2020 SNSW COVID-19 webinar for TO's - how to run meets under COVID conditions
2020 SNSW Technical Official Mini-Forum - August
A huge thanks to Dave Cooper, Neil Rogers, Cherry Smith and Chris Hayes for presenting to the group of 70 officials, including some from from Victoria!
Thanks also to the TSC who played a big part in the afternoon.
2020 SNSW Technical Official Forum - May
The Annual Technical Officials Forum was held via Zoom for the first time on Saturday 23rd May. 95 officials from across NSW joined us (and even some from Victoria)!
Moving forward, the TSC will look at ways of recording and broadcasting these face-to-face days to a wider audience, i.e. for those who can't make the trip to Sydney. There may even be a chance to hold one further webinar later in 2020.
Please Click Here to access the full day's recording.
Temporarily available webinars
The NSW Office of Sport has made public the first two of their 2020 Officiating webinars, both led by former ICC Test Umpire of the year Simon Taufel.
As well officiating at the highest level of cricket for years, Simon is now an accomplished public speaker and his workshops are not to be missed by developing officials. Here is a brief clip that provides some background on Simon
Click Here to access these webinars, but hurry, they won't be available for long!
Referee Course
- 2021 Swimming NSW Referee Course
- Swimming NSW Member
- Valid Working with Children Check
- Hold at least four current Technical Official accreditations (in addition to General Principles).
- It is not essential but desirable if candidates hold Inspector of Turn and Judge of Stroke accreditation
Swimming NSW is proud to call for applications for our 2021 Referee Course. The aim of the Course is to educate and develop 20 Technical Officials to become Referees by the end of 2021.
The Swimming NSW Technical Committee, with guidance from the Area Technical Swimming Committee Coordinators, will select up to 20 Technical Officials to participate in the Swimming NSW Referee Course, which consists of a combination of face-to-face and webinar meetings, as well as pool deck experience. The Course will commence in January 2021 and run until approximately November, when we will aim for the candidates to complete their Level 1 Referee Assessment.
Please note: The normal Referee Accreditation process will still occur outside of this Course. i.e. it is not a requirement to complete this Course to become a Referee.
The Course will be led by a Course Manager who will host either a Webinar or face to face session every 6-8 weeks throughout the year with candidates to complete course work between these sessions. The Course will also feature guests presenters on specific topics of expertise, include a detailed curriculum specifically aimed at preparing the candidates to be competent Referees and how to source a Mentor.
To be eligible for this course, candidates must meet the following criteria;
Click Here to submit your application for 2021 Referee Course
Applications close Sunday 13th December at 11:59pm.
Training Materials
- Swimming NSW Online Training Courses
- Traditional Swimming Australia NOAP Learner Guides
- Training Notes
- Training Exercises
- Open Water Training Notes
- For Assessors and Presenters
SNSW has its own online training courses, available nationwide. This initiative is designed to help our volunteers quickly and easily gain the confidence and skills to help run a swim meet. Currently, the following courses are available on our training website https://nswtraining.swimming.org.au/
Timekeeper and Chief Timekeeper
Check Starter and Clerk of the Course (Marshal)
Inspector of Turns
Judge of Stroke
Starter
Recorder
Dolphin Timing Equipment
Meet Manager Operator (Coming Soon)
Also available Online is the Introductory Level Officiating - General Principles, which we recommend you complete before starting any other training modules. Click on this link (external) to register and begin your training.
The Swimming Australia learner guides have been updated to reflect stronger officiating principles to assist technical officials with their understanding. As per Sport Australia requirements, these guides have been refreshed to be more contemporary and have also been updated in line with recent changes to FINA rules.
These Guides now also allow Technical Officials to work at their own pace with information easier to comprehend for technical officials at any level or experience.
General Principles - please note, you will have to register here before beginning the course
Self Management for Advanced Officials
A Learner Guide Module Coversheet must be completed in full to prove an official has gained an accreditation:
Standard Module Cover Sheet - Updated January 2021
Module Cover Sheet for Starter and Referee Accreditations - Updated January 2021
The training notes are to be done in conjunction with the training exercises.
Please note : Candidates attempting SAL Learner Guides / Modules for Technical Official accreditation must complete the relevant training exercises before the SAL module is attempted.
Inspector of Turns - updated January 2020
Judge of Stroke - updated January 2020
Referee - updated January 2020
Meet Manager TM/MM Workbook Part 1 - updated 2020
Meet Manager TM/MM Workbook Part 2 - updated 2020
Meet Manager TM/MM Workbook Part 3 - updated 2020
Meet Manager TM/MM Workbook Part 4 - updated 2020
Dolphin/Meet Manager Manual - updated January 2021
Dolphin Timing - updated January 2021
The training exercises are to be done in conjunction with the training notes.
Please note: candidates attempting SAL Learner Guides / Modules for Technical Official accreditation must complete the relevant training exercises before the SAL module is attempted.
These Open Water Training Notes have been updated by the Swimming NSW Technical Swimming Committee as of December 2019.
The NSW Office of Sport conducts Assessor and Presenter Training Courses.
These two courses are often conducted as combined courses over single weekends.
The Assessor and Presenter Training Courses have been designed by Sport Australia to meet the needs of individuals who work as Presenters or Assessors in Coaching or Officiating Accreditation courses.
Click here to keep an eye on when the next course will be held, and to seek further information.
Referee Examinations
- Referee Examination Dates
Please email Josh at Josh.karp@nsw.swimming.org.au if you are interested in sitting the Referee exam prior to one of the upcoming Swimming NSW meets in Sydney Olympic Park.
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Exam Date |
Venue of Exam |
Exam Start Time |
Meet Start Time |
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NSW Junior Metropolitan Championships |
Friday 27th November |
SNSW Office / Boardroom |
Suggest a time that suits you |
9am 28th November 2020 |
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During session breaks (dependent on session length) |
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NSW Country Regional meets – North Coast, Mounains & Plains, and South Eastern Areas |
Select a date – dependant on Supervisor availability |
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Select a time – dependant on Supervisor availability |
10am 23rd January, 2021 |
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NSW Country Championships |
Friday 19th February |
SNSW Office / Boardroom |
9am or as close to as possible |
3pm Friday 19th February, 2021 |
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NSW Senior Metropolitan Championships |
Friday 26th February |
SNSW Office / Boardroom |
Suggest a time that suits you |
9am 27th February, 2021 |
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NSW Multi Class #1 Meet |
Sunday 7th March |
SNSW Office / Boardroom |
9am or earlier |
1:30pm 7th March, 2021 |
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Any across the four meet days |
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During session breaks (dependent on session length) |
5:30pm Thursday 18th March, 2021 |
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NSW Junior State Age Championships |
Friday 26th March |
SNSW Office / Boardroom |
Suggest a time that suits you |
9am Saturday 27th March, 2021 |
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NSW Sydney Open |
Any across the four meet days |
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During session breaks (dependent on session length) |
5:30pm Thursday 13th May, 2021 |
FAQs
- Have a question?
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Visit our FAQs page.
