On this page you will find resources that will assist you on your journey as a Technical Official (TO).
If you would like further information, please contact us at officials@vic.swimming.org.au.
- Policies, Rules & Resources
- TO Uniform
- TO Assessor Resources
- PARA / Multi Class Swimming - LEXI Classification Tool
There are a number of resources available for TOs related to policies and rules, linked below. It is important as a TO that you are familiar and stay up to date with the latest policies and procedures.
Policies & Rules
Swimming Australia Swimming Rules Sep24
Swimming Australia Competition Regulations May24 (previously Competiton Rules & By-Laws)
Swimming Australia Open Water Swimming Rules Oct24
Swimming Australia Open Water Swimming Regulations Oct24
Protests and Juries of Appeal Information & Process
Rule Tolerances (for use at non-qualifying events) - Rule Tolerances Slip
TO Travel Allowance Policy Nov24
Overseas Technical Official Participation Policy
TODC contact - Chair: president@swimming.org.au or officials@vic.swimming.org.au
Resources:
TO Development Pathway Booklet
Pool Deck Officials Protocols Mar23
Quick Reference Infraction Card jun24
Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) eLearning
District Referee Role Description
Swimming Australia's Re-Accreditation Kit
*Swimming Australia requires all TOs who nominate for National events to undertake additional training through the SIA website (Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport, Competition Manipulation and Sports Gambling, Anti-Doping Fundamentals which must be current from October 2023, plus the yearly Annual Update).
TOs will be given a SVTO polo shirt when officiating at SV competitions. Officials are asked to wear this with their own black trousers / black skirt / black tailored shorts (heats only) and black shoes (or white shoes for heats only).
For all TO uniform requirements, please click Policies, Rules and Resources drop down menu.
When officiating at school competitions, the SV blue polo or a white polo may be worn. Clubs and Districts will often stipulate which polo can be worn at their competitions so check with the competition host what they would like you to wear.
TOs who officiate at SV competitions will receive a per diem of $50 per session as an honorarium, provided they have submitted a Statement by Supplier form to SV at the start of each financial year. This is an ATO requirement.
AT SV competitions, SV will also provide light refreshments at the conclusion of the Heats session. At other events, reimbursements and/or refreshments are at the discretion of the competition host.
For more information, please contact Swimming Victoria at officials@vic.swimming.org.au.
Swimming Victoria is appreciative of all the technical officials do to assist on pool deck, behind the scenes at competitions and within the Club and District environment throughout Victoria. The training and development of officials is a critical aspect in the sport of swimming and the role assessors play in developing and accrediting officials is integral to the growth of our sport.
Once an assessment has been done, the Assessors must fill in the SV Assessment Notification form below, to notify SV the assessment has taken place. Please make sure you attach the last page of the Assessment Tool paperwork to the form for their records.
If you have any trouble with the link, you can also email a copy of the Assessment Tool to SV on officials@vic.swimming.org.au
Useful links:
NOAP Assessment criteria Overview
Classification in para swimming, and all para-sports, creates a framework that enables competitive sport by placing athletes with affected movement, coordination, vision or intellect together in groups called classes.
LEXI is a system that explains para‑sport classification which is what groups athletes and enables competition. LEXI uses unisex figures and traffic‑light colours to illustrate areas of reduced coordination, movement or vision.
The LEXI website is easy-to-use and explains each of the swimming classifications.
Click here to have a look and improve your para-swimming knowledge.
WPS Rules and Regulations Apr24 - Swimming
WPS Codes of Exception - Swimming
