1. © Copyright 2007-2010 Ontario Swimming Officials’ Association
01/04/2017
Level 1
November 2007
© Copyright Ontario Swimming Officials’ Association

2. Today Walk around the pool deck The Officials Role of the Timer
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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)
Today

3. Plan of Pool Deck Number of lanes (6 – 8) 25m or 50m 01/04/2017
The pool could also be 4 or 5 lanes.
Number of lanes (6 – 8)
25m or 50m
Plan of Pool Deck

4. Backstroke (warning) flags
Plan of Pool Deck

5. Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
False Start Rope
Plan of Pool Deck

6. 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

7. 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

8. Meet the Officials The Referee False Start Rope Backstroke Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
The Referee
Meet the Officials

9. Meet the Officials The Starter Referee 01/04/2017 False Start Rope
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
The pool design and/or level could result in the Starter and Referee being on the same side.
The Starter
Meet the Officials

10. Meet the Officials The Chief Timer Referee Starter False Start Rope
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
Starter
The Chief Timer
Meet the Officials

11. Meet the Officials The Assistant Chief Timer Referee Starter
False
Start
Rope
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
Starter
Chief Timer
The Assistant Chief Timer
Meet the Officials

12. Meet the Officials Referee Assistant Chief Timer Starter Chief Timer
False
Start
Rope
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
Starter
Chief Timer
Meet the Officials

13. Timers are always located on the deck at the Finish end of a pool.
Referee
Assistant
Chief Timer
Timers are always located on the deck at the Finish end of a pool.
False
Start
Rope
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags
Starter
Chief Timer
Timers
Meet the Officials

14. Meet the Officials The Judge of Stroke { { { { { { Referee Assistant
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Referee
Assistant
Chief Timer {
Timers
False
Start
Rope {
Timers {
Timers {
Timers
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags {
Timers {
Timers
The stroke judges may go to the end of the pool
Starter
Chief Timer
The Judge of Stroke
Meet the Officials

15. Meet the Officials Turns Judges { { { { { { Head Lane Timers
Judge of Stroke
Referee
Assistant
Chief Timer {
Timers
False
Start
Rope {
Timers {
Timers {
Timers
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags {
Timers {
Timers
Head Lane Timers
Judge of Stroke
Starter
Chief Timer
Turns Judges
Meet the Officials

16. Meet the Officials However … { { { { { { Judge of Stroke Referee
Assistant
Chief Timer {
Timers
False
Start
Rope {
Timers {
Timers
Turns Judges {
Timers
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags {
Timers {
Timers
Judge of Stroke
Starter
Chief Timer
However …
Meet the Officials

17. Meet the Officials Turns Judges { { { { { { Judge of Stroke Referee
Assistant
Chief Timer {
Timers
False
Start
Rope {
Timers {
Timers {
Timers
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags {
Timers {
Timers
Judge of Stroke
Starter
Chief Timer
Turns Judges
Meet the Officials

18. Meet the Officials Clerk of Course (Marshall’s Table) { { { { { {
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Referee
Assistant
Chief Timer {
Timers
False
Start
Rope {
Turn
Judges
Timers {
Timers {
Timers
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags {
Timers {
Timers
Starter
Chief Timer
Clerk of Course (Marshall’s Table)
Meet the Officials

19. Meet the Officials Marshalling Area { { { { { { Marshall Referee
Assistant
Chief Timer {
Timers
False
Start
Rope {
Timers {
Turn
Judges
Timers {
Timers
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags {
Timers {
Timers
Clerk of
Course
Starter
Chief Timer
Marshalling Area
Meet the Officials

20. Meet the Officials Chief Finish Judge { { { { { { Marshall Referee
Marshalling
Area
Assistant
Chief Timer {
Timers
False
Start
Rope {
Timers {
Turn
Judges
Timers {
Timers
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags {
Timers {
Timers
Clerk of
Course
Starter
Chief Timer
Chief Finish Judge
Meet the Officials

21. Meet the Officials Recorder/Scorer { { { { { { Chief Finish Judge
Referee
Marshall
Marshalling
Area
Assistant
Chief Timer {
Timers
False
Start
Rope {
Timers {
Turn
Judges
Timers {
Timers
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags {
Timers {
Timers
Clerk of
Course
Starter
Chief Timer
Recorder/Scorer
Meet the Officials

22. Meet the Officials { { { { { {
Chief Finish
Judge
Recorder/Scorer
Referee
Marshall
Marshalling
Area
Assistant
Chief Timer {
Timers
False
Start
Rope {
Timers {
Turn
Judges
Timers {
Timers
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags {
Timers {
Timers
Clerk of
Course
Starter
Approximately 30 officials on deck to run a meet.
Chief Timer
Meet the Officials

