Officials are volunteer parents who have taken formal training offered through Swim Canada and Swim AB to help run swim competitions. We like to think of it as having the best seat in the house! You will be on deck helping in one of many important positions that are needed in order for the competition to go off without a hitch! Each position requires a different skill set, so there will always be a position that helps you play to your strengths! Officiating at competitions hosted by the Olympian Swim Club will help contribute to your volunteer commitment (or Member Participation Points commitment). 

Below, please find more information regarding the Officiating policy and what is required of parents year over year.

We are grateful our swimmers will have the opportunity to train and race again this year. In order for swim meets to happen, we need your help! 

STEP 1: Check that you have an active Swimming Canada officials account and that you are able to login. If you do not have a Swimming Canada officials account and/or you’re unable to login, please email officials@olympianswimclub.com to get this set up. 

STEP 2 (IF YOU ARE NEW TO SWIMMING OFFICIATING): Once you’ve activated your Swim Canada Officials account, you’ll be able use your Swim Canada login to access the  Swimming Canada Education page.  Start by taking the Introduction to Swimming Officiating and Safety Marshal courses. Make sure to finish the entire e-module, so that the system registers the course as completed. 

*If you’d prefer a course experience with a live instructor, our very own Joe Glamuzina will be offering the Introduction to Swimming Officiating course over Zoom on Oct. 6, 2021 at 7:30pm. Sign-up for this online clinic is available on our OSC website under Parents -> Events.      

STEP 2 (IF YOU ARE NOT NEW TO SWIMMING OFFICIATING): 

• Use the Swimming Canada Officials Certification Pathway as a guide. 
• Go to Swim Alberta Officials Clinics page to access e-modules, self-directed clinics, and information about in-person/online clinics. 
• Email officials@olympianswimclub.com to us know you completed a new clinic and are interested in upcoming opportunities for on-deck experience.   

STEP 3: Print out the  Swim Alberta Officials Certification Card, which can be found under “Resources” on the Swim Alberta website. 

STEP 4: Take your certification card with you to get signed by the referee for your first 2-3 sessions in each new role. 

STEP 5: Once you’ve collected these signatures, scan or photograph the certification card and email it to officials@olympianswimclub.com to have these recorded. At that point, you’ll be considered certified for that role, receive related certification points (refer to attached policy), and be able to move up the ladder to higher officiating levels in the future. 

STEP 6: Save the following dates on your calendar and stay tuned for job sign up alerts! 

• October 22nd, 2023 - Home Opener - hosted at Kinsmen Centre
• November 26th, 2023 - 12&U Series #1 - hosted at Kinsmen Centre
• December 14th to 17th - JP Fiset - hosted at Kinsmen Centre
• January 14th, 2024 - 12&U Series #2 - hosted at Kinsmen Centre
• April 7th, 2024 - 12&U Series #3 - hosted at Kinsmen Centre
• May 12th, 2024 - 12&U Series #4 - hosted at Kinsmen Centre
• June 23rd, 2024, 2023 - OSC Blue & White - hosted at Kinsmen Centre
• July 25th to 28th, 2024 - Swim Alberta Summer Provincials - hosted at Kinsmen Centre

If you have any follow-up questions or are interested in training to run the swim meet office, please email Susan at officials@olympianswimclub.com .  

Best Regards, 

Susan Cabigon

OSC Officials Coordinator

officials@olympianswimclub.com

There are two options for Officials Training. In-person learning, or e-learning. Due to COVID, many in-person clinics have been switched to virtual clinics. Not all courses are offered via e-learning. 

Clinics offered via e-learning

Clean indoor shoes, black pants, white shirt, and BYOWB (bring your own water bottle)!