FINA設備規章游泳池規定FINA Facilities Rules 2009-2013

FINA Facilities Rules 2009-2013

Enforced from September 24, 2009 FINA設備規章（2005-2009） －節錄游泳池規定部份－ 序言 設備規章是為了提供最佳且合理的環境供比賽及訓練使用。這些規章並無意圖管理與一般民眾有關的議題。提供民眾活動管理是設備擁有人或管理者的責任。 FR1             一般 FR1.1          FINA奧林匹克標準池。所有世界錦標賽（除世界成人錦標賽以外）及奧運會必須在依循規章FR 3（游泳）、FR 6（跳水）、FR 8（水球）、以及FR 11（水上芭蕾）的水池中舉行。 FR1.2          FINA一般標準池。其他FINA競賽應在FINA奧林匹克標準池舉行，但假若已建立之水池對比賽沒有明顯阻礙，辦事處可放棄某些現有的水池標準。 FR1.3          FINA最小標準池。所有其他在FINA規章規範下的賽會應在遵循包含這部份裡的所有最小標準的水池裡進行。 FR1.4          為了保護那些為了娛樂、訓練和競賽而使用游泳設備的人的健康及安全，公開池或訓練及競賽專用池的擁有人必須依循設施所在國家的法律及衛生部門所建立之規定。 FR2             游泳池 FR2.1          長度 FR2.1.1       50公尺的游泳池，在出發端與轉身端之電動計時觸板間的距離必須確保為50公尺。 FR2.1.2       25公尺的游泳池，在出發端與轉身端之電動計時觸板間的距離必須確保為25公尺。 FR2.2          尺寸的誤差 FR2.2.1       依照50公尺的長度，每一水道的兩端容許多0.03公尺的誤差，且兩端池壁的電動觸板亦允許設置在水面上0.3公尺至水面下0.8公尺的範圍。這些測量時必須由專業的測量員或符合資格之官方人員所證明，並需經由該國部門的認可。當電動計時裝置的觸板安裝後，是不容許超過上述的誤差。 FR2.2.2       依照25公尺的長度，每一水道的兩端容許多0.03公尺的誤差，且兩端池壁的電動觸板亦允許設置在水面上0.3公尺至水面下0.8公尺的範圍。這些測量時必須由專業的測量員或符合資格之官方人員所證明，並需經由該國部門的認可。當電動計時裝置的觸板安裝後，是不容許超過上述的誤差。 FR2.3          深度 - 從泳池兩端池壁前的1.0公尺到至少6.0公尺處的所謂出發區，其水深最低限度為1.35公尺，而其他區域的水深則必須為1.0公尺以上。 FR2.4          牆 FR2.4.1       兩端的池壁必須是平行且與游泳路線呈直角，其牆面需以實心的材料建造，從水平面直到水下的0.8公尺處應具防滑的表面，以避免選手在觸壁及轉身蹬牆後不至發生危險。 FR2.4.2       設於池壁上突起的休息平台是被允許的，但平台設置的位置不得高於水面下1.2公尺，其寬度可以在0.1至0.15公尺之間。 FR2.4.3       水池四週可以設置溢水溝。如果兩端池壁已設置溢水溝，則必須考慮到在水平面上0.3公尺處電動計時觸板的安裝，必須以適當的支架或隔板覆蓋。 FR2.5          水道寬度至少為2.5公尺，第一及第八水道的外側空間，則至少應保留0.2公尺。 FR2.6          水道繩 FR2.6.1       分道線必須拉至泳池兩端，用安裝在池壁內的掛鈎固定。掛鈎的位置可使泳池兩端的浮標處於水面。每一水道繩應由直徑0.05至0.15公尺的浮標串連而成。                    泳池中水道繩的顏色應該如下（見附件）：                 第1及第8道為綠色（2條）                 第2、3、6、7道為藍色（4條）                 第4及5道為黃色（3條）                    距離兩端終點5公尺處須設有紅色浮標。                    在每條水道之間只有一條水道繩。水道繩必須被固定並拉緊。 FR2.6.2       距離兩端終點池壁15公尺處的浮標應與其他浮標不同顏色，以做為區分。 FR2.6.3       50公尺泳池應在25公尺處有明顯的浮標做為標示。 FR2.6.4       水池的起點和轉身處終點的水道繩上將可被放置許多柔軟的材料。 FR2.7          出發台                    出發跳台應是穩固且不具反彈力的，其高度應在水平面上0.5-0.75公尺，跳台面積的長寬至少各為0.5公尺且表面覆蓋有防滑材料。跳台最大的前傾角度不得多於10度。跳台的前緣及兩側允許裝設有助選手出發的握把；它被建議如下：假如出發平台的厚度超過0.04公尺，在二邊和前方的0.4公尺寬度上的至少0.1公尺寬度中，被刪去到離平台的表面0.03公尺。前向起點的握把可被安裝在平台的二邊。仰式出發的握把應被安置在距離水面0.3至0.6公尺的範圍，並與水平面成平行或垂直，握把處需與終點牆在同一平面上，不得向外突出。當有出發跳台時，距離終點牆面1.0公尺至6.0公尺的泳池深度至少為1.35公尺。電子讀出板可被安裝在區塊之下。不允許閃爍。在仰泳開始期間，數據不得移動。                    ＊注意：在北京2008年奧運會之後被實施。 FR2.8          編號                    每一出發台在四個面都應該清楚的標示出號碼。                    第一水道應該是在從起點面對游泳池的右側，50公尺項目為例外，該項目可能從對向終點開始。觸板可於頂端列上編號。 FR2.9          仰泳轉身指示標誌                    這是一件附有小旗的繩索，在距離泳池兩端牆面的5.0公尺處，以固定支架將其橫掛於距水平面超過1.8公尺的泳池中。此外，在距離終點牆壁15公尺的泳池兩邊以及在每一水道繩，應有一明顯的標示。 FR2.10        止泳繩                    止泳繩必須橫掛於泳池中，並以固定支架安置在出發端前方15.0公尺處，且高度不得低於水平面上1.2公尺。其支架必須附有快速鬆脫止泳繩的作用或功能，當放下止泳繩時，應能覆蓋住全部的水道。 FR2.11        水溫應為25℃-28℃。比賽期間水池的水溫必須維持恆溫，不得有所變動。為了有效遵守大多數國家的衛生規章，只要沒有可察覺的水流或氣流，流入和流出是可允許的。 FR2.12        亮度 - 出發台和轉身端的亮度不得低於600 lux（勒克斯，照明度的國際單位）。 FR2.13        水道標誌                    應使用深色且鮮明的顏色，標示在泳池地面每一水道的中間位置。                    寬度：最少0.2公尺，最多0.3公尺。                    長度：50公尺泳池為46公尺；25公尺泳池為21公尺。                    每一水道標線應在泳池兩端終點牆面的2.0公尺處，再畫有一條與水道標線同寬的1.0公尺明顯橫線。在每一水道的兩端終點牆壁或電動計時的觸板上應在中央部位畫有一條從終點牆面邊緣延伸至池底的直線，並且在水平面下0.3公尺處再畫上0.5公尺長的橫線，形成一條十字型的標誌。2006年1月1日後興建的50公尺游泳池，這條0.5公尺長的橫線應在每一水道的終點前15公尺處清楚標示。 FR2.14        隔板 - 當以隔板做為終點牆壁時，其寬度必須擴及所有的水道並呈現堅固的表面，防滑穩定的垂直表面可以將電動計時觸板安裝在水面下0.8公尺及水平面上0.3公尺，而且無論是在水平面之上或下均不得出現缺口，以避免選手的身體、腳、腳趾或手指的穿入。隔板必須具備一種設計使裁判可以延著它的長度自由活動而不會造成任何水流波動。 水池圖解： 泳道標誌線寬度 A 0.25 m±；0.05 FINA 水道 標記 池端目標標誌線(橫線)長度 B 0.50 m 池端目標標誌線(橫線)深度 C 0.30 m 泳道標誌線(橫線)長度 D 1.00 m 比賽水道寬度 E 2.50 m 泳道標誌線未端至池壁之距離 F 2.00 m 電子觸板 G 2.40公尺x 0.90 x 0.01公尺 FR3             奧運會及世界錦標賽用之比賽池 長度：除了短水道（25公尺）世界錦標賽必須是25公尺介於起始終點牆的電動計時器感應板，或轉身終點的感應板之間以外，必須是50公尺介於電動計時器感應板之間。 FR3.1          如FR2.2.1所規定之容許誤差。 FR3.2          寬度：奧運會及世界錦標賽的25公尺。 FR3.3          深度：最少2公尺，建議3公尺。 FR3.4          如同FR2.4.1所規定。 FR3.5          奧運會及世界游泳錦標賽之泳池必須於池壁兩端配備flush walls。 FR3.6          水道數量：8道，世界錦標賽及奧運會：10道。 FR3.7          水道應為2.5公尺寬，第1和8水道外側應留有2道2.5公尺寬之水道。奧運會及世界錦標賽時必須用一條水道繩將第1和第8泳道與外側空間隔開。假如有10條水道，必須以0-9標明。 FR3.8          水道繩：如同FR2.6所規定。浮標直徑必須達0.15公尺。 FR3.9          出發台：如同FR2.7所規定。                    除表面必須至少0.5公尺寬x0.6公尺長，並且覆蓋防滑材料。出發犯規控制設備必須被安裝。 FR3.10        編號：如同FR 2.8所規定。 FR3.11        仰泳轉身指示標誌：如同FR 2.9所規定。附有小旗的繩索橫掛於距水平面超過1.8公尺的泳池中。旗幟必須依照下列尺寸固定於繩索上：在繩索上的0.20公尺處排列邊長0.40公尺的三角旗。每面旗幟之間的距離必須是0.25公尺。在FINA批准的前提下，可於旗幟上帶有任何標誌。 FR3.12        止泳繩：如同FR 2.10所規定。 FR3.13        水溫：如同FR 2.11所規定。 FR3.14        亮度：整座水池上方的照明亮度不得低於1,500lux（勒克斯，照明度的國際單位）。 FR3.15        水道標誌：如同FR2.13所規定。每條水道中心點的距離必須是2.5公尺。 FR3.16        如果游泳池和跳水井在同一區域，分離水池的最小距離必須是5.0公尺。 FR4             電動計時器（自動計時設備） FR4.1          自動及半自動計時器記錄每位選手所耗費的時間並且確定在同一比賽的相對位置。裁決及計時將取至小數點後第二位（百分秒）。被安裝的設備將不得干擾選手的出發、轉身、或溢水系統之功能。 FR4.2          該設備必須： FR4.2.1       由發令員啟動。 FR4.2.2       如果可能，應不使電線暴露在池岸上。 FR4.2.3       能照名次及水道顯示各水道所有記錄下的訊息。 FR4.2.4       提供提供易讀並以數字表示的選手成績。 FR4.3          發令設備 FR4.3.1       發令員必須配有麥克風以利發令。 FR4.3.2       如果使用信號搶，必須帶有信號轉換器。 FR4.3.3       麥克風及信號轉換器必須與各出發台的揚聲器連結，使每位選手都能同步聽到發令員的口令和出發信號。 FR4.4          自動裝置觸板 FR4.4.1       觸板的最小尺寸應為2.4公尺寬、0.9公尺高，厚度應為0.01公尺±0.002公尺。觸板應露出水面0.3公尺及浸至水面下0.6公尺。各水道的裝置應獨立安裝以便單獨控制。觸板的表面必須顏色鮮明，並畫有規定的池端目標標誌線。 FR4.4.2       安裝 - 觸板應安裝在水道的中心的固定位置上。觸板儘量是可攜式的，以便水池技工在該道沒有運動員時拆卸。 FR4.4.3       敏感性 - 觸板的敏感性應不對水波作用產生反應，但對手的輕微觸動有所感應。觸板頂端邊緣應具敏感性。 FR4.4.4       標誌 - 觸板上的標誌應與水池現有的標誌一致並重合。觸板的邊緣應由0.025公尺的黑色邊框劃定。 FR4.4.5       安全性 - 觸板應無漏電之虞並且邊緣不得有菱角。 