On this page you'll find a variety of resources that will assist you on your journey as a Technical Official.
If you can't find a resource you need on this page contact Josh Karp (josh.karp@nsw.swimming.org.au) for assistance.
Training Resources
Stuff to know on pool deck
- Resources that will assist you on pool deck
- Guidelines, Policies & Protocols
- Referee Documents
General Meet Appointments Template
Information for New Officials at Meets
Protests and Jury of Appeal Information
Working With Children Application Declaration and Consent Form
MM procedure for re-seed with an un-used lane
Scoreboard Titles at SOPAC - recommendations
Swimming NSW TO Polo Shirt Policy - March 2020
Relay Forms
Self-marshalling procedures for Check Starters and Clerks of the Course - Updated July 2024
Swimming NSW Variations to SAL Protocols - updated July 2024
Control Room Supervisor Protocols - updated May 2024
Infraction Report Card Writing Guidelines - updated January 2020
Rule Infraction Card Quick Reference - updated June 2024
Rule Consideration Guidelines - updated May 2024
Referee Briefing Guidelines - updated August 2024
Referee Report template - July 2024
Timekeeper Lane Allocation Form
Para (multiclass) Swimming
Presentations and Resources
- 2022
- 2021
- 2019
- Office of Sport webinars
Development Webinar #1 - Protests
Development Webinar #2 - Protocols (Ken Jones)
Development Webinar #3 - Recruitment of Technical Officials (Darryl Durham)
The Audio is good - might just need to be turned up slightly when questions from the crowd are being asked.
It is difficult to see the PowerPoint slides clearly but please request them here if you'd like them.
Apologies for the occasions where a presenter is standing in front of the camera, however the audio is the most important part!
Meet Manager webinars
#1 Topics - refer to Part 1 only. Notes from the evening can be found here.
#2 Topics - refer to Part 2 only. Notes from the evening can be found here.
#3 Topics - refer to Part 3 only. Notes from the evening can be found here.
Technical Official Forum
The 2019 TO Forum was a resounding success and featured two very special guests; Simon Taufel (five-time International Cricket Council (ICC) Umpire of the Year) and Carlrine Gillespie (renowned NZ Technical Official, and 2018 NZ Technical Official of the Year). See below for some presentations from the day. Thank you to those who attended, we are sure you did benefit from the day.
Simon Taufel - Preparing Like a Pro
Philip Jobling - How to Use a Mentor
Ben Ramsden (on behalf of Denise Andree-Evarts) - 10 Points of Self-Evaluation
The NSW Office of Sport has made public their High Performing Officiating webinars, 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 recorded webinars.
