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April 2014
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Level 1
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Today
Plan of the pool deckThe Officials Up the Ladder Marshal Safety Marshal
Role of the Timer/ TimekeeperThe PaperworkMeet SequenceSplit TimesEnd of the RaceTimes and TimingsRecording TimesRelay Take-oversHead Lane TimekeeperQuestionnaire – 15 minutesReview (answers)
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Number of lanes 6 – 825m or 50m
Plan of Pool Deck
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Backstroke (warning) flags
Plan of Pool Deck
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False Start Rope
Backstroke Flags
Backstroke Flags
Plan of Pool Deck
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Officials - ExpectationsDress 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 for briefing)
Time requested by the Meet Manager
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Officials - EthicsHave a positive attitudeAccept an assignment to officiate only if you intend to honour the commitmentAccept the assignment you’ve been givenDon’t leave your postComplete the sessionBe impartial (cheering really shouldn’t be done)Be unobtrusive and inconspicuousA Referee’s decision is final Remain cool and professional at all timesBe fair to allKeep seated as much as possibleBe friendly but don’t distract swimmers. Simply ask their name and never touch a swimmer for any reasonKnow the rules thoroughly
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8Meet the OfficialsThe Referee
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Start
Rope
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
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The Starter
Referee
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Start
Rope
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
Meet the Officials
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The Chief Timekeeper
Referee
Starter
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Start
Rope
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
Meet the Officials
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Referee
StarterChief Timekeeper
The Assistant Chief Timekeeper
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Start
Rope
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
Meet the Officials
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Referee
StarterChief Timekeeper
AssistantChief Timekeeper
False
Start
Rope
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
Meet the OfficialsTimers
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Referee
StarterChief Timekeeper
AssistantChief Timekeeper
Timers
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Start
Rope
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
Timers are always
located on the deck at the Finish end of a
pool.
Meet the Officials
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Referee
StarterChief Timekeeper
AssistantChief Timekeeper
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Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
TimersFalse
Start
Rope
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
The Judge of Stroke
Meet the Officials
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Referee
StarterChief Timekeeper
AssistantChief Timekeeper
{{{{{{
Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
TimersFalse
Start
Rope
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
Turns Judges
Judge of Stroke
Judge of Stroke
Meet the Officials
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Referee
StarterChief Timekeeper
AssistantChief Timekeeper
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Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
TimersFalse
Start
Rope
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
Turns Judges
Judge of Stroke
Judge of Stroke
Meet the Officials
Head Lane Timekeepers
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Referee
StarterChief Timekeeper
AssistantChief Timekeeper
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Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
TimersFalse
Start
Rope
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
TurnJudges
Clerk of Course (Marshalling Table)
Meet the Officials
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Referee
StarterChief Timekeeper
AssistantChief Timekeeper
{{{{{{
Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
TimersFalse
Start
Rope
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
TurnJudges
Clerk ofCourse
Marshalling Area with Marshal(s)
Meet the Officials
Marshal
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Referee
StarterChief Timekeeper
AssistantChief Timekeeper
{{{{{{
Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
TimersFalse
Start
Rope
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
TurnJudges
Clerk ofCourse
MarshallingArea
Chief Finish Judge
Meet the Officials
Marshal
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Referee
StarterChief Timekeeper
Recorder/ Scorer
{{{{{{
Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
TimersFalse
Start
Rope
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
TurnJudges
Clerk ofCourse
MarshallingArea
Chief FinishJudge
Recorder/ Scorer
AssistantChief Timekeeper
Meet the Officials
Marshal
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Referee
StarterChief Timekeeper
Recorder/ Scorer
{{{{{{
Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
TimersFalse
Start
Rope
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
TurnJudges
Clerk ofCourse
MarshallingArea
Chief FinishJudge
Meet Manager
AssistantChief Timekeeper
Meet the Officials
Marshal
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Referee
StarterChief Timekeeper
AssistantChief Timekeeper
{{{{{{
Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
TimersFalse
Start
Rope
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
TurnJudges
Clerk ofCourse
MarshallingArea
Chief FinishJudge
Approximately 30 officials needed on deck to run a
single ended Meet, plus …
Recorder/ Scorer
Meet the Officials
Marshal
Meet Manager
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Referee
StarterChief Timekeeper
AssistantChief Timekeeper
{{{{{{
Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
TimersFalse
Start
Rope
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
TurnJudges
Clerk ofCourse
MarshallingArea
Chief FinishJudge Recorder/ Scorer
• Electronics• Runners• Safety
Marshals• Food
PreparationMeet the Officials
Marshal
Meet Manager
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Typically 30 minutes before the start of each session
