Category Archives: Backstroke Flags

Prepping Your Collegiate Natatorium for the Upcoming Season

July 22, 2026

Prepping Your Collegiate Natatorium for the Upcoming Season

Prepping Your Collegiate Natatorium for the Upcoming Season
July 22, 2026

The college swimming season will be here soon and a successful first practice or home meet depends on preparation that begins long before athletes step onto the deck.  For collegiate aquatics directors, facility managers, coaches, and operations teams, preseason is the time to inspect essential competition equipment, assess pool conditions, review safety procedures, and address maintenance needs that could […]

Why Every Pool Needs Swimming Flags: Safety Meets Functionality

January 22, 2026

Why Every Pool Needs Swimming Flags: Safety Meets Functionality

How swimming flags are functional and promote safety
January 22, 2026

Swimming pools are more than just places to splash around—they’re hubs for fitness, competition, and community. Whether you manage a school facility, a local rec center, or a high-performance training venue, one simple addition can make a big difference: swimming flags. Also known as backstroke flags, these colorful lines strung across the pool aren’t just […]

Installing Swimming Flags: Best Practices for Optimal Placement and Tension

October 16, 2025

Installing Swimming Flags: Best Practices for Optimal Placement and Tension

Find best practices for installing swimming flags expertly.
October 16, 2025

Swimming works with fine margins. Meets come down to the milliseconds and the construction and installation of your backstroke flags can be the difference in building a safe, high-performance environment. Competitor Swim is home to industry-leading backstroke flags. Top swim programs trust their athlete safety to our team, and we’ve put the time and research […]

Custom Swimming Flags for Your Team: Branding and Personalization Tips

May 23, 2025

Custom Swimming Flags for Your Team: Branding and Personalization Tips

Custom swimming flags bring team colors to the pool
May 23, 2025

A major part of your team’s identity is its team colors. Those colors help competitors and fans identify your team to cheer it on to victory.  Swim teams don’t have as many branding opportunities as other sport teams. But one key area where they can show their team spirit is with custom swimming flags. These […]

How Swimming Flags Enhance Safety and Awareness for Backstroke Swimmers

January 17, 2025

How Swimming Flags Enhance Safety and Awareness for Backstroke Swimmers

January 17, 2025

Swimming flags serve many purposes at pools, but one of the most important functions is a safety measure for backstroke swimmers.  Because of their position in the water, backstroke swimmers cannot see where they are going. While the swimmers could conceivably tilt their heads back to see the wall, that action would also feel very […]

Backstroke Flags: 6 Common Questions and Answers

April 13, 2022

Backstroke Flags: 6 Common Questions and Answers

backstroke flags common questions and answers
April 13, 2022

Every pool requires certain equipment to take it from basic to advanced. And if your pool plans to host any kind of competitive swimming event — from high school competitions to NCAA races to USA Swimming events — you need backstroke flags. If you’ve never ordered backstroke flags for your pool, you probably have questions. […]

7 Must-Have Swimming Pool Supplies

January 28, 2022

7 Must-Have Swimming Pool Supplies

must-have swimming pool supplies
January 28, 2022

It’s true that every pool is different. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t essential supplies that every swimming pool needs. Especially for facilities hosting swim competitions like USA Swimming events, NCAA events, or even high school events, having the highest quality swimming pool equipment is essential. If you’re looking for a comprehensive list of must-have […]

What You Should Know Before Buying Backstroke Flags

January 25, 2021

What You Should Know Before Buying Backstroke Flags

January 25, 2021

Aquatic centers probably have a long list of essential pool equipment, which of course includes swimming lane lines and stor reels. But those lists should also include backstroke flags, especially if you host: Swimmers use backstroke flags in a number of ways. In general, the colorful flags help swimmers easily detect where they are in […]