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Hi, I'm Sam the SNSW Technical Officiating guru! If you have a question about course content then do ask me.

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Note I've only just started here so please forgive any niggles and delays whilst I get myself sorted! I'll get back to you when I can.

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[RESOLVED] Backstroke swimmer who submerges prior to a turn
asked 4 years ago by Matt Fikkers
updated 4 years ago by Sam
Category: Inspector of Turns
The inspector of turns is not required to notify the referee as the swimmer cannot be submerged at the "finish" of the race only. Is this correct?
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[RESOLVED] At Nationals, why is there only 1 timekeeper per lane?
asked 5 years ago by Ben Ramsden
updated 5 years ago by Sam
Category: Timekeeper / Chief Timekeeper
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[RESOLVED] Does a DQ stand if a race needs to be reswum?
asked 4 years ago by Jenny Dunstan
updated 4 years ago by Sam
Category: General officiating
At a recent meet in the ACT the slowest heat of a 50m race had to be reswum because of a timing failure (no times recorded). 2 of the 3 swimmers in the heat were given infractions for incorrect stroke. They were allowed to reswim and DQ'd. Should the...
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[RESOLVED] Two breaststroke arm strokes at turn
asked 4 years ago by victoria cousins
updated 4 years ago by Sam
Category: Inspector of Turns
A swimmer coming into the wall realises that he's misjudged the distance to the wall and just after doing an arm stroke he does another very small arm stroke without having done a leg kick. Is this a DQ? Reading SW7.2 "From the start and throughout t...
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In the event that as a Starter you observe that a swimmer was not stationary before the starting signal, what steps follow your observation?
asked 3 years ago by Kieran Duncan
updated 3 years ago by Sam
Category: Starter
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Rule Infractions Quick reference and Codes for MM
asked 3 years ago by Danyal Bloomfield
updated 3 years ago by Sam
Category: Judge of Stroke
I can't seem to find the quick reference notes with the codes that relate to Meet Manager
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[RESOLVED] Finish Judge notes
asked 4 years ago by Jenny Dunstan
updated 4 years ago by Sam
Category: General officiating
Hi Sam - when will be the finish judge notes and training exercises be back on the website?
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Swimmer entering the water before the start signal
asked 2 years ago by Iain Cox
updated 2 years ago by Sam
Category: Starter
At a recent meet, the rear foot of a swimmer (in the lane I was timekeeping) slipped sideways off the starting platform and the swimmer fell into the water while under Starters orders. They left the pool and did not try to enter the re-started race. ...
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[RESOLVED] Hi Sam I'm not clear what on the breast means
asked 4 years ago by sue young
updated 4 years ago by Sam
Category: Inspector of Turns
swimmers body must be on the breast
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Very last question in theory test relating to JOS. I can not seem to find any information in my notes or on the video
asked 3 years ago by MIchelle Cutajar
updated 3 years ago by Sam
Category: Judge of Stroke
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