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Role 5

Chief Swim

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Assistant Swim Officials (1 – 2)

5.1 Pre-Event p. 10

  • Be familiar with all swim courses and start times
  • Supervise swim course familiarizations (Athlete Safety)
  • Measure water temperature and inform TD, post in Host hotel as appropriate, Athlete Lounge
  • Verify Course Measurement
    • Distance to first turn buoy
    • Course distance
    • Turn Angles
    • Swim Exit (Para Friendly / Slings)
    • Lap Area (if used)
    • Hazards / Depth
  • Check Start Area
    • Width
    • Spacing
    • Numbering
    • Carpet / Beach / Pre-Start Line (Para Friendly / Slings)
    • Distance from Water
    • Security / Barriers
  • Liaise with Swim Team / Lifeguards
    • Review Swim Plan
    • Review Media Plan (Media Boats)
    • Review Emergency protocols
    • Review process for Athlete removal from water / race
    • Swim TO on water
    • False Start protocol
  • Swim Start rehearsal (may be done by others)
    • Start Officials / False Start / HR / TD
    • Red Flags
    • Start Position form
    • Correct movement for Pontoon Entry / During Start / Pontoon Exit
    • “TAKE YOUR MARK”
  • Confirm Air Horn access (HR may have them)
  • Athlete introduction area / Sound System
  • Ensure pre-start corral is set up and secure
  • Inform Assistant Officials of their duties

5.2 Event p. 11

  • Re-check swim course prior to first race
  • Measure Water temperatures based on Run Sheet prior to races and inform HR of readings (3 locations, 60cm depth, Lowest reading)
  • Inform TO Team the Swim course is Ready
  • Video False Start camera
  • In-Water TO / Chief or Assistant / Both (wear Life-Jacket)
    • Record / Note Un-Sportsmanlike behaviour (Swim Conduct)
    • Ensure each turn buoy has someone on the inside, touching the buoy to keep athletes on the outside (proactive…)
    • Monitor / Record any swim DNF’s and inform Chief Technology / HR and try and provide a reason
    • Collect timing chips if able
    • Assist swim team as needed
  • Report position of First / Last athlete during each Race (Event)
  • Ensure swim cut-off times are managed (Beach / TZ)
  • Liaise with Chief Transition on progress of waves in the water and exiting
  • De-brief between starts and fix issues
  • Ensure all Athletes have been accounted for before Closing the Swim Course

5.3 Post Event p. 11

  • Post- Mortem with Swim Team / Corrections as needed
  • Ensure all items are collected by the Athletes

5.4 Essential Equipment p. 11

Swim Course Maps, Laser, Thermometer, Binoculars, Video camera, Red Flags (Swim Start), Air Horn(s) Extra Air, Life-Jacket, Swim Position Forms, Start List, Para Slings, Handler Vests Additional Information: The OEM also provides additional details around Boat movements and requirements on the Swim course. Section 6.9 (Ask TD if they have any special instructions for the event)