Tag Archives: swimming

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 […]

Upgrading Your Swimming Lane Lines: When and Why It’s Necessary

December 19, 2025

Upgrading Your Swimming Lane Lines: When and Why It’s Necessary

Upgrading your swimming lane lines
December 19, 2025

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 […]

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 […]

5 Amazing Architecturally Designed Aquatic Facilities  

October 3, 2025

5 Amazing Architecturally Designed Aquatic Facilities  

October 3, 2025

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

August 26, 2025

Closing Your Commercial Pool

August 26, 2025

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

August 21, 2025

The Lifespan of Swimming Lane Lines: Tips to Extend Their Durability

Learn how to extend the lifespan of your swimming lane lines with a guide and helpful insights.
August 21, 2025

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 […]

Choosing the Best Water Polo Goal for Your Pool: Portable vs. Fixed Options

February 21, 2025

Choosing the Best Water Polo Goal for Your Pool: Portable vs. Fixed Options

February 21, 2025

Water polo goals are also called cages. They come in a variety of styles that fit with how pool owners use and manage their spaces. You can get a water polo goal in a floating, wall or recreational design. When evaluating whether to go with a portable versus fixed option, consider how your patrons use […]

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 […]

The Science Behind Swimming Lane Lines: How They Reduce Turbulence and Improve Performance

November 29, 2024

The Science Behind Swimming Lane Lines: How They Reduce Turbulence and Improve Performance

Athletes swim between swimming lane lines in a pool.
November 29, 2024

Swimming lane lines do more than just keep athletes in their lane – though we all know that’s a valuable feature. In the sport of swimming, competition often comes down to milliseconds, making clean water an essential element in fair competition. Lane lines might look like simple ropes across a pool, but they play a […]