There are a number of offical roles you can volunteer for but apart from the Club Time Keeper course you need to start with a Judge Level 1. some information about the types of officials are below but there is more detail on the british swimming website. Anybody who thinks they would like to become an official then please contact Jason Moore or any Committee Member.
Club Timekeeper
This will not be a recorded British Swimming Official qualification but it is intended as an introduction into the world of the swimming official. This will cover the practical aspects of what is required of a timekeeper by means of a short theory session followed by a practical assessment. There is no minimum recommended age for candidates to undertake this training, however, all such poolside officials do need to ensure that they are registered members of a British Swimming affiliated club or a member of the Institute of Swimming (IoS)
Judge Level 1
This is the first level of British qualification. This will encompass the role and duties of a Timekeeper, Chief Timekeeper and Inspector of Turns. The minimum age to commence training will be 15 years old. Candidates may undertake some instruction and will be required to complete a course workbook, following which a practical assessment will be undertaken. There is no formal theory examination however, during the practical assessment candidates will be required to answer oral questions. When qualified, candidates will be attributed with the qualification Judge level 1 on the British Swimming Database. In addition, such individuals, if they wish, may apply to become a Licensed Official.
Judge Level 2
This is the second level of qualification. This will encompass the role and duties in relation to all aspects of Judging and the theoretical role and duties of Starter. The minimum age to commence training will be 15 years old. Candidates may undertake some instruction and will be required to complete a course workbook, following which a practical assessment will be undertaken. There is no formal theory examination however, during the practical assessment candidates will be required to answer oral questions. When qualified candidates will be attributed with the qualification Judge level 2 on the British Swimming Database. In addition, such individuals, if wished, may apply to become a Licensed Official.
Starter
Candidates who wish to qualify as a Starter will be required hold the Judge Level 2 qualification and be a minimum age of 15 years. Training will consist of a prescribed number of practical experiences as a Starter before undertaking a formal practical assessment. Successful candidates will be attributed with the Starter qualification, Judge Level 2S.
Referee
Candidates for this course are required to be qualified at Judge Level 2S. A candidate may register to commence training agted 17 but must be 18 by the 30th Nov in the year of the course.
