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Level 1 . June, 2006. Today. Walk around the pool deck The Officials Up the Ladder Marshal Safety Marshal Role of the Timer The Card Meet Sequence Split Time End of the Race Times and Timings Recording Times Relay Takeovers Head Lane Timer Questionnaire – 15 minutes
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Level 1 June, 2006
Today • Walk around the pool deck • The Officials • Up the Ladder • Marshal • Safety Marshal • Role of the Timer • The Card • Meet Sequence • Split Time • End of the Race • Times and Timings • Recording Times • Relay Takeovers • Head Lane Timer • Questionnaire – 15 minutes • Review (answers)
Number of lanes (6 – 8) • 25m or 50m Plan of Pool Deck
Backstroke (warning) flags Plan of Pool Deck
False Start Rope Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags Plan of Pool Deck
Officials - Expectations • Dress Code • White clothing (long pants) or, • Matching shirts if provided by Meet management • Comfortable, rubber soled shoes • Expect to get wet • Arrival Time • Officials lounge or area • 45 minutes prior to the start of the Meet sign in (and stay in the area) • Time requested by the Meet Manager
Officials - Ethics • Have a positive attitude • Accept an assignment to officiate only if you intend to honor the commitment • Accept the assignment you’ve been given • Don’t leave your post • Complete the session • Be impartial (cheering really shouldn’t be done) • Be unobtrusive and inconspicuous • A referee’s decision is final (please don’t take offence) • Remain cool and professional at all times • Be fair to all • Keep seated as much as possible • Be friendly (but don’t distract swimmers mentally preparing for race) • Know the rules thoroughly
Meet the Officials False Start Rope • The Referee Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags
Meet the Officials Referee False Start Rope • The Starter Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags
Meet the Officials Referee False Start Rope • The Chief Timer Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags Starter
Meet the Officials Referee False Start Rope • The Assistant Chief Timer Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags Starter Chief Timer
Meet the Officials Referee Assistant Chief Timer False Start Rope Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags Starter Chief Timer
Meet the Officials Referee Assistant Chief Timer Timers are always located on the deck at the Finish end of a pool. False Start Rope • Timers Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags Starter Chief Timer
Meet the Officials Referee Assistant Chief Timer { Timers False Start Rope • The Judge of Stroke { Timers { Timers { Timers Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags { Timers { Timers Starter Chief Timer
Judge of Stroke Meet the Officials Referee Assistant Chief Timer { Timers False Start Rope • Turns Judges { Timers { Timers { Timers Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags { Timers { Timers • Head Lane Timers Judge of Stroke Starter Chief Timer
Judge of Stroke Meet the Officials Referee Assistant Chief Timer { Timers False Start Rope However … { Timers { Timers Turns Judges { Timers Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags { Timers { Timers Judge of Stroke Starter Chief Timer
Judge of Stroke Meet the Officials Referee Assistant Chief Timer { Timers False Start Rope • Turns Judges { Timers { Timers { Timers Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags { Timers { Timers Judge of Stroke Starter Chief Timer
Meet the Officials Referee Assistant Chief Timer { Timers False Start Rope • Clerk of Course (Marshall’s Table) Turn Judges { Timers { Timers { Timers Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags { Timers { Timers Starter Chief Timer
Meet the Officials Marshall Referee Assistant Chief Timer { Timers False Start Rope • Marshalling Area { Timers Turn Judges { Timers { Timers Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags { Timers { Timers Clerk of Course Starter Chief Timer
Meet the Officials Marshall Marshalling Area Referee Assistant Chief Timer { Timers False Start Rope • Chief Finish Judge { Timers Turn Judges { Timers { Timers Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags { Timers { Timers Clerk of Course Starter Chief Timer
Chief Finish Judge Recorder/Scorer Meet the Officials Marshalling Area Referee Marshall Assistant Chief Timer { Timers False Start Rope • Recorder/Scorer { Timers Turn Judges { Timers { Timers Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags { Timers { Timers Clerk of Course Starter Chief Timer
Chief Finish Judge Recorder/Scorer Meet the Officials Marshalling Area Referee Marshall Assistant Chief Timer { Timers False Start Rope { Timers Turn Judges { Timers { Timers Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags { Timers { Timers Clerk of Course Starter Approximately 30 officials on deck to run a meet. Chief Timer
Chief Finish Judge Recorder/Scorer Marshalling Area Referee Marshall Assistant Chief Timer { Timers False Start Rope { Timers Turn Judges { Timers { Timers Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags { Timers { Timers • Runners • Food Preparation • Marshal • Safety Marshal • Meet Manager Clerk of Course Starter Chief Timer Meet the Officials
Up the Ladder Level V Level IV Level III Level II Level I
Level I Level I • Attendance and successful completion of this clinic • 2 satisfactory deck evaluations
Level II Level II • Certified Level I • Completion of clinics and 2 deck evaluations in any 2 positions except Referee • Clerk of CourseChief TimekeeperChief Finish JudgeChief Judge ElectronicsRecorder ScorerStroke & Turn Judgeand Head Lane Timer (2 signatures)StarterMeet Manager
Level III Level III • Certified Level II • Completion of all clinics and 2 deck evaluations in any 4 remaining positions(one must be Stroke & Turn Judge) • Referee can not be used until level lll has been attained • Conduct a Level I clinic
Up the Ladder Level V Level IV • Levels IV and V require, • additional clinics • intensive evaluation • National Meet experience • And much more. Level III Level II Level I
