Officials Resources
Summerside Dolphins Swim Club Officials
We’ve created quick reference guides to support you on deck. These resources are specific to how we operate at Summerside Dolphins Swim Club and are regularly updated. Additional references from Swim Ontario and Swimming Canada are also included.
Our club-specific quick reference guides, checklists, and workflows are being revised to reflect recent changes to officiating rules, policies, and meet procedures. New guides will be added as they become available.
Quick Access
Find the most useful officiating references and role guides in one place.
- Club Guides: Positioning, workflows, and checklists
- Clinic Materials: Swim Ontario learning resources
- Meet Support: Admin desk, results, and Hy-Tek references
Officials Position Guides
Safety Marshal & Marshal
The Safety Marshal oversees a safe warm-up environment for swimmers.
Timekeeper
Timekeepers are responsible for verifying swimmers and taking times using a watch and a plunger.
Inspector of Turns
The Inspector of Turns observes swimmers after the start, each turn, and the finish of the race and reports an infraction to the Referee.
Judge of Stroke
The Judge of Stroke observes swimmers to ensure correct stroke techniques are followed and communicates potential infractions to the Referee.
Chief Timer
The Chief Timer supports start line officials and serves as a communication link between officials, the Referee, and timekeepers.
Starter
The Starter initiates each race once it has been handed over by the Referee and ensures a fair starting sequence.
Admin Desk & Results
Admin Desk
The Admin Desk supports the Meet Manager with day-of meet operations, including scratches, deck entries, relay adjustments, and swimmer changes.
Recorder & Chief Recorder
These roles support the processing of swimmer entries, results, and official times.
Electronics Operator
The Electronics Operator supports the Chief Recorder by operating timing software and assisting with accurate race results.
Meet Manager Resources
Meet Manager
The Meet Manager oversees the planning, organization, and execution of a swim competition.
Need help getting started?
Use the club guides first, then review the Swim Ontario and Swimming Canada references for additional detail.