© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 October, 2005

© Copyright Swim Ontario Today Walk around the pool deck The Officials Up the Ladder Marshal Safety Marshal Role of the Timer The Card Meet Sequence Split Time End of the Race Times and Timings Recording Times Relay Takeovers Head Lane Timer Questionnaire – 15 minutes Review (answers)

© Copyright Swim Ontario Number of lanes (6 – 8) 25m or 50m Plan of Pool Deck

© Copyright Swim Ontario Backstroke (warning) flags Plan of Pool Deck

© Copyright Swim Ontario False Start Rope Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags Plan of Pool Deck

© Copyright Swim Ontario Officials - Expectations Dress 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

© Copyright Swim Ontario Officials - Ethics Have a positive attitude Accept an assignment to officiate only if you intend to honor the commitment Accept the assignment you’ve been given Don’t leave your post Complete the session Be impartial (cheering really shouldn’t be done) Be unobtrusive and inconspicuous A referee’s decision is final (please don’t take offence) Remain cool and professional at all times Be fair to all Keep seated as much as possible Be friendly (but don’t distract swimmers mentally preparing for race) Know the rules thoroughly

© Copyright Swim Ontario Meet the Officials The Referee False Start Rope Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags

© Copyright Swim Ontario The Starter Referee False Start Rope Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags Meet the Officials

© Copyright Swim Ontario The Chief Timer Referee Starter False Start Rope Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags Meet the Officials

© Copyright Swim Ontario Referee Starter Chief Timer The Assistant Chief Timer False Start Rope Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags Meet the Officials

© Copyright Swim Ontario Referee Starter Chief Timer Assistant Chief Timer False Start Rope Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags Meet the Officials

© Copyright Swim Ontario Referee Starter Chief Timer Assistant 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

© Copyright Swim Ontario Referee Starter Chief Timer Assistant Chief Timer { { { { { { Timers False Start Rope Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags The Judge of Stroke Meet the Officials

© Copyright Swim Ontario Referee Starter Chief Timer Assistant Chief Timer { { { { { { Timers False Start Rope Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags Turns Judges Judge of Stroke Meet the Officials

© Copyright Swim Ontario Referee Starter Chief Timer Assistant Chief Timer { { { { { { Timers False Start Rope Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags Turns Judges Judge of Stroke However … Meet the Officials

© Copyright Swim Ontario Referee Starter Chief Timer Assistant Chief Timer { { { { { { Timers False Start Rope Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags Strokes and Turns Judges Meet the Officials

© Copyright Swim Ontario Referee Starter Chief Timer Assistant Chief Timer { { { { { { Timers False Start Rope Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags Strokes And Turns Clerk of Course (Marshall’s Table) Meet the Officials

© Copyright Swim Ontario Referee Starter Chief Timer Assistant Chief Timer { { { { { { Timers False Start Rope Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags Strokes And Turns Clerk of Course Marshalling Area Meet the Officials

© Copyright Swim Ontario Referee Starter Chief Timer Assistant Chief Timer { { { { { { Timers False Start Rope Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags Strokes And Turns Clerk of Course Marshalling Area Chief Finish Judge Meet the Officials

© Copyright Swim Ontario Referee Starter Chief Timer Recorder/Scorer { { { { { { Timers False Start Rope Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags Strokes And Turns Clerk of Course Marshalling Area Chief Finish Judge Recorder/Scorer Assistant Chief Timer Meet the Officials

© Copyright Swim Ontario Referee Starter Chief Timer Assistant Chief Timer { { { { { { Timers False Start Rope Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags Strokes And Turns Clerk of Course Marshalling Area Chief Finish Judge Approx. 30 officials on deck to run a meet. Recorder/Scorer Meet the Officials

© Copyright Swim Ontario Referee Starter Chief Timer Assistant Chief Timer { { { { { { Timers False Start Rope Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags Strokes And Turns Clerk of Course Marshalling Area Chief Finish Judge Recorder/Scorer Runners Food Preparation Marshal Safety Marshal Meet Manager Meet the Officials

© Copyright Swim Ontario Up the Ladder Level I Level II Level III Level IV Level V

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level I Attendance and successful completion of this clinic 2 satisfactory deck evaluations Level I

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level II Certified Level I Completion of clinics and 2 deck evaluations in any 2 positions Clerk of Course Chief Timekeeper Chief Finish Judge Chief Judge Electronics Recorder Scorer Stroke & Turn Judge and Head Lane Timer (2 signatures) Starter Meet Manager Referee Level II

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level III Certified Level II Completion of all clinics and 2 deck evaluations in any 4 remaining positions (one must be Stroke & Turn Judge) Conduct a Level I clinic Level III

© Copyright Swim Ontario 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.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Safety Marshal Typically wears a bright coloured safety vest or similar clothing Specifically 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 competition.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Safety Marshal Receive briefing from Meet Manager and Referee Lane designation/deck assignment Time of diving starts Announcements Responsible to the Referee for all aspects of safety related to the conduct of the competition.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Safety Marshal Warm up procedure Minimum 30 minutes Entry 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 lanes Only appropriate equipment (flutterboard, pull- buoy) is used Responsible to the Referee for all aspects of safety related to the conduct of the competition.