FR4.5          使用半自動裝置時，計時員應在運動員抵達終點觸壁時按下按鈕以計取成績。 FR4.6          自動計時器應具備下列配件的最小裝置： FR4.6.1       可於後續比賽中重覆輸出所有資料檔案。 FR4.6.2       計分顯示板。 FR4.6.3       精確到百分之一秒的接力出發判斷器。當在上方安裝電視攝影機時，這些攝影機可以作為自動裝置接力出發判決器的補充。設備的製造廠商應顧及接力出發判斷器上之差異。 FR4.6.4       自動裝置的圈數計數器。 FR4.6.5       分段成績顯示。 FR4.6.6       電腦成績總排序。 FR4.6.7       誤觸板修正。 FR4.6.8       自動充電功能運作的可能性。 FR4.7          舉行奧運會和世界錦標賽游泳池時，也應具備下列條件： FR4.7.1       計分顯示板應至少有12行，每行由32個字體組成，並且可以展示字體及數字。每個字體最小高度應為360毫米（mm）。每行和每個矩陣記分牌應可上下翻動，並且具有閃爍功能。每個矩陣記分牌都應能通過電腦程序進行控制，並能顯示動畫。顯示板最小尺寸必須為7.5公尺寬x4.5公尺高。 FR4.7.2       在離終點池端3-5公尺處必須有一個裝有冷氣的控制中心，面積至少為6公尺x3公尺，在比賽中隨時能不受阻礙地觀察到終點池端。裁判長在比賽期間應能方便地進出控制中心。在比賽時間外控制中心應能緊閉。 FR 4.7.3     錄影計時系統 FR 4.8        在FINA舉辦的或其他的重大賽會中，可以採用半自動裝置作為自動裁判裝置的備用系統，只需每條水道都有三個按鈕且各由一名獨立裁判員操作（在這種情況下可以不設終點裁判員）。轉身檢查員可以操作其中的一個按鈕。 ◎  以上為節錄後之譯文，原文規章請逕自上網查詢 ◎  FINA Facilities Rules: http://www.fina.org/project/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=51&Itemid=119 如中文譯本發生疑義，應以英文版本為主！ Preamble FR 1 General  FR 2 Swimming Pools  FR 3 Swimming Pools for Olympic Games and World Championships  FR 4 Automatic Officiating Equipment  FR 5 Diving Facilities  FR 6 Diving Facilities for Olympic Games and World Championships  FR 7 Pools for Water Polo  FR 8 Water Polo Pools for Olympic Games and World Championships  FR 9 Equipment for Water Polo Pools  FR 10 Pools for Synchronised Swimming  FR 11 Pools for Synchronised Swimming in Olympic Games & World Championships  FR 12 Automatic Officiating Equipment FR 13 Sound Equipment and Presentation Standards PREAMBLE The Facilities Rules are intended to provide the best possible environment for competitive use and training. These Rules are not intended to govern issues related to the general public. It is the responsibility of the owner or controller of a facility to provide supervision of activities of the public. FR 1 GENERAL FR 1.1 FINA Olympic Standard Pools. All World Championships (except the Masters World Championships) and Olympic Games must be held in pools that comply with Rules FR 3, FR 6, FR 8, and FR 11. FR 1.2 FINA General Standard Pools. Other FINA events should be held in FINA Olympic Standard Pools, but the Bureau may waive certain standards for existing pools if they do not materially interfere with the competitions. FR 1.3 FINA Minimum Standard Pools. All other events held under FINA Rules should be conducted in pools that comply with all of the minimum standards contained in this Part. FR 1.4 In order to protect the health and safety of persons using swimming facilities for the purposes of recreation, training and competition, owners of public pools or pools restricted only to training and competition must comply with the requirements established by law and the health authorities in the country where the pool is situated. FR 1.5 New competition equipment (e.g. Starting blocks, lane-ropes, etc.) must be available by 1st January in the year of the Olympic Games and FINA World Championships. FR 2 SWIMMING POOLS FR 2.1 Length FR 2.1.1 50.0 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 50.0 metres between the two panels. FR 2.1.2 25.0 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 25.0 metres between the two panels. FR 2.2 Dimensional Tolerances FR 2.2.1 Against the nominal length of 50.0 metres, a tolerance of plus 0.03 metre in each lane minus 0.00 metre on both end walls at all points from 0.3 metre above to 0.8 metre below the surface of the water is allowed. 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. Tolerances cannot be exceeded when touch panels are installed. FR 2.2.2 Against the nominal length of 25.0 metres, a tolerance of plus 0.03 metre in each lane minus 0.00 metre on both end walls at all points from 0.3 metre above to 0.8 metre below the surface of the water is allowed. 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. Tolerances cannot be exceeded when touch panels are installed. FR 2.3 Depth - A minimum depth of 1.35 metes, extending from 1.0 metre to at least 6.0 metres from the end wall is required for pools with starting blocks. A minimum depth of 1.0 metre is required elsewhere. FR 2.4 Walls FR 2.4.1 End walls shall be parallel and form right angles to the swimming course and to the surface of the water, and shall be constructed of solid material, with a non slip surface extending 0.8 metre below the water surface, so as to enable the competitor to touch and push off in turning without hazard. FR 2.4.2 Rest ledges along the pool walls are permitted; they must be not less than 1.2 metres below the water surface, and may be 0.1 metre to 0.15 metre wide. FR 2.4.3 Gutters may be placed on all four walls of the pool. If end wall gutters are installed, they must allow for attachment of touch panels to the required 0.3 metre above the water surface. They must be covered with a suitable grill or screen. FR 2.5 Lanes shall be at least 2.5 metres wide, with two spaces of at least 0.2 metre outside of the first and last lanes. FR 2.6 Lane Ropes FR 2.6.1 In a 8 lane pool, lane ropes shall extend the full length of the course, secured at each end wall to anchor brackets recessed into the end walls. The anchor shall be positioned so that the floats at each end wall of the pool shall be on the surface of the water. Each lane rope will consist of floats placed