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This page last updated: 17th September 2007
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TECHNICAL
Technical is the term used to describe all matters relating to the rules of Masters Swimming Australia, which are binding on all branches, clubs and members, and govern all sanctioned meets (competitions) conducted by Masters Swimming Australia, its branches and clubs.
Technical Officials are those hard working ladies and gentlemen who ensure swim meets and competitions run fairly and according to the rules (including consideration of registered Medical Disabilities). Accredited officials are bound by the “Officials Code of Ethics”.
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Upcoming Technical courses:
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No courses currently planned.
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There are a variety of technical officials’ positions. The following currently require the completion of formal courses to gain accreditation:
Referee: Has full control and authority over all officials; enforces all rules and decisions of Masters Swimming Australia and decides on all questions relating to the running of the meet.
Logsheet for Referees (June 07; 52 KB)
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Left: Ron Gray (WA) and Hilary Arber (WA) refereeing at the 2006 WA Be Active State Swim
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Judges of Stroke: Ensure that the rules relating to the swimming strokes are observed.
Logsheet for Judges of Stroke (June 07; 35 KB)
Inspectors of Turns: Ensure that when starting, turning, and finishing swimmers comply with the relevant rules.
Logsheet for Inspectors of Turns (June 07; 35 KB)
Starter: Has full control of the swimmers from the time the Referee turns the swimmers over to him until the race has commenced; gives the signal to start swimming.
Logsheet for Starters (June 07; 37 KB)
Marshal: Assembles swimmers prior to each event and allocates swimmers to heats and lanes if the event is not already heat seeded.
Logsheet for Marshals (June 07; 35 KB)
Check Starter: Ensures that swimmers sit or stand behind the correct lane and in the right heat.
Logsheet for Check Starters (June 07; 36 KB)
Chief Timekeeper: Ensures there are timekeepers and Chief Lane Timekeepers for each lane. Signals the Referee before the start of a heat when all timekeepers are ready to time the next heat.
Logsheet for Chief Timekeepers (June 07; 35 KB)
Timekeepers: Operate the timing device that takes the time of the swimmer in the lane assigned to them.
Logsheet for Timekeepers (June 07; 35 KB)
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Right: Timekeepers in action at the 31st National Swim in Canberra,
April 2006
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Masters Swimming Australia owns the Technical courses, which are accredited by the Australian Sports Commission’s National Officiating Accreditation Scheme (NOAS). All Masters Swimming technical courses run throughout Australia are approved by the National office, and run in accordance with the approved curricula. Please see the table below, or contact your Branch to find out when/where the next Technical course will be conducted or to arrange a course at your club.
Masters Swimming Australia has an underlying philosophy of being involved and helping out when needed. All competitors should become accredited timekeepers and assist when needed. Meets are run by volunteers, so get involved!
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There are also a number of positions that do not currently require accreditation:
Meet Director: Supervises the organisation of a meet, the implementation of the National Safety Policy as it applies to the meet, and all matters of the meet's conduct that are not under the direct control of the Referee.
Recorder: Records all times recorded at the meet and may keep a record of points scored by both individuals and teams. Notifies Referee of any records that are broken or set.
Announcer: Keeps spectators and swimmers advised regarding the event in progress. Advises competitors when it is time for them to report to the Marshal. Liaises with the Referee to ensure he does not interrupt the starting of races.
Runner: Collects all recorded times from the Chief Lane Timekeepers and takes them to the Recorder.
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Left: Pauline Samson (TAS) and Paul Watmough (VIC) ponder a Recording issue at the 31st National Swim
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Each “AUSSI masters news” contains an article from the National Technical Committee. These articles provide excellent detailed information on a variety of Technical areas. Recent articles have been extracted and presented here:
“Who Disqualifies Themselves?” (113 KB) - Vol.5, No.2, June 2007.
“AUSSI Rule Changes for 2007” and “Competition Swimming” (54 KB) - Vol.5, No.1, March/April 2007.
“Letter to the Editor” (30KB) - Vol.5, No.1, March/April 2007.
“Swimming Rules Towards Uniform Interpretation” (65 KB) - Vol.4 No.3, Oct 2006
“Confusion Rules” (816 KB) - Vol 4, No. 2. July 2006
“Finding it Hard to Find Officials?” (213 KB) - Vol 4, No.1. March/April 2006
“AUSSI Masters Rules Changes effective 15/12/2005” (118 KB) - Vol 3, No. 4. December 2005
“A Basic Guide to Timekeeping” (45 KB) - Vol 3, No.3. October 2005
“Rule Changes Coming” (56 KB) - Vol 3, No. 2. July 2005
“Revised Technical Course Resources” (48 KB) - Vol 3, No. 1 April 2005
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The National Technical Committee was appointed by the National Board to undertake activities specific to the Technical area. The National office employs a part time Technical Development Officer to undertake projects on behalf of the National Technical Committee. Please contact your Branch to raise or discuss any Technical issue.
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