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Training and Development

There are many technical official roles that are available across Pool and Open Water, find the Officiating Pathways for both below.

POOL Officiating Pathway:

OPEN WATER Officiating Pathway: click here

Many officials enjoy the opportunity to learn new roles, although there is no obligation to progress.

Online training resources:

  • For Community Officiating Essential Skills (COES) course click here
  • For Sport integrity Australia (SIA) courses like below, please click here
    • Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport
    • Anti Doping Fundamentals
    • Competition Manipulation and Sport Gambling
    • Annual Update
  • For Timekeeper, Chief Timekeeper, Clerk of Course, Check Starter, Judge of Stroke, Inspector of Turns, Recorder and Starter please visit the TO training website here

POOL Learner Guide Resources:

Unit 1
Unit 2LG2 Timekeeper
Unit 3LG3 Chief Timekeeper
Unit 4LG4 Call Room Supervisor
Unit 5LG5 Check Starter
Unit 6LG6 Starter
Unit 7LG7 Inspector of Turns
Unit 8LG8 Judge of Stroke
Unit 9LG9 Recorder
Unit 10LG10 Finish Judge Chief Finish Judge
Unit 11LG11 AOE Operator
Unit 12LG12 Meet Manager Operator
Unit 13LG13 Announcer
Unit 14LG14 Referee
Unit 15LG15 Referee – Multi Class
Unit 16LG16 Advanced Self Management