We’ve created several Quick Reference Guides to support you on deck. These are contain information specific to how we do things on the Pickering pool deck. These resources are regularly updated and can be accessed directly from our drive. By clicking the links below, you’ll always have access to the most current versions. Each resource includes a brief description of the role and practical, on-deck information to help you succeed. In addition, there are links to Swim Ontario and Swim Canada references and clinic materials.
The Safety Marshal oversees a safe warm-up environment for swimmers. At the Pickering Swim Club, Safety Marshals also manage swimmer marshaling after the warm-up, verifying swimmer names and lane assignments. They ensure the smooth and organized flow of swimmers to the blocks during each session.
🔗 PICK Safety Marshal & Marshal Quick Reference Guide
🔗 Swim Ontario Safety Marshal Clinic Materials
The Admin Desk supports the Meet Manager with day-of meet operations. This role ensures that swimmer scratches, deck entries, relay adjustments, and other changes are handled in alignment with the Meet Package, helping maintain the meet's organization and accuracy.
🔗 PICK Admin Desk Quick Reference Guide
🔗 Swim Ontario Administrative Desk Clinic Materials
Timekeepers are responsible for verifying swimmers and taking times using a watch and a plunger.
🔗 PICK Timekeeper Quick Reference Guide
🔗 Swim Ontario Timekeeper Clinic Materials
The Judge of Stroke walks the length of the pool, observing swimmers to ensure they follow correct stroke techniques. They monitor the pool deck for infractions and communicate any violations to the Referee for potential disqualifications.
🔗 PICK Judge of Stroke Positioning
🔗Swim Canada Infractions Reference Sheet
🔗 Swim Ontario Judge of Stroke Clinic Materials
The Inspector of Turns monitors swimmers after the start, during turns, and at the finish. They ensure proper techniques are followed and note any infractions for potential disqualifications.
🔗 PICK Inspector of Turns Positioning
🔗Swim Canada Infractions Reference Sheet
🔗 Swim Ontario Inspector of Turns Clinic Materials
The Chief Timer assists start line officials and serves as a direct link between them, the Referee, and other senior officials. They facilitate smooth communication, relay instructions promptly, and address any concerns or issues that arise for timekeepers and start-end Inspectors of Turns.
🔗 PICK Chief Timer Quick Reference Guide
🔗PICK Chief Timer Checklist
🔗 Swim Ontario Chief Timer Clinic Materials
The Starter is responsible for initiating the race once it has been handed over by the Referee. They ensure a fair start for all swimmers, observing any infractions that may occur during the starting sequence.
🔗 PICK Starter Quick Reference Guide
🔗 Swim Ontario Starter Clinic Materials
The Chief Recorder is responsible for determining the official time for each swim and processing results. They may oversee both a Recorder, who operates the Hy-Tek software, and an Electronics Operator, who assists with the Quantum software.
🔗 PICK Chief Recorder Quick Reference Guide
🔗PICK Chief Recorder Checklist
🔗 Chief Recorder Clinic Materials
🔗 Swim Ontario Chief Judge Electronics Clinic Materials
The Recorder uses Hy-Tek software to process swimmer entries and results. They are overseen by the Chief Recorder and support the Admin Desk to ensure accurate recording of swimmer data and efficient processing of results.
🔗PICK Recorder Quick Reference Guide
The Electronics Operator supports the Chief Recorder by operating the timing software (Quantum) and assisting with the accurate processing of race results.
🔗PICK Electronics Operator Checklist
The Meet Manager serves as the general manager of a swim competition, overseeing its planning, organization, and execution. The role encompasses responsibilities before, during, and after the meet to ensure smooth operations.
📌 Swim Ontario Resources:
🔗 Meet Manager Role – Swim Ontario
🔗 Meet Manager Clinic
📌 PICK Video Resources:
🔗 How to Create a Simple Meet in Hytek
