Should you happen to have any questions, comments, concerns, andor. New judge level 1 training please read this letter from east region documents are now accessed through the library officials workbooks. Officials briefing session checklist check officials list making sure all officials who have signed up are checked in and present fill any unfilled positions as necessary welcome and thank everyone for volunteering introduction of senior officials, meet manager. Usa swimming officials committee officials briefing. Who is the last person that you see, only a few feet away, whether you realize it. Visiting coaches briefing sheet on behalf of the bedford swim team we welcome you, your staff, and your swimmers to the home of the bedford barracudas. British swimming swimming referee training notes january 2016 sw 2 officials sw 2. There may be an officials briefing by the referee andor chief timer.
We hope that you enjoy the training experience which will provide you with a great deal of information to prepare for the role of referee at swimming events. Steel tape and pool measurement forms for bulkhead pools. Nj swimming officials stroke briefing check list pdf nj swimming stroke and turn. There will be a compulsory prerace briefing for all athletes prior to each event, the briefing will. Study the nfhs swimming and diving rules book, including the situations and rulings, and. The original version of this training manual was adapted from a document authored by bill. This allows an official in one lsc to officiate in another lsc without having to learn a new set of rules. The jeopardystyle stroke briefing is one way to changes things up. Usa swimming refereesfacilitators clinic dallas, tx may 3031, 2004 attending from vsi. The place is to be communicated at the technical meeting or in the competition documentation. Officials uniforms purchase officials attire directly from the vendor. The stroke and turn judges responsibilities begin immediately after the start. Officiating swimming wikibooks, open books for an open world.
Mary scott garrett and kevin hogan how people learn frank ching mechanics the more senses we involve in the uptake of information, the more likely we are to. At multisession meets, its nice to have many ways to convey this important information. Please refer to the swimming australia website to access the selection criteria for the above team. You can help to develop the work, or you can ask for assistance in the project room. Usa swimming rule book pacific swimming swim guide. The referee provides the example to the swimming community through hisher commitments to the sport of swimming. Mary scott garrett and kevin hogan how people learn frank ching mechanics the more senses we involve in the uptake of information, the more likely we are to retain the information. You must ensure that there is a current copy readily available at every meet.
The referee should brief all technical officials on their requirements prior. There is no hard and fast rules, apart from covering the front row engagement sequence as a matter of safety, along with checking boots. Paralympics swimming could improveenhance at future meets. Useful documents for swimming officials swim england east region. When under pressure in difficult situations it is critical that every referee has a current rule book to refer to in order to make fair, consistent decisions. Cross off or write in items as needed to customize it for each meet. Apr, 2019 new judge level 1 training please read this letter from east region documents are now accessed through the swimming. Cutoff times shall be advised at the prerace briefing the referee has the authority to stop the race for safety reasons. Jun 11, 2018 relive the referee media briefing 11 jun 2018 a media briefing all about refereeing at the 2018 fifa world cup russia took place on tuesday 12 june.
Briefing with electronics check swimmers final standings advise chief timer of time discrepancies advise referee of particular problems procedures to follow if swimmer has only one time. Read and understand the information in the meet announcement prior to the meet or session beginning 3. Tom osborne, dick fosbury headline 2018 hall of fame class. The role of referee is not to be taken lightly, it can be very difficult at times but also very rewarding. Swim alberta officials resources referee briefing notes role of the advisory referee appeal of referee decision officials certification card officials clinic information signup sheets, dateslocations, etc. Brief the safety marshals and coordinate the warmup sessions. Meet referee guidelinesv6 final potomac valley swimming. Usa swimming is committed to provide valuable training and education resources that assist both current and new officials.
And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. If, during the meet, an unusual situation arises, the meet referee shall ensure the issue is. Swimming canada rule book and transcribed from the fina rule book, outline. Referee briefing if you have a look through the forums back catalogue you should find several similar posts with good answers. The technical swimming rules for usa swimming are the same for all lscs as mandated by usa swimming. Please see the sections below for resources, forms, and articles on education for officials and much more. These rules, as described in the swimming canada rule book and transcribed from the fina rule book, outline the general duties\. Guidelines to swim officiating a teaching guide for dupage swim and dive conference officials judges and starterreferees these guidelines are not meant to be allinclusive. Contained in these pages you will find all the information you need to learn about becoming a technical official on the poolside or outside as an open water technical official. During a meet, a swimmer approaches the meet referee and explains.
Do not raise a hand for an early relay takeoff when dual confirmation is being used. Referee briefing outlines welcome introduce referees and starters state approximate session length and event list. Suggested meet referees toolbox recommended usms presession briefing outline. Effective officiating is essential to a smoothly running swim meet that is fair to all the swimmers. Northern virginia swimming league page 3 of 10 stroke judge turn judge revised 0620 arrangement of officials, common sense must prevail. Reorganized swimmingdiving rules address event clarity, definition. Swimming official forms world record form valid from 21. As assigned by the referee who has full control and authority over all officials. Referees provide instructions to the timers and other judges, and specific stroke and turn judging briefing. Officials training resources and forms usa swimming. When the answer to the situation is not spelled out in the rule book, the referee must decide what is the fairest for the. Stroke and turn judges introduction stroke and turn judges are the eyes of the referee on deck. Meet referee report for sanctioned or recognized events.
