NVSL: Best pool for hosting a meet?

[Anonymous]

Can someone enlighten me as to what distinguishes a "fast pool" from a "slow pool"? I know 8 lanes vs 6 is important. What else?

[Anonymous]

Depth
Deeper=Faster

[Anonymous]

I’ve read that what makes a pool fast is whatever reduces waves (depth, draining/gutter system, lane width) and temperature - some of it is talked about here https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/what-makes-a-pool-fast/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:NVSL a parents - what are the best pools/clubs for hosting meets? Go….

Op. With love: don’t say “go…”
Please.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ve read that what makes a pool fast is whatever reduces waves (depth, draining/gutter system, lane width) and temperature - some of it is talked about here https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/what-makes-a-pool-fast/

The type of starting blocks and their height above the water also make a difference. In NVSL, even without starting blocks, the Tuckahoe setup favors faster times because swimmers start from higher above the water (as others have previously noted).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Overlee is the jewel of the NVSL in every way.

Except for sportsmanship.

+1. Our team had to cover a volunteer position at a A meet because none of their parents would. All just sitting in that gorgeous seating area with their feet up, pretending not to hear the announcer begging for a marshal so the meet could start.

Another +1. Best is relative. I have some poor memories and experiences with “nice” nvsl pools due to the attitude of the head coach and sportsmanship of the swimmers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ve read that what makes a pool fast is whatever reduces waves (depth, draining/gutter system, lane width) and temperature - some of it is talked about here https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/what-makes-a-pool-fast/

The type of starting blocks and their height above the water also make a difference. In NVSL, even without starting blocks, the Tuckahoe setup favors faster times because swimmers start from higher above the water (as others have previously noted).

The Rockville pool is like this. 12’ both ends and the concrete deck is higher above the water than many pools. L

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
There are quite a few pools that I have loved (and disliked).

Loved meets at Commonwealth and Ilda.

Commonwealth needs some major work done. The pool is dumpy.

I like Riverside Gardens.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Holmes Run Acres is the best place for a meet if you have small children you have to wrangle while also attempting to watch a meet.

Why hasn't this pool converted to meters yet?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Holmes Run Acres is the best place for a meet if you have small children you have to wrangle while also attempting to watch a meet.

Why hasn't this pool converted to meters yet?

Just a guess here, but I bet it’s expensive to do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Depth
Deeper=Faster

But not too deep. That can slow you down as well. Particularly if you are swimming into deep.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Overlee is the jewel of the NVSL in every way.

Overlee is miserable. Zero shade and a slow pool…

Tuckahoe and Chesterbrook are great!

Highlands shady but a slow pool

DR miserable viewing

Tuckahoe has the worst seating area for visiting teams because you can't see the scores.

My kids would say that Highlands has the best snack bar.