23. Meet the Officials { { { { { { Runners Food Preparation Marshal
Chief Finish
Judge
Recorder/Scorer
Referee
Marshall
Marshalling
Area
Assistant
Chief Timer {
Timers
False
Start
Rope {
Timers {
Turn
Judges
Timers {
Timers
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags {
Timers {
Timers
Runners
Food Preparation
Marshal
Safety Marshal
Meet Manager
Clerk of
Course
Starter
Chief Timer
Meet the Officials

24. Up the Ladder
Level V
Level IV
Level III
Level II
Level I

25. Level I Attendance and successful completion of this clinic
2 satisfactory deck evaluations
Level I

26. Level II Certified Level I
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Level II
Certified Level I
Completion of clinics and 2 deck evaluations in any 2 positions except Referee one of which must be Strokes and Turns
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
Level 1,2 and 3 candidates should not be looking for deck evaluations as a referee.
The Referee cannot be removed from the card as it is used all the way through the “Up the ladder’ process.
Level II

27. Level III Certified Level II
Completion of all clinics and 2 deck evaluations in any 3 remaining positions
Referee can not be used until level lll has been attained
Conduct a Level I clinic
Level III

28. Up the Ladder Level V Level IV Levels IV and V require,
additional clinics
intensive evaluation
National Meet experience
And much more.
Level III
Level II
Level I

29. Safety Marshal
Responsible to the Referee for all aspects of safety related to the conduct of the warm up
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

30. Safety Marshal Receive briefing from Meet Manager and Referee
Responsible to the Referee for all aspects of safety related to the conduct of the warm up.
Receive briefing from Meet Manager and Referee
Lane designation/deck assignment
Time of diving starts
Announcements

31. Safety Marshal Warm up procedure
Responsible to the Referee for all aspects of safety related to the conduct of the competition.
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

32. Safety Marshal
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.
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)

33. Timer - Importance Every official 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

34. 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 – start watch at the flash of the gun or strobe
Accurate finish times
Accurate recording of times
Preliminaries and Finals

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

36. The Card
Event
Distance
Stroke
Age

37. The Card
Name

38. The Card
All the Relay Names (in the order of appearance)

39. Cardless Meets – Lane Sheet
Event 20
50 Free
Male
10/under
Lane 3
Heat 1
Joe Blow
Heat 2
Sam Cly
Heat 3
Tom Pitt
Event 21
50 Fly
Female
10/under
Lane 3
Heat 1
Joy Gray
Heat 2
Barb Wire
Heat 3
Sara Flynn
Heat 4
Polly Teck

40. Chief Finish
Judge
Marshall
Referee
Marshalling
Area
Assistant
Chief Timer {
Timers
False
Start
Rope {
Timers {
Turn
Judges
Timers {
Timers
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags {
Timers {
Timers
Clerk of
Course
Starter
Chief Timer
Swimmers are called to the Marshall’s Table by Event.
How it works.

41. Chief Finish
Judge
Marshall
Referee
Marshalling
Area
Assistant
Chief Timer {
Timers
False
Start
Rope {
Timers {
Turn
Judges
Timers {
Timers
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags {
Timers {
Timers
Clerk of
Course
Starter
Chief Timer
Sorted by Heat they are sent to the Marshalling area to await instructions to move to the starting blocks
How it works.

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

43. Chief Finish
Judge
Marshall
Referee
Marshalling
Area
Assistant
Chief Timer {
Timers
False
Start
Rope {
Timers
Turn
Judges {
Timers {
Timers
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags {
Timers {
Timers
Clerk of
Course
Starter
Chief Timer
Swimmers will present themselves to the Head Lane Timer.
How it works.

44. How it works. { { { { { { Then the race will start.
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Chief Finish
Judge
Marshall
Referee
Marshalling
Area
Assistant
Chief Timer {
Timers
False
Start
Rope {
Timers {
Turn
Judges
Timers {
Timers
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags {
Timers {
Timers
Clerk of
Course
To have a watch check, make sure they see the flash/strobe. Stop your watch or press plunger when distance is completed.
Starter
Chief Timer
Then the race will start.
How it works.
Start your watch with,
The flash of the gun or strobe light
Whether the lane is occupied or not

45. 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

46. How it works. { { { { { { Ooops! If your watch fails to start,
Chief Finish
Judge
Marshall
Referee
Marshalling
Area
Assistant
Chief Timer {
Timers
False
Start
Rope {
Timers {
Turn
Judges
Timers {
Timers
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags {
Timers {
Timers
Clerk of
Course
Starter
Ooops!
If your watch fails to start,
Raise hand and report to the Chief Timekeeper
Chief Timer
How it works.

