1 Level 1 November 2007 © Copyright 2007-2010 Ontario Swimming Officials Association

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Level 1

November 2007© Copyright 2007-2010 Ontario Swimming Officials’ Association

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© Copyright 2007-2010 Ontario Swimming Officials’ Association

Today

Walk around the pool deckThe Officials Up the Ladder Marshal Safety Marshal

Role of the TimerThe CardMeet SequenceSplit TimeEnd of the RaceTimes and TimingsRecording TimesRelay TakeoversHead Lane TimerQuestionnaire – 15 minutesReview (answers)

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Number of lanes (6 – 8)

25m 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) Time requested by the Meet Manager

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Officials - EthicsHave a positive attitudeAccept an assignment to officiate only if you intend to honor 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 (please don’t take offence)Remain cool and professional at all timesBe fair to allKeep seated as much as possibleBe friendly (but don’t distract swimmers mentally preparing for race)Know the rules thoroughly

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Meet the OfficialsThe Referee

False

Start

Rope

Backstroke

Flags

Backstroke

Flags

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The Starter

Referee

False

Start

Rope

Backstroke

Flags

Backstroke

Flags

Meet the Officials

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The Chief Timer

Referee

Starter

False

Start

Rope

Backstroke

Flags

Backstroke

Flags

Meet the Officials

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Referee

Starter

Chief Timer

The Assistant Chief Timer

False

Start

Rope

Backstroke

Flags

Backstroke

Flags

Meet the Officials

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Referee

Starter

Chief Timer

AssistantChief Timer

False

Start

Rope

Backstroke

Flags

Backstroke

Flags

Meet the Officials

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Referee

Starter

Chief Timer


Timers

False

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

Starter

Chief Timer


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Start

Rope

Backstroke

Flags

Backstroke

Flags

The Judge of Stroke

Meet the Officials

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Referee

Starter

Chief Timer


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TimersFalse

Start

Rope

Backstroke

Flags

Backstroke

Flags

Turns Judges

Judge of Stroke

Judge of Stroke

Meet the Officials

Head Lane Timers

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Referee

Starter

Chief Timer


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TimersFalse

Start

Rope

Backstroke

Flags

Backstroke

Flags

Turns Judges

Judge of Stroke

Judge of Stroke

However …

Meet the Officials

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Referee

Starter

Chief Timer


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TimersFalse

Start

Rope

Backstroke

Flags

Backstroke

Flags

Turns Judges

Meet the Officials

Judge of Stroke

Judge of Stroke

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Referee

Starter

Chief Timer


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Timers

Timers

Timers

Timers

TimersFalse

Start

Rope

Backstroke

Flags

Backstroke

Flags

TurnJudges

Clerk of Course (Marshall’s Table)

Meet the Officials

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Referee

Starter

Chief Timer


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Timers

Timers

TimersFalse

Start

Rope

Backstroke

Flags

Backstroke

Flags

TurnJudges

Clerk ofCourse

Marshalling Area

Meet the Officials

Marshall

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Referee

Starter

Chief Timer


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Timers

Timers

TimersFalse

Start

Rope

Backstroke

Flags

Backstroke

Flags

TurnJudges

Clerk ofCourse

MarshallingArea

Chief Finish Judge

Meet the Officials

Marshall

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Referee

Starter

Chief Timer

Recorder/Scorer

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TimersFalse

Start

Rope

Backstroke

Flags

Backstroke

Flags

TurnJudges

Clerk ofCourse

MarshallingArea

Chief FinishJudge

Recorder/Scorer


Meet the Officials

Marshall

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Referee

Starter

Chief Timer


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Start

Rope

Backstroke

Flags

Backstroke

Flags

TurnJudges

Clerk ofCourse

MarshallingArea

Chief FinishJudge

Approximately 30 officials on deck to run a meet.

Recorder/Scorer

Meet the Officials

Marshall

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Referee

Starter

Chief Timer


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Start

Rope

Backstroke

Flags

Backstroke

Flags

TurnJudges

Clerk ofCourse

MarshallingArea

Chief FinishJudge

Recorder/Scorer

• Runners• Food

Preparation• Marshal• Safety

Marshal• Meet ManagerMeet the Officials

Marshall

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Up the Ladder

Level I

Level II

Level III

Level IV

Level V

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Level I• Attendance and successful

completion of this clinic

• 2 satisfactory deck evaluations

Level I

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Level II• Certified Level I

• Completion of clinics and 2 deck evaluations in any 2 positions except Referee one of which must be Strokes and Turns

Clerk of CourseChief TimekeeperChief Finish JudgeChief Judge ElectronicsRecorder ScorerStroke & Turn Judgeand Head Lane Timer (2 signatures)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 lll has been attained

• 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 V require,

• additional clinics

• intensive evaluation

• National Meet experience

And much more.

