Timekeeper

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This is an introduction into the world of the swimming official. Parents and volunteers are encouraged to become timekeepers so that they can help out at our internal competitions (club champs and time trials). There is a short online course to complete (approx. 60 mins) and then a practical session on poolside. That's it! You're a qualified timekeeper.

 

To enrol on the course, just follow the link: Swimming Technical Officials & Timekeeping 

 

Judge 1

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This is the next qualification level and it is designed to help you understand the roles of a

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• timekeeper

• chief timekeeper

• inspector of turns

• chief inspector of turns

 

Again, there is an online theory course to complete followed by a period of mentoring in each of the above roles, leading to sign-off in each of the competences.

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Judge 2

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Usually taken after a period of consolidation of Judge 1 knowledge, Judge 2 encompasses the role and duties of all aspects of judging and the theoretical role and duties of starter.

 

Judge 2S - Starter

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Candidates wishing to qualify as a starter will be required to hold the Judge 2 qualification and have completed a minimum of 20 hours post qualification experience as Judge level 2.

 

Referee

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Qualifying as a referee is a great achievement and you will be an enormous asset to your club. Becoming a referee requires an intensive period of training followed by a formal exam. 

 

Insurance

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All officials must be registered members of the club in order to benefit from Swim England insurance cover. If you are interested in becoming an official, please contact our membership secretary so that you can be enrolled as a Swim England member. The club will cover the cost of this for you.