Essential to organize 30 or more officials for a single ended meet
Double ended meet you have twice the officials
Deck position and duties are assigned
Specific equipment and procedures for the session are explained
Officials - Briefing
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Up the Ladder
Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV
Level V
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Level I
Level I
• Attendance and successful completion of this clinic
• To be certified at Level I, you require 2 satisfactory deck evaluations
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Level II• Certified Level I (clinic + 2 sign-off’s)
• Completion of clinics and 2 deck evaluations in any 2 positions except Referee, one of which must be Strokes & Turns
Stroke & Turn Judge/Head Lane Timer
Clerk of CourseChief TimekeeperChief Finish Judge/Chief Judge Electronics (may not have 2 CJE sign-offs)
Recorder/Scorer (no sign-offs)StarterMeet Manager
Level II
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Level III• Certified Level II
• Completion of all clinics and 2 deck evaluations in any 3 remaining positions
• Referee can not be used until level III has been attained
• Referee clinic must be have been taken within last 2 years
• Conduct a Level I clinic
Level III
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Up the Ladder
Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV
Level V
Levels IV and Vrequire …• additional clinics • intensive evaluation• National Meet experienceand much more.
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Up the LadderSign-offs for Deck Official Positions:• The appropriate clinic must be completed & deck
experience gained before requesting a sign-off for each position
• Ask the Session Referee for a sign-off / deck evaluation before you begin the session
• Two (2) sign-offs are required for almost every position (BUT not in the same meet)
• Expectations for deck experience should be in a variety of pools with different meet types and different evaluators
• See a Regional Officials Representative or Master Official for other guidelines on sign-offs
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OSOA – Officials Registration
www.osoa.ca On-line clinics PowerPoint clinics Forms Swimming News and more
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OSOA – Officials Registration
On-line clinics: 80% to pass Enrollment key
Classroom clinics: COC adds the clinic to the website
Sign up to attend
Register at www.osoa.ca
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Safety Marshal
Typically wears a bright coloured safety vest or similar clothingTimeframe: from the start of warm-up to when the pool is cleared in anticipation of the start of meetEnsures that all warm-up procedures are followed: Diving starts shall not be made during two-way swimming
unless specified lanes (sprint lanes) are designated: then only one-way swimming in those lanes
Signs available indicating lane use
Responsible to the Referee for all aspects of safety related to the conduct of the warm-up
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Safety Marshal
Receive briefing from Meet Manager and Referee: Lane designation/ deck assignment Time of diving starts Announcements
Safety issues are very important with the number of swimmers:
In the water On the deck
Responsible to the Referee for all aspects of safety related to the conduct of the warm-up
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Safety Marshal
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 a coach
Lanes 2/ 7 may be used as backstroke lanes Only appropriate equipment (flutterboard, pull-buoy) is
used
Responsible to the Referee for all aspects of safety related to the conduct of the competition
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Safety Marshal
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
Never under any circumstances touch a swimmer
Inform the Referee of safety violations (it is only under the Referee’s authority that a swimmer may be excluded from the meet)
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
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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: without timers… no swim times
Your attitude toward the assignment will dictate your performance
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Timer - ResponsibilitiesEnsure the the swimmer’s name, lane, heat number, etc. is correct (Head Lane Timekeeper): If incorrect you should inform the Referee and/ or Chief
Timekeeper (Chief Timer)
Watch the starts – start watch at the flash of the gun or strobe
Get accurate finish times
Do accurate recording of times
Understand if preliminaries, finals
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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 Only stop a watch that you start
Paperwork: Heat Sheets Lane Sheets or Time Cards – printed from Meet Manager software or old
style time cards• Usually for relays and long distance events
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Using the Watch
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Split - When the watch is running, the first push takes a split; the second push resumes the running time
Reset - When the watch is stopped, the first push resets the watch to zero
Start - The first push starts the watch with the flash
Stop - The second push stops the watch at the final touch
Mode Button Don’t Touch Start/ Stop
ButtonSplit/ Reset
Button
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Heat Sheet
Heat Sheet info – event, heat, lane, swimmer(s)
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Lane Timer Sheet
Event 20 50 Free Male 10/under
Lane 3 Heat 1 Joe Blow
Lane 3 Heat 2 Sam Cly
Lane 3 Heat 3 Tom Pitt
Event 21 50 Fly Female 10/under
Lane 3 Heat 1 Joy Gray
Lane 3 Heat 2 Barb Wire
Lane 3 Heat 3 Sara Flynn
Lane 3 Heat 4 Polly Teck
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The Time Card from the Meet Manager software
All the Relay Names (in the order of appearance)
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Recording Times – Standard Time Card
Used for Official Splits or Swim Off’s or Relays
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Referee
StarterChief Timekeeper
AssistantChief Timekeeper
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Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
TimersFalse
Start
Rope
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
TurnJudges
Clerk ofCourse
MarshallingArea
Chief FinishJudge
Swimmers are called to the Marshal’s Table by Event.
