Comprehensive Guide to Designing Competitive Aquatic Facilities

Thank you for your interest in Colorado Time Systems' competitive swim timing solutions. This guide is designed specifically for architects, aquatic consultants, and pool builders who are planning new construction or major renovations of competitive aquatic facilities.

Proper integration of timing, scoring, and display technology during the design phase helps streamline construction, reduce costly changes, and ensure the finished facility is ready to host successful competitions from day one.

Inside this guide, you'll find:

• Design considerations for integrating competitive swim timing systems into new pool construction
• Recommended placement of timing system infrastructure, deck equipment, wall plates, and conduits
• Pool layout and configuration recommendations for competitive swimming
• Gen7 Legacy Swim Timing System specifications and installation requirements
• Guidance for coordinating scoreboards, video displays, starting systems, touchpads, and supporting technology
• Planning resources to help create a future-ready aquatic venue that meets the needs of athletes, coaches, officials, facility operators, and spectators

Whether you're designing a high school natatorium, collegiate competition pool, municipal aquatic center, or elite training facility, this guide provides the technical information needed to incorporate industry-leading swim timing technology into your project with confidence.