Olympic-size swimming pool Olympic-size swimming pool An Olympic-size swimming pool conforms to regulated dimensions, large enough for international competition. This type of swimming pool is used in the Olympic Games, where the race course is in length, typically referred to as "long course", distinguishing it from "short course" which applies to competitions in pools that are in length. If touch panels are used in competition, then the distance between touch panels should be either 25 or 50 metres to qualify for FINA recognition. This means that Olympic pools are generally oversized, to accommodate touch panels used in competition. An Olympic-size swimming pool is
Swimming pool service technician Swimming pool service technician A swimming pool service technician (known colloquially as a pool man) is a tradesperson who cleans swimming pools and services major pool equipment such as pumps, motors, and filters. Within the swimming pool and spa industry, these tradespeople are also known as "pool and spa service professionals" and have two national trade associations that offer membership, IPSSA, the Independent Pool And Spa Service Association, Inc. and UPA, the United Pool Association. Certification can be obtained through various organizations, including the NSPF and APSA. There are as many as 15,000,000 residential pools and spas in the United