Marshal
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Referee
StarterChief Timekeeper
AssistantChief Timekeeper
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Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
TimersFalse
Start
Rope
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
TurnJudges
Clerk ofCourse
MarshallingArea
Chief FinishJudge
Sorted by heat, they are sent to the Marshalling area to await instructions to move to the starting blocks.
Marshal
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Referee
StarterChief Timekeeper
AssistantChief Timekeeper
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Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
TimersFalse
Start
Rope
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
TurnJudges
Clerk ofCourse
MarshallingArea
Chief FinishJudge
Marshals will move the swimmers behind the blocks as they come within 1 or 2 heats.
Marshal
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Referee
StarterChief Timekeeper
AssistantChief Timekeeper
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Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
TimersFalse
Start
Rope
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
TurnJudges
Clerk ofCourse
MarshallingArea
Chief FinishJudge
Swimmers will present themselves to the Head Lane Timekeeper.
Marshal
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Referee
StarterChief Timekeeper
AssistantChief Timekeeper
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Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
TimersFalse
Start
Rope
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
TurnJudges
Clerk ofCourse
MarshallingArea
Chief FinishJudge
Then the race will start…
Marshal
Start your watch with:
The flash of the gun or strobe light
Whether the lane is occupied or not
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The StartSwimmers 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
Ensure the previous time on the watch is cleared
Position yourself so that you can clearly see the flash
Hold the watch firmly and motionless
Use your index finger
Watch the flash … gun/ strobe
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Referee
StarterChief Timekeeper
AssistantChief Timekeeper
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Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
TimersFalse
Start
Rope
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
TurnJudges
Clerk ofCourse
MarshallingArea
Chief FinishJudge
Ooops!If your watch fails to start, raise your hand and report to the Chief Timekeeper.
Marshal
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Referee
StarterChief Timekeeper
AssistantChief Timekeeper
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Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
Timers
TimersFalse
Start
Rope
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
TurnJudges
Clerk ofCourse
MarshallingArea
Chief FinishJudge
Ooops!If your watch fails to stop, record NT (No Time) for your watch.
Marshal
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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 anotherOfficial splits are taken for relays for the first leg of the race
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Recording Split Times
45.261:30.34
Samples
Recorded every 50m on short course and 100m
on long course.
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Best Seat in the HouseAt 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 your paperwork Clear your watch when:
The Referee blows the first long whistle, signaling the swimmers to the block
Instructed by the Chief Timekeeper
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Semi-Automatic Officiating Equipment
At some meets plungers (semi automatic equipment) are used as part of the timing
systemThis equipment records the elapsed time of each swimmer and determines the relative place in a raceThe plunger is activated by the Starter and stopped by the timer using the index finger to press the button on the plunger ONLY at the finish of the race (or for splits if so instructed by the Chief Timekeeper)
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What’s my time???
If a swimmer requests a time from you: Remain focused Stay polite Decline (‘cleared watch’, ‘don’t remember’ …) Because … you do not have an official time
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Times and Timing
If you think the swimmer is going to be disqualified: Record your times anyway (mistakes happen) Please don’t interfere or offer comment to the
Strokes and Turns Judges or swimmer
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Times and Timing
Convention for time is:
2:10.35
Colon Period
Minutes Seconds Hundredths
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Times and Timing
Which is the official time? It is the intermediate time (not average) which will
be awarded to the swimmer2:10.102:09.852:09.86
Final time is 2:09.86
Or if the times from two watches are identical
1:11.651:11.851:11.65
Final time is 1:11.65
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Times and Timing
2:10.352:10.46
Average time is 2:10.405
The Chief Timekeeper’s time may be included on the paperwork for your lane only when there are fewer than 3 good times.
