Officiating and Volunteering

Pointe-Claire Swim Club 2023-2024

 

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Officials Handbook

 
Volunteer Policy
  • updates are coming
 
How to earn volunteer credits
  • Activate your Swim Canada official's account
    • credits will accumulate after the account is active
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  • Volunteer at a home swim meet/session = 1 credit 
  • Volunteer at an intra-club meet/session = 1/2 credit
    • if you worked at the Oct.28th intra-club you will receive 1/2 credit for your time
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  • Become an active level 1 = 1/2 credit
  • Advance to official level 2 = 1 credit 
  • Advance to official level 3 = 2 credits
  • Advance to official level 4 = 3 credits
  • Advance to official level 5 = 4 credits
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  • Join a Committee = 100% credits*
  • Join the Board of Directors = 100% credits*
    • *Active participation throughout the season and available to work two at-home sessions
 
Who can earn volunteer credits
  • Swim meet officials – (age 18+)
    • levels 1 to 5 are required at every event (training clinics will be provided at no cost)
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  • Hospitality volunteers & other - open to all (age 18+)
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  • Young volunteers aged 13 to 17 
    • Space permitting & upon request, certain conditions may apply
      • High school volunteer hours
      • runners / announcers / awards ceremonies / Special events
Clinics list
 
Certification Pathway
 
How to get started
 
How to progress
 
Why do we need so many officials
  • PCSC events require approx 80 volunteers/session (all positions are volunteers)
    • Swim meet organizing committee
    • Referees
    • Starters
    • Chief Finish Judge
    • Chief Judge Electronics
    • Entries Director & Assistant
    • Meet Managers
    • Recorder Scorer
    • Admin Desk / Clerk of Course
    • Stroke Judge
    • Turn Judge
    • Chief Timers
    • Timers
    • Hospitality & Canteen Committee
    • Club Officials Committee
    • Awards team
    • Runners
    • Announcers
    • Marshals
    • Live feed Team
    • Setup & Cleanup Team
 
Where to login to your Swim Canada official's account
 
How to login to your clinic account
 
Where to signup for a clinic
 
How to update your deck log
Why you should update your deck log
  • Track your progress as you gain experience and work towards the next certification level
  • Best seat at a swim meet is on the deck, close to the action
How to volunteer at a home meet
 
How to volunteer at an away meet
 
What to wear
 
How to check-in at a meet
 
What to bring to a meet
 
Who to contact for x, y, z
 
What does your ROC do?
 
What does your ROR do?
 
How to get more involved