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INFORMATION FOR ASSA OFFICIALS
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The information on this page is designed to help all officials within the ASSA. The ASSA Officials Chairperson would love to hear from ASSA officials all across the province. Any concerns or comments regarding officiating or rule interpretations can be sent to the Officials Chair through the "Email an Executive/Rep" dropdown link on the "Executives/Reps" tab located above and left of center. A page will open which will navigate you through sending the Officials Chair an email. Club Officials’ Chairperson – Roles and Responsibilities Each club has to have a Club Official's Chairperson. This person will be solely responsible for:
The Club Official's Chair person will have the following resources:
Each Club should have an Officials Chairperson. This person is an active member of the executive and can be the club registrar if no one else is avaliable. Any questions should be directed to the Officials Chairperson at assaofficials@gmail.com
Swimming Rules of Canada A new rule book came into affect in October of 2009. Officials can download the rule book from the Swimming Canada website or obtain a printed copy of the new rulebook (in whole or just an insert) from the the ASSA office during the months of May - August or from the Swim Alberta Office during the winter months.
SWIM ALBERTA OFFICE: Telephone 780-415-1780
The Alberta Officials Committee has developed referree Briefing Guidelines to be shared with all officials so that we can be consistent throughout the province. You can obtain a copy from the Swim Alberta website - click here. The Swimming Canada Web Page has a ton of information for officials. You can access the Officiating section under the “Member Services” link on the far right of the web page https://www.swimming.ca/Default.aspx. This area includes the complete Rules of Swimming Canada, rule changes, a section on rule interpretations and much more.
To view the list of FINA approved competition suits please visit: http://www.fina.org/project/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2768&Itemid=49
Alberta Officials Database We would like to encourage all officials to check their information on the Alberta Officials Database in order to ensure us that all information is correct and up to date. Please complete the Swim Alberta waiver form and download the Instructions on how to access the Officials Database. Any questions regarding the Database can be directed towards the Alberta Officials Registrar (Lockie Lister).
Upcoming Officials Courses: The Swim Alberta website advertises Officials Clinics. Please go to: http://www.swimalberta.ca/officials/index.htm and click on the "Clinics" link. If you are holding an Officials Clinic in your area, please contact us and we will advertise it here to help out all volunteer officials who wish to further their course work.
Level 1 Officials Certification Process... It is no longer necessary for new officials to take the Level 1 instruction from a referee. There is an online process for “self-certification” of new officials in the Level 1 postion (safety marshal, marshals and timekeepers). Simply click on this link to http://www.swimofficials.ca/clinics/index.php and then they click on the link to the 2010 Level 1 Clinic (PPSX) in the top left of the page. This will take you through a PowerPoint presentation of the Level 1 Officials Clinic. At the end of the PowerPoint is a self administered questionnaire in which the correct answers will appear in red font as you work your way through it. If you do not understand the answers that are given you may page back through the PowerPoint presentation and review the sections you are unsure of. Don’t worry, this is one test you will not fail! It is simply a questionnaire to ensure you understanding of important aspects of officiating in the sport of swimming. At the next meet you attend you may sign up on the official’s roster for any of the Level 1 positions; safety marshal, marshal or time keeper. At the Officials Briefing held before every swim meet you can let the referee know you are a new official. The referee can answer any questions you might have and will ensure you are placed under the guidance of a certified official for your first sessions. The referee or your swim club should have an “Officials Certificate Card” that they can issue to you which will help in tracking your progress as an official. At the end of the meet the referee will initial your card confirming that you have completed the Level 1 certification process. A red maple leaf SNC pin signifying your level of certification can be obtained from your Regional Rep once you have a signed card. That’s it, your'e on your way! Welcome to the exciting world of swim officiating! After you have been a timer or marshal/safetymarshal at a few meets talk to your swim club executive about other officiating positions and they will help you in further development as an official. Other officating positions are instructed personally by a senior official in your area. Your club executive can help coordinate officiating clinics and let you know how you can become further involved in officiating.
Lap Counters At the ASSA Provincial Swim Meet only the designated turn official will have access to the working deck and will operate the lane counters. They will provide the “counting” for the swimmers. Although this function is often done by coaches or fellow swimmers at invitational meets they will not be doing so at Provincials. A reminder that lap counters are only used for the 800 m and 1500 m swims.
Pool Surveys: To view a list of the currently surveyed and sanctionable pools please navigate to the Swim Alberta Facility Survey List Be Aware! Prices vary dramatically for pool surveys. A reasonable cost to survey a pool is in the $300.00 range. |