The Chief Timekeeper’s time may be included on the paperwork for your lane only when there are fewer than 3 good times.
4:20.81 divided by 2
So what if only two watches are being used? It’s the average of the two, truncated to two
decimal places
Official time is 2:10.40
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Recording Times – Heat Sheet
Make sure you are recording in the right spot. Mark your heat sheet with your Lane #.
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Recording Times Lane Timer Sheet
Make sure you are recording in the right spot.Don’t forget all the digits off the watch!!!
Event 20 50 Free Male 10/under
Lane 3 Heat 1 Joe Blow _______
________ _______
Lane 3 Heat 2 Sam Cly _______ ________ _______
Lane 3 Heat 3 Tom Pitt _______ ________ _______
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Recording Times - Time Card from Meet Manager software
Make sure you are recording in the right spot.
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Make sure you are recording in the right spot.Don’t forget all digits off the watch!!!
Recording Times – Standard Time Card
Heats
JHMWRB
Time Finals/ Finals
1 45 16
1 45 16
1 45 34
57 55
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Additional Duties
In each lane, the following duties will be divided amongst the timekeepers: Making sure the correct swimmer is in your lane Making sure the times, including splits are
recorded correctly If using electronics, identifying light touches to the
Chief Finish Judge (comment on the paperwork) Ensuring the swimmer has completed the required
lengths of the pool
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Additional Duties… 2
In each lane, the following duties will be divided amongst the timekeepers : Ringing bell in long distance races (800/ 1500):
Record split times for each lap Ring the bell to indicate the last turn at timer’s end of the
pool Ring bell after confirmation with Chief Timekeeper Ring bell over the right hand lane rope Begin ringing at the backstroke flags, continue through the
turn and until the swimmer returns to the backstroke flags
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Level 1 (Timer/ Timekeeper) Questionnaire
Questions before we begin?
We will use the questionnaire for the correct answers
Remember…there may be one or more correct answers for each question
20 minutes
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Level 1 - Questionnaire
1. The correct dress for Officials is:
a. Their own club T-shirtsb. Matching shirts, if provided by Meet Managementc. All white clothingd. Shorts or tennis skirt
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Level 1 - Questionnaire
2. Before a meet, you should report to the designated officials’ area:
a. In time for the first raceb. At the time requested by the Meet Managerc. Two hours before the start of the Meetd. 45 minutes before the start of the Meet
unless otherwise instructed
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Level 1 - Questionnaire
3. After signing out your manual digital watch, you should:
a. Secure the lanyard around your neckb. Make sure the batteries are charged and the
video display worksc. Test operational features (start, stop, split etc.)d. Place the watch in your pocket or purse
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Level 1 - Questionnaire
4. Ideally, as a Timekeeper you should be stationed:
a. On the deck at the finish end of your assigned lane
b. On the side deck, midway along the poolc. In the bleachers, at the finish end of the pool
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Level 1 - Questionnaire
5. If a swimmer reports to your lane after the heat is under Starter’s orders, you should:
a. Wait until the race has started and then inform the Referee through the Chief Timekeeper
b. Wave your hand and shout to get the Starter’s attention
c. Put the swimmer into the next available empty lane
d. Direct the swimmer to wait and not interrupt the start
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Level 1 - Questionnaire
6. As soon as you become aware that you have a swimmer in your lane that doesn’t match your paperwork (wrong name, lane, heat etc.), you should:
a. Inform the Referee and/or Chief Timekeeperb. Adjust the name on the lane sheetc. Do nothingd. Inform the Chief Finish Judge
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Level 1 - Questionnaire
7. At the commencement of the race, you should start your watch:
a. At the sound of the gunb. At the flash of the gunc. When the swimmer leaves the blockd. At the sound of the horne. At the flash of the strobe light on the
automatic systemf. Whether your lane is occupied or not
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Level 1 - Questionnaire
8. When starting or stopping a manual digital watch, you should:
a. Swing it in an arcb. Snap your wrist as you depress the buttonc. Hold it firmly and motionlessd. Use the same finger to start and stop ite. Only stop a watch that you start
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Level 1 - Questionnaire
9. If you missed a start, or your watch malfunctions during a race, or you failed to get a finish time, you should:
a. Report to the Chief Timekeeperb. Record the same time as another timer in
your lanec. Record NO TIME (NT) for your watchd. Record an estimated timee. Record the time on the automatic system
score board
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Level 1 - Questionnaire
