be valid as of November 1, 2018. Swim Ontario will have on file the Dive Starts and Length Compliance Certificates for the following facilities Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Etobicoke Olympium Markham Pan Am Pool Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre Club representatives will not be required to provide measurements for the above mentioned pools, however, they will be required to submit a declaration that they are aware of the Dive Starts conditions for those facilities. Clubs are encouraged to complete measurements in conjunction with other clubs and facility managers / supervisors. Both the Club President and Head Coach must sign the Dive Starts and Length Compliance Certificates for EACH pool in which they train and/or intend to host sanctioned Swim Ontario competitions. Swim Ontario reserves the right to ask for a re-measurement if any discrepancies in measurements from one club to the other for the same pool is found. A list of all certified pools is kept on file at the Swim Ontario office. A list of all certified pools for competitions are also kept on file on the Swimming Canada registration, tracking and results system. July 2018 Facility Rules and Guidelines Compliance Requirements Page 5 of 15
Appendix A Required Documents Swimming Canada Facility Rules Club Declaration Form Club representatives are required to sign the Swimming Canada Facility Rules Club Declaration Form by September 1 of each season confirming they are in compliance with the Swimming Canada Facility Rules and Guidelines Swimming Canada Facility Rules Club Declaration Form Dive Starts and Length Compliance Certificates All new Dive Starts and Length Compliance Certificates must be completed by the club representatives by November 1 of each season or before a sanction is granted for a competition at that facility hosted by the club. Both the Club President and Head Coach must sign the certificates. Swim Ontario will have on file the Dive Starts and Length Compliance Certificates for the following facilities Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Etobicoke Olympium Markham Pan Am Pool Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre Club representatives will not be required to provide measurements for the above mentioned pools, however, they will be required to submit a declaration that they are aware of the Dive Starts conditions for those facilities. Clubs are encouraged to complete measurements in conjunction with other clubs and facility managers / supervisors. Both the Club President and Head Coach must sign the Dive Starts and Length Compliance Certificates for EACH pool in which they train and/or intend to host sanctioned Swim Ontario competitions. Swim Ontario reserves the right to ask for a re-measurement if any discrepancies in measurements from one club to the other for the same pool is found. Links to documents Dive Starts Compliance Certificate Dive Starts and Length Compliance Certificate July 2018 Facility Rules and Guidelines Compliance Requirements Page 6 of 15
Appendix B Sample for Certified Surveyor Competition Facility Survey Checklist and Sample Measurements This checklist is intended to provide an overview of the information required when a facility survey is completed. For complete information regarding the rules and the accepted dimensional tolerances refer to the Facility Rules and Guidelines of Swimming Canada. A certified surveyor would complete, stamp and sign official survey document and this checklist may be used for information purposes on what measurements should be included. Information Required Pool Information Name of Pool Name of Facility Mailing Address of Pool Backstroke Flags Distance of Flags to End Walls (Indicated on pool drawing) Lane Length 1 Length of each lane 15m Distance of Rope to End Walls (indicated on pool drawing) Lane Width Width of each lane from: Start end end Drawings Pool Scale of Pool Starting Block Depth Diving Depth Depth at 1 metre Depth at 5 metre Depth at 6 metre Depth Elsewhere Depth at Wall Note section Measurements are in meters to 3 decimal points Description of where measurements are taken from Legend of pool drawing Date of survey Survey datum Height of Block 2 Front to Top of Water Back to Top of Water Stamp of Surveyor 1 Competition facilities must provide length with touch pads installed, pressing measurement tools into touch pads to provide most accurate measurements. 2 May be height of end wall or bulkhead if blocks not used. July 2018 Facility Rules and Guidelines Compliance Requirements Page 7 of 15
Appendix B Sample for Certified Surveyor Competition Facility Survey Checklist and Sample Measurements The examples below would be a comprehensive survey completed by a certified surveyor. It would include their stamp as certified and would indicate the conditions under which the measurements were completed. Notes: All Distances are shown in meters and decimals should be to.000. Admissible tolerance will be +0.010-0.000. Lane distances are from the edge of start wall to the edge of end wall with full competition set-up including electronics, touchpads and competition lane ropes in place. When a 50m pool is being surveyed with 2 25m tanks, measurements will be taken for each pool from the appropriate starting end When a 50m pool all measurements noted above are still applicable Distances on backstroke flag line are from the edge of each end wall. Distances on false start line are from the edge of each of the end wall measured in both directions. Heights on starting blocks are from top of block to the top of water Sample 25m/50m pool for length, backstroke flags, 15m mark measurements July 2018 Facility Rules and Guidelines Compliance Requirements Page 8 of 15
