Stroke after the start and after each turn when the swimmer leaves the wall, the body shall be kept on the breast. Usa swimming has followed along, editing the 2014 rulebook to reflect the changes. Briefing usa swimming situations and resolutions starter available virginia swimming scylcm lap counter sheet virginia swimming apprentice training record starter stroke and turn judge usa swimming stroke and turn videodvd usa swimming rule book or copy virginia swimming stroke and turn judge certification. The swimming strokes book is designed to break each stroke down into its component parts, those parts being body position, legs, arms, breathing and timing and coordination. Click on the image below for a pdf of the current usa swimming rule book one of the most important jobs in swimming belongs to the stroke and turn officials. The swimming strokes book finetune your technique today. More information may be found on the middle atlantic swimming officials website monday, november 27 7pm register. Do not raise a hand for an early relay takeoff when dual confirmation is being used.
One can download a pdf copy of the usa swimming rule book via visiting and then following these links in sequence. This policy and the requirements are maintained by the north carolina swimming officials committee. Complete usa swimmings online, open book test, stroke and turntimer certification test. Some part of the swimmer must break the surface of the water throughout the race, except it is permissible for the swimmer to be completely submerged during the turn. The referees attitude during the premeet briefing can establish a tone for the meet. Novice officials generally start as stroke and turn officials whose job it is to observe the swimmers in their assigned lanes from the time they take their first arm pull after entering the water or beginning a. Education materials swim association invitational league. Hopefully, both the coaches and officials are familiar with these rules. Human swimming typically consists of repeating a specific body motion or swimming stroke to propel that body forward. Its often necessary to lean over edge of pool to observe a turn or finish. A stroke briefing in rhyme fun way to remember all the rules usa swimming rule book no need to read, just for reference please contact coach jeff if you are interested in becoming an official.
Invented by adobe systems, portable document format pdf is a publicly available specification. Its very effective to swim through narrow underwater places. If a stroke and turn judge needs to leave the deck and a relief official is not available, they should first notify the referee or chief judge. Circle the lane and swimmer number on the takeoff slip for a. One arm pull under water is allowed which must bring the swimmer to the surface. Buy for yourself, or purchase courses for your entire team or league. Policy manual document adopted by the usa swimming board of. Often, governing body rules give a general framework for processing. Officials attend clinics, receive training and are certified by usa swimming. Be a current certified official member of usa swimming, inc. You must get 80 percent to pass but you can retake the test if necessary.
Oct 20, 2017 here are dates for some upcoming usa swimming stroketurn trainings. Get ready to be on deck in the fall as an official. The file is also available for download or printing. Breaststroke start forward start stroke body kept on breast. If a stroke and turn official clearly observes a disqualification, then they should report it. Officiating swimming free swim meet pdf forms for download. Videos include tutorials for the officiating of all four strokes, relays and the individual medley. Body kept on breast shoulders at or past vertical towards the breast. Stroke cycle is one arm pull and one leg kick in that order. Register as a nonathlete membership with usasncs 2.
Once the legal touch has been made, the swimmer may turn in any manner but the shoulders must be at or past the vertical toward the breast when the swimmer leaves the wall and the prescribed breasstroke form must be attained prior to the first arm stroke. The piranhas have a great tradition of having many usa swimming officials affiliated with the team. Throughout the race the stroke cycle must be one arm stroke and one leg kick in that order. Our program allows you to train at your own pace and when it fits your schedule. Officials certifications for stroketurn officials middle. Stroke and turn apprenticeship record name address phone number home work email address usa swimming team affiliation clinic attendance date issued by regional officials chair signature initial walks are made shadowing an assigned trainer and developing the skills listed on the reverse page. Simultaneous arm movement in same horizontal plane. Novice officials generally start as stroke and turn officials whose job it is to.
Masters swimming rules are not printed in this book. Us paralympics swimming technical officials briefing v6. A breaststroke swimmer moves his hands in a sculling or flipper movement at the end of the first armstroke after the start and also after the turn. Becoming an official crystal lake nadiators swim team.
One can download a pdf copy of the usa swimming rule book via visiting and then following these. Prerequisite o be at least 18 years of age o register with usa swimming as a nonathlete member within 60 days of your first on deck apprenticeship. All candidates should have an interest in becoming a certified official of usa swimming. The stroke and turn judges responsibilities begin immediately after the start. A brief video tutorial on officiating for breaststroke. This test must be successfully completed prior to the 2nd ondeck apprentice training session.
