Whats the difference between short course and long course?
A short course pool is 25 yards (or, occasionally, 25 meters) long; a long course pool is 50 meters long. The majority of swimming competition in America, and the majority of the pools, are short course yards, while in other parts of the world, meter-length pools and long course competition are more prevalent. Most U.S. national and major international championships — such as World Championships and the swimming competition at the Olympic Games — are held at the long course distance, although short course meters competition is becoming increasingly popular on the international scene. The annual swimming calendar in the U.S. is divided into two seasons. From September to March, virtually all competition is short course, building toward championship meets like Sectional Championships in late February, Pacific’s short course Far Western Championships in early April, and, on the collegiate level, NCAA Division championship meets in March. April through August is long course season. Durin