10. For the finish of a race, you should position yourself:
a. Looking down over your lane, at the finish end of the pool
b. With your foot on top of the touch padc. Seated behind the starting block of your
assigned lane
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Level 1 - Questionnaire
11. When the required distance has been completed, you should stop your watch when:
a. The swimmer’s hand touches the end wall of the pool
b. Any part of the swimmer’s body touches the end wall
c. Any part of the swimmer’s body passes through the vertical plane of the end wall
d. The swimmer makes contact with the touch-pade. The swimmer touches with one hand on the
breast stroke
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Level 1 - Questionnaire
12. If the swimmer in your lane does not finish the required distance, you should:
a. Report DID NOT FINISH (DNF) on your lane sheet
b. Record what time the swimmer left the water
c. Record what time the swimmer stopped swimming
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Level 1 - Questionnaire
13. If your manual digital watch reads two minutes, ten seconds, and one-one hundredth, the correct time to record is:
a. 2:10.01b. 2:10.0c. 2:10
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Level 1 - Questionnaire
14. Rewrite the following times in the correct numerical form:
a. One minute, two and ten one-hundredths seconds
b. Four minutes thirty-six hundredths of a secondc. Two minutes and one secondd. Thirty four point two-five secondse. One minute, fifteen and forty-three hundredths
of a second
1:02.10
4:00.36
2:01.00 34.25
1:15.43
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Level 1 - Questionnaire
15. If the swimmer in your lane is disqualified for any reason, you should:
a. Record their finish times anywayb. Tell the swimmer his finish time but not
record the times on your paperworkc. Record the time when the disqualification
took place
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Level 1 - Questionnaire
16. When three watches are being used on one lane, the official time is:
a. The average time of all three watchesb. The intermediate time if all three watches
differc. The common time if two watches are
identical
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Level 1 - Questionnaire
17. When two watches are being used on one lane, the official time is:
a. The average time of the two watches, truncated to two decimal places
b. The faster of the two watchesc. The slower time of the two watches
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Level 1 - Questionnaire
18. The correct time to clear your watch is:
a. When your Chief Timekeeper tells youb. If you are not instructed, then when the
Referee blows his first long whistle, to put the swimmers on the blocks or into the water
c. When the Starter says “take your marks”d. After your time is recorded on your paperworke. Whenever your time is substantially different
from the other timers
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Level 1 - Questionnaire
19. If you are assigned additional duties, they shall be to:
a. Determine that the correct swimmer is in your lane
b. Ensure that split times are recorded correctly
c. Report light touches to the Chief Finish Judge
d. Act as Relay-Take-Over Judge if so directed
e. Disqualify swimmers who false start
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20. When ringing the bell lap, you should:
a. Ring the bell as the swimmer approaches / leaves the wall (from backstroke flags to wall and back)
b. Ring the bell over the right hand lane ropec. Ring the bell throughout the last lap of the
raced. Ring the bell after consultation with the
Referee/ Chief Timekeeper
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21. The time taken by the Chief Timekeeper should be included for your lane:
a. Alwaysb. Only if it is different from the otherc. Whenever there are fewer than three good
times for your laned. Only if your swimmer won his heat
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22. The Safety Marshals’ Responsibilities include:
a. Being in charge of the deck from the start of the warm-up until the pool is cleared for the start of the meet
b. Monitoring warm-up procedures to ensure that they meet safety rules
c. Ensuring the officials are on deck for the start of the meet
d. Ensuring that no diving takes place until the proper time and in the proper lane(s)
e. Ensure swimmers enter the pool in a safe mannerf. Ensuring that only the appropriate equipment is
used during warm-up
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23. The Safety Marshals’ area of responsibility includes:
a. The portion of the pool/deck assigned to them by the Referee/Meet Management
b. The change roomsc. The entire deck during warm-ups
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24. If the Safety Marshal(s) observe an infraction of the safety rules, they may:
a. Inform the swimmer of the breach of the safety rules
b. Remove the swimmer from the warm-up and escort him/her to their coach
c. Remove the swimmer from the meetd. Inform the Referee of any safety infraction
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Thank you
Approved by the Ontario Swimming Officials’ Association Board
1 Clerk of Course & Marshal August 2014 © Copyright 2013-2017 Ontario Swimming Officials Association
1 Chief Finish Judge Clinic July 2011 © Copyright 2010 - 2014 Ontario Swimming Officials Association