end-to-end having a minimum diameter of 0.05 metre to a maximum of 0.15 metre. In a swimming pool the colour of the lane ropes should be as follows: • Two (2) GREEN ropes for lanes 1 and 8 • Four (4) BLUE ropes for lanes 2, 3, 6 and 7 • Three (3) YELLOW ropes for lanes 4 and 5 The floats extending for a distance of 5.0 metres from each end of the pool shall be of RED colour. There shall not be more than one lane rope between each lane. The lane ropes shall be firmly stretched. FR 2.6.2 At the 15-metre mark from each end wall of the pool the floats shall be distinct in colour from the surrounding floats. FR 2.6.3 In 50 metre pools the floats shall be distinct to mark 25 metres. FR 2.6.4 Lane numbers of soft material may be placed on the lane ropes at the start and turning end of the pool. FR 2.7 Starting Platforms Starting platforms shall be firm and give no springing effect. The height of the platform above the water surface shall be from 0.5 metre to 0.75 metre. The surface area shall be at least 0.5 metre x 0.5 metre and covered with non-slip material. Maximum slope shall not be more than 10°. The starting platform may have an adjustable setting back plate. The platform shall be constructed so as to permit the gripping of the platform by the swimmer in the forward start at the front and the sides; it is recommended that, if the thickness of the starting platform exceeds 0.04 metre, grips of at least 0.1 metre width on each side and 0.4 metre width in the front be cut out to 0.03 metre from the surface of the platform. Handgrips for the forward start may be installed on the sides of the starting platforms. Handgrips for backstroke starts shall be placed within 0.3 metre to 0.6 metre above the water surface both horizontally and vertically. They shall be parallel to the surface of the end wall, and must not protrude beyond the end wall. The water depth from a distance of 1.0 metre to 6.0 metres from the end wall must be at least 1.35 metres where starting platforms are installed. Electronic read-out boards may be installed under the blocks. Flashing is not allowed. Figures must not move during a backstroke start. FR 2.8 Numbering  Each starting block must be distinctly numbered on all four sides, clearly visible. Lane number 0 shall be on the right-hand side when facing the course from the starting end with exception of 50m events, which may start from the opposite end. Touch panels may be numbered on the top part. FR 2.9 Backstroke Turn Indicators - Flagged ropes shall be suspended across the pool, 1.8 metres above the water surface, from fixed standards placed 5.0 metres from each end wall. Distinctive marks must be placed on both sides of the pool, and where possible on each lane rope, 15.0 metres from each end wall. FR 2.10 False Start Rope shall be suspended across the pool not less than 1.2 metres above the water level from fixed standards placed 15.0 metres in front of the starting end. It shall be attached to the standards by a quick release mechanism. The rope must effectively cover all lanes when activated. FR 2.11 Water Temperature shall be 25° - 28°. During competition the water in the pool must be kept at a constant level, with no appreciable movement. In order to observe health regulations in force in most countries, inflow and outflow is permissible as long as no appreciable current or turbulence is created. FR 2.12 Lighting - Light intensity over starting platforms and turning ends shall not be less than 600 lux. FR 2.13 Lane Markings shall be of a dark contrasting colour, placed on the floor of the pool in the centre of each lane. Width:   minimum 0.2 metre, maximum 0.3 metre. Length:  46.0 metres for 50 metre long pools;              21.0 metres for 25 metre long pools. Each lane line shall end 2.0 metres from the end wall of the pool with a distinctive cross line 1.0 metre long and of the same width as the lane line. Target lines shall be placed on the end walls or on the touch panels, in the centre of each lane, of the same width as the lane lines. They shall extend without interruption from the deck edge (curb), to the floor of the pool. A cross line 0.5 metre long shall be placed 0.3 metre below the water surface, measured to the centre point of the cross line. For 50m pools constructed after 1 January 2006, cross lines 0.5 metre long shall be placed at the 15 metre mark from each end of the pool. FR 2.14 Bulkheads – When a bulkhead serves as an end wall, it must extend the full width of the course and present a solid smooth, non-slippery stable vertical surface on which touch pads may be mounted extending not less than 0.8m below and 0.3m above the surface of the water, and must be free of hazardous openings above or below the waterline which may be penetrated by a swimmer’s hands, feet, toes or fingers. A bulkhead must be of a design that provides for the free movement of officials along its length without such movement creating any appreciable current or water turbulence. [up] FR 3 SWIMMING POOLS FOR OLYMPIC GAMES AND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Length: 50.0 metres between the Automatic Officiating Equipment touch panels, except for the World Swimming Championships (25m), which shall be 25.0 metres between the Automatic Officiating Equipment touch panels at the