Short course
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In Swimming
, the term Short Course (abbreviated SC) is used to identify a pool that is 25 metres (or 25 yards) in length. The term is also often included in meet names when conducted in a short course pool. "Short course" is the second type of pool configuration currently recognized by FINA
and other swimming bodies for pool competition; the other/primary pool length being "long course", where the pool is 50 metres in length. Olympic
and the World Championships are conducted in a long course pool.
In the United States, the term "short course" is more commonly applied to 25 yards (22.86 m) competition, which is more common in the country. Short course yards is generally abbreviated as "SCY" to differentiate it from short course metres (SCM). The US national federations, USA Swimming
and United States Masters Swimming
, both maintain SCY USA records, as well as SCM records. USA college (including NCAA competition) and high school swimming are traditionally swum SCY.
Short course meter competitions are also denoted by listing of the actual metre distance: "25m" (note: within swimming, a space is not placed between the number and the meter "m").
Swimming (sport)
Swimming is a sport governed by the Fédération Internationale de Natation .-History: Competitive swimming in Europe began around 1800 BCE, mostly in the form of the freestyle. In 1873 Steve Bowyer introduced the trudgen to Western swimming competitions, after copying the front crawl used by Native...
, the term Short Course (abbreviated SC) is used to identify a pool that is 25 metres (or 25 yards) in length. The term is also often included in meet names when conducted in a short course pool. "Short course" is the second type of pool configuration currently recognized by FINA
Fina
Fina may refer to:*Fina, a character in the Skies of Arcadia video game*FINA, the International Swimming Federation*FINA, the North American Forum on Integration...
and other swimming bodies for pool competition; the other/primary pool length being "long course", where the pool is 50 metres in length. Olympic
Swimming at the Summer Olympics
Swimming has been a sport at every modern Summer Olympics. It has been open to women since 1912. Along with track & field athletics and gymnastics it is one of the most popular spectator sports at the Games and the one with the largest number of events....
and the World Championships are conducted in a long course pool.
In the United States, the term "short course" is more commonly applied to 25 yards (22.86 m) competition, which is more common in the country. Short course yards is generally abbreviated as "SCY" to differentiate it from short course metres (SCM). The US national federations, USA Swimming
USA Swimming
USA Swimming is the national governing body for competitive swimming in the United States. It is charged with selecting the United States Olympic Swimming team and any other teams which officially represent the United States, as well as the overall organization and operation of the sport within the...
and United States Masters Swimming
United States Masters Swimming
Masters swimming is an organized program of swimming for adults. U.S. Masters Swimming, founded in 1970, is a non-profit membership national governing body. The program began when the first National Masters Swimming Championships were held on May 2, 1970 at the Amarillo Aquatic Club pool. Captain...
, both maintain SCY USA records, as well as SCM records. USA college (including NCAA competition) and high school swimming are traditionally swum SCY.
Short course meter competitions are also denoted by listing of the actual metre distance: "25m" (note: within swimming, a space is not placed between the number and the meter "m").
See also
- FINA World Swimming Championships (25m)
- Farm and Industry Short Course (FISC)