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 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 August 5th, 2023 at 08:19 am How Can Planning Style affect Safety? Often those planning and running swim meets are what I call, “Overworked and Underpaid.” This means they have way more work to do than available time or energy to do it. It also means that what they are giving has more value
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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 July 13th, 2022 at 11:23 am Looking for some lists to help you run a simple, no-frills swim meet? Below you’ll find some simplified resources used in connection with non-championship high school swim meets. They are also suitable for “Summer League” and other developmental meets. Perhaps you want to do awards, hospitality,
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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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Last updated on August 25th, 2023 at 04:02 pm No Show Report Some swim meets have a “No Show” penalty if a swimmer enters an event, does not scratch, and does not show up for the event. If this is the case, some type of “No Show” report form is helpful to coordinate the reporting
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