47. How it works. { { { { { { Ooops! If your watch fails to stop,
Chief Finish
Judge
Marshall
Referee
Marshalling
Area
Assistant
Chief Timer {
Timers
False
Start
Rope {
Timers {
Turn
Judges
Timers {
Timers
Backstroke
Flags
Backstroke
Flags {
Timers {
Timers
Clerk of
Course
Starter
Ooops!
If your watch fails to stop,
If not available record NT (No Time) for your watch
Chief Timer
How it works.

48. 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.

49. Recording Split Times
45.26
1:30.34
Recorded every 50m on short course and 100m on long course

50. 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

51. 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 stopped by the timer using the index finger to press the button on the plunger at the completion of the race

52. 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

53. 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.

54. Times and Timing Convention for time is, Minutes Seconds
Hundreds-seconds
2:10.35
Colon
Period

55. Times and Timing Which is the official time?
It is the intermediate time (not average) which will be awarded to the swimmer.
2:10.10
2:09.85
2:09.86
Final time is 2:09.86
Or if the times from two watches are identical.
1:11.65
1:11.85
Final time is 1:11.65

56. 01/04/2017
Times and Timing
So what if only two watches are being used? It’s the average of the two, rounded to the slower hundredth.
2:10.35
2:10.46
Awarded time is 2:10.41
Add both times together, then divide by two to get average, then round up to the slower hundredth
4:20.81
The Chief Timekeeper’s time may be included on the card for your lane only when there are fewer than three good times.

57. Recording Times
Make sure you are recording in the right spot.

58. Recording Times EM GP AC
Put all the timer’s initials in the correct rows.

59. Recording Times EM GP AC1 45 16 GP 1 45 16 AC 1 45 34
The associated times are written next to these.

60. Recording Times EM GP AC1 45 16 GP 1 45 16 AC 1 45 34
No need to write final time or any other information.

61. Recording Times EM GP AC 1 45 16 1 45 16 1 45 34 1 45 16
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.

62. 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

63. 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.

64. 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

65. 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

66. Timekeeper (Level 1) Questionnaire
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?
15 minutes.

67. Level 1 - Questionnaire Their own club T-shirts;
1. The correct dress for Officials is:
Their own club T-shirts;
Matching shirts, if provided by meet management;
All white clothing;
Shorts or tennis skirt;

68. Level 1 - Questionnaire In time for the first race;
2. Before a meet, you should report to the designated officials’ area:
In time for the first race;
At the time requested by the meet manager;
Two hours before the start of the meet;
45 minutes before the start of the meet unless otherwise instructed.

69. Level 1 - Questionnaire Secure the lanyard around your neck;
3. After signing out your manual digital watch, you should:
Secure the lanyard around your neck;
Make sure the batteries are charged and the video display works;
Test operational features (start, stop, split etc.);
Place the watch in your pocket or purse.

70. Level 1 - Questionnaire
4. Ideally, as a timer you should be stationed:
On the deck at the finish end of your assigned lane;
One the side deck, midway along the pool;
In the bleachers, at the finish end of the pool.

71. Level 1 - Questionnaire
5. If a swimmer reports to your lane after the heat is under Starter’s orders, you should:
Wait until the race has started and then inform the referee through the Chief Timekeeper
Wave your hand and shout to get the Starter’s attention;
Put the swimmer into the next available empty lane;
Direct the swimmer to wait and not interrupt the start.

72. Level 1 - Questionnaire Inform the Referee and/or Chief Timekeeper;
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:
Inform the Referee and/or Chief Timekeeper;
Adjust the time card;
Do nothing;
Inform the Chief Finish Judge.

73. Level 1 - Questionnaire At the sound of the gun;
7. At the commencement of the race, you should start your watch:
At the sound of the gun;
At the flash of the gun;
When the swimmer leaves the block;
At the sound of the horn;
At the flash of the strobe light on the automatic system;
Whether your lane is occupied or not.

74. Level 1 - Questionnaire Swing it in an arc;
8. When starting or stopping a manual digital watch, you should:
Swing it in an arc;
Snap your wrist as you depress the button;
Hold it firmly and motionless;
Use the same finger to start and stop it.

75. Level 1 - Questionnaire Report to the Chief Timekeeper;
9. If you missed a start, or your watch malfunctions during a race or you failed to get a finish time, you should:
Report to the Chief Timekeeper;
Record the same time as another timer in your lane;
Record NO TIME (NT) for your watch;
Record an estimated time;
Record the time on the automatic system score board.

