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Officiating Swimmers with Disabilities
“It’s all about inclusion and creativity”
ISI Officials Recertification Clinics 2012 2
Some practical pointsSwimmers with disabilities WANT and deserve to
swim in our meets Judged by USA Swimming Rules
Judge what works, by ability and intent
Want to be judged for their swimming abilities, just as able bodied swimmers do
9/23/2012 and 9/29/2012
ISI Officials Recertification Clinics 2012 3
Some practical pointsCoaches should notify Meet Referee of the
needs of a disabled swimmer
Need for extra time on blocks or getting out of pool Preference for an outside lane, or starting from the
deck or in the water Deaf starts and/or portable strobe Tappers Can also be done in meet entries, coaches meeting,
or observations during warmups
9/23/2012 and 9/29/2012
ISI Officials Recertification Clinics 2012 4
Accommodating swimmers with disabilities
AllBe sure everyone and
everything is ready before whistling heat up on blockPrefer not to have to stand heat
Best to allow disabled swimmer to exit the pool after the race, rather than waiting for next heat to startDoing this for several heats
around the disabled swimmer’s heat calls less attention
9/23/2012 and 9/29/2012
ISI Officials Recertification Clinics 2012 5
Accommodating blind swimmers
Blind swimmersTappers should be
provided at each end of the pool
Expect that someone might help swimmer onto blocks
9/23/2012 and 9/29/2012
Lt. Brad Snyder
ISI Officials Recertification Clinics 2012 6
Accommodating deaf and hard of hearing swimmers
Deaf swimmers Move to outside lanes to see
starter better Allow coach to do hand
signals from other side of the pool or behind the blocks
PRACTICE deaf starts in advance Make sure heat is ready before TYM; minimize stands Referees
Be in position so you can see starter’s hand, and coach/nudge if necessary
Be aware that how you hand over the heat could be misinterpreted as a starting signal
9/23/2012 and 9/29/2012
Marcus Titus
ISI Officials Recertification Clinics 2012 7
Starting deaf swimmers105.3 DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING.1 Deaf and hard of hearing swimmers require a visual starting signal, i.e., a strobe light and/or Starter’s arm signals. The Referee may reassign lanes within the swimmer’s heat, i.e., exchanging one lane for another, so that the strobe light or Starter’s arm signal can more readily be seen by the deaf or hard of hearing swimmer. Standard Starter’s arm signals are shown in Figures 1 and 2. A false start rope is required in the event of a recall, provided the meet host is notified by the entry deadline that a deaf or hard of hearing swimmer will be participating.
9/23/2012 and 9/29/2012
ISI Officials Recertification Clinics 2012 8
Forward starts
9/23/2012 and 9/29/2012
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Backward starts
9/23/2012 and 9/29/2012
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InclusionInclude language in your meet packet that
swimmers with disabilities are welcome
For a time standards meet, waive requirements for some distances
Consider special seeding optionsA disabled swimmer swims a 100 in a 200 event
Times moved to correct event
A disabled swimmer is entered with a younger age group
9/23/2012 and 9/29/2012
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Special NeedsPersonal assistants
Deck access
Communication
EquipmentStrobes, mats, lifts, step stools
FacilitySlippery or crowded decks, sharp surfacesDeck accessibilityEmergency plans
9/23/2012 and 9/29/2012
ISI Officials Recertification Clinics 2012 12
More?Consider getting involved with IPC officiating
Contact Marilyn Wieland ([email protected]) Keep your eyes and ears open for GLASA meets in
the Spring
Highly rewarding
Makes you a better person – and a better official
9/23/2012 and 9/29/2012