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Safety Marshal

Typically wears a bright coloured safety vest or similar clothingSpecifically 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

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 assignmentTime of diving startsAnnouncements

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 procedureMinimum 30 minutesEntry 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 lanesOnly 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 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

Your attitude toward the assignment will dictate your performance

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Timer - Responsibilities• Ensure that the swimmer’s name, lane, heat number, etc.

is correct (Head Lane Timer).If incorrect you should inform the Referee and/or Chief Timekeeper

• Watch starts – start watch at the flash of the gun or strobe

• Accurate finish times

• Accurate recording of times

• Preliminaries and Finals

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Timer - Equipment

Watches will be provided (or you can bring your own)

Secure the lanyard around your neckMake sure watch display is workingTest it! Start, stop, splits … clearing.

Heat Sheets/Lane Sheets (used in card less meets)

Time Cards

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The Card

EventDistance

Stroke Age

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The Card

Name

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The Card

All the Relay Names (in the order of appearance)

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Cardless Meets – Lane 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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How it works.

Referee

Starter

Chief Timer


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Timers

Timers

TimersFalse

Start

Rope

Backstroke

Flags

Backstroke

Flags

TurnJudges

Clerk ofCourse

MarshallingArea

Chief FinishJudge

Swimmers are called to the Marshall’s Table by Event.

Marshall

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How it works.

Referee

Starter

Chief Timer


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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

Marshall

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How it works.

Referee

Starter

Chief Timer


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Start

Rope

Backstroke

Flags

Backstroke

Flags

TurnJudges

Clerk ofCourse

MarshallingArea

Chief FinishJudge

Marshall’s will move the swimmers behind the blocks as they come within 1 or 2 heats.

Marshall

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How it works.

Referee

Starter

Chief Timer


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Start

Rope

Backstroke

Flags

Backstroke

Flags

TurnJudges

Clerk ofCourse

MarshallingArea

Chief FinishJudge

Swimmers will present themselves to the Head Lane Timer.

Marshall

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How it works.

Referee

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Chief Timer


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Rope

Backstroke

Flags

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TurnJudges

Clerk ofCourse

MarshallingArea

Chief FinishJudge

Start your watch with,• The flash of the gun or strobe light• Whether the lane is occupied or not

Then the race will start.

Marshall

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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

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How it works.

Referee

Starter

Chief Timer


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TimersFalse

Start

Rope

Backstroke

Flags

Backstroke

Flags

TurnJudges

Clerk ofCourse

MarshallingArea

Chief FinishJudge

Ooops!If your watch fails to start,• Raise hand and report to the Chief

Timekeeper

Marshall

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Referee

Starter

Chief Timer


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Start

Rope

Backstroke

Flags

Backstroke

Flags

TurnJudges

Clerk ofCourse

MarshallingArea

Chief FinishJudge

Ooops!If your watch fails to stop,• If not available record NT (No Time)

for your watch

Marshall

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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 another.

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Recording Split Times

45.261:30.34

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 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

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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 elapse 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 at the completion of the race

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What’s my time???

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 see 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 Hundreds-seconds

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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 swimmer.2:10.102:09.852:09.86

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

So what if only two watches are being used? It’s the average of the two, rounded to the slower hundredth.

2:10.352:10.46 Awarded time is 2:10.41

The Chief Timekeeper’s time may be included on the card for your lane only when there are fewer than three good times.

The Chief Timekeeper’s time may be included on the card for your lane only when there are fewer than three good times.

4:20.81

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Recording Times

Make sure you are recording in the right spot.

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Recording Times

Put all the timer’s initials in the correct rows.

EMGPAC

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Recording Times

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The associated times are written next to these.

EMGPAC

45161451614534

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Recording Times

1

No need to write final time or any other information.

EMGPAC

45161451614534

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Recording Times

1

The only time you will be asked to calculated an Official Time is,• after you are instructed by the Chief Timekeeper and,• electronics are not being used (manual watches are the primary system.

EMGPAC

45161451614534

45161

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Judging Relay Takeovers

Duties include, Observing the ‘touch-out’ and ‘take-off’ of the relay

team in your lane Identifying unfair ‘touch-outs’ and ‘take-offs’ of the

relay team in your lane Disqualify after consultation with the Referee/Chief

Timekeeper Follow prescribed channels for disqualifications Do not touch the swimmers

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Judging Relay Takeovers

What is fair?The swimmer on the blocks may be in

motion, beginning the dive, but must remain in contact with the blocks until the approaching swimmer touches the wall.

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Head Lane Timer

If appointed Head Lane Timer your duties will include, 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 card) Ensure the swimmer has completed the required

lengths of the pool Acting as the Relay-take-over judge (if appointed) Ring bell in long distance races

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Head Lane Timer

Ringing the bell,Bell is rung to indicate the last turn at

timer’s end of the pool Bell is to be rung over the right hand lane

ropeBegin ringing at the backstroke flags,

continue through the turn and until the swimmers returns to the backstroke flags

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Timekeeper (Level 1) Questionnaire

15 minutes.

