Reference Materials & Documents
(Forms for Officials and Others Running Meets)

General

Starter

Referee

Administrative

Enforce Qualifying Times – Team Manager

Timer’s Meeting
Notes/Script

Protest Form

Proof of Times – Process

Enforce Qualifying Times – Team Unify

Counter Sheets:

500 Freestyle
1000 Freestyle
1650 Freestyle

500 Freestyle
1000 Freestyle
1650 Freestyle

800 Freestyle
1500 Freestyle

800 Freestyle
1500 Freestyle

On Deck Lane Change Form

Proof of Times – Request Form

Non-Athlete Check-In

Order of Finish

Stroke Briefing (Samples)
USA Swimming Briefing
Briefing in Rhyme
Jeopardy Briefing
When Do I Raise My Hand?
Stroke Briefing
Stroke Briefing (2)

Proof of Times – Fine Form

Relay Judging Platforms (RJPs) - Procedure

Deck Rotation (variations)
Deck Rotation

Entering Official Splits in Meet Manager

Official Split Request Form

Meet Marshall Guideline Card

Meet Marshall Training Guide (2022)

Sign In Sheets (variations)
Official Sign-In Sheet
Official Sign-In Sheet

Relay Take Off Slips
(8 Lanes)
USA Swimming Version

With Notes Version

2025
USA Swimming Rule Book

OTS Instructions

Time Trial Envelope (variations)

Running Meets with Meet Manager (May 2009)

General Meeting
Sample Slide Presentation
Sample Zoom Recording

Computer Change Form

National Weather Service Lightening Safety

Meet Committee Form

Admin Log

Rule Differences
FINA/NFHS/
USA-S/NCAA/US Masters
(PDF) 8.14.2023

Protocol Samples

Admin Pre-Meet Instructions

Meet Announcer Template

Pre-Meet Guide (PDF)

FINA Rules for Timing Resolutions (Eff 5/1/16)

Entry Chair Quick Reference Guide

Using Footers in Meet Manager
(Used to print sponsor logos or messages on bottom of meet programs and psych sheets)

Equipment Trouble Shooting Guide

Referee’s Guide (PDF)

What You're Looking At
(Chart)

Chief Judge

Timing System Operator

Prelim/Final Forms

Counter Sheets
(See Starter)

Colorado Tip Sheet

No Show Slips

Deck Rotation
(See Referee)

Daktronics Tip Sheet

DQ Log

Protocol Samples
(See Referee)

Intent to Scratch

Radio Protocol

Scratch from Event
(Can be ordered HERE as well)

Relay Judging Platforms
(See General)

Positive Check-In (after NS)

High School Observing

USA Swimming Observers Briefing Video
(For USA Swimming Officials Observing High School Section Meets)
Updated 10.26.2023

Request to have meet observed (Form B)

Request to Load Times Form (Form C)

Observation Report Form