Referees Needed in AB!

WOSC President

The swimming community of Alberta needs the assistance of all clubs to develop Referees.

 

A certified Referee is a valued leader on the pool deck.  Certification can take years to achieve to ensure a full understanding of all roles on the pool deck, which is needed to complete the role successfully.

 

Referees Needed!

Currently Swim Alberta has about 50 Referees, which is roughly 20 less than 2019, when Swim Alberta had over 70.  Many of our Referees are supporting the swimming community after their children have retired from the sport.  The volunteerism of these individuals allows swimmers in Alberta to compete and get times to qualify for Provincial and/or National competitions.  The number of annual competitions, in both year-round and summer swimming, means that there is currently a significant load on the current Referees and often the number of referees does not meet the demands of the community. 

 

How Can You Help?

Swim Alberta needs the help of all clubs to rebuild our pool of referees.  All clubs can help by trying to develop one or more referees.  This means ensuring that individuals don’t get stuck in a role and may mean ensuring individuals are supported to volunteer in other locations. 

 

We have an official interested in becoming a Referee, what is the next step?

Please forward the Referee Interest Survey link below directly to officials in your club who demonstrate interest and would be appropriate for the role.  Swim Alberta will review the official’s certification and contact those who are may be eligible for the next referee clinic.  Swim Alberta is looking at hosting the next clinic in the next few months, interest is requested by February 19, 2023.

 

Referee Interest Survey Link: https://www.tfaforms.com/4993485

 

What are the requirements to become a Referee?

Please refer to the Swimming Canada's Officials Certification Pathway for more information and share this survey with officials in your club that may be interested.  If you have questions about requirements or require help with next steps, please contact Madeeha at [email protected].

 

Thank you,

 

Kevin Dennis

Swim Alberta | Sport Development Director

11759 Groat Road NW

Edmonton, AB, T5M 3K6

office: (780) 415-1780

direct: (780) 415-1785
website: www.swimalberta.ca 

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