starting end and the wall or touch panels at the turning end. FR 3.1 Dimensional Tolerances as in FR 2.2.1. FR 3.2 Width: 25.0 metres for Olympic Games and World Championships. FR 3.3 Depth: 2 Metres (minimum); 3 metres recommended. FR 3.4 Walls: as in FR 2.4.1. FR 3.5 Pools for Olympic Games and World Championships must be equipped with flush walls at both ends. FR 3.6 Number of lanes: 8 (eight), for World Championships and Olympic Games: 10 (ten). FR 3.7 Lanes shall be 2.5 metres wide with 2 spaces 2.5 metres wide outside of lanes 1 – 8. There must be a lane rope separating these spaces from lanes 1 and 8 for Olympic Games and world championships. If 10 lanes, these must be marked from 0 to 9. FR 3.8 Lane Ropes: In a 10 lane pool, lane ropes shall extend the full length of the course, secured at each end wall to anchor brackets recessed into the end walls. The anchor shall be positioned so that the floats at each end wall of the pool shall be on the surface of the water. Each lane rope will consist of floats placed end-to-end having a minimum diameter of 0.05 metre to a maximum of 0.15 metre. In a swimming pool the colour of the lane ropes should be as follows: • Two (2) GREEN ropes for lanes 0 and 9 • Six (6) BLUE ropes for lanes 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8 • Three (3) YELLOW ropes for lanes 4, 5 The floats extending for a distance of 5.0 metres from each end of the pool shall be of RED colour. There shall not be more than one lane rope between each lane. The lane ropes shall be firmly stretched. FR 3.9 Starting Platforms: as in FR 2.7. Except the surface area shall be at least 0.5 metres wide X 0.6 metres in length and covered with non-slip material. False start control equipment must be installed. FR 3.10 Numbering: as in FR 2.8. FR 3.11 Lane Markings for Diving pools shall be of a dark contrasting color, placed on the floor of the pool in the centre of each lane. Width: minimum 0.2 meter, maximum 0.3 meter. Length: 21.0 meters for 25 meter long pools. Each lane line shall end 2.0 meters from the end wall of the pool with a distinctive cross line 1.0 meter long and of the same width as the lane line. Target line shall be placed on the end walls or on the touch panels, in the centre of each lane, of the same width as the lane lines. They shall extend without interruption from the deck edge (curb), to the floor of the pool. A cross line 0.5 meter long shall be placed 0.3 meter below the water surface, measured to the centre point of the cross line. This requirement is for 25 m Diving pools constructed after 1 January 2010. FR 3.12 Backstroke turn indicators: as in FR 2.9. Flagged ropes must be 1.8 metres above the water surface. Flags must be fixed to the rope having the following dimensions: 0.20 metres on the rope forming a triangle measuring 0.40 metres on the sides. The distance between each flag must be 0.25 metres. The flags may carry any signage on the flags to be approved in advance by FINA FR 3.13 False Start Rope: as in FR 2.10. FR 3.14 Water temperature: as in FR 2.11. FR 3.15 Lighting: Light intensity over the whole pool shall not be less than 1500 lux. FR 3.16 Lane markings: as in FR 2.13. The distance between the centre points of each lane shall be 2.5 metres. FR 3.17 If the swimming pool and the diving well are in the same area the minimum distance separating the pools shall be 5.0 metres. FR 4 AUTOMATIC OFFICIATING EQUIPMENT FR 4.1 Automatic and Semi-Automatic Officiating Equipment records the elapsed time of each swimmer and determines the relative place in a race. Judging and timing shall be to 2 decimal places (1/100 of a second). Equipment that is installed shall not interfere with the swimmers' starts, turns, or the function of the overflow system. FR 4.2 The Equipment must: FR 4.2.1 Be activated by the starter. FR 4.2.2 Have no exposed wires on the pool deck, if possible. FR 4.2.3 Be able to display all recorded information for each lane by place and by lane. FR 4.2.4 Provide easy digital reading of a swimmer's time. FR 4.3 Starting devices FR 4.3.1 The starter shall have a microphone for oral commands. FR 4.3.2 If a pistol is used, it shall be used with a transducer. FR 4.3.3 Both the microphone and the transducer shall be connected to loudspeakers at each starting block where both the starter's commands and the starting signal can be heard equally and simultaneously by each swimmer. FR 4.4 Touch panels for Automatic Equipment FR 4.4.1 The minimum measurement of the touch panels shall be 2.4 metres wide and 0.9 metre high, and their thickness shall be 0.01 metre ± 0.002 metre. They shall extend 0.3 metre above and 0.6 metre below the surface of the water. The equipment in each lane shall be connected independently, so it may be controlled individually. The surface of the panels shall be of a bright colour and shall bear the line markings approved for the end walls. FR 4.4.2 Installation - The touch panels shall be installed in a fixed position in the centre of the lanes. The panels may be portable, allowing the pool operator to remove them when there are no competitors. FR 4.4.3 Sensitivity - The sensitivity of the panels shall be such that they cannot be activated by water turbulence, but will be activated by a light hand touch. The panels shall be sensitive