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You will find information here that comes from the USA Swimming Officials Committee. Much of it is copied from their newsletters.

  1. Click here for the April 2017 Newsletter
  2. Click here for the February 2017 Newsletter
  3. What is a false start? April 2012 Newsletter

 

OFFICIALS' MANUAL / GUIDE TO OFFICIATING

The "Guide for Officiating" was compiled by the LSC Official’s Chairs of USA Swimming as a tool for learning, consistency, training and application of judgment. It should be used in conjunction with the rulebook and not as a standalone document.

Below you will find the complete manual, also broken down by section.

A - Officials' Swimming Manual - Complete Booklet   
B - Introduction   
Chapter 1 - Referee   
Chapter 2 - Admin Referee   
Chapter 3 - Starter   
Chapter 4 - Chief Judge   
Chapter 5 - Stroke & Turn   
Chapter 6 - Clerk of Course   
Chapter 7 - Marshal   
Chapter 8 - Announcer   
Chapter 9 - Timing   
Open Water Swimming Officials Training Manual   
Open Water Swimming Referee Training Manual   
 

SITUATIONS & RESOLUTIONS

 
Article 105 Case Studies: Inclusion of Swimmers with Disabilities at USA Swimming Competitions   
Referee / Admin Referee   
Stroke & Turn   
Disability Swimmers   
Starter / Deck Referee