76. Level 1 - Questionnaire
10. For the finish of a race, you should position yourself:
Looking down over your lane, at the finish end of the pool;
With your foot on top of the touch pad;
Seated behind the starting block of your assigned lane.

77. Level 1 - Questionnaire
11. When the required distance has been completed, you should stop your watch when:
The swimmer’s hand touches the end wall of the pool;
Any part of the swimmer’s body touches the end wall;
Any part of the swimmer’s body passes through the vertical plane of the end wall;
The swimmer makes contact with the touch-pad;
The swimmer touches with one hand on the breast stroke.

78. Level 1 - Questionnaire Report DID NOT FINISH (DNF) on the time card;
12. If the swimmer in your lane does not finish the required distance, you should:
Report DID NOT FINISH (DNF) on the time card;
Record what time the swimmer left the water;
Record what time the swimmer stopped swimming.

79. Level 1 - Questionnaire 2:10.01 2:10.0 2:10
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:
2:10.01
2:10.0
2:10

80. Level 1 - Questionnaire
14. Rewrite the following times in the correct numerical form:
1:02.10
One minute, two and ten one-hundredths seconds;
Four minutes thirty-six hundredths of a second;
Two minutes and one second;
Thirty four point two-five seconds;
One minute, fifteen and forty-three hundredths of a second.
4:00.36
2:01.00
34.25
1:15.43

81. Level 1 - Questionnaire
15. If the swimmer in your lane is disqualified for any reason, you should:
Record their finish times on the time card anyway;
Tell the swimmer his finish time but not record the times on the card;
Record the time when the disqualification took place.

82. Level 1 - Questionnaire Preliminary heats; Time final heats; Finals;
16. The lower left-hand portion of the card should be used for:
Preliminary heats;
Time final heats;
Finals;
Split times.

83. Level 1 - Questionnaire The average time of all three watches;
17. When three watches are being used on one lane, the official time is:
The average time of all three watches;
The intermediate time if all three watches differ;
The common time if two watches are identical.

84. Level 1 - Questionnaire
18. When two watches are being used on one lane, the official time is:
The average time of the two watches, to the slower hundredth;
The faster of the two watches;
The slower time of the two watches.

85. Level 1 - Questionnaire 52.32 52.32 52.13 4:51.12 4:51.19 56.46 56.81
19. Determine the official time for each of the following sets of manual digital watches on one lane:
52.32
4: :51.19
2: : :00.06
1: :02.18
:00.03
2: :07.12CT
4: : : :20.91CT

86. Level 1 - Questionnaire 52.32 52.32 52.13 4:51.12 4:51.19 56.46 56.81
19. Determine the official time for each of the following sets of manual digital watches on one lane:
52.32
4: :51.19
2: : :00.06
1: :02.18
:00.03
2: :07.12CT
4: : : :20.91CT
4:51.16
Sum [(12+19) ÷ 2]
, round up.

87. Level 1 - Questionnaire 52.32 52.32 52.13 4:51.12 4:51.19 56.46 56.81
19. Determine the official time for each of the following sets of manual digital watches on one lane:
52.32
4: :51.19
2: : :00.06
1: :02.18
:00.03
2: :07.12CT
4: : : :20.91CT
4:51.16
56.64
Sum [(46+81) ÷ 2]
, round up.

88. Level 1 - Questionnaire 52.32 52.32 52.13 4:51.12 4:51.19 56.46 56.81
19. Determine the official time for each of the following sets of manual digital watches on one lane:
52.32
4: :51.19
2: : :00.06
1: :02.18
:00.03
2: :07.12CT
4: : : :20.91CT
4:51.16
56.64
2:59.93

89. Level 1 - Questionnaire 52.32 52.32 52.13 4:51.12 4:51.19 56.46 56.81
19. Determine the official time for each of the following sets of manual digital watches on one lane:
52.32
4: :51.19
2: : :00.06
1: :02.18
:00.03
2: :07.12CT
4: : : :20.91CT
4:51.16
56.64
2:59.93
54.21

90. Level 1 - Questionnaire 52.32 52.32 52.13 4:51.12 4:51.19 56.46 56.81
19. Determine the official time for each of the following sets of manual digital watches on one lane:
52.32
4: :51.19
2: : :00.06
1: :02.18
:00.03
2: :07.12CT
4: : : :20.91CT
4:51.16
56.64
2:59.93
54.21
1:02.31
Sum [(43+18) ÷ 2]
, round up.