Appendix B Sample for Certified Surveyor Lane 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 25m pool Length of Pool 50m pool in LC configurati on Width of Lane Lane Total Width 0 Start 1 Start 2 Start 3 Start 4 Start 5 Start 6 Start 7 Start 8 Start 9 Start Lane length & width, backstroke flags, 15m mark measurements 50 pool in two 25m configuration 25m pool 25m A pool B Height of Starting Blocks (From Top of Water) Lane Front Back 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Start End to Flags E/F End to Flags K/L Start End to Flags E/F End to Flags K/L Start End to Flags E/F Bulkhead to Flags G/H Backstroke Flag Measurements (measurement from end wall / bulkhead) Description Right Side Left Side Bulkhead to Flags M/N End to Flags K/L 15m measurements (measurement from end wall) 25m pool 50m pool in LC 50m in two 25m pool Description Right Side Left Side Start End to Rope I/J End to Mark A / C Start End to Rope I/J End to Rope M/N Start End to Rope I/J Bulkhead to Mark A/C End to Rope M/N Bulhead to Mark B/D 25m pool 50m pool in LC 50m in two 25m pool July 2018 Facility Rules and Guidelines Compliance Requirements Page 9 of 15
Appendix B Sample for Certified Surveyor Sample 25m/50m pool for water depth and height of deck/bulkhead Notes: Provide lane numbering in chart below (leave blank if less than 10 lanes) Provide all depth measurements Spot depths shown thus: x All measurements to the 1/100th of metres The actual depth measurements should be measured from the water level under normal training operating conditions to the bottom of the pool across the entire width of the pool The actual height measurements should be measured from the water level under normal training operating conditions to the top of block, deck or bulkhead July 2018 Facility Rules and Guidelines Compliance Requirements Page 10 of 15
CLUB DECLARATION FORM FACILITY RULES The Facility Rules and Guidelines of Swimming Canada are effective September 1, 2018 and shall influence all decisions surrounding facility usage for competition and training in Canada. The Facility Rules and Guidelines are to be used in conjunction with Swimming Canada Rules for all sanctioned competitions in Canada. The Facility Rules and Guidelines (Section 3 CFR TR01), stated below, are to be used for all affiliated Swimming Canada clubs in their daily training environment and sanctioned competitions. CFR TR01 Dive Entries Diving A minimum water depth of 1.35 metres, extending from 1.0 metre to at least 6.0 metres from the end wall is required for pools with starting platforms. A minimum water depth of 1.20 metres, extending from 1.0 metre to at least 5.0 metres from the end wall is required for pools where diving takes place from the permanent deck or bulkhead, where the height is not more than 0.35 metres from the water surface. When the water depth is less than 1.20 metres, no diving is permitted. Water Depth Less than 1.2m No Diving, in water starts only 1.2m 1.35m Diving from the permanent deck or bulkhead where the height is not more than 0.35m from water surface is permitted. 1.35m (equal to or greater than) Diving from starting platform (max 0.75m from water surface as per FR 2.7) I hereby declare that I have read, understand and agree to abide by the Facility Rules and Guidelines of Swimming Canada, including but not limited to section 3 CFR TR01 as set out above. Club Name: Club President s Name: Club President s Signature: Club Head Coach Name: Club Head Coach Signature: Date (mm/dd/yyyy): Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact questions@swimming.ca and/or info@swimontario.com.
Dive Starts and Length Compliance Certificates TRAINING ONLY POOLS POOL LEGAL NAME (for Insurance Certificate) OTHER POOL NAME USED POOL ADDRESS CITY POSTAL CODE TELEPHONE NUMBER ( _) POOL MANAGER / SUPERVISOR NAME: Check Mark One 1. This pool is a 25M 25YRDS 50M or other pool (check mark one). 2. Start End 1 = Deep / Start End has starting blocks no starting blocks (check mark one) 3. Start End 2 = Shallow / End has starting blocks no starting blocks (check mark one) 4. Bulkhead at 25m in 50m pool has starting blocks no starting blocks (check mark one) The aforementioned swimming pool conforms with requirements as stated: CFR TR01 Dive Entries Diving A minimum water depth of 1.35 metres, extending from 1.0 metre to at least 6.0 metres from the end wall is required for pools with starting platforms. A minimum water depth of 1.20 metres, extending from 1.0 metre to at least 5.0 metres from the end wall is required for pools where diving takes place from the permanent deck or bulkhead, where the height is not more than 0.35 metres from the water surface. When the water depth is less than 1.20 metres, no diving is permitted. Certified by Club Name: Club President Name: Head Coach Name: Signature: Signature: Date: Date: 2018-2019 Dive Starts Compliance Certificates Training Only Pool Page 1 of 2
