In
Swimming, the term
short course (abbreviated SC) is used to identify a pool that is 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 Aquatics Championships are conducted in a long course pool.