Officials
Officials Resources
We’ve created Quick Reference Guides to support you on deck. These resources are specific to how we operate at the Pickering Swim Club and are regularly updated. Additional references from Swim Ontario and Swimming Canada are also included.
Our club-specific Quick Reference Guides, checklists, and workflows are being revised to reflect recent changes to officiating rules, policies, and meet procedures. New guides will be added as they become available.
Officials Position Guides
Safety Marshal & Marshal
The Safety Marshal oversees a safe warm-up environment for swimmers.
PICK Safety Marshal Quick Reference Guide NEWSwim Ontario Safety Marshal Clinic Materials
Timekeeper
Timekeepers are responsible for verifying swimmers and taking times using a watch and a plunger.
PICK Timekeeper Quick Reference Guide NEWSwim Ontario Timekeeper Clinic Materials
Inspector of Turns
The Inspector of Turns observes swimmers after the start, each turn, and the finish of the race and reports an infraction to the Referee.
PICK Inspector of Turns Positioning Coming SoonSwimming Canada Infractions Reference Sheet Coming Soon
Swim Ontario Inspector of Turns Clinic Materials
Judge of Stroke
The Judge of Stroke observes swimmers to ensure correct stroke techniques are followed and communicates potential infractions to the Referee.
PICK Judge of Stroke Positioning Coming SoonSwimming Canada Infractions Reference Sheet Coming Soon
Swim Ontario Judge of Stroke Clinic Materials
Chief Timer
The Chief Timer supports start line officials and serves as a communication link between officials, the Referee, and timekeepers.
PICK Chief Timer Quick Reference Guide NEWSwim Ontario Chief Timer Clinic Materials
Starter
The Starter initiates each race once it has been handed over by the Referee and ensures a fair starting sequence.
PICK Starter Quick Reference Guide NEWSwim Ontario Starter Clinic Materials
Admin Desk & Results
Admin Desk
The Admin Desk supports the Meet Manager with day-of meet operations, including scratches, deck entries, relay adjustments, and swimmer changes.
PICK Admin Desk Workflow NEWPICK Common Hy-Tek Reports
Swim Ontario Administrative Desk Clinic Materials
Recorder & Chief Recorder
These roles support the processing of swimmer entries, results, and official times.
PICK Recorder Workflow NEWPICK Chief Recorder Quick Reference Guide NEW
PICK Common Hy-Tek Reports
Electronics Operator
The Electronics Operator supports the Chief Recorder by operating timing software and assisting with accurate race results.
PICK Quantum Operator GuideMeet Manager Resources
Meet Manager
The Meet Manager oversees the planning, organization, and execution of a swim competition.
PICK Common Hy-Tek ReportsSwim Ontario Meet Manager Role
How to Create a Simple Meet in Hy-Tek