2004 All-City Swim Meet Seminole Pool--Fully compliant with new "Four Foot Rule" Thursday August 5th through Saturday August 7th, 2004

Important Meet Information Meet Organizers Pool Layout Directions and Parking Information Information for Coaches and Participants Seminole Volunteer Assignments Timers Schedule Officials Schedule Event Sponsors Warm-up Schedule Senior Swimmer Recognition Press Releases All-City Food Drive Snack Menu Psych Sheet Saturday Psych Sheet Schedule of Events, Results and Archived Video Stream Thursday: 11 & Up Prelims Friday: 10 & Under Prelims Saturday: Finals and All Relays Meet Photos From Thursday From Friday From Saturday Final Results Team Standings, Efficiency, and High Point Winners

Starting Blocks ("Four Foot Rule" Compliance) The Issue Major Legislation and Rule Change for 2004 by USA Swimming. Article 103.2.3 WATER DEPTH--Racing Starts A. In pools with water depth less than 4' (1.22 meter) at the starting end, the swimmer must start from within the water; This rule was changed from 3 1/2' to 4' in May 2004. The rule change was recently brought to the attention of the All-City Board. The All-City Board has mandated that ALL pools comply with the rule. The Problem Seminole Pool start depth is too shallow. Lanes 1 - 4 are okay Lanes 5 and 6 are too shallow (3' 8" and 3' 10" respectively) The Recommendation Move the starting blocks to the diving well at the end of the pool. The Seminole Board was presented with a variety of alternatives. They approved the modification of the pool to accommodate the blocks at the deep end of the pool. The plan is to cut back one of the concrete diving platforms so that a block will fit in front of it. In this manner, all six starting blocks may be safely used in compliance with the new rule. This modification will not compromise the platform's strength and function. This finding was obtained and substantiated through two independent contractors. The diving well will need to be closed for a few days while the work is performed. Everyone involved with this issue both acknowledges and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. We thank you for your patience and understanding.