Level 2

Requirements

A. Certify in Level I by obtaining two successful deck evaluations in the role of Timekeeper.

B. Complete the Inspector of Turns (IT) and Judge of Stroke (JS) clinics and obtain two successful deck evaluations as an IT and *one deck evaluation as a JS.

*Note: As of September 2023, the deck evaluation for JS can be added to Officials records in the Swimming Canada Registration System. Officials that completed Level II prior to September 2023 are not required to complete the JS deck evaluation. Officials completing Level II after August 31, 2023 must obtain one deck evaluation as JS to fulfill the requirements for Level II.

C. Complete one of the clinics listed below and obtain two successful deck evaluations in that position :

• Chief Timekeeper
• Admin Desk (formerly known as Clerk of Course)
• Chief Finish Judge & Chief Judge Electronics
• Meet Manager
• Starter

Note: Certification in the role of Chief Finish Judge/Chief Judge Electronics - requires that an official obtain at least one of the two deck evaluations in the role of Chief Finish Judge.

D. It is encouraged to complete the Para Swimming e-learning module early in the pathway, after an official has completed the Inspector of Turns and Judge of Stroke clinics and gained some experience on deck.

• The Para Swimming emodule is available within the LMS (Learning Management System).
• With more and more integrated swimming competitions, this is an excellent resource to learn about Para Swimming. While this e-learning module does not provide certification as a Para Swimming Official, it is an excellent starting point.
• To certify as a Para Swimming Official, you must take the daylong Domestic Para Swimming clinic. Upcoming clinics are listed in the LMS (Learning Management System).

Process

When an official reaches Level 2 certification, the club will arrange for the presentation of the white pin. All new level 2 certification are approved by Swim Ontario through Swimming Canada registration site.

Deck Log & Clinics

Once an official reaches Level 2 certification they are strongly encouraged to begin keeping track of all meets worked including what positions and also clinics they have instructed in a log.  The official online profile account on the Swimming Canada registration site allows the official to enter those details. An official can also use a spreadsheet to keep track. A template is provided in resources below. The log will be important to maintain as the official progresses through the levels of certification as it will be part of the requirements for approval.

Resources

• On-Deck evaluations
• Deck and Clinic log - Excel spreadsheet template