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
- For ATSCCs
- For Technical Officials
TSC, ATSCC and DO Operating Model (2016)
Swimming NSW Facilitator's Guide
General Principles Presentation
Check Starter and Marshal Presentation
Quality Control Pool Deck Assessment
Level 2 Referee Pool Deck Assessment
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) Application
Application for Assessment Suitability for L1 to L2 and from L2 to L3 - as at April 2021
Technical Official Pathway Policy
Process for Achieving Level 3 Accreditations
World Para Swimming Codes of Exceptions
Referee Exam Dates - 2021/22 Season (Coming Soon)
Swimming NSW Technical Swimming Committee Nominations and Appointments Guideline - as at April 2021
Stuff to know on pool deck
- Resources that will assist you on pool deck
- Guidelines, Policies & Protocols
- Rule Infraction Card Quick Reference
- Rule Infraction Card Quick Reference Double Sided
- Rule Infraction Card Quick Reference Single Sheet
- 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
Codes of Exception for MC Meets
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
LEXI - Para-sport classification aids
Radio Etiquette Policy - as at July 2019
Swimming Australia Deck Officials Protocols
Swimming NSW Variations to SAL Protocols
Control Room Supervisor Protocols
Infraction Report Card Writing Guidelines - updated January 2020
Rule Infraction Quick Reference Guides
December 2019:
Marked-up SAL Swimming Rules 2019
Marked-up SAL By-Laws for the conduct of SAL Swimming events
World Para Swimming Protocols and Procedures - (Swimming NSW adoption) - August 2021
Technical Official Forum
- Forum Presentations & Resources
2019 TO 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
