This email was sent to the Director of Citiparks, Aquatic Boss and will be handed to a few others as the opportunity presents.
Wonderful to volunteer with the South Side Home & Garden Tour this past weekend and have a look at the Oliver Bath House.
Thanks for being there to Director Vargas, Clair and Jon.
A couple of notes, and I understand that the project isn't completed yet.
1. Can you install swim suit spinners so as to dry swim suits and allow the water to ring out and drip in a drain. Some facilities do this in both M & W locker rooms. Perhaps the supply closet could be made to accommodate this?
4. It would be swell to talk about a In-House SKWIM league and way to attach the SKWIM goals to the west wall. I'll await your call on that.
I'd suggest a different solution -- under deck storage. They do this in the UK and Europe. A series of tiny man-hole cover on a hinge is drilled into the deck about 12 to 16 inches away from the edge of the pool. When closed, these are flush to the deck. When open, the open door is away from the pool so that the opening can accommodate a lane line. The line is fed down below the deck moving along with the help of gravity and small rollers at the inside of the hole to lessen friction. The sub-deck space needs to be perfectly clean and allow for water to drain too. Then the final bit of the line is hooked onto the bottom of the trap door -- or onto a rod that spans the width of the hole. Then when it opens again, the lane is easy to grab and be pulled into the pool.
This saves in storage space. Thos reals are huge.
Plus, all the lines can be put out or put into the water at the same time if you have enough people helping. Quick for a team or end of swim lessons.
More info:
Dedicated Lane‑Line Traps
1. Spectrum Aquatics “Lane Line Trap”
Features a deck hatch (approx. 36" × 45") and fixed rollers.
Lane line slides below into a collapsible nylon basket (~14″ deep).
Keeps deck neat and clear when not in use. aqueas.com+9spectrumproducts.
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2. Malmsten Lane‑Line Trap (Stainless Steel)
High‑grade 316L stainless steel with tiled‑finish lid.
Drains directly into basement/storage.
Custom‑size; includes roller mechanism and hanging hook. malmsten.com+1etsy.com+1
3. KBE Lane‑Line Access Hatch
Compact 14" × 14", flush stainless steel hatch.
Pop‑up roller makes installation/retrieval easy.
Recessed lid allows tiling for seamless integration. thelifeguardstore.com+8kbenort
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4. Aqueas “Lane Rope Vault” System
Concealed underground vault with flush non‑slip lid.
Roller prevents damage; includes hook and rope bags.
Designed for safety and longevity. spectrumproducts.com+5etsy.com
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How to Choose the Right System
| Factor | Spectrum | Malmsten | KBE | Aqueas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size Options | Large (36×45″) | Custom round/square | Compact (14×14″) | Custom vault size |
| Material | Likely stainless roll | 316L stainless | 316SS | Stainless + non‑slip lid |
| Deck Finish | Hatch only | Decorative lid, tileable | Tileable recessed hatch | Flush non‑slip vault lid |
| Storage Depth | 14″ below deck | Basement level | Below deck | Underground cavity |
Next Steps
Measure & Plan:
Determine deck cavity depth.
Choose desired hatch size (e.g., 14″ vs 36″).
Match lid finish (stainless vs matching tiles).
Consult Fabricator or Supplier:
Spectrum and Malmsten offer international shipping.
KBE (Canada/US) easily sourced locally.
Aqueas is based in Australia but ships globally.
Request Specs & Quotes:
Ask for drawings, load rating info, and installation requirements.
Ensure corrosion-resistant materials (316 stainless ideal for pools).
Your ideal product is an in-deck lane line storage system—think Spectrum, Malmsten, KBE, or Aqueas—all designed to neatly pull lane lines under the deck via a flush hatch or vault. Choose based on deck finish, size, and below-deck space.
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