Officials Information
What's an official?
Officials are volunteer parents who have taken formal training offered through Swim Canada and Swim AB to help run swim competitions. We like to think of it as having the best seat in the house! You will be on deck helping in one of many important positions that are needed for the competition to go off without a hitch! Each position requires a different skill set, so there will always be a position that helps you play to your strengths! Officiating at competitions hosted by the Airdrie Phoenix Swim Club will help contribute to your volunteer commitment (1 meet/year). Every APSC family must provide one parent/guardian to officiate once a year at APSC's Fundamentals Meet,
Below, please find more information regarding what is required of parents at the start of each season.
I'd like to help officiate...what next?
We are grateful our swimmers will have the opportunity to train and race again this year. For swim meets to happen, we need your help!
STEP 1: Check that you have an active Swimming Canada officials account and that you are able to login. If you do not have a Swimming Canada officials account and/or you’re unable to log in, please email [email protected] to get this set up.
STEP 2 (IF YOU ARE NEW TO SWIMMING OFFICIATING): Once you’ve activated your Swim Canada Officials account, you’ll be able to use your Swim Canada login to access the Swimming Canada Education page. Start by taking the Introduction to Swimming Officiating and Safety Marshal courses. Make sure to finish the entire e-module, so that the system registers the course as completed.
STEP 2 (IF YOU ARE NOT NEW TO SWIMMING OFFICIATING):
- Use the Swimming Canada Officials Certification Pathway as a guide.
- Go to the Swim Alberta Officials Clinics page to access e-modules, self-directed clinics, and information about in-person/online clinics.
- Email [email protected] to let us know you completed a new clinic and are interested in upcoming opportunities for on-deck experience.
STEP 3: Print out the Swim Alberta Officials Certification Card, which can be found under “Resources” on the Swim Alberta website.
STEP 4: Hand in your certification card to the Officials Coordinator to get it signed by the referee for your first 2-3 sessions in each new role.
STEP 5: Once you’ve collected these signatures, you’ll be considered certified for that role. You will be able to receive related certification points and be able to move up the ladder to higher officiating levels in the future.
STEP 6: Save the following dates in your calendar and stay tuned for job sign-up emails!
- December 3rd, 2023 - Winter Fun Meet - hosted at Genesis Place
- March 17th, 2023 - Spring Fun Meet - hosted at Genesis Place
- April 27th - APSC April Fundamentals - hosted at Genesis Place
If you have any follow-up questions or are interested in volunteering to organize swim meets with APSC's meet manager & officials coordinator, please email Angela at [email protected] and/or Amy at [email protected]
Angela Conroy
APSC Officials Coordinator
Amy Rivard
APSC Meet Manager
Tim Baker
Director of Registration & Meets
What should officials bring to swim meets?
Clean indoor shoes, black shorts/pants, white shirt (timekeepers), red shirt (stroke & turn judges), and BYOWB (bring your own water bottle)!
