IHSAA

2013-14Swimming and Diving

Curriculum Guide

Recommended Lesson Plans

Session 1NFHS Rules /IHSAA Modifications

Philosophy of Officiating

Review Major Rules Revisions, Rules Interpretations

IHSAA Adoptions and Modifications – concussion, taping, officials uniform

Tournament Ratings Protocol

Session 2 Meet Mechanics/Technology

On Deck Positioning/Mechanics

IHSAA Starter’s Protocol

Relay Take-off/Dual Confirmation

Review of Arbiter and Educational Resources - Officials Association Technology Chair

Diving Tutorial 1 – Practice Judging

Session 3Meet Mechanics

Pre-Meet Preparation

Captains Meeting

NFHS Swim Suit Requirements

Diving Judging – Best Practices

Diving Tutorial 2 – Practice Judging

Session 4Coaches Panel/Stroke and Turn Mechanics

Coaches Panel Discussion

Rule 8 –Review Swimming Events/Stroke and Turn Mechanics

Managing a Diving Competition

Diving Tutorial 3 – Practice Judging

  1. NFHS RULES/IHSAA MODIFICATIONS

Philosophy of Officiating

Discuss the Code of Conduct and the importance for all officials to demonstrate these very important characteristics.

Discuss the Officiating Philosophy as it pertains to the importance of rules knowledge, language, and the proper use of NFHS signals/mechanics.

Personal Characteristics: Explain the importance of conditioning, decisiveness, teamwork, and maintaining control.

Discuss the importance of proper preparation prevents poor performance (examples incl. rules study, practicing mechanics, attending association meetings, obtaining a schedule and sending back contracts).

Working with coaches and athletes.

Provide guidance on the different vendors that supply NFHS approved attire.

Uniform and Equipment: Discuss the uniform/equipment guidelines (posted on IHSAA Central Hub)

NFHS Rules and IHSAA Modifications - Officials will discuss NFHS Rule Changes and any Points of Emphasis for the current year.

Discuss the 2013-14 rules revisions, editorial changes and points of emphasis.

Review IHSAA modifications to NFHS rules.

Tournament Ratings Protocol

Explain the tournament ratings protocol using the power point as a teaching tool.

Rule Review

Review Rule 1 (Definitions) and Rule 2 (Pool, Lane, and Equipment Specifications) and discuss a couple of Case Book Situations in Rule 2.

Review specific definitions that may be pertinent to the upcoming season.

Discuss the different pool configurations.

Discuss the appropriate types of equipment.

Resources

IHSAA Officials Code of Ethics

2013-14 NFHS Swimming and Diving Rules Changes

2013-14 NFHS Swimming and Diving Editorial Changes and Points of Emphasis

IHSAA Modifications

IHSAA Concussion Protocol

Taping Policy

IHSAA Officials Uniform

NFHS Rule Book – Rule 1, 2

NFHS Swimming Officials Manual

NFHS Diving Officials Manual

  1. MEET MECHANICS/TECHNOLOGY

On Deck Positioning/Mechanics

Officials will have the opportunity to get on the deck and demonstrate proper mechanics.

IHSAA Starter’s Protocol

Officials will review the verbal command protocol.

Relay Take-Offs/Dual Confirmation

Dual confirmation for relay take-offs will be reviewed.

Arbiter and NFHS Educational Resources – IHSAA Officials Association Technology Chair
The Officials Association Technology Chairperson will be invited to speak on educational opportunities regarding technology. Officials will review methods of retrieving swimming and diving educational resources to be utilized for professional development.

Diving Tutorial 1 – Practice Judging

Officials will practice their judging skills using the video contained in this video. Discussion on scoring rationale will help improve accuracy and understanding of the sport.

Rule Review 3and 4

Review Rule 3 (Team Personnel) and Rule 4 (Officials and Their Duties) anddiscuss Case Book Situations.

Officials and Their Duties

Discuss responsibilities of Officials and when official’s jurisdiction begins.

Highlight the duties prior to and during the meet.

Officials will review uniform rules.

Resources

IHSAA Referee Pre-Meet Checklist

IHSAA Starting Protocol

IHSAA Relay Take-offs/Dual Conformation Protocol

Diving Tutorial 1 (power point)

NFHS Rule Book – Rule 3, 4

NFHS Swimming Officials Manual

NFHS Diving Officials Manual

  1. MEET MECHANICS

Pre-Meet Preparation

Discuss the importance of being professional at all times.

Discuss and explain the importance of communication with administration, coaches, and student athletes.

Discuss the importance of communication with fellow officials.

Discuss and define the importance of preventive meet management and preventive officiating.

Captains Meeting

Officials will discuss topics that should be covered in the pre-meet captain’s meeting.

NFHS Swim Suit Requirements

Officials will review uniform rules.

Judging High School Diving - Best Practices

Officials will discuss the tips for judging diving.

Diving Tutorial 2 – Practice Judging

Officials will practice their judging skills using the video contained in this video. Discussion on scoring rationale will help improve accuracy and understanding of the sport.

Rule Review 5 and 6

Review Rule 5 (Meet Management) and Rule 6 (Timing and Judging) discuss a couple of Case Situations.

Resources

IHSAA Referee Pre-Meet Checklist

NFHS Swim Suit Requirements

Diving Tutorial 2 (power point)

Judging High School Diving – Best Practices (power point)

NFHS Rule Book – Rule 5, 6

NFHS Swimming Officials Manual

NFHS Diving Officials Manual

  1. COACHES PANEL/STROKE AND TURN MECHANICS

Coaches Panel
Coaches will be invited to the meeting and asked to serve on a panel. Discussion will focus on coach and officials expectations, and ways to improve communication.

Diving Tutorial 3 – Practice Judging

Officials will practice their judging skills using the video contained in this video. Discussion on scoring rationale will help improve accuracy and understanding of the sport.

Managing Diving Competition

Tips on managing a diving competition will be discussed.

Tournament Ratings Protocol

Explain the tournament ratings protocol using the power point as a teaching tool.

Rule Review 7- 9

Review Rule 7 (Scoring), Rule 8 (Swimming Events), and Rule 9 (Diving).

Resources

Diving Tutorial 3 (power point)

Managing a Diving Competition

Tournament Ratings Protocol

NFHS Rule Book – Rule 7, 8, 9

NFHS Swimming Officials Manual

NFHS Diving Officials Manual