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CAYMAN ISLANDS AMATUER SWIMMING ASSOCIATION
TECHNICAL
OFFICIALS MINIMUM
STANDARDS
Guidelines
For
Utilization By
CAYMAN ISLANDS SWIMMING
OFFICIALS
April 2009
MISSION
Our
sport relies heavily on volunteers to work in the capacity of
officials in order to conduct fair and equitable competition for
our athletes. In order to achieve this stated goal minimum
standards have to be adopted.
The
goal of adopting these minimum standards for certification of
officials is to set standards, that when applied, will accomplish
the following:
* assure a clear and
consistent knowledge of the rules
* provide sufficient
time in training to assure familiarity
with all levels of
competition
* provide opportunity to
work on the deck and advance through the
certification
process
* maintain knowledge of
the current rules
The
sessions referred to in the guidelines should be of a duration to
assure sufficient time to observe a significant number of swimmers
and should contain a complete schedule of events to provide the
opportunity to observe all strokes.
CIASA may set minimum standards for additional
positions such as Referee (Non-Starter), Administrative Referee
(Non-Referee), Clerk of Course, Timing Judge, Equipment Operator,
etc.
CAYMAN ISLANDS AMATUER SWIMMING ASSOCIATION TECHNICAL
OFFICIALS
MINUMUM STANDARDS GUIDELINES
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May Not Officiate at a Session in Which They are
Competing
* Younger timers may be
allowed as long as working with an Adult
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Education and
Training
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None except
pre-meet briefing. Performance monitored by Chief
Timer and/or Referee during meet.
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Evaluation &
Certification
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None
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STROKE & TURN JUDGE (Minimum Age 18*)
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Education and
Training
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Formal clinic
training.
On
Deck apprenticeship with at least one (1) trainer for a
minimum of two (2)sessions.
(cannot make a
disqualification during those sessions).
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Evaluation &
Certification
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Evaluation
by trainer and/or Meet Referee to be reported to Officials
Chairman or their designee at the end of each on deck
session.
Must Complete on deck
training within one year from date of clinic.
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Renewal
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Recommend yearly
clinic.
To
maintain certification, must work a
minimum of four (4)sessions per year in Stroke
& Turn or higher capacity at a Stingray/CIASA participating
meet, of which two must be in Cayman Islands.
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RELAY TAKE-OFF
JUDGE (Minimum Age 19)
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Education and
Training
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Must be
certified Stroke & Turn Judge.
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Evaluation &
Certification
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Considered
part of Stroke & Turn Judge
certification.
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Renewal
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Same as Stroke
& Turn Judge.
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CHIEF JUDGE
(Minimum Age 19)
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Education and
Training
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Must be
certified Stroke & Turn Judge.
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Evaluation &
Certification
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Considered
part of Stroke & Turn Judge
certification.
Must have a minimum
of one (1) year experience as a certified
Stroke & Turn Judge.
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Renewal
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Same as Stroke
& Turn Judge.
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CAYMAN ISLANDS AMATUER SWIMMING ASSOCIATION TECHNICAL
OFFICIALS
MINUMUM STANDARDS GUIDELINES
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STARTER(Minimum
Age 19*)
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Education and
Training
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Formal
clinic Training.
Must serve
a minimum of two (2) sessions on deck with at least
two (2)different trainers approved by the
Officials Chairman or their designee.
Must have
worked as a certified Stroke & Turn Judge for a
minimum of four (4) sessions.
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Evaluation &
Certification
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Certification based on recommendation of the
trainer(s) and/or Referee(s).
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Renewal
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Recommend
yearly clinic.
To
maintain certification, must work a
minimum of two (2)sessions per year in Starter or higher
capacity.
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REFEREE(Minimum
Age 21)
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Education and Training
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Must attend referee’s clinic and
apprentice on deck for a minimum of
three(3) sessions at two (2) sanctioned meets with at
least two (2)different referees.
Previous certification as a Stroke & Turn
Judge or Starter for a minimum of one (1)
year.
Recommend be familiar with the
positions of Announcer, Clerk of Course, Starter, Stroke & Turn
Judge, Chief Judge, Timer and Chief Timer.
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Evaluation & Certification
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Certification based on recommendation of the trainer(s) and/or
Referee(s).
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Renewal
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Attend clinic and assist with Clinic every
year.
To maintain certification, must work a
miniumum of six (6)sessions per year with at least
one session as Referee.
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