91. Level 1 - Questionnaire 52.32 52.32 52.13 4:51.12 4:51.19 56.46 56.81
19. Determine the official time for each of the following sets of manual digital watches on one lane:
52.32
4: :51.19
2: : :00.06
1: :02.18
:00.03
2: :07.12CT
4: : : :20.91CT
4:51.16
56.64
2:59.93
54.21
1:02.31
59.96
Sum [( ) ÷ 2]

92. Level 1 - Questionnaire 52.32 52.32 52.13 4:51.12 4:51.19 56.46 56.81
19. Determine the official time for each of the following sets of manual digital watches on one lane:
52.32
4: :51.19
2: : :00.06
1: :02.18
:00.03
2: :07.12CT
4: : : :20.91CT
4:51.16
56.64
2:59.93
54.21
1:02.31
59.96
2:07.12

93. Level 1 - Questionnaire 52.32 52.32 52.13 4:51.12 4:51.19 56.46 56.81
19. Determine the official time for each of the following sets of manual digital watches on one lane:
52.32
4: :51.19
2: : :00.06
1: :02.18
:00.03
2: :07.12CT
4: : : :20.91CT
4:51.16
56.64
2:59.93
54.21
1:02.31
59.96
2:07.12
4:21.06

94. Level 1 - Questionnaire 20. The correct time to clear your watch is:
When your Chief Timekeeper tells you;
If you are not instructed, then when the Referee blows his first long whistle, to put the swimmers on the blocks or into the water;
When the Starter says “take your marks”;
After your time is recorded on the time card;
Whenever your time is substantially different from the other timers.

95. Level 1 - Questionnaire
21. When judging relay take-overs, your duties are to:
Observe the “touch-out” and “take-off” of relay team members in your lane;
After consultation with the Referee/Chief Timekeeper disqualify teams as appropriate;
Not touch any swimmer while he is on the starting blocks;
Report disqualifications through the prescribed channels;
Inform offending team members immediately of their disqualification (prior to informing the Referee)
Consider a relay take-off to be fair if a swimmer who starts early returns to touch the wall before swimming his leg.

96. Level 1 - Questionnaire May be in motion;
22. Until the touch-out of one relay team member, the next swimmer on the team:
May be in motion;
Must be absolutely motionless;
Must maintain contact with the starting block.

97. Level 1 - Questionnaire
23. If you are appointed the Head Lane Timekeeper, your duties shall be to:
Determine that the correct swimmer is in your lane;
Ensure that split times are recorded correctly;
Report light touches to the Chief Finish Judge;
Act as Relay-Take-Over Judge if so directed;
Disqualify swimmers who false start.

98. Level 1 - Questionnaire 24. When ringing the bell lap, you should:
Ring the bell as the swimmer approaches/leaves the wall (from backstroke flags to wall and back);
Ring the bell over the right hand lane rope;
Ring the bell throughout the last lap of the race;
Ring the bell after consultation with the Referee/Chief Timekeeper.

99. Level 1 - Questionnaire Always Only if it is different from the other;
25. The time taken by the Chief Timekeeper should be included on the time card for your lane:
Always
Only if it is different from the other;
Whenever there are fewer than three good times for you lane;
Only if your swimmer won his heat.

100. Level 1 - Questionnaire
26. The “official time” is written on the lane card only when:
Electronic timing is used;
Manual watches are used as the primary timing system;
There are preliminaries and finals;
All events are timed-finals;
When instructed by the Chief Timekeeper.

101. Level 1 - Questionnaire
27. The Safety Marshals’ Responsibilities include:
Being in charge of the deck from the start of the warm-up until the pool is cleared for the start of the meet;
Monitoring warm-up procedures to ensure that they meet safety rules;
Ensuring the officials are on deck for the start of the meet;
Ensuring that no diving takes place until the proper time and in the proper lane(s);
Ensure swimmers enter the pool in a safe manner;
Ensuring that only the appropriate equipment is used during warm-up.

102. Level 1 - Questionnaire
28. The Safety Marshals’ area of responsibility includes:
The portion of the pool/deck assigned to them by the Referee/Meet Management;
The change rooms;
The entire deck.

103. Level 1 - Questionnaire
29. If the Safety marshal(s) observe an infraction of the safety rules, they may:
Inform the swimmer of the breach of the safety rules;
Remove the swimmer from the warm-up and escort him/her to their coach;
Remove the swimmer from the meet;
Inform the Referee of any safety infraction.

104. Approved by the Ontario Swimming Officials’ Association Board
Thank you.
Approved by the Ontario Swimming Officials’ Association Board