© Copyright Swim Ontario 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.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Timer - Importance Everyone 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

© Copyright Swim Ontario 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 Accurate finish times Accurate recording of times Preliminaries and Finals

© Copyright Swim Ontario Timer - Equipment Watches will be provided (or you can bring your own) Secure the lanyard around your neck Make sure batteries are charged and display is working Test it! Start, stop, splits … clearing. Heat Sheets/Lane Sheets (used in card less meets) Time Cards

© Copyright Swim Ontario The Card Event Distance Stroke Age

© Copyright Swim Ontario The Card Name

© Copyright Swim Ontario The Card All the Relay Names (in the order of appearance)

© Copyright Swim Ontario Cardless Meets – Lane Sheet Event 2050 FreeMale10/under Lane 3Heat 1Joe Blow Lane 3Heat 2Sam Cly Lane 3Heat 3Tom Pitt Event 2150 FlyFemale10/under Lane 3Heat 1Joy Gray Lane 3Heat 2Barb Wire Lane 3Heat 3Sara Flynn Lane 3Heat 4Polly Teck

© Copyright Swim Ontario How it works. Referee Starter Chief Timer Assistant Chief Timer { { { { { { Timers False Start Rope Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags Strokes And Turns Clerk of Course Marshalling Area Chief Finish Judge Swimmers are called to the Marshall’s Table by Event.

© Copyright Swim Ontario How it works. Referee Starter Chief Timer Assistant Chief Timer { { { { { { Timers False Start Rope Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags Strokes And Turns Clerk of Course Marshalling Area Chief Finish Judge Sorted by Heat they are sent to the Marshalling area to await instructions to move to the starting blocks

© Copyright Swim Ontario How it works. Referee Starter Chief Timer Assistant Chief Timer { { { { { { Timers False Start Rope Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags Strokes And Turns Clerk of Course Marshalling Area Chief Finish Judge Marshall’s will move the swimmers behind the blocks as they come within 1 or 2 heats.

© Copyright Swim Ontario How it works. Referee Starter Chief Timer Assistant Chief Timer { { { { { { Timers False Start Rope Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags Strokes And Turns Clerk of Course Marshalling Area Chief Finish Judge Swimmers will present themselves to the Head Lane Timer.

© Copyright Swim Ontario How it works. Referee Starter Chief Timer Assistant Chief Timer { { { { { { Timers False Start Rope Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags Strokes And Turns Clerk of Course Marshalling Area Chief Finish Judge Start your watch with, The flash of the gun or strobe light Whether the lane is occupied or not Then the race will start.

© Copyright Swim Ontario How it works. Referee Starter Chief Timer Assistant Chief Timer { { { { { { Timers False Start Rope Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags Strokes And Turns Clerk of Course Marshalling Area Chief Finish Judge Ooops! If your watch fails to start, Raise hand and report to the Chief Timekeeper

© Copyright Swim Ontario How it works. Referee Starter Chief Timer Assistant Chief Timer { { { { { { Timers False Start Rope Backstroke Flags Backstroke Flags Strokes And Turns Clerk of Course Marshalling Area Chief Finish Judge Ooops! If your watch fails to stop, If not available record NT (No Time) for your watch

© Copyright Swim Ontario 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

© Copyright Swim Ontario 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.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Recording Split Times :30.34 Recorded every 50m

© Copyright Swim Ontario Best Seat in the House At 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

© Copyright Swim Ontario Semi Automatic Officiating Equipment At some meets plungers (semi automatic equipment) are used as part of the timing system This equipment records the elapse time of each swimmer and determines the relative place in a race The plunger is activated by the Starter and is stopped by using the index finger to press the button on the plunger at the completion of the race

© Copyright Swim Ontario 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

© Copyright Swim Ontario 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.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Times and Timing Convention for time is, 2:10.35 ColonPeriod MinutesSecondsHundreds-seconds

© Copyright Swim Ontario Times and Timing Which is the correct time? It is the intermediate time (not average) which will be awarded to the swimmer. 2: : :09.86 Final time is 2:09.86 Or if the times from two watches are identical. 1: : :11.65 Final time is 1:11.65

© Copyright Swim Ontario 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: :10.46 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. 4:20.81

© Copyright Swim Ontario Recording Times Make sure you are recording in the right spot.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Recording Times Put all the timer’s initials in the correct rows. EM GP AC

© Copyright Swim Ontario Recording Times 1 The associated times are written next to these. EM GP AC

© Copyright Swim Ontario Recording Times 1 No need to write final time or any other information. EM GP AC

© Copyright Swim Ontario 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. EM GP AC

© Copyright Swim Ontario 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

© Copyright Swim Ontario 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.

