This Saturday at LIAC the first session of 50 meter swimming.
My son Peter after swimming his first 100 meter freestyle said:" Dad, I thought the pool would never end." Well after years of walking the deck I agree with Peter.
With the start of long course comes a new approved swim suit list. Please go to USA swim site to volunteers to officials to rules and regulations.
New swimwear rules
FINA Updates List of Approved Suits effective 4/1/2010
Please review the letter from MR. Stratton under the title of
Approved Swimsuits for 2010
One day the suit issue will be behind us but not this year.
Have a great Long Course Season, the outdoor pools will be opening soon!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Swimmers with Disabilities
I am proud of Metro Swimming coaches and meet directors for the encouragement of swimmers with disabilities to swim in our meets. The coaches that spend countless hours working with and encouraging these swimmers are true heroes in my book.
So out of respect for the swimmers with disabilities it is our duty to know the rules and case studies.
Please review USA Swimming Rule book Article 105 Guidelines for officiating swimmers with a disability in USA Swimming meets.
Please go to the USA Swimming website then to Swimmers on the left Disability then to
USA Swimming Resources
There you will find very helpful information.
Please read:
Guide for Officials
Article 105 Case Studies
Hints for Starters
There is also the International Paralympic Committee Swimming website
ipc-swimming.org/Rules_Regulations/
I often say:" Never be surprised by what happens' at a swim meet and if you are don't show it"
As officials we should never be surprised by a swimmer. We must be ready to judge swimmers by the rules that are applicable to their disabilities.
Please remember to ask the question at your coaches meeting "are there swimmers that need help or have a disablity?" Also at the timers meeting inform them there may be a swimmer with special needs and a coach is allowed to assist the swimmer.
If you have had any situations that we can learn from please share them,so we could all be better prepared.
So out of respect for the swimmers with disabilities it is our duty to know the rules and case studies.
Please review USA Swimming Rule book Article 105 Guidelines for officiating swimmers with a disability in USA Swimming meets.
Please go to the USA Swimming website then to Swimmers on the left Disability then to
USA Swimming Resources
There you will find very helpful information.
Please read:
Guide for Officials
Article 105 Case Studies
Hints for Starters
There is also the International Paralympic Committee Swimming website
ipc-swimming.org/Rules_Regulations/
I often say:" Never be surprised by what happens' at a swim meet and if you are don't show it"
As officials we should never be surprised by a swimmer. We must be ready to judge swimmers by the rules that are applicable to their disabilities.
Please remember to ask the question at your coaches meeting "are there swimmers that need help or have a disablity?" Also at the timers meeting inform them there may be a swimmer with special needs and a coach is allowed to assist the swimmer.
If you have had any situations that we can learn from please share them,so we could all be better prepared.
Monday, April 5, 2010
National Certification
All metro officials Congratulate Judy Kunze, Phil Paspalas and Mark Amodio for officiating at the Easter Zone meet April 1-3 and participating in the National Certification Program.
Judy re certified N3 in Stroke and Turn
Phil and Mark re certified N2 Stroke and Turn and started their Chief Judge (advance) training for N2.
Jamny Pfister the meet referee at Easter Zone was very gratefully that Metro officials attended and work so hard.
Also down south at the Sun Kiss meet in Charlotte NC. Mike Panzarino completed four Stoke and turn sessions for N3 and two sessions for chief judge advance.
Judy re certified N3 in Stroke and Turn
Phil and Mark re certified N2 Stroke and Turn and started their Chief Judge (advance) training for N2.
Jamny Pfister the meet referee at Easter Zone was very gratefully that Metro officials attended and work so hard.
Also down south at the Sun Kiss meet in Charlotte NC. Mike Panzarino completed four Stoke and turn sessions for N3 and two sessions for chief judge advance.
To learn more about the USA Swimming Officials National Certification please visit the USA Swim site http://www.usaswimming.org/ Volunteers - officials- certification
You will find instructions on Officials Tracking System (OTS) and National N2 and N3 certification program.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
WHAT"S THE CALL
Age group meet middle of October, 12 and under, first event, heat 2 .
Eight lane short course meet
Referee has blown the long whistle and 8 swimmers step up for 50 Free.
Referee turns it over to the starter, starter says" Take Your Mark" however before the starter starts the heat the following happens:
Lane 3 goes in head first, lanes 4 and 5 follow, the swimmers still on the blocks look over at the starter.
What should happen immediately and what do you think the referee and starter should do?
Should any DQs be issued? If so why?
Anyone can answer the questions.
This is how we learn by reviewing situations and our own experiences. This happened to me at Lehman.
Please send situations that you found unusual and left you think about the resolution.
Here is what I did:
I turn to the starter to say "Stand up"which he is already saying . I ask him to have the swimmers step down carefully and I will be back.
I go to lane 3 swimmer who is on the deck and is wondering what happened.
I ask her why she started before the beep. She said her team mates yelled go! This was confirmed by a timer. I asked her to please wait until she hears the beep, she nodded yes.
I then check lane 4 and 5 and explained what happened. Lane 4 what to talk so more so I calmed her nerves and returned to the starter and all 8 swimmers started after the beep.
I latter found out this was the first US Swim meet for lane 3.
After the meet a mother came on deck to talk to me. Mother of lane 4. Mom stated: I do not know what you said to my daughter but she wants to give up basketball and just swim.
Sounds like a successful meet.
Eight lane short course meet
Referee has blown the long whistle and 8 swimmers step up for 50 Free.
Referee turns it over to the starter, starter says" Take Your Mark" however before the starter starts the heat the following happens:
Lane 3 goes in head first, lanes 4 and 5 follow, the swimmers still on the blocks look over at the starter.
What should happen immediately and what do you think the referee and starter should do?
Should any DQs be issued? If so why?
Anyone can answer the questions.
This is how we learn by reviewing situations and our own experiences. This happened to me at Lehman.
Please send situations that you found unusual and left you think about the resolution.
Here is what I did:
I turn to the starter to say "Stand up"which he is already saying . I ask him to have the swimmers step down carefully and I will be back.
I go to lane 3 swimmer who is on the deck and is wondering what happened.
I ask her why she started before the beep. She said her team mates yelled go! This was confirmed by a timer. I asked her to please wait until she hears the beep, she nodded yes.
I then check lane 4 and 5 and explained what happened. Lane 4 what to talk so more so I calmed her nerves and returned to the starter and all 8 swimmers started after the beep.
I latter found out this was the first US Swim meet for lane 3.
After the meet a mother came on deck to talk to me. Mother of lane 4. Mom stated: I do not know what you said to my daughter but she wants to give up basketball and just swim.
Sounds like a successful meet.
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