Last updated on February 2nd, 2024 at 11:28 am This post offers specific guidance to officials, coaches, and meet directors about hosting swim meets in COVID Times. You’ll find links to more resources at the bottom. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, teams must follow laws, public health guidelines, and governing body restrictions as […]
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Last updated on April 14th, 2023 at 10:33 am A pool, swimmers, officials…there are certain things a swim meet requires, regardless of scope and size. These are the “must-haves.” You can’t have a meet without them. A general overview of what I consider “Must Haves” is given here. Why? Because getting a “bird’s-eye view” can
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Last updated on February 10th, 2024 at 01:04 pm Think bigger is better? When it comes to swim meets, there’s room for all shapes and sizes! Many benefits come from hosting small swim meets, especially those held during practice time. What does small mean? It’s a relative term referring to the number of swimmers, teams,
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Last updated on July 31st, 2023 at 06:03 pm This small swim meet plan is targeted at young athletes who need parental support. It’s designed to give athletes the chance to compete within a small social group. The total meet size is about 50, including athletes, coaches, officials, and meet support personnel. All attending parents
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Last updated on August 2nd, 2023 at 04:07 pm This small swim meet plan is targeted at teen athletes. It’s designed to give athletes the chance to compete within a small social group. The total meet size is about 50, including athletes, coaches, officials, and meet support personnel. Athletes double as competitors, timers, and runners.
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Last updated on August 12th, 2021 at 04:48 pm The National Federation of State High School Associations, or NFHS, offers an online Officiating Swimming and Diving course. Many benefit from having well-trained swim officials. Taking this course can help parent volunteers become better trained. Additionally, USA Swimming also offers free online Officials Training Videos 24/7. Contents
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Last updated on October 31st, 2023 at 06:09 am When describing a DQ, or disqualification, swim officials are often called upon to “paint a picture” of what they saw. It is challenging to clearly describe some types of calls. Here’s one tip to help officials quickly and clearly describe the degree of “past vertical” without
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Last updated on January 19th, 2023 at 10:57 am Want to quickly get your swim meet officials on the same page with radio protocol? Try this one-page, quick, and easy-to-read outline. Note: I haven’t been able to locate the original creator of this great outline. If you know who made it, please pass along the
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Last updated on May 11th, 2023 at 08:34 pm Swim meet volunteers come with a variety of experience. Often, they have little or no experience for the role they fill on deck. That’s okay. Everyone has to start somewhere. However, quality training helps convey expectations and the need to follow governing body rules. Training meetings
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Last updated on October 26th, 2021 at 11:15 am I recently saw an anonymous quote I liked. It said, “Never let the things you want make you forget the things you have.” As swim meet hosts, officials and workers, it’s easy to focus on the things we want. This week, consider expressing thanks to those
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Last updated on February 5th, 2024 at 03:45 pm Many encourage people with disabilities to take part in the sport of swimming. I love that people with a variety of abilities can enjoy the sport! Here are simple ways to help ease inclusion at swim meets. The following resources and information help officials and others
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Last updated on August 7th, 2023 at 02:04 pm Need a list showing step-by-step instructions on how to connect Swim Meet Manager with a Colorado Timing Console? Look no further! Linda Eaton, of Colorado Swimming, created a great tip sheet with instructions. This information is part of a Timing Console Clinic created by Linda. Contents
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