Unlike some sports, swimming needs numerous Technical Officials are required on pool deck to make a competition run smoothly. Some roles only require introductory training so if you would like to have the best seat in the house at a swimming competition and be actively involved in a child's sport we'd love to have you with us. Our team of seasoned technical officials will welcome you with open arms and take you under their wing to show you the ropes.
When you volunteer at a Swimming Victoria meet, you will receive a $50 per diem each session. Many clubs and district also provide honorariums and refreshments as a gesture of thanks for you volunteering your time.
- Club / District Competitions
- Swimming Victoria Competitions & Roster Calls
- Swimming Australia Competitions and Roster Calls
- School Associations Competitions
Allocation of Technical Officials for club and distrct competitions is managed by the individual district / club. If you are interested in officiating at one of these events, please contact the district referee or clubs' competition officer to indicate your interest. Dates of these meets and contact details are listed on the competitions calendar.
So that we can know who is available to officiate at each SV competition an email is sent to all active officials prior to each competition. If you are interested in officiating at a competition, simply click one of the links below in the 'Roster Call' column and note your availability. SV will then send out the roster 7-10 days prior to a competition. If you are not receiving roster calls please contact rosters@vic.swimming.org.au.
All competitions below are subject to change, based on COVID-19 restrictions and Government guidelines.
|
MEET NAME |
MEET DATE |
ROSTER CALL OPENS |
ROSTER CALL CLOSES |
ROSTER CALL |
FINAL ROSTER |
|
Victorian Relay Competition |
Jun 26, 2021 | Mon May 24, 2021 | Fri Jun 30, 2021 | Click here | |
| Metro Short Course Championships | Aug 7-8, 2021 | Mon May 24, 2021 | Fri Jul 11, 2021 | Click here | |
| Country Short Course Championships | Aug 14-15, 2021 | Mon May 24, 2021 | Fri Aug 6, 2021 | Click here | |
| Victorian Age SC Championships | Aug 27-29, 2021 | Mon Jun 21, 2021 | Fri Aug 13, 2021 | ||
| Victorian Open SC Championships | Sept 11-12, 2021 | Mon Jul 5, 2021 | Fri Aug 27, 2021 |
*the rest of the SV calendar is currently TBC
Swimming Victoria distributes roster calls for Swimming Australia competitions via email to all active TO's. Swimming Australia then makes all TO appointments and will notify applicants accordingly. If you have any questions about officiating at Swimming Australia events, please contact them directly at officiating@swimming.org.au.
Swimming Australia has recently started an Officiating Australia mailing list which allows recipients to hear directly from them regarding officiating matters and receive officiating news and information as well as national roster calls. It is designed for experienced, new, 'maybe one day' officials, administrators and coaches. To sign up, click here. You can unsubscribe at any time or update your contact details via the link in emails.
A number of school associations request TOs to assist with their competitions. If you are interested in officiating at one of these meets, mark your availability under the relevant competition. SV will notify you prior to the competition if you have been appointed.
Appointed TOs are asked to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the first event and wear the white SV polo shirt and black trousers/skirt/shorts.
