atsc DOCUMENTS
Here is a list of often hard to find documents and resources that Swimmers, Parents, Officials, Coaches, etc find useful:
Protocols for officials on pool deck (click for dropdown list)
- Pool Deck protocol
- SAL Pool Deck protocol (for IOT, JOS) (28 Mar 2023)
- Backstroke Ledge protocol
- Technical Manager (State Meets) (Nov 2021)
SNSW Rules (click for dropdown list)
These rules, adopted by Swimming New South Wales and MetSEA are re-produced here:
- Swimming NSW Rules (May 2023) ➿Marked-up Rule changes (May 2023)
- Swimming NSW By-laws (Apr 2023)
Quick find in the Rules, for …
Meet Director (Technical Manager) SW1
Swimming Officials SW2 and SW2.19: …
Clerk of the Course SW2.4 (i.e., Marshal)
Chief Inspector of Turns SW2.6
Computer Operators SW2.15 (i.e., Meet Manager Operator)
Swimmers starting positions SW3 (i.e., which heat and lane number)
Swimmers times and placings SW11
Swimming Stroke Rules …
Multi Class Swimming Rules SMC
Officials and Support Staff SMC2
Swimmers starting positions SMC3 (i.e., which heat and lane number)
Exceptions and Additions to the Swimming NSW Rules
Quick links to sections on this page:
General information for:
- Swimmers
- Parents
- Coaches
- Clubs
- Safe Sport Framework
- Play by the Rules info
- Play by the Rules courses
- Links (NSW)
- Links (Aust)
- Links (International)
- Technical Officials
- Referees
- Policies
- Swimming NSW Policies
- Swimming Aust Policies
- Junior Sports
- Multi Class Swimming
- Open Water Swimming
- School Swimming
- Strokes
- MetSEA
Training for Officials
Training for Coaches
MetSEA
- Constitution 2011
- By-Laws 2011
- Request for Meet Approval for MetSEA Clubs
- Meet Approval Process
- Approved Open Club Meets
- Nominations for MetSEA Meets
WWCC
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SWIMMERS
| Austswim Competitive Pathway How to become a Technical Official How to become a Coach First Accreditation as a Technical Official Getting more Training or Accreditations Learn to Swim Instructor Training (AustSwim) Maintaining AustSwim Accreditation Swim Central (Login) Results Central Application for Record (see Appendix B) Taping Policy Competition Strategy Policy Competition Clearance Policy Anti-Doping Policy (Sport Integrity Australia) Check your Substances (Sport Integrity Australia) Cyber Bullying About Sports Drinks Prohibited List (WADA 2022) Approved Swimwear (FINA) Inclusive Swimwear Policy (SAL Apr 2021) |
PARENTS
| Let Kids Be Kids (Mini-course) Parents Guide to Clean Sport (Mini-course) Spectator/Parent Behaviour Etiquette (Within page) Your first Swim Meet (Within page) Photo Etiquette (Within page) Cyber Bullying (Within page) All about the Safe Sport Framework |
TECHNICAL OFFICIALS
| News and updates for MetSEA Technical Officials Nominations and Appointments for MetSEA Meets First Accreditation (to becoming a Technical Official) Training material (for officials) Maintaining your Accreditation (ie Requirements, points etc) Start Re-Accreditation Process Lapsed Accreditation Duties & Responsibilities of Meet Director (Digest Appendix A) Guide to Infractions Technical Official Resources (From SNSW) Self Marshalling (Duties of Clerk of Course & Check Starters) Apply for Working With Children Check Taping Policy (Mar 2017) MetSEA Event Calendar SNSW Event Calendar SAL Event Calendar COVID-19 Club and Area Technical Official Guidelines (Sep 2020) Nominations & Appointments for SNSW Meets |
REFEREES
| Briefing Guidelines (State Meets) Referee’s Report (State Meets) Rule Consideration Guidelines Taping Policy Quick Reference Infraction Card (SAL A4 – 28 March 2023) Quick Reference Infraction Card (SAL A5 – 28 March 2023) |
COACHES
TECHNICAL OFFICIAL POLICIES
SWIMMING NSW POLICIES
SWIMMING AUST POLICIES
CLUBS
| SNSW Hot-off-the-Blocks Newsletters Club Health Check Rule Consideration Guidelines Handicapping Notes (Jul 2015) Government Grants & Funding Safe Diving Depth Policy COVID-19 Safety Plan COVID-19 Technical Official Guidelines Template for Event Program (Download SNSW Word Doc) Meet Approval for MetSEA Clubs |
JUNIOR SPORTS
MULTI CLASS SWIMMING
| Classification Competition Pathways Para Swimming Rules Para Swimming Records Classification Master List (National Master List Swimming Australia 29 Aug 2024) Classification Master List (World Para Swimming) Codes of Exception Quick Reference Infraction Card (Para Swimming Mar 2015) SAL Classification Policy (Jul 2013) Protocols for Officials (Mar 2023) WPS Rules and Regulations (Jan 2018) S18 and S19 Classifications WPS Rule Changes (Jun 2023) Swimming Australia Swimming Rules (inc MC rules) (Jun 2023) |
SAFE SPORT FRAMEWORK
| Safe Sport Framework FAQs National Integrity Framework Resources: (Jun 2022) ◾ Complaints, disputes & Discipline Policy (Jun 2022) ◾ Competition Manipulation & Sports Wagering Policy (Jun 2022) ◾ Member Protection Policy (Jun 2022) ◾ Improper Use of Drugs & Medicine Policy (Jun 2022) ◾ National Integrity Framework (Jun 2022) ◾ Child Safeguarding Policy (Jun 2022) |
PLAY BY THE RULES, Information
| Child Protection Complaint Handling Harassment and Discrimination Member Protection Information Officer Course |
PLAY BY THE RULES, Mini-courses
| Introduction to the Integrity of Sport Walking the Talk – Putting Integrity into Action Let Kids Be Kids Parents’ Guide to Clean Sport Ethics and Ethical Decision Making in Sport |
OPEN WATER SWIMMING
SCHOOL SWIMMING
| School Swim Meet Policy – using Qualifying Times Guidelines for School Swim Meets School/Zone Request for Swim Meet Approval Form |
STROKES
MetSEA
LINKS – (NSW)
LINKS – Australia
LINKS – International
TRAINING NOTES FOR OFFICIALS
| Timekeeper/Chief timekeeper Finish Judge Check Starter Marshal/Clerk of the Course Starter Recorder Inspector of Turns Judge of Stroke Announcer AOE Operator Referee |
TRAINING EXERCISES FOR OFFICIALS
| Timekeeper/Chief Timekeeper Finish Judge Check Starter Marshal/Clerk of the Course Starter Recorder Inspector of Turns Judge of Stroke Referee |
LEARNING MODULES FOR OFFICIALS (Including Assessment Criteria)
| LG1 General principles LG2 Timekeeper LG3 Chief Timekeeper LG4 Clerk of the Course LG5 Check Starter LG6 Starter LG7 Inspector of Turns LG8 Judge of Stroke LG9 Recorder LG10 Finish Judge / Chief Finish Judge LG11 AOE Operator LG12 Meet Manager Operator LG13 Announcer LG14 Referee LG15 Referee – Multi Class LG16 Advanced Self Management |
TRAINING FOR COACHES
| Intermediate Coaching General principles Development Course (previously Bronze) Advanced Course (previously Silver) Performance Course (previously Gold) |
Update: 7 September 2024
John Owen