The referee must have a thorough and tested knowledge of the swimming rules and their application. In all cases the benefit of the doubt goes to the swimmer. Many facilities book several months in advance, or more. Not all sessions assigned as referee need to be a full referee assessment. Cutoff times shall be advised at the prerace briefing. Swimming technical officials examination briefing notes recorder issue 2015 2017 1. Resources for swimming officials welcome to the officials section of the website. Welcome to the british swimming training programme for swimming referees. Meet with the other officials and attend the prerace briefings at the. Arrives on time and give briefing ability to do assignments read the meet announcement and all other meet paperwork knowledge of open water rule book worked as a assistant referee or starter understands and communicates starting heats and recording order of finishes manages the meet timelinekeeps the meet moving.
These work efforts shall be documented on the meet officials form. Report accidents any accident or injury occurring at any usa swimming activity must be reported. The following websites are referred to throughout this document. The referees decision making must be transparent, impartial and display good judgment. This document is intended as a guide to assist the officials at swim meet conducted using. During the actual competition, the meet referee shall ensure proper notification for all disqualifications.
Open water meet referee training log gulf swimming, inc. The referees attitude during the premeet briefing can establish a tone for the meet. Officiating swimming free swim meet pdf forms for download. Information on swimming officials british swimming. The referee has the authority to stop the race for safety reasons. If a coach or swimmer has questions about a disqualification, the meet referee shall ensure these questions are addressed and answered. Stroke and turn briefing checklist breaststroke cyclical arm then kick. Meetings and events searchable calendar of usa swimming meetings and events.
It is our responsibility to ensure the competition is fair and equitable. Provide consistency by briefing the referee and other officials for their session. Guidelines to swim officiating a teaching guide for dupage swim and dive conference officials. Invented by adobe systems, portable document format pdf is a. Visiting coaches briefing sheet on behalf of the bedford swim team we welcome you, your staff, and your swimmers to the. Swim meet officials usually gather before each session to receive instruction and assignments. If a stroke and turn judge needs to leave the deck and a relief official is not available, they should first notify the referee or chief judge. Below is a short list of a few very important items to cover with your team before our swim meet date on. At long course 50 meter pools and at some higher level. Explanatory memo for 2017 swimming rule changes interpretation swimming rules updated 14.
In fact, our own rule book requires usa swimming to conform to fina rules when they change. A developing referee is encouraged to concentrate the feedback on specific areas such as the general briefing, stroke briefing, deck check, senior official briefing and the session pace, handling of infraction, leadership, etc. Imagine standing behind the starting blocks, waiting to begin a race. Referees officials briefing for high school meets thank you for serving. Swimmers may pass these buoys on either side, except for floats on a straightaway swim course or when otherwise directed by the referee. Apprentice as a deck referee for at least nine 9 sessions at three 3 different georgia swimming georgia masters swimming sanctioned approved meets, under the direct supervision of three 3 different certified referees. Report all scratches to the referee under the starters tent. Fina rules of conduct applicable to bidders swimming rules. Swimming course registration form club timekeeper workbook updated march 2014 judge level 1 workbook updated february 2014 judge level 2 and judge level 2s starter workbook referee race results workbook referee briefing notes british swimming disqualification.
Nj swimming officials stroke briefing check list pdf nj swimming stroke and turn jurisdiction pdf nj swimming stroke and turn check list pdf computer change sheet pdf dq record log pdf no show form pdf positive checkin form pdf scratch from finals form pdf deck assignment form pdf nj swimming referee post meet report form. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. If you dont already have it on your computer, you will need to download adobe acrobat to view these pdf documents. As mentioned earlier, the referee is responsible for deciding on the best placement of the stroke and turn judges to ensure that all swimmers are viewed in a fair and equitable. Relive the referee media briefing 11 jun 2018 a media briefing all about refereeing at the 2018 fifa world cup russia took place on tuesday 12 june. Referees should be on site 15 minutes prior to warm up in the morning and available at the start of the afternoon lunch break. If someone other than the meet director made the arrangements, once put in place, the meet director should contact the facility representative as. I check a ref prep list every time i referee a swim meet. Here are some additional notes as found on the swim ontario site.
British swimming swimming referee training notes january 2016. Benefit of the doubt goes to the swimmer call what you see and see what you call. Resources the following is a list of resources to assist officials and clubs in developing officials and running competitions in alberta. Please allow at least three weeks for processing and shipping.
After evaluating the loc event plans, the referee should discuss and document any concerns that. All prospective referees shall purchase a current rule book. In addition, the outer surface of the wetsuit shall not include outstanding shapes, such as ridges or fins. Can anyone offer me guidance on the referees briefing. Swimming appointed officials to post the official results. See meet information for availability to apprentice at state championship meets. Officials briefing session checklist swim nova scotia. This list was developed as i read the rule book, considered the pools where i usually work, and asked myself who else needs to know this and how will they get the information. North carolina swimming north carolina swimming makes up one of the 59 lscs and is a member of the southern zone.