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Call Room

From Steven Munatones, for About.com

Definition: a designated indoor or outdoor area or room where the swimmers gather before the race, often to listen to pre-race instructions from race officials or to store their personal gear before the race. (noun)
Also Known As: Ready Room
Examples: The swimmers were called to the Call Room 30 minutes before the start of the world championships.

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