on the top edge. FR 4.4.4 Markings - The markings on the panels shall conform with and superimpose on the existing markings of the pool. The perimeter and edges of the panels shall be defined by a 0.025 metre black border. FR 4.4.5 Safety - The panels shall be safe from the possibility of electrical shock and shall not have sharp edges. FR 4.5 With Semi-Automatic Equipment, the finish shall be recorded by buttons pushed by timekeepers at the finish touch of the swimmer. FR 4.6 The following accessories are essential for a minimum installation of Automatic Equipment: FR 4.6.1 Printout of all information, which can be regenerated during a succeeding race. FR 4.6.2 Spectator readout board. FR 4.6.3 Relay take-off judging to 1/100 of a second. Where overhead video cameras are installed they may be reviewed as a supplement to the automatic system’s judgement of relay take-off. For the differential in the relays take-off the manufacturer of the device shall be consulted. FR 4.6.4 Automatic lap counter. FR 4.6.5 Readout of splits. FR 4.6.6 Computer summaries. FR 4.6.7 Correction of erroneous touch. FR 4.6.8 Automatic rechargeable battery operation possibility. FR 4.7 For Olympic Games and World Championships the following accessories are also essential: FR 4.7.1 The spectator electronic read-out board shall contain at least twelve (12) lines of thirty-two (32) characters, each capable of displaying both letters and numbers. Each character shall have a minimum height of 360 mm. Each line –matrix scoreboard shall be able to scroll up or down, with blink function, and each full matrix scoreboard shall be programmable, and capable of showing animation. The board must have a minimum size of 7.5 m width by 4.5m height. FR 4.7.2 There shall be an air-conditioned control centre, with dimensions of a least 6.0 metres x 3.0 metres, located between 3.0 metres and 5.0 metres from the finish wall, with an unobstructed view of the finish wall at all times during the race. The referee must have easy access to the control centre during the competition. At all other times the control centre shall be able to be secured. FR 4.7.3 Video-tape timing system. FR 4.8 Semi-Automatic Equipment may be used as a backup to the Automatic Officiating Equipment at FINA or other major events if there are three buttons per lane, each operated by a separate official (in which case other finish judges shall not be required). An inspector of turns may operate one of the buttons. [up] FR 5 DIVING FACILITIES FR 5.1 Springboard Diving FR 5.1.1 The boards shall be at least 4.8 metres long and 0.5 metre wide. At all FINA Events the type of springboard shall be determined by FINA. FR 5.1.2 The boards shall be provided with a satisfactory non-slip surface. FR 5.1.3 The springboards shall be provided with movable fulcrums easily adjustable by the diver. FR 5.1.4 The vertical distance from the level of the platform, which supports the fulcrum assembly to the level of the top of the springboard, shall be 0.365 meter. The distance from the front edge of the fulcrum assembly (which is 0.676 meter long) to the front edge of the supporting platform shall be a maximum of 0.68 meter. If the front edge of the platform projects past this point then the top surface past this point must be sloped down at a rate of 1 vertical to 3 horizontal. FR 5.1.5 The minimum distance recommended from the rear to the centre line of the fulcrum shall be to the recommendation of the manufacturer of the springboard. FR 5.1.6 The springboards shall be installed dead level at the leading edge when the movable fulcrum is in all positions. FR 5.1.7 The springboards should be placed on either one or both sides of the platform. For Synchronised Diving, it is preferred that at least two springboards at the same height shall be placed side by side and no objects should obstruct the visibility in any part of the dive between the divers. FR 5.2 Platform Diving FR 5.2.1 Each platform shall be rigid and horizontal. FR 5.2.2 The minimum dimensions of the platform shall be: 0.6m to 1.0m platform           0.6m width           5.0m length 2.6m to 3.0m platform           0.6m width           5.0m length                                            (preferred 1.5m) 5.0m platform           1.5m width           6.0m length 7.5m platform           1.5m width           6.0m length 10.0m platform         3.0m width           6.0m length On 10m platforms, with a width of less than 3m, only the handrails on each side for a distance of at least 3.0m back from the front edge of the platform may be shaped as detailed below. It is recommended that an easily removable section of handrail be included for general use, which can be removed for synchronised diving (see diagram). FR 5.2.3 The preferred thickness of the front edge of the platform shall be 0.2 metre but not exceeding 0.3 metre, and can be vertical or inclined at an angle not greater than 10 to the vertical inside the plummet line. FR 5.2.4 The surface and the front edge of the platform shall be covered throughout with a resilient non-slip surface. The two surfaces shall be covered separately in order to achieve a clean 90° angle or as described in FR 5.2.3. FR 5.2.5 The front of 10.0 metre and 7.5 metre platforms shall project at least 1.5 metres beyond the