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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Last updated on May 9th, 2023 at 10:38 am The protocols used by officials at higher-level swim meets are sometimes confusing to new officials and those without Stroke Judge experience. This post aims to shed light on the jurisdiction, placement, and protocols used by Stroke and/or Turn Judges at swim meets. Jurisdiction Simply put, jurisdiction
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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 October 26th, 2021 at 11:23 am I’m feeling contemplative as I write. This isn’t a “How To” post, it’s a heartfelt thank you. I’m guessing that anyone reading this post helps give competitive swimming opportunities to kids, or others. Thank you. Find quick and easy ways for you or your swimmers to
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Last updated on November 1st, 2023 at 08:56 am The dilemma: As swim meet officials and administrative people we are obligated to follow the rules in our decision-making process. However, not all situations faced have a correct resolution clearly spelled out in the rules. Some issues are not clearly legal or clearly not legal; clearly “white” or clearly “black.” This
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Last updated on November 1st, 2023 at 08:56 am I had an “Aha!” experience many years ago at a weekend training for new swim meet referees. There, highly-experienced and excellent referees taught us. As we discussed various situations, decision-making, and correct resolutions, I realized I didn’t fully understand the foundational principles they were using to make
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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 September 1st, 2023 at 05:44 pm Not all meets will require or use all the forms and reports shown here. Some meets may use forms not included. But this basic list can help to provide a “Bird’s-Eye” view of possible needs. More importantly, it can also serve to guide a pre-meet discussion
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