Technical Officials Roles
Technical Officials can hold a number of roles at national level:
Inspector of Turns
An inspector of turns ensures swimmers comply with the rules for turning and also the starting and finishing rules. The rules differ for each stroke, so inspectors of turns need to know about each swimming stroke.
Referee
The referee has full control over all officials and swimmers. The referee must enforce all rules and any decisions made regarding the conditions of the race.
Starter
The starter has full control of the swimmers from the time the referee turns the swimmers over to them until the race commences. Previously starters used starting pistols, but now electronic starting and timing systems are used.
In order to become a nationally qualified technical official, you are required to undertake training at the local and regional level, and pass a national examination.
For information on becoming nationally qualified in these Technical Official Roles see the qualification information.
