There are many technical official roles that are available. This diagram shows the pool roles, and there are others for open water.
Many officials enjoy the opportunity to learn new roles, although there is no obligation to progress.
Online training resources:
- For General Principles, Clerk of Course and Check Starter
- For Timekeeper, Chief Timekeeper, Judge of Stroke, Inspector of Turns, Recorder and Starter please visit here.
Learner guide resources:
| Unit 1 | General Principles of Officiating |
| Unit 2 | Timekeeper |
| Unit 3 | Chief Timekeeper |
| Unit 4 | Clerk of Course |
| Unit 5 | Check Starter |
| Unit 6 | Starter |
| Unit 7 | Inspector of Turns |
| Unit 8 | Judge of Stroke |
| Unit 9 | Recorder |
| Unit 10 | Finish Judge / Chief Finish Judge |
| Unit 11 | AOE Operator |
| Unit 12 | Meet Manager Operator |
| Unit 13 | Announcer |
| Unit 14 | Referee |
| Unit 15 | Referee – Multi Class |
| Unit 16 | Advanced Self Management |
