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Each swim meet requires
approximately 40 officials. It is very important for parents to volunteer to
help on the deck so that the meet can be run efficiently.
The following job descriptions
are very simplified. If you wish to read the entire description, please see the
PMSL Handbook. (H = home meets, A = away meets)
Announcer
The Announcer notifies the
swimmers when to report to the Clerk of Course and announces the score at
intervals during the meet. (H)
Concessionaire
The Concessionaire is
responsible for the setting up and sales of a proper concessions stand for the
purpose of selling snacks, drinks, etc., at an allotted area of concessions
during the meet. We need at least two for each meet. Donations are made by all
parents. (H)
Raffle Ticket Seller
Sells raffle tickets for team
fundraiser.
Clerk of Course
The Clerk of Course is
responsible for lane assignments and checks in the swimmers before their
events. We need at least two for each meet. (H&A)
Head Judge
The Head Judge sorts the cards
from each event into proper order of finish, attaches disqualification slips,
and turns them over to the Head Scorer. (A)
Head Timer
The head timer times each
event in order to substitute for a Timer and instructs the timers to clear
their watches after each event. The Head Timer also collects the cards after
the times have been recorded and gives them to the Head Judge. (H)
Hy-Tek Operator/Scorer
The Hy-Tek operator shall
enter the times in all events for all swimmers as determined by the Head Judge
and Head Timer and shall note all disqualifications. The operator compiles and
prints the team scores and provides the results to the Host Team Data Manager.
(H&A)
Meet Manager
The Meet Manager ensures that
the pool area is set up for the meet. The Meet Manager contacts the meet
manager from the opposing team to arrange for number of heats to be swum for
each event, agree upon the officials and agree upon a start time. The Meet
Manager also brings the team's watches and extra starting equipment to away
meets. (H&A)
Referee
The referee has full authority
over all officials and shall enforce the rules and decisions of PMSL. (H)
Ribbon Writers The Ribbon Writers prepare ribbons for each swimmer and record
the name, finish time and teams. (H&A)
Runner
The Runner assists the Head
Timer by taking the cards after each race to the Head Judge. The Runner also
collects the cards from the swimmers for the 25 meter events and gives them to
the Head Timer or Head Judge. (H&A)
Starter
The Starter announces the heat
number, the distance to be swum, the stroke and the number of lengths. He/she
then instructs the swimmers to "take your mark" and activates the starter to
sound the start of the race. The Starter also judges whether a false start has
taken place. (A)
Stroke and Turn
The Stroke and Turn Judges
shall be familiar with the USA Swimming rules governing proper strokes, turns
and touches for each stroke. Judges will fill out disqualification slips for
any infraction and give them to the Referee. (H&A)
Sweep Judge
The Sweep Judge indicates
first and second place finishers. (H&A)
Team Representative
The Team Rep is responsible
for the conduct of the team and acts as the liaison between the coach and the
Referee. The Team Rep also consults with the Referee on any questions
pertaining to League Rules, conduct of the meet, or decisions of any official.
The Team Rep is responsible for any protests involving turns, strokes and other
technicalities. (H&A)
Timers
The Timers start their watches
at the same time as the flash on the starting device and stops their watch when
the swimmer touches the wall. If the watch does not work, the timer raises
their hand and the Head Timer will assist them. (H&A)
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