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Abbotsleigh Club Night 23rd May 2019

May 24, 2019 By Ben Ramsden

These are my personal notes of my Refereeing from the night. I am making them publicly available here in case it helps anyone. My officiating objectives It feels like a while since I’ve been a Referee, so I’m keen to keep my standards up. Trainee Starter will need some assistance. Want it to be a […]

Filed Under: Technical Officials, TO journal

National Age 15-22 April 2019

April 30, 2019 By Ben Ramsden

These are my personal notes from the Championships. I am making them publicly available here in case it helps anyone. My personal officiating objectives Do a great job – sounds obvious, but over 8 days with 2 long sessions each day, this is easier said than done. Key is to maintain focus. Look after my […]

Filed Under: Technical Officials, TO journal

High Performing Officials Workshop with Simon Taufel

March 21, 2019 By Ben Ramsden

Simon Taufel

Professional development for a voluntary hobby activity seemed a bit strange to me when initially suggested. We train extensively and regularly in surf life saving, so why should it be different for swimming officiating?   Sorry I can’t save your life because I’m only a volunteer! Our surf life saving training paid off in spades […]

Filed Under: Technical Officials

Water the grass roots

June 2, 2018 By Ben Ramsden Leave a Comment

How SNSW and SAL can best continue to support SMNE run its next 290 swim meets – a personal view. The sport of swimming is struggling to recruit, train and retain sufficient technical officials to run our events. I have personally experienced this challenge in my role as Area Technical Swimming Committee Coordinator for Swimming […]

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Officiating at National Age

May 17, 2018 By Ben Ramsden

I knew immediately that it wasn’t a correct breast stroke turn. I’d been inspecting turns for the previous 4 hours on lane 9. About twice per minute a swimmer would approach, turn, and depart. And with every turn the moisture content of my trousers, socks and shoes would increase. Although I didn’t know it at […]

Filed Under: Technical Officials

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