Safety Marshal • Responsible to the Referee for all aspects of safety related to the conduct of the warm up • Typically wears a bright coloured safety vest or similar clothing • Specifically this is from the start of warm-up to when the pool is cleared in anticipation of the start of meet. • Ensure that all warm-up procedures are followed • Diving starts shall not be made during two-way swimming unless specified lanes are designated (then only one-way swimming) • Signs available indicating lane use
Safety Marshal • Responsible to the Referee for all aspects of safety related to the conduct of the warm up. • Receive briefing from Meet Manager and/or Referee • Lane designation/deck assignment • Time of diving starts • Announcements
Safety Marshal • Responsible to the Referee for all aspects of safety related to the conduct of the competition. • Warm up procedure • Minimum 30 minutes • Entry is feet first (no dives or cannonballs) • 30 minutes to end • Outside lanes are sprint lanes (one way only) and supervised by coach • Lanes 2/7 may be used as backstroke lanes • Only appropriate equipment (flutterboard, pull-buoy) is used
Safety Marshal • Responsible to the Referee for all aspects of safety related to the conduct of the competition from start of warm-up to start of meet. • Authority includes the ability to, • Inform the swimmer of a breach of the safety rules • Remove the swimmer from warm-up and escort to the coach • Inform the Referee of safety violations (it is only under the Referee’s authority that a swimmer may be excluded from the meet)
Timer - Importance • Every official at a meet is a volunteer • Great number of details • Large number of people (50 people) • Everyone is waiting for your actions • Your attitude toward the assignment will dictate your performance
Timer - Responsibilities • Ensure that the swimmer’s name, lane, heat number, etc. is correct (Head Lane Timer). If incorrect you should inform the Chief Timekeeper • Watch starts – start watch at the flash of the gun or strobe • Accurate finish times • Accurate recording of times • Preliminaries and Finals
Timer - Equipment • Watches will be provided (or you can bring your own) • Secure the lanyard around your neck • Make sure watch display is working • Test it! Start, stop, splits … clearing. • Heat Sheets/Lane Sheets (used in card less meets) • Time Cards
Stroke Event Age Distance The Card
Name The Card
The Card All the Relay Names (in the order of appearance)
Chief Finish Judge How it works. Marshall Marshalling Area Referee Assistant Chief Timer { Timers False Start Rope { Timers Turn Judges { Timers { Timers Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags { Timers { Timers Clerk of Course Starter Chief Timer Swimmers are called to the Marshall’s Table by Event.
Chief Finish Judge How it works. Marshall Marshalling Area Referee Assistant Chief Timer { Timers False Start Rope { Timers Turn Judges { Timers { Timers Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags { Timers { Timers Clerk of Course Starter Chief Timer Sorted by Heat they are sent to the Marshalling area to await instructions to move to the starting blocks
Chief Finish Judge How it works. Marshall Marshalling Area Referee Assistant Chief Timer { Timers False Start Rope { Timers Turn Judges { Timers { Timers Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags { Timers { Timers Clerk of Course Starter Chief Timer Marshall’s will move the swimmers behind the blocks as they come within 1 or 2 heats.
Chief Finish Judge How it works. Marshall Marshalling Area Referee Assistant Chief Timer { Timers False Start Rope { Timers Turn Judges { Timers { Timers Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags { Timers { Timers Clerk of Course Starter Chief Timer Swimmers will present themselves to the Head Lane Timer.
Chief Finish Judge How it works. Marshall Marshalling Area Referee Assistant Chief Timer { Timers False Start Rope { Timers Turn Judges { Timers { Timers Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags { Timers { Timers Clerk of Course Starter Then the race will start. Chief Timer • Start your watch with, • The flash of the gun or strobe light • Whether the lane is occupied or not
The Start • Swimmers should report before the race is under the Starter’s orders (ideally 1-2 heats in advance). If a swimmer appears after the Starter has taken control ask them to wait then inform the Chief Timekeeper who will inform the referee. • Position yourself so that you can clearly see the flash • Ensure the time on the watch is clear • Hold the watch firmly and motionless • Use index finger • Watch the flash … gun/strobe
Chief Finish Judge How it works. Marshall Marshalling Area Referee Assistant Chief Timer { Timers False Start Rope { Timers { Turn Judges Timers { Timers Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags { Timers { Timers Clerk of Course Starter • Ooops! • If your watch fails to start, • Raise hand and report to the Chief Timekeeper Chief Timer
Chief Finish Judge How it works. Marshall Marshalling Area Referee Assistant Chief Timer { Timers False Start Rope { Timers Turn Judges { Timers { Timers Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags { Timers { Timers Clerk of Course Starter • Ooops! • If your watch fails to stop, • If not available record NT (No Time) for your watch Chief Timer
Split Times • Splits are the times achieved every time the swimmer touches at the start end (Turn end when requested). • The time is taken by 1 timer and recorded by another.
Recording Split Times 45.26 1:30.34 Recorded every 50m on short course and 100m on long course
Best Seat in the House • At the finish of the race, • Lean right over the finish edge of the pool and look straight down over your lane. • Stop the watch when, • Swimmer’s hand touches the wall • Any part of the body touches the wall • Any part of the body passes through the wall’s vertical plane • Swimmer contacts the touch pad • Do not concern yourself with stroke rules and regulations • If swimmer does not finish the required distance write DNF (Did Not Finish) on the time card. • Clear your watch when, • The referee blows the first long whistle, signaling the swimmers to the block • Instructed by the Chief Timekeeper