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Referee Certification Clinic
Referee Clinic 2015
OSI Officiating Philosophy
Fair and equitable conditions of competition are maintained and uniformity in the sport is promoted so that no swimmer has an unfair advantage over another
What does that mean?Success of every meet depends on the
official’s integrity, knowledge, concern and regard for the competitive interest of the swimmer
One set of rules applies to all swimmersSwimmers get the benefit of the doubtWe do not judge styleDemonstrate impartiality and
professionalism on deck
IntroductionRules Regarding the RefereeQualities of a “Good” RefereeArt of Refereeing
Levels of MeetsRoles and ResponsibilitiesPlanningPreparationExecution
Reference MaterialTraining Opportunities
Rules Regarding the RefereeArticle 102 – Conduct and Officiating of All Swimming
Competition * 102.13 – Referee
.1 – "Shall have full authority over all officials and shall assign and instruct them; shall enforce all applicable rules and shall decide all questions relating to the actual conduct of the meet, the final settlement of which is not otherwise assigned by said rules; can override any meet official on a point of rule interpretation, or on a judgment decision pertaining to an action which the Referee has personally observed; shall also disqualify a swimmer(s) for any violations of the rules that the Referee personally observes …….. .
* 102.11 – Protests .1 – "Protests against the judgment decisions of starters, stroke, turn,
place and relay take-off judges can only be considered by the Referee and the Referee’s decision shall be final.
* 102.8 – Change of Program and Postponement
Qualities of a “Good” RefereeCalmAlertDelegatorKnowledgeableCommunicatorExperiencied
ConfidentTeam PlayerProfessionalProactiveInterpersonally SkilledFair
ATTITUDE
The Art of Refereeing Levels of Meets
RegionalLSCLSC ChampionshipsSectional ChampionshipsZone ChampionshipsNational ChampionshipsInternational Championships
Most of the procedures and problems are the same.All deserve full attention and total quality effort.
The Art of RefereeingRoles and Responsibilities
Meet RefereeTop official at the meet, Team LeaderOverall responsibility for the conduct of the meet
Admin RefereeSupervises and directs the ‘dry-deck’Works with and supervises the other administrative
personnelDeck Referee
Supervises and directs the ‘wet-deck’Runs the session
Ensure fair and equitable competition for all swimmers!
The Art of RefereeingRoles and Responsibilities
Meet RefereeAssist Meet Director in pre-meet planningRecruits and assigns officials for the meetConduct Officials/Coaches Meetings
When chief judges are used the officials meetings are typically delegated to them
Supervise Officials TeamMake final decisions regarding
interpretation/application of the rulesEnsure Safety
The Art of RefereeingRoles and ResponsibilitiesAdmin Referee
Assist Meet Referee and Meet Director in pre-meet planning Supervises the Console Operator, Timing Judge, Recorder, and Clerk of
Course Make decisions regarding fair application of:
Entries Procedures Check-in Procedures Scratch / No-show Procedures
Review Seeding and Heat Sheet Preparation Approve Timing Adjustments Process DQs Review Results Preparation/Publication Coordinate Swim-Offs Review Relay Seeding and Results Coordinate Time Trials
The Art of RefereeingRoles and Responsibilities
Deck RefereeSupervise Starters and Stroke & Turn JudgesControl the flow of the meetApprove DQsMake initial decision regarding
interpretation/application of the rules
The Art of RefereeingPlan
Work with the Meet DirectorStart Early, Keep in Touch
Review Draft Meet InvitationBe Proactive, Think AheadLook for Problems, Recommend Solutions
Determine Staffing RequirementsDepends on level of meet and venue
The Art of RefereeingPrepare
Work with the Meet DirectorReview Final Meet InvitationReview Site Preparation (checklists)Review Entries, Time Lines – recommend solutions
Recruit Key OfficialsAssign available officials, approve schedule
Prepare Meet Referee NotebookReview Rules and Policies
Inspect VenueConduct Coaches MeetingConduct Pre-Session Officials Meetings
The Art of RefereeingOfficials Meeting
– Announcements– Overview (timeline)– Previous Problems– Unusual Circumstances – Rules Discussion
(careful of the ‘rule du jour’)
– Deck Protocol/Rotation
– Radio Protocol– Jurisdictions– Final Assignments (balance
the deck)– Trainee Assignments– Instructions to Leadership– DQ Processing
• 1-hour prior to each session • All officials (for at least the first part)
• Build the ‘Team’
The Art of RefereeingCoaches Meeting Introduce Key OfficialsFacility LayoutVenue RulesMeet Invitation ChangesTimelinesWarm-up ProceduresWarm-up / Cool-down
ProceduresHeat SheetsRelay CardsScratches
Positive Check-in ProceduresStart ProceduresFinals ProceduresTime TrialsProtests / Complaints / Meet JuryDecorumMeet ResultsMeet Evaluation FormWho to go to for InformationHospitalityQuestions
Always hold a coaches meeting before every meet!
The Art of RefereeingExecuteSupervise Warm-Ups
USA Swimming/OSI Swimming PolicyNo marshals or invigilators – no swimming!
Walk the DeckTalk with Coaches, swimmers, and officialsSense problems, build respect and ‘team’
Work with Admin Referee / Deck RefereeDELEGATE (authority, not responsibility), SUPPORT
Work with ‘Wet-Deck’ OfficialsMonitor position, alertness, calls
Work with ‘Dry-Deck’ OfficialsMonitor flow of data, decisions, timeliness of results
The Art of RefereeingExecuteWork with Coaches, Swimmers, Parents
Keep them informed LISTEN, answer questions, get additional information Take conflict off deck
Work with Announcer Discuss responsibilities and expectations, coordinate announcements
Work with Chief Timer Discuss responsibilities and expectations
Work with the Meet Director Control the venue Solve problems
Decide Protests Conduct Meet Juries
The Art of RefereeingExecute
Be careful of setting precedents with early decisionsDon’t be afraid to ask questions or correct mistakesTeach, provide constructive criticismSay ‘THANK-YOU’ to everyoneConduct Self-Evaluation
Reference Material
OSI Web Site Officials PageUSA Swimming Education and Training
Resources Page
Training OpportunitiesAll training sessions must be performed at
OSI/USA Swimming sanctioned meetsTo arrange training contact the Meet Referee of
the meets you plan to attend
ResourcesOregon Swimming, Inc. website:
www.oregonswimming.org Officials Training forms List of trainers
USA Swimming website: www.usaswimming.org Official Tracking System Education and Resources page
If All Else Fails - ASK
Use all resources availableOther officialsRefereesArea Officials ChairOfficials Chair
Thank you!See you on deck