Club Timekeeper
This is an introductory course for the Swimming Official.

It will cover practical aspects of the Timekeeper role by means of a short theory session followed by a practical assessment.

No minimum recommended age for candidates to undertake this training, although such poolside Officials have to be registered members of a club affiliated to Swim Wales, or are individual members of the Institute of Swimming (IOS).

Judge Level 1

The minimum age to commence training is 15 years old.

There is no pre-requisite that a candidate should have undertaken the Club Timekeepers course, as Judge level 1 will encompass the role and duties of a Timekeeper, Chief Timekeeper, Inspector of Turns and Chief Inspector of Turns.

Candidates will receive instruction and will then be required to complete a course workbook. Following completion a practical assessment will be undertaken.

There is no formal theory examination. However, during the practical assessment, candidates will be required to answer oral questions.

Candidates who qualify to Judge Level 1 will be placed on the British Swimming Database and may then apply to become a Licensed Official.

Judge Level 2

The Judge level 2 course will encompass the role and duties in relation to all aspects of judging including the theoretical role and duties of the starter.

To enrol and start the training candidates will be required to hold the Judge Level 1 qualification and be a minimum of 15 years old.

Candidates may undertake some instruction and will be required to complete a course workbook, following which a practical assessment will be undertaken. During the practical assessment candidates will be required to answer oral questions.

Candidates will be placed onto the British Swimming Database and may apply to become a licensed official once they have qualified at Judge level 2

Starter Judge Level 2S

Candidates for this course are required to be qualified at Judge Level 2S. A candidate may register to commence training aged 17 years but must be 18 years old at 30th November in the year of the course.

Candidates who wish to qualify as a starter will be required to hold the Judge Level 2 qualification and be a minimum age of 15 years.
The training will consist of a prescribed number of practical experiences as a Starter before undertaking a formal practical assessment.