Last updated on February 2nd, 2024 at 11:34 am Looking for a free, quick, accurate, and paperless way to collect disqualification (DQ) information from swim meet officials? Here’s one idea to consider: invite officials to use their smartphones to turn in DQ information using an electronic DQ form. The data for each call is then […]
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Last updated on May 19th, 2022 at 12:22 pm Looking for a free and simple way to increase the quality of training for swim officials? You’ve found it! This half-page sheet has questions for new swim officials and trainees to ask and spot possible gaps in their training. It also has information to help their
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Last updated on May 19th, 2022 at 12:21 pm Looking for a free and simple way to increase the quality of training for swim officials? You’ve found it! This half-page sheet has questions for new swim officials and trainees to ask and spot possible gaps in their training. It also has information to help their
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Last updated on March 20th, 2024 at 04:35 pm Need a quick, easy, and concise way to explain detailed long course deck protocol to officials? You, or others, can easily view this succinct briefing on a smart-phone. Or you can print or edit one of the downloadable files below. Competitive swimming relies heavily on volunteer
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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. Why
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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 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 May 18th, 2022 at 07:52 pm This one-page list gives a standard protocol and jurisdiction often used at local short course yards (SCY) swim meets. Useful for Stroke and Turn Judges, Chief Judges, and Referees. This version is quick and easy to print and share. Please ensure compliance with current rules before
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Last updated on May 18th, 2022 at 07:51 pm This one-page list gives a standard protocol and jurisdiction often used at local short course yards (SCY) swim meets. Useful for Stroke and Turn Judges, Chief Judges, and Referees. This version is easy to edit. Please ensure compliance with current rules before use. Click for mobile-friendly
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Last updated on February 24th, 2024 at 04:23 pm Swim meet officials usually gather before each session to receive instruction and assignments. Often, a stroke briefing takes place. At multi-session meets, it’s nice to have many ways to convey this important information. The Jeopardy-style stroke briefing is one way to changes things up. This Stroke Briefing
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Last updated on May 18th, 2022 at 07:50 pm This one-page list gives a standard protocol and jurisdiction often used at local long course meters (LCM) swim meets. Useful for Stroke and Turn Judges, Chief Judges, and Referees. This version is quick and easy to print and share. Please ensure compliance with current rules before
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Last updated on May 18th, 2022 at 07:49 pm This one-page list gives general information about standard protocol and jurisdiction often used at local long course meters (LCM) swim meets. Useful for Stroke and Turn Judges, Chief Judges, and Referees. This version is easy to edit. Please ensure compliance with current rules before use. Click
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