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Introduction
Introduction
Before the start of each session you judge, you will:
Attend the Officials Briefing to get your assignments.
Meet your team of officials.
Prepare for your roles and responsibilities as a Stroke and Turn Judge.
Before the Session
Before the Session
It’s important to be prepared. Before officiating a meet, read and understand all the information in the Meet Announcement.
Be sure to review the Technical Rules and the official interpretations of all rules, especially if it's been a while since your last meet.
As an official, you are a part of a team! This team includes all of the officials working at a particular meet or session. It is up to you and the rest of your team to work together to ensure a fair competition for all swimmers in attendance. This requires cooperation and respect for all people at all times.
The following will help you be prepared to officiate a swim meet:
Know when and where the Officials Briefing will take place.
Locate where officials should sign-in.
Be on time and attend the briefing prior to the meet.
Dress appropriately and professionally, per the dress code.
You will need proof of a valid membership to USA Swimming.
Officials Briefing
Officials Briefing
The Officials Briefing before each meet session is where the standards and expectations for the meet are set. This is the time to meet your team members and get vital information about your role on the team. As a Stroke and Turn Judge, you are the primary observer of the swimmers and essential to keeping the meet a fair competition.
You are also working within a larger team. There will be a:
Meet Referee
Deck Referee
Starter
Administrative Official
Possibly Chief Judges
Other Stroke and Turn Judges as part of that team
On Deck
On Deck
Body Language
Body Language
Lead Lag
Lead Lag
Freestyle
Freestyle
Backstroke
Backstroke
Butterfly
Butterfly
Breaststrock
Breaststrock
Module Wrap-up
Module Wrap-up
Before you judge at a swim meet, it’s important to be prepared.
Review the Meet Announcement.
Review the rules and stay informed on updates and guidance.
On the day of the meet, be on time and sign in.
Attend the Officials Briefing and get your assignments.
Know your roles and responsibilities as a Stroke and Turn Judge.
Do your part to work together as an Officials team.
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