Officiating Update – Starter Online Education Modules Released
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Announcement of our New Online Education Available for Starters
We are pleased to announce the release of new online education modules for technical officials. Complementing the existing Timekeeper, Inspector of Turns (IOT), and Judge of Stroke (JOS) modules, Starter online modules have now been introduced as the next step within the Officiating Pathway.
Since the launch of the new Technical Officials Pathway in late 2023, work has continued to bring the framework to life. With a focus on consistency, clarity, and transparency across the country, the introduction of these online education modules represents another significant milestone in the rollout of the pathway. Further information about the officiating pathway can be found via the link below.
The online modules are designed to support new and developing officials as they learn the rules and responsibilities of a Starter on their journey as technical officials. Interactive in nature, the modules reinforce knowledge through mini quizzes and assist the learning process. Online learning is complemented by practical experience poolside, allowing officials to build skills at competitions, with a practical assessment completing the Starter qualification.
While the modules are particularly valuable for those new to officiating, they also provide an excellent opportunity for officials at any level to refresh their knowledge.
The online education for our catalogue of Timekeeper, IOT, JOS and Starter modules are available by clicking on the link below and creating a free account on the Sport Tutor platform thanks to Sport NZ.
The Starter module is expected to take 35 minutes to complete, making it easy to work through at home in your own time and you can re-visit at any time to assist with learning.
Alongside the launch of the modules, learning logs have been provided to complement the online theory with practical experience.
Swimming NZ's Technical Officials & Volunteer Development Lead, Carlrine Gillespie, is excited about making this development available.
"We are proud of our ongoing work in developing these modules. Providing online education has been incredibly well received with lots of positive feedback. We believe the Starter module will further support our officials in their progression along the pathway."
Gillespie acknowledged the contribution of key individuals during this process.
"It is immensely rewarding to see the work that continues behind the scenes to enable these modules to be developed. Sincere thanks to Jasmine Hardy Mills and Rose Crawford, as well as the SNZ Technical Advisory Committee, for their dedication and work in bringing these modules to life."
Gillespie believes there is no better time to start your journey as a technical official.
"With the online modules now complete and ongoing improvements to the technical officials pathway, this is an ideal time to begin your journey as an official. Officiating helps build valuable life skills and offers a rewarding way to contribute to a swimmer’s experience in the sport. There’s truly no better seat in the house than being on pool deck as an official."
Learn more about how to get involved as a technical official, the officiating pathway and access the resources available to assist with your development via the links below.
If you have any questions to help you start your journey as an official, please feel free to email Carlrine at officials@swimming.org.nz to learn more.
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