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Level 3

Level 3 Certification – ORANGE Pin

Requirements

A. Complete all of the clinics listed under Level II;

B. Chief Recorder and Recorder (formerly Recorder-Scorer) clinic or the Chief Recorder Clinic;

C. Certify in three additional positions listed under Level II by obtaining two successful deck evaluations in each position or as described in the notes;

D. Complete the Para Swimming emodule if not completed previously.

  • 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.
  • For officials interested in officiating at the Provincial and/or National level, certification as a Para Swimming Official is recommended. Certification requires completion of the daylong Domestic Para Swimming Officials clinic.

E. It is encouraged to direct the Level I – Introduction to Swimming Officiating clinic under the supervision of a Level IV or V official.

Note: Completing the requirements for Level III (A, B, C, D) may happen simultaneously or in any order. The Chief Recorder-Recorder (formerly Recorder-Scorer) or Chief Recorder clinic may be completed at any time, once official is working on their Level II, in combination with the Meet Manager or CJE clinics as deemed appropriate. It is recommended the Chief Recorder-Recorder clinic be taken prior to or in conjunction with the Meet Manager clinic. There are no deck evaluations required for the Recorder position.

Clinics & Positions listed under Level 2 certification

  • Judge of Stroke and Inspector of Turns
  • Chief Timekeeper
  • Administrative Desk
  • Chief Recorder
  • Chief Judge Electronics
  • Meet Manager
  • Starter

Level 2 Developing Referee

Note: An official, working under the guidance of a Level IV or V official, may begin to mentor in the Referee role upon completion of the Referee clinic and who has completed the meet manager and CJE or Chief Recorder clinics but has not yet been certified in these positions.

Certification as Level 3 Official does require certification in either the Meet Manager or CJE or Chief Recorder position.

Level 3 Referee

Note: An official may act in the position of Referee upon completion of the Referee clinic and who has completed the meet manager and CJE/CFJ clinics but has not yet been certified in one of these positions.

Certification as Level 4 Senior Official does require certification in all positions.

Process

Once an official has all the requirements listed above for a Level 3 (or Level 2 Developing Referee or Level 3 Referee) and their online profile is completed they need to contact their Club Official Chair/Administator (COC/COA), Swim Ontario and/or their Regional Official Representative (ROR).

  • The informationon the online profile will be verified.
  • The COA will be asked to complete any missing information on the online profile.
  • Swim Ontario will approve the official for reaching
    • Level 2 Developing Referee,
    • Level 3 Certification or
    • Level 3 Referee
  • A list will be maintained by Swim Ontario for all Level 2 Developing Referees as well as Level 3 Referees which will be shared with RORs and Competition Coordinators upon request.

Recognition items

  • Level 2 Developing Referee: whistle & lanyard
  • Level 3: Orange Pin
  • Level 3 Referee: whistle & lanyard (if not already received)

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