Help for swim meet officials working in the Chief Judge role from experienced Colorado Swimming referee and officials mentor, Linda Eaton
Last updated on July 19th, 2022 at 07:35 am Do you train swim meet officials, or want to be a better Chief Judge? Here’s a great PowerPoint file created by Linda Eaton, of Colorado Swimming. She uses it when teaching a clinic called, “How to Be a Better Chief Judge.” It is a great starting […]
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Last updated on February 6th, 2024 at 04:12 pm As an experienced Team Lead Chief Judge at large championship meets, Linda Eaton of Colorado Swimming, likes to keep a binder with her before and during the meet. In it, she keeps the following resources to help her succeed in this role. What Type of Binder?
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Last updated on January 31st, 2022 at 04:26 pm As an experienced national level swim meet official, Linda Eaton of Colorado Swimming gets asked, “What do I need to do to be a good Chief Judge at higher level meets?” Here’s her response. Prepare Read the meet announcement and know all the rules that will
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Last updated on January 19th, 2023 at 10:43 am Many officials use radios to quickly convey disqualification(DQ) information at swim meets. Accuracy is a must. Using radio protocols helps to increase effective communication because it creates an anticipated pattern. USA Swimming details one type of radio protocol in The “Professional” Chief Judge document. At some
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Last updated on July 7th, 2021 at 10:14 am Athletes count on a well-trained Chief Judge and accurate, well-processed calls. Linda Eaton, of Colorado Swimming, created this role-play exercise to help swim meet officials practice Chief Judge radio skills. The exercise may be done as part of a clinic with others, or for personal review.
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Last updated on June 23rd, 2022 at 06:30 pm A swim meet referee may choose to use an official, or officials, in the chief judge role at a meet. There are many ways to use this position. Influencing factors may include the number and experience of available officials, pool configuration, and the level of swimmers
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