Walk around the pool deckThe Officials Up the Ladder Marshal Safety Marshal

Role of the TimerThe CardMeet SequenceSplit TimeEnd of the RaceTimes and TimingsRecording TimesRelay TakeoversHead Lane Timer

Questions before we begin?

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Level 1 - Questionnaire

1. The correct dress for Officials is:

a. Their own club T-shirts;b. Matching shirts, if provided by meet management;c. All white clothing;d. Shorts or tennis skirt;

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2. Before a meet, you should report to the designated officials’ area:

a. In time for the first race;b. At the time requested by the meet manager;c. Two hours before the start of the meet;d. 45 minutes before the start of the meet unless

otherwise instructed.

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3. After signing out your manual digital watch, you should:

a. Secure the lanyard around your neck;b. Make sure the batteries are charged and the

video display works;c. Test operational features (start, stop, split etc.);d. Place the watch in your pocket or purse.

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4. Ideally, as a timer you should be stationed:

a. On the deck at the finish end of your assigned lane;

b. One the side deck, midway along the pool;c. In the bleachers, at the finish end of the pool.

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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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6. As soon as you become aware that you have a swimmer in your lane with an incorrect time card (wrong name, lane, heat etc.), you should:

a. Inform the Referee and/or Chief Timekeeper;b. Adjust the time card;c. Do nothing;d. Inform the Chief Finish Judge.

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7. At the commencement of the race, you should start your watch:

a. At the sound of the gun;b. At the flash of the gun;c. When the swimmer leaves the block;d. At the sound of the horn;e. At the flash of the strobe light on the automatic

system;f. Whether your lane is occupied or not.

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8. When starting or stopping a manual digital watch, you should:

a. Swing it in an arc;b. Snap your wrist as you depress the button;c. Hold it firmly and motionless;d. Use the same finger to start and stop it.

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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 Timekeeper;b. Record the same time as another timer in your

lane;c. Record NO TIME (NT) for your watch;d. Record an estimated time;e. Record the time on the automatic system score

board.

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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 pad;c. Seated behind the starting block of your

assigned lane.

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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-pad;

e. The swimmer touches with one hand on the breast stroke.

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12. If the swimmer in your lane does not finish the required distance, you should:

a. Report DID NOT FINISH (DNF) on the time card;

b. Record what time the swimmer left the water;c. Record what time the swimmer stopped

swimming.

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13. If your manual digital watch reads two minutes, ten seconds and one-one hundredth, the correct time to record on the time card is:

a. 2:10.01b. 2:10.0c. 2:10

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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 second;c. Two minutes and one second;d. Thirty four point two-five seconds;e. One minute, fifteen and forty-three hundredths

of a second.

1:02.10

4:00.36

2:01.00

34.251:15.43

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15. If the swimmer in your lane is disqualified for any reason, you should:

a. Record their finish times on the time card anyway;

b. Tell the swimmer his finish time but not record the times on the card;

c. Record the time when the disqualification took place.

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16. The lower left-hand portion of the card should be used for:

a. Preliminary heats;b. Time final heats;c. Finals;d. Split times.

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17. When three watches are being used on one lane, the official time is:

a. The average time of all three watches;b. The intermediate time if all three watches

differ;c. The common time if two watches are identical.

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18. When two watches are being used on one lane, the official time is:

a. The average time of the two watches, to the slower hundredth;

b. The faster of the two watches;c. The slower time of the two watches.

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19. Determine the official time for each of the following sets of manual digital watches on one lane:

a. 52.32 52.32 52.13b. 4:51.12 4:51.19c. 56.46 56.81d. 2:59.93 2:59.80 3:00.06e. 54.21 54.16 54.39f. 1:02.43 1:02.18g. 59.89 1:00.03h. 2:07.21 2.06.95 2:07.12CTi. 4:21.06 4:20.97 4:21.18

4:20.91CT

52.32

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a. 52.32 52.32 52.13b. 4:51.12 4:51.19c. 56.46 56.81d. 2:59.93 2:59.80 3:00.06e. 54.21 54.16 54.39f. 1:02.43 1:02.18g. 59.89 1:00.03h. 2:07.21 2.06.95 2:07.12CTi. 4:21.06 4:20.97 4:21.18

4:20.91CT

52.32

Sum [(12+19) ÷ 2] , round up.4:51.16

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a. 52.32 52.32 52.13b. 4:51.12 4:51.19c. 56.46 56.81d. 2:59.93 2:59.80 3:00.06e. 54.21 54.16 54.39f. 1:02.43 1:02.18g. 59.89 1:00.03h. 2:07.21 2.06.95 2:07.12CTi. 4:21.06 4:20.97 4:21.18