The swimming drill book 2nd edition free shipping in usa. Handouts and forms copy of certification requirements copy of the usa swimming rules and regulations copy of the test and answer sheet training cards forms dq slip, relay takeoff slip recommended stroke briefing recommended. With your help and attention each swimmer will receive an accurate official time. Recommended materials for orientation training clinics.
An exercise or series of exercises are then assigned to that part along with relevant teaching points and technique tips, to help focus only on that stroke part. All dual meets, invitationals and championships are run by officials to ensure that all swimmers are following the usa swimming stroke and turn rules. In fact, our own rule book requires usa swimming to conform to fina rules when they. This document is intended as a guide to assist the officials at swim meet conducted. Stroke and turn judging, stroke rules, jurisdiction, application and. The jeopardystyle stroke briefing is one way to changes things up. Stroke and turn apprenticeship record name address phone number home work email address usa swimming team affiliation clinic attendance date issued by regional officials chair signature initial walks are made shadowing an assigned trainer. It can be identified to the sea lion swimming style. Training presentation stroke and turn very useful what is a false start.
After start and each turn one arm stroke may be completely back to the legs. Major legislation and rule changes for 2018 currently effective except as otherwise noted 1. Officials training resources and forms usa swimming. You will also coordinate with the chief inspector of turns and the stroke. After completion, you will have the knowledge and expertise to officiate swimming and get certified in a fraction of the time. The usa swimming rule book is available online, the link is located on the testing page if necessary. Here are dates for some upcoming usa swimming stroketurn trainings. It is not permitted to roll onto the back at any time. Adapted from usa swimming officials briefing december 2017. Parents who haver never been an official must take a short in person two hour class followed by the online course with a short test to learn the rules for each stroke, individual medley and relays. Center for safesport necessitated changes to jurisdictions for matters involving violations of the code of conduct.
Usa swimming reciprocity for ymca certified officials pdf. If not, the one who is may help educate the other, when needed, by using the rule book. At multisession meets, its nice to have many ways to convey this important information. A it is permissible for a swimmer to leave the water for brief periods because of pool. Its easy to learn and well teach you how right now. For information on national certification, please visit the national certification page. Click on the image below for a pdf of the current usa swimming rule book. There are many kinds of strokes, each defining a different swimming style or crawl in high school, collegiate, and olympic swimming, there are two undulating strokes breaststroke, and butterfly stroke, and two alternating strokes front crawl and backstroke. Some part of the swimmer must break the surface of the water throughout the race, except it is permissible for the swimmer to be completely submerged during the turn, at the finish and for a distance of not more than 15 meters 16. Please see the sections below for resources, forms, and articles on education for officials and much more. Usa swimming rule book o clubs often reimburse participants for their training clinic fee, annual usa. To request additional training or for questions contact the training chair betsy champagne.
This is a simple drill that helps with the entrance of your hand while you are swimming freestyle. Swimming strokes swimming is one of the most magnificent and probably the most difficult sports of all times. More than 175 drills, accompanied by detailed illustrations, will help coaches and swimmers master every skill. One of the most important jobs in swimming belongs to the stroke and turn officials. Its most effective, to do this in a respectful and civil way. Swimming strokes are a very important aspect of competitive swimming with each style or stroke using the movement of different body parts to propel the swimmer. Usa swimming has released a series of video resources to aid in the education of officials. Mcsl stroke and turn briefing adapted from usa swimming officials briefing december 2017 1 welcome general comments assignments jurisdiction protocol pool irregularities any swimmers with disabilities freestyle start forward start strokekick any style may be used. Usa swimming officials committee officials briefing assignments deck protocol jurisdiction special information breaststroke start. Before using any stroke briefing not published by the governing body, make sure conforms to current rules. These trainings are in webinar format, meaning no need to travel anywhere. Where you stand is very important and can affect what you see. To further complicate things, for the backstroke to breaststroke turn in the im, the rule book states. For usa swimming, the differences are published in both the usms rule book and the usa swimming rule book.
Circle the lane and swimmer number on the takeoff slip for a good exchange, and x for an early takeoff. Review of legislated changes for correct application provided by clark hammond, anneliese eggert, mickey. These are the people who watch the swimmers to make sure the strokes are being done correctly. A reminder about new fina swimming rules for 2014 swimming. Usa swimming is committed to provide valuable training and education resources that assist both current and new officials. This is important because just like any other sport, there are rules.
May not swim in the style of the other three strokes during the freestyle leg. Clinic for new stroke and turn officials usa swimming. Timer briefing thank you for stepping up to help today. The usa swimming national officials committee has developed a testing and certification program to ensure the consistency of toplevel officiating at meets nationwide. December 2018 page 1 of 6 based on wps 2018 rule book.