How Do I Install a Competitively Sized Pool?

When you have children or want to entertain a smaller pool is just fine, but if you want to swim laps or build a community pool, a competitively sized pool that is at least 25 yards will work better. A short-course competitive pool is 25 yards long, and a long-course pool is 50 yards long. Most competitive pools are 25 yards because of space constraints.

Things You'll Need

  • Measuring tape
  • Flags for marking that stick in the ground
  • Pool builder
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Instructions

    • 1

      Measure the pool's dimensions on your land. If you are building an eight lane, 25-yard pool you would need 75 feet in length, and 60 feet in width. The minimal lane width should be 7 feet wide, and you will need a couple feet of cushion between the lane lines and the side of the pool in lanes one and eight.

    • 2

      Add on space to these measurements for deck space, and any other additional parts you would like to add to your pool area. Flag off the area of land.

    • 3

      Call three pool construction companies in your area. Ask for a free quote for your pool. Arrange meetings.

    • 4

      Meet with the three different pool companies. Tell them everything you would like to do, get a breakdown of prices for every step and talk with each company about your plans. A pool company may have alternative ideas to help the cost or better manage space. A professional will have information on your soil and local building codes.

    • 5

      Evaluate the quotes and the time that you spent with each pool construction company. Decide which pool company you would like to work with based on the prices they gave you and their availability to perform the job you want.