Tips, lists, forms, and training resources for swim meet officials
Last updated on February 10th, 2024 at 12:22 pm Why not make an Officials Stroke Briefing fun? Just like the popular game show, this fun and educational swim meet officials’ stroke briefing features an Answer/Question format. The presenter reads the “answer,” and the officials reply with the “question.” Add extra fun by sharing a small […]
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Last updated on March 13th, 2023 at 12:31 pm Many swim meets have a coaches meeting before the meet starts. This is especially true at large or championship swim meets. Usually, the meet referee or meet director conducts the meeting. Sometimes others, like the administrative referee, also present information. Usually, a coach from each team
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Last updated on October 24th, 2022 at 11:03 am Do you coach or officiate for more than one swim organization? If so, you’ll want to check out the Our Kids Initiative website located at: http://www.ourkidsinitiative.org/ I especially like the one-page chart summarizing rule differences between FINA, USA-Swimming, YMCA, NCAA, NFHS, USP, and USMS. During the
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Last updated on February 6th, 2024 at 03:55 pm It’s a fact. Not all swim meet officials call disqualifications the same way. However, it’s in the best interest of swimmers to reduce the amount of variance in judgement calls among officials. Why? Consistent, clear, correct feedback helps swimmers to learn and improve. As a result, all
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Last updated on January 2nd, 2024 at 10:58 am A swim meet referee has a lot of responsibilities resting upon his or her shoulders. Referees make sure the meet runs according to the rules and regulations of the governing body. However, it can be challenging to remember everything to check or do. Especially because many
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