Dive Starts and Length Compliance Certificates TRAINING ONLY POOLS Notes: Provide lane numbering in Water Depth Measurements Diagram (leave blank if less than 10 lanes) Provide all depth measurements (indicate NA if not applicable) o If verified depth is greater than 1.50m then simply indicate " >1.50m" All measurements to the 1/100th of metres The actual depth measurements should be measured from the water level under normal training operating conditions to the bottom of the pool across the entire width of the pool The actual height measurements should be measured from the water level under normal training operating conditions to the top of block, deck or bulkhead The two (2) diagrams below must be completed. Enter numbers in blank space provided on the diagrams. Indicate NA for not applicable (in water starts only). 2018-2019 Dive Starts Compliance Certificates Training Only Pool Page 2 of 2
Dive Starts and Length Compliance Certificates TRAINING AND COMPETITION POOLS POOL LEGAL NAME (for Insurance Certificate) POOL ADDRESS CITY POSTAL CODE TELEPHONE NUMBER ( _) POOL MANAGER / SUPERVISOR NAME: Completed certificates and pool length surveys (if required) must be returned to Swim Ontario. This pool is 25m and is used for sanctioned competitions and training. This pool is 50m and is used for sanctioned competitions and training. This pool is 25 yards and is used for non-conforming sanctioned competitions (YDS only) and training. The aforementioned swimming pool conforms with requirements as stated in the Swimming Canada Facility Rules and Guidelines in a competitive setting: FR 2.1 Length & FR 2.2 Dimensional Tolerances FR 2.1.1 50.000 metres. When touch panels of Automatic Officiating Equipment are used on the starting end, or additionally on the turning end, the pool must be of such length that ensures the required distance of 50.000 metres between the two panels. FR 2.1.2 25.000 metres. When touch panels of Automatic Officiating Equipment are used on the starting end, or additionally on the turning end, the pool must be of such length that ensures the required distance of 25.000 metres between the two panels. CFR 2.1. 1 25.000 yards. When a 25.000 yard pool is used for competitions in Canada, the times shall not be approved or used for ranking or qualifying purposes. Swimming Canada does not recognize 25.000 yard pools for record purposes. Choose one option 1. Attached is completed certified pool length surveys (25m and 50m pool only) for the aforementioned swimming pool and for the intend to be eligible for provincial or national records. Pool length measurements will be provided to the 1/1000 th of metres. 2. This is to declare that Swim Ontario has a certified survey on file for the aforementioned swimming pool and that no modifications or renovations to the pool were done that would impact the length of the pool. 3. This is to declare that the aforementioned pool will not be used for applications of Provincial and National records and has had no modifications to the pool that would impact the length of the pool. 2018-2019 Dive Starts and Length Compliance Certificates Training and Comp Pool Page 1 of 3
Dive Starts and Length Compliance Certificates TRAINING AND COMPETITION POOLS The aforementioned swimming pool conforms with requirements as stated: FR 2.3 Depth A minimum depth of 1.35 metres, extending from 1.0 metre to at least 6 metres from the end wall, is required for pools with starting blocks. A minimum depth of 1.0 metre is required elsewhere. CFR 2.3.1 A minimum water depth of 1.2 metres, extending from 1.0 metres to at least 5.0 metres from the end wall is required for pools where diving takes place from the permanent deck or bulkhead, where the height is not more than 0.35 metres from the water surface. When the water depth is less than 1.20 metres, no diving is permitted. Check Mark One 1. Deep / Start End has starting blocks no starting blocks (check mark one) 2. Shallow / End has starting blocks no starting blocks (check mark one) 3. Bulkhead at 25m in 50m pool has starting blocks no starting blocks (check mark one) Choose One 1. All measurements are provided on page 3 of this certificate. 2. This is to declare that Swim Ontario has all required measurements on file for a. Etobicoke Olympium, b. Markham Pan Am Pool, c. Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre d. Windsor Aquatic Centre and that no measurements are required on this certificate (page 3 not required). Certified by Club Name: Club President Name: Head Coach Name: Signature: Signature: Date: Date: 2018-2019 Dive Starts and Length Compliance Certificates Training and Comp Pool Page 2 of 3
Dive Starts and Length Compliance Certificates TRAINING AND COMPETITION POOLS Notes: Provide lane numbering in Water Depth Measurements Diagram (leave blank if less than 10 lanes) Provide all depth measurements (indicate NA if not applicable) o If verified depth is greater than 1.50m then simply indicate " >1.50m" All measurements to the 1/100th of metres The actual depth measurements should be measured from the water level under normal training operating conditions to the bottom of the pool across the entire width of the pool The actual height measurements should be measured from the water level under normal training operating conditions to the top of block, deck or bulkhead The two (2) diagrams below must be completed. Enter numbers in blank space provided on the diagrams. Indicate NA for not applicable (in water starts only). 2018-2019 Dive Starts and Length Compliance Certificates Training and Comp Pool Page 3 of 3