© Copyright Swim Ontario 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

© Copyright Swim Ontario 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 rope Begin ringing at the backstroke flags, continue through the turn and until the swimmers returns to the backstroke flags

© Copyright Swim Ontario Timekeeper (Level 1) Questionnaire 15 minutes. Walk around the pool deck The Officials Up the Ladder Marshal Safety Marshal Role of the Timer The Card Meet Sequence Split Time End of the Race Times and Timings Recording Times Relay Takeovers Head Lane Timer Questions before we begin?

© Copyright Swim Ontario 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;

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 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.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 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.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 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.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 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.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 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.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 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.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 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.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 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.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 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.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 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.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 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.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 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.2:10.01 b.2:10.0 c.2:10

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 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: : : :15.43

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 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.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 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.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 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.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 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.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 19. Determine the official time for each of the following sets of manual digital watches on one lane: a b.4:51.124:51.19 c d.2:59.932:59.803:00.06 e f.1:02.431:02.18 g :00.03 h.2: :07.12CT i.4:21.064:20.974:21.184:20.91CT 52.32

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 19. Determine the official time for each of the following sets of manual digital watches on one lane: a b.4:51.124:51.19 c d.2:59.932:59.803:00.06 e f.1:02.431:02.18 g :00.03 h.2: :07.12CT i.4:21.064:20.974:21.184:20.91CT Sum [(12+19) ÷ 2], round up. 4:51.16

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 19. Determine the official time for each of the following sets of manual digital watches on one lane: a b.4:51.124:51.19 c d.2:59.932:59.803:00.06 e f.1:02.431:02.18 g :00.03 h.2: :07.12CT i.4:21.064:20.974:21.184:20.91CT :51.16 Sum [(46+81) ÷ 2], round up

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 19. Determine the official time for each of the following sets of manual digital watches on one lane: a b.4:51.124:51.19 c d.2:59.932:59.803:00.06 e f.1:02.431:02.18 g :00.03 h.2: :07.12CT i.4:21.064:20.974:21.184:20.91CT : :59.93

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 19. Determine the official time for each of the following sets of manual digital watches on one lane: a b.4:51.124:51.19 c d.2:59.932:59.803:00.06 e f.1:02.431:02.18 g :00.03 h.2: :07.12CT i.4:21.064:20.974:21.184:20.91CT : :

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 19. Determine the official time for each of the following sets of manual digital watches on one lane: a b.4:51.124:51.19 c d.2:59.932:59.803:00.06 e f.1:02.431:02.18 g :00.03 h.2: :07.12CT i.4:21.064:20.974:21.184:20.91CT : : Sum [(43+18) ÷ 2], round up. 1:02.31

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 19. Determine the official time for each of the following sets of manual digital watches on one lane: a b.4:51.124:51.19 c d.2:59.932:59.803:00.06 e f.1:02.431:02.18 g :00.03 h.2: :07.12CT i.4:21.064:20.974:21.184:20.91CT : : :02.31 Sum [( ) ÷ 2] 59.96

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 19. Determine the official time for each of the following sets of manual digital watches on one lane: a b.4:51.124:51.19 c d.2:59.932:59.803:00.06 e f.1:02.431:02.18 g :00.03 h.2: :07.12CT i.4:21.064:20.974:21.184:20.91CT : : : :07.12

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 19. Determine the official time for each of the following sets of manual digital watches on one lane: a b.4:51.124:51.19 c d.2:59.932:59.803:00.06 e f.1:02.431:02.18 g :00.03 h.2: :07.12CT i.4:21.064:20.974:21.184:20.91CT : : : : :21.06

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 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 block; 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.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 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.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 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.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 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.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 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.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 25. The time taken by the Chief Timekeeper should be included on the time card for your lane: a.Always b.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.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 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.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 27. The duties of the marshal are to: a.Assist the clerk of course in all matters relating to those duties; b.Supervise and control the marshalling area and working deck; c.Report undisciplined acts to the Clerk of Course; d.Be deputy Clerk of Course; e.Report observed stroke infractions to the Referee

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 28. The intent of the rules of seeding and lane assignments is to: a.Allow faster swimmers to swim in the centre of the pool, where the water is faster; b.Require the slower swimmers to swim in the outside lanes where their strokes can be more effectively judged; c.Ensure that no swimmer is more than half the width of the pool away from the fastest entered swimmer in the heat; d.Ensure that no two swimmers from the same club swim in adjacent lanes;

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 29. 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.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 30. 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.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Level 1 - Questionnaire 31. 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.

© Copyright Swim Ontario Thank you. Approved by the Ontario Swimming Officials’ Association Board