edge of the pool. For 2.6 metre -3.0 metre and 5.0 metre platforms a projection of 1.25 metres is acceptable, and for 0.6 metre - 1.0 metre platforms a projection of 0.75 metre is acceptable. FR 5.2.6 Where a platform is directly underneath another platform the platform above shall project a minimum of 0.75 metre (preferred 1.25 metres) beyond the platform below. FR 5.2.7 The back and sides of each platform (except a 1.0 metre platform) shall be surrounded by handrails with a minimum clearance of 1.8 metres between pairs. The minimum height shall be 1.0 metre and they shall be with at least two crossbars placed outside the platform beginning 0.8 metre from the front edge of the platform. FR 5.2.8 Each platform shall be accessible by suitable stairs (not ladders). FR 5.2.9 It is preferable that a platform is not constructed directly under any other platform. FR 5.2.10 Requirements for the supporting structure. For platforms and supporting structure of the springboards the design load is p = 350 kiloponds (kilograms force) per lineal metre. In addition to the static requirements and for the comfort and safety of the user with respect to the movement of the towers, the following limits shall be observed, with respect to the platforms and springboard supports. Fundamental frequency of platforms 10.0 Hz Fundamental frequency of tower 3.5 Hz Oscillation of total structure 3.5 Hz The spatial deformation of the front edge of the platforms as a result of Px = Py = Pz = 100 kiloponds (kilograms force) shall be a maximum of 1 mm (see drawing). These requirements can be met most adequately by a reinforced concrete structure. The proof of the dynamic behaviour is to be provided together with the static calculations for the whole structure. FR 5.3 General Requirements FR 5.3.1 For pools designed and constructed after March 1991 the minimum dimensions in metres for diving facilities as detailed on the “FINA Dimensions for Diving Facilities” table and on the “Diving Facilities Diagram” (see next pages) shall prevail, using, as a basic measuring point of reference, the plummet line, which is a vertical line extending through the centre of the front edge of the springboard or platform. It is recommended that the preferred dimensions be used for projects considered to have an important status. FR 5.3.2 The dimensions C from plummet to adjacent plummet in the “FINA Dimensions for Diving Facilities” table apply to platforms with widths as detailed in FR 5.2.2. If platform widths are increased then the dimensions C shall be increased by half the additional widths. FR 5.3.3 The height of the springboards and each platform above the water level may vary by plus 0.05 metre minus 0.00 metre from the heights prescribed in the Rules. FR 5.3.4 The end of a 5 metre platform must not project beyond the ends of the 3 metre springboards. FR 5.3.5 In the area of full water depth, the bottom of the pool may rise up to 2%. In the diving pool, the depth of water shall not be less than 1.8 metres at any point. FR 5.3.6 In outdoor pools, springboards and platforms are recommended to face north in the northern hemisphere and south in the southern hemisphere. FR 5.3.7 The minimum illumination at a level of 1 metre above the water surface shall not be less than 600 lux. FR 5.3.8 Sources of natural and artificial illumination shall be provided with controls to prevent glare. FR 5.3.9 The water temperature shall be not less than 26 Celsius. FR 5.3.10 Mechanical surface agitation shall be installed under the diving facilities to aid the divers in their visual perception of the surface of the water. In pools equipped with an underwater bubble machine, the machine should only be used for this purpose if it creates sufficient water agitation when working with a very low pressure; otherwise a horizontal water sprinkler system should only be used. FR 5.3.11 Lane markings for Diving pools shall be of a dark contrasting color, placed on the floor of the pool in the centre of each lane. Width: minimum 0.2 metre, maximum 0.3 metre. Length: 21.0 metres for 25 metre long pools. Each lane line shall end 2.0 metres from the end wall of the pool with a distinctive cross line 1.0 metre long and of the same width as the lane line. Target line shall be placed on the end of the walls or on the touch panels, in the centre of each lane, of the same width as the lane lines. They shall extend without interruption from the deck edge (curb), to the floor of the pool. A cross line 0.5 metre long shall placed 0.3 metre below the water surface, measured to the centre point of the cross line. This requirement is for 25 metre Diving pools constructed after 1 January 2010. FR 5.3.12 Individual diving FR 5.3.12.1 The judges will be placed side by side in a line on either side of the springboard / platform by the Referee. FR 5.3.12.2 When seven (7) / five (5) judges are used, four (4) / three (3) judges will be on the side farthest from the competition. Note: The Referee may decide to place four (4) / three (3) judges on the side closest to the competition depending of the local situation in the pool. FR 5.3.12.3 No judge shall be seated behind the front edge of the springboard or platform. FR 5.3.12.4 The numbering of the judge chairs will be clockwise when facing the springboard / platform. FR 5.3.12.5 In the 1 metre springbioard competitions, normal chairs shall be used. FR 5.3.12.6 In the 3 metre springboard competitions, the judges shall be seated at a height of not lower than two (2) metres above the water level. FR 5.3.12.7 In the 10 metre platform competitions, the chairs from the 3m springboard competitions can be used but if at all possible, the judges shall be seated at an even higher level. FR 5.3.12.8 To assist the judges in the 3 metre springboard and 10 metre platform competitions, the judge chairs must be positioned as far back from the edge of the pool as is practical. FR 5.3.13 Synchronised diving FR 5.3.13.1 Three (3) / two (2) execution judges will be placed on either side of the springboard / platform by the Referee. FR 5.3.13.2 The numbering of the execution judge chairs will be clockwise when facing the springboard / platform, namely E 1, E 2 and E 3 (or E 1, E 2) on the left side and E 4, E 5 and E 6 (or E 3, E 4) on the right side. FR 5.3.13.3 In between the execution judges on either side of the pool, the synchronised judges will be placed in a line. FR 5.3.13.4 Two (2) synchronised judges will be on the side closest to the springboard / plartform competition, and the other three (3) synchronised judges on the opposite side. Note: The Referee may decide to place three (3) synchronised judges on the side closest to the competition depending of the local situation in the pool. FR 5.3.13.5 The numbering of the synchronised judge chairs will start on the left-hand side on the pool with the lowest chair being S 1, and the highest chair on the right-hand side of the pool being S 5. FR 5.3.13.6 In the synchronised competitions, the synchronised judges closest to the pool edge, shall be seated at a height of not lower than 2.0 metres above the water level. FR 5.3.13.7 The subsequent heights for the remaining synchronised judges (or additional execution judge) must increase no less than 0.5 metre per seat. FR 5.3.13.8 There shall be no interference or movement in front of the judge chairs. FR 5.3.13.9 The above recommendations are outlined in the sketch below. [up] FR 6 DIVING FACILITIES FOR OLYMPIC GAMES AND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FR 6.1 For Olympic Games and World Championships FR 5 in total shall apply, however the light intensity at a level of one metre above the water surface shall not be less than 1500 lux. FR 6.2 In regard to dimensions for diving facilities preferred measurements given in the on the “FINA Dimensions for Diving Facilities” table must be observed. FR 6.3 See FR 3.16. FR 6.4 The host facility must provide a trampoline with spotting equipment and a hot tub. It is preferred that there be two trampolines and a dryland area with a springboard and a platform take-off into foam landing pits. FR 7 POOLS FOR WATER POLO  FR 7.1  FR 7.2 Field of play. The distance between the respective goal lines shall be 30.0 metres for games played by men and 25.0 metres for games played by women. The width of the field of play shall be 20.0 metres. The depth of the water shall be nowhere less than 1.8 metres, preferably 2.0 metres. FR 7.3 The water temperature shall not be less than 26 plus 1 minus 1 Centigrade. FR 7.4 The light intensity shall not be less than 600 lux. FR 7.5 Exception from FR 7.2 may be allowed on the discretion of the federation controlling the match. FR 8 WATER POLO POOLS FOR OLYMPIC GAMES AND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FR 8.1 Exceptions from the requirements in FR 7.2 are not allowed. FR 8.2 The water temperature shall be as in FR 7.3. FR 8.3 The light intensity shall not be less than 1500 lux. FR 8.4 In Olympic Games, World Championships and FINA events fresh water shall be used. FR 9 EQUIPMENT FOR WATER POLO POOLS FR 9.1 Distinctive marks shall be provided on both sides of the field of play to denote the goal lines, lines 2.0 metres and 5.0 metres from that line, and half distance between the goal lines. These markings shall be clearly visible throughout the game. As uniform colours the following are recommended for these markings: goal line and half distance line - white; 2.0 metres from goal line - red; 5.0 metres from goal line – yellow. A red or other visible coloured sign shall be placed on the end of the field of play 2.0 metres from the corner of the field of play on the side (opposite to the official table). The boundary of the field of play at both ends is 0.3 metre behind the goal line. The minimum distance from the goal line to the pool wall shall be 1.66 metres. FR 9.2 Sufficient space shall be provided to enable the referees to have free way from end to end of the field of play. Space shall also be provided at the goal lines for the goal judges. FR 9.3 Goals: The goal posts and crossbar must be of wood, metal or synthetic (plastic) with rectangular sections of 0.075 metre, square with the goal line and painted white. The goal posts must be fixed, rigid and perpendicular at each end of the playing space, equal distances from the sides and at least 0.3 metre in front of the ends of the field of play or of any obstruction. Any standing or resting place for the goalkeeper other than the floor of the pool is not permitted. FR 9.4 The inner sides of the goal posts must be 3.0 metres apart. FR 