Why Every Pool Needs Swimming Flags: Safety Meets Functionality
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 […]
Upgrading Your Swimming Lane Lines: When and Why It’s Necessary
The most obvious purpose of swimming lane lines is to create visual markers in the pool to separate swimmers. But they also offer integral safety and performance for your aquatic facility. Community pools, school facilities, and competitive venues should all understand the purpose of swimming lane lines and reasons to upgrade the lines as competition […]
Where You’ll Find Competitor Swim® Products: From Community Pools to the World’s Biggest Stages
Since 1968, Competitor Swim® has been a leader in competition swimming equipment, providing high performing products and an unwavering commitment to serve the unique complexities of every pool and the needs of every swimmer. From NCAA championship pools to high school natatoriums, recreation centers, and even Olympic arenas, Competitor products – including racing lane lines, backstroke flags, and storage reels – are trusted […]
Repair or Replace? How to Keep Your Swimming Lane Lines Performing Their Best
Swimming lane lines do more than divide the pool – they create structure, reduce wave turbulence, and keep swimmers in their designated space. And while high-quality lane lines – like those from Competitor Swim – are built to last 5-10 years, they still face constant wear from pool water, daily use, chemicals, and the sun. […]
How to Set Up Water Polo Goals for Recreational vs. Competitive Play
Water polo has been on the rise over the last few decades, and for pool owners, this is great news. The global water polo equipment market was valued at approximately $3.8 billion in 2024, but is projected to grow to $5.3 billion by 2033. That growth isn’t due to inflation and the cost of equipment […]
The Evolution of Swimming Lane Lines
Today’s generation of swimmers – and even the generation preceding them –have only ever known the advanced racing lane technology we see now. But lane lines haven’t always been engineered for performance. Here’s a look at how they’ve evolved over the years. The First Lane Lines Lane lines are actually a relatively modern invention. A […]
Installing Swimming Flags: Best Practices for Optimal Placement and Tension
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 […]
5 Amazing Architecturally Designed Aquatic Facilities
Competitor Swim products are built to perform in any aquatic arena – from college natatoriums and community pools to recreation and training centers. And while our best-in-class lane lines, stor-reels, and backstroke flags are designed to elevate any space, many of the facilities that feature our products command attention all on their own. When we […]
Closing Your Commercial Pool
As summer comes to a close, it’s time to start preparing your municipal pool for the off-season. Closing a commercial pool isn’t just about putting a cover on; it’s about ensuring that everything is set for an efficient, trouble-free reopening next year. Let’s dive into seven key steps to help you close your commercial pool […]
The Lifespan of Swimming Lane Lines: Tips to Extend Their Durability
Swimming lane lines are an essential component of any training or competitive pool. They help build structure, reduce wave turbulence, and help keep swimmers in their designated space. But like all swim equipment, how you care for your lane lines will impact their lifespan. They are subject to wear and tear under the constant strain […]