4:20.91CT

52.32

4:51.16

Sum [(46+81) ÷ 2] , round up. 56.64

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a. 52.32 52.32 52.13b. 4:51.12 4:51.19c. 56.46 56.81d. 2:59.93 2:59.80 3:00.06e. 54.21 54.16 54.39f. 1:02.43 1:02.18g. 59.89 1:00.03h. 2:07.21 2.06.95 2:07.12CTi. 4:21.06 4:20.97 4:21.18

4:20.91CT

52.32

4:51.16

56.64

2:59.93

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a. 52.32 52.32 52.13b. 4:51.12 4:51.19c. 56.46 56.81d. 2:59.93 2:59.80 3:00.06e. 54.21 54.16 54.39f. 1:02.43 1:02.18g. 59.89 1:00.03h. 2:07.21 2.06.95 2:07.12CTi. 4:21.06 4:20.97 4:21.18

4:20.91CT

52.32

4:51.16

56.64

2:59.93

54.21

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a. 52.32 52.32 52.13b. 4:51.12 4:51.19c. 56.46 56.81d. 2:59.93 2:59.80 3:00.06e. 54.21 54.16 54.39f. 1:02.43 1:02.18g. 59.89 1:00.03h. 2:07.21 2.06.95 2:07.12CTi. 4:21.06 4:20.97 4:21.18

4:20.91CT

52.32

4:51.16

56.64

2:59.93

54.21Sum [(43+18) ÷ 2] , round up.1:02.31

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a. 52.32 52.32 52.13b. 4:51.12 4:51.19c. 56.46 56.81d. 2:59.93 2:59.80 3:00.06e. 54.21 54.16 54.39f. 1:02.43 1:02.18g. 59.89 1:00.03h. 2:07.21 2.06.95 2:07.12CTi. 4:21.06 4:20.97 4:21.18

4:20.91CT

52.32

4:51.16

56.64

2:59.93

54.211:02.31

Sum [(59.89+60.03) ÷ 2] 59.96

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a. 52.32 52.32 52.13b. 4:51.12 4:51.19c. 56.46 56.81d. 2:59.93 2:59.80 3:00.06e. 54.21 54.16 54.39f. 1:02.43 1:02.18g. 59.89 1:00.03h. 2:07.21 2.06.95 2:07.12CTi. 4:21.06 4:20.97 4:21.18

4:20.91CT

52.32

4:51.16

56.64

2:59.93

54.211:02.31

59.962:07.12

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a. 52.32 52.32 52.13b. 4:51.12 4:51.19c. 56.46 56.81d. 2:59.93 2:59.80 3:00.06e. 54.21 54.16 54.39f. 1:02.43 1:02.18g. 59.89 1:00.03h. 2:07.21 2.06.95 2:07.12CTi. 4:21.06 4:20.97 4:21.18

4:20.91CT

52.32

4:51.16

56.64

2:59.93

54.211:02.31

59.962:07.12

4:21.06

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20. The correct time to clear your watch is:

a. When your Chief Timekeeper tells you;b. 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 the time card;e. Whenever your time is substantially different

from the other timers.

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21. When judging relay take-overs, your duties are to:

a. Observe the “touch-out” and “take-off” of relay team members in your lane;

b. After consultation with the Referee/Chief Timekeeper disqualify teams as appropriate;

c. Not touch any swimmer while he is on the starting blocks;

d. Report disqualifications through the prescribed channels;

e. Inform offending team members immediately of their disqualification (prior to informing the Referee)

f. Consider a relay take-off to be fair if a swimmer who starts early returns to touch the wall before swimming his leg.

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22. Until the touch-out of one relay team member, the next swimmer on the team:

a. May be in motion;b. Must be absolutely motionless;c. Must maintain contact with the starting block.

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23. If you are appointed the Head Lane Timekeeper, your duties 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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24. 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 rope;c. Ring the bell throughout the last lap of the

race;d. Ring the bell after consultation with the

Referee/Chief Timekeeper.

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25. The time taken by the Chief Timekeeper should be included on the time card for your lane:

a. Alwaysb. Only if it is different from the other;c. Whenever there are fewer than three good

times for you lane;d. Only if your swimmer won his heat.

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26. The “official time” is written on the lane card only when:

a. Electronic timing is used;b. Manual watches are used as the primary timing

system;c. There are preliminaries and finals;d. All events are timed-finals;e. When instructed by the Chief Timekeeper.

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27. 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 manner;f. Ensuring that only the appropriate equipment is

used during warm-up.

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28. 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 rooms;c. The entire deck.

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29. 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 meet;d. Inform the Referee of any safety infraction.

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Thank you.

Approved by the Ontario Swimming Officials’ Association Board

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