9.5 The underside of the crossbar must be 0.9 metre above the water surface when the water is 1.5 metres or more in depth, and 2.4 metres above the bottom of the pool when the depth of the water is less than 1.5 metres. FR 9.6 Limp nets must be attached to the goal fixtures to enclose the entire goal space, securely fastened to the goal posts and crossbar and allowing not less than 0.3 metre clear space behind the goal line everywhere within the goal area. FR 9.7 Automatic Officiating Equipment [up] FR 10 POOLS FOR SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING FR 10.1 For the figure section of competition two areas each 10.0 metres long by 3.0 metres wide are to be provided. Each area is to be close to a wall of the pool with the 10.0 metres long side parallel to and not greater than 1.5 metres from the pool wall. One of these areas is to be of 3.0 metres minimum depth and the other area is to be of 2.5 metres minimum depth. FR 10.2 For the routine section of competition a minimum area of 12 meters by 25 meters is required, within an area of which 12 meters by 12 meters must have a minimum depth of 3.0 meters. The depth of the remaining area shall be 2.0 meters minimum. FR 10.2.1 Delimit in width and length the field of play in the Solo and the Duet with two lanes (maximum width 16 mt length 25). For the Solo and Duet competition, the field of play may be delimited in width and length. FR 10.3 Where the water depth is more than 2.0 metres, the depth at the pool wall may be 2.0 metres and then sloped down to reach the general depth at 1.2 metres maximum from the pool wall. FR 10.4 The areas for figure competition in FR 10.1 can occupy the same area of the pool as that used for routine competition. FR 10.5 If there are no lane markings as described in FR 2.13, the floor of the pool must be marked with contrasting lines in one direction, following the length of the pool. FR 10.6 The water must be of sufficient clarity for the bottom of the pool to be visible. FR 10.7 The water temperature shall not be less than 27° plus 1 minus 1 Centigrade. FR 11 POOLS FOR SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING IN OLYMPIC GAMES AND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FR 11.1 For the routine section of competition at Olympic Games and World Championships a minimum area of 20.0 metres by 30.0 metres is required, within which an area of 12.0 metres by 12.0 metres must have a minimum depth of 3.0 metres. The depth of the remaining area shall be 2.5 metres minimum. The sloped area from 3.0 metres depth to 2.5 metres depth should be over a minimum distance of 8.0 metres. FR 11.2 The water temperature shall be as in FR 10.7. FR 11.3 The light intensity shall not be less than 1500 lux.  FR 11.4 Automatic officiating equipment, as listed in FR 12 shall be available. FR 11.5 Sound equipment and presentation standards as listed in FR 13 shall be available. FR 12 AUTOMATIC OFFICIATING EQUIPMENT The minimum installation consists of: FR 12.1 same number of score recorder units as judges (figure: 6 up to 28; routine: 6 up to 14) FR 12.2 the results may only be transferred after confirmation by the referee or appointed official FR 12.3 result unit (computer) with result recording and back up system. Only FINA approved programmes and systems are allowed. FR 12.4 print out system for all recorded information, start lists and result lists; FR 12.5 A judges evaluation system based on the recorded results (FR 12.3). Only FINA TSSC approved programmes and system are allowed. FR 12.6 scoreboard control unit with a scoreboard; of a minimum of 10 lines containing 32 digits (or scoreboard as described in Rule FR 4.7.1). The scoreboard must be able to display all recorded information and the running time; FR 12.7 for each judge flash cards in case of failure of the electronic system. [up] FR 13 SOUND EQUIPMENT AND PRESENTATION STANDARDS The sound equipment should include, at minimum: FR 13.1 Amplifier-mixer system. FR 13.2 A sound reproduction system FR 13.3 High quality microphones and microphone stations for announcements and ceremonies. FR 13.4 Good quality air speakers of size, number and placement to obtain uniform clear sound to both the field of competition area and audience. FR 13.5 UW speakers for clear and uniform underwater sound above all interfering noise and at levels acceptable to the competitors. FR 13.6 Isolation and impedance matching transformer systems for the UW speakers if speakers with metallic shells are used. FR 13.7 Sound volume (decibel) meter for monitoring music sound levels both above and under water. FR 13.8 Patch cords for interconnecting equipment properly, speaker extension lines adequate for placing speakers for optimal sound distribution. FR 13.9 Fusing systems as needed to protect speakers and other equipment. FR 13.10 Grounding lines to ensure safe grounding of all equipment. FR 13.11 Safety materials to minimize potential of injury to person or equipment from stepping on or tripping over electrical or speaker lines. FR 13.12 A stopwatch. FR 13.13 Tools and meters as needed for initial special hookups and emergency repairs. FR 13.14 Systems for communication between officials and sound desk. FR 13.15 A system for monitoring and recording underwater sound continuously.