Pickering Officials
Officials' Resources
We’ve created Quick Reference Guides to support you on deck. These resources are specific to how we operate at the Pickering Swim Club and are regularly updated. Use the links below to access the most current versions. Each guide includes a brief role overview and practical on-deck guidance. Additional references from Swim Ontario and Swim Canada are also included.
Officials Position Guides
Safety Marshal & Marshal
The Safety Marshal oversees a safe warm-up environment for swimmers. At the Pickering Swim Club, Safety Marshals also manage swimmer marshaling after warm-up, verifying swimmer names and lane assignments.
PICK Safety Marshal & Marshal Quick Reference GuideSwim Ontario Safety Marshal Clinic Materials
Timekeeper
Timekeepers are responsible for verifying swimmers and taking times using a watch and a plunger.
PICK Timekeeper Quick Reference GuideSwim Ontario Timekeeper Clinic Materials
Judge of Stroke
The Judge of Stroke observes swimmers to ensure correct stroke techniques are followed and communicates potential infractions to the Referee.
PICK Judge of Stroke PositioningSwim Canada Infractions Reference Sheet
Swim Ontario Judge of Stroke Clinic Materials
Chief Timer
The Chief Timer supports start line officials and serves as a communication link between officials, the Referee, and timekeepers.
PICK Chief Timer Quick Reference GuidePICK Chief Timer Checklist
Swim Ontario Chief Timer Clinic Materials
Starter
The Starter initiates each race once it has been handed over by the Referee and ensures a fair starting sequence.
PICK Starter Quick Reference GuideSwim Ontario Starter Clinic Materials
Admin Desk & Results
Admin Desk
The Admin Desk supports the Meet Manager with day-of meet operations, including scratches, deck entries, relay adjustments, and swimmer changes.
PICK Admin Desk WorkflowPICK Common Hy-Tek Reports
Swim Ontario Administrative Desk Clinic Materials
Recorder & Chief Recorder
These roles support the processing of swimmer entries, results, and official times.
PICK Recorder WorkflowPICK Chief Recorder Quick Reference Guide
PICK Recorder Checklist
PICK Common Hy-Tek Reports
Electronics Operator
The Electronics Operator supports the Chief Recorder by operating timing software and assisting with accurate race results.
PICK Electronics Operator ChecklistMeet Manager Resources
The Meet Manager oversees the planning, organization, and execution of a swim competition.
PICK Common Hy-Tek ReportsSwim Ontario Meet Manager Role
Swim Ontario Meet Manager Clinic
How to Create a Simple Meet in Hytek