IHSAA Swimming and Diving

IHSAA Swimming and Diving

Certification

Practical Clinic

2013-14

SWIMMING AND DIVING CERTIFICATION CLINIC

2013-14

SCHEDULE

9:00 – 9:45amGeneral Information

9:50 – 11:50amThree Station Rotation

Video Starting Protocol, Evaluate Starting Protocol (40 minutes)

Clinician demonstrates, official is filmed doing two forward and two
backward tapes; Review videotape of officials.

Stroke and Turn (40 minutes)

Clinician goes through stroke and turn scenarios.

Diving (40 minutes)

The diving clinician will review best practices.

11:50 – 12:00pmReview and Dismiss

SWIMMING AND DIVING CERTIFICATION CLINIC

2013-14

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

1.NFHS Rules Changes 3
NFHS Editorial Changes

NFHS Points of Emphasis

2.IHSAA Officials Uniform 5

3.Pre-Meet Checklist 7

4.Pre-Meet Conference 8

5.IHSAA Modifications 9

6.IHSAA Tournament Series Reminders 12

7.Concussion Protocol 13

8.Technology 14

9.Starting Protocol 16

2013-14 NFHS SwimmingAnd Diving Rules Changes

2-7-2b Track-style starting blocks with wedges are permitted.

Rationale: The change permits the use of the new design of the track-style starting platform.

3-3-3 Penalties No longer requires the field to “step down” if a swimmer in an illegal suit is observed once on the starting blocks, but will disqualify the swimmer in violation at completion of the heat.

Rationale: With the elimination of the high-tech suits, which created a competitive advantage, it is no longer necessary to require the field to “step down” for the wearing of an illegal suit, and is appropriate to now simply disqualify at the completion of the heat.

3-5 New Electronic devices may be used as coaching tools/aids, but shall not be used during the competition phase.

Rationale: Technology advancements in the area of electronic audio and video devices have made such items easy to use and very accessible. Their use, if not used during the actual competition when a competitor is in the pool or on the board, no longer creates an advantage or disadvantage among competitors or teams. The contest officials should be responsible for what takes place in the competition venue, and not monitoring who is using an electronic device in various locations in the facility or on the bench area, which is difficult, at best, to identify.

8-2-2c In the breaststroke, permits a single butterfly kick to follow the start or turn at any time prior to the first breaststroke kick.

Rationale: Permitting a single butterfly kick following the start or turn at any time prior to the breaststroke kick is more appropriate for the high school swimmer, and will allow greater consistency in officiating the stroke.

9-7-4e New Clarifies how long the diver must maintain the straight-body position for the flying one and one half somersault dives.

Rationale: Clarifies how long the diver must maintain the straight-body position for the flying one and one half somersault dives, and awarding of points when the position is not held.

2013-14 NFHS Swimmingand Diving Editorial Changes

9-5-4Adds specific wording for back and inward takeoff positions.

Rationale: Clarifies specific wording for any dive requiring back or inward takeoff positions.

2013-14 NFHS Swimmingand Diving PointsOf Emphasis

General supervision and coaching – With the introduction of the track-style starting platforms, this is a reminder to coaches of their responsibility to institute appropriate training protocols, educate the competitors on the proper use of new and existing blocks, and supervise as competitors become acclimated with the new blocks. The coaches are the primary school contact with the student athlete and, as such, must educate, train and supervise all aspects of practice (including dry lands) and competition to minimize the inherent risks of injury related to the student’s participation in swimming and diving.

2. Breaststroke starts/turns – NFHS Rule 8-2-2c was changed to permit a single butterfly kick following the start or turn
at anytime prior to the normal breaststroke kick. This kick may occur before the competitor initiates his/her first
arm stroke. If thebutterfly kick is used prior to the initial arm stroke, a second butterfly kick during, or at the
completion of, the first arm strokewould result in a disqualification.

3. Electronic devices – Electronic devices, such as computers, notebooks and smartphones, may be used not only to

record acompetitor’s performance, but as a coaching aid other than while the competitor is swimming or diving.

The information may bepresented to the athlete prior to the competitor’s next race or dive. Attaching a camera to

the competitor during their race or diveis not permitted. Team personnel using electronic devices shall not interfere

with the responsibilities of officials or other deckpersonnel. Do not approach an official to contest/protest a call

based on the recorded information.

4. Manufacturer’s logo on suits – FINA-approved suits continue to meet the NFHS requirements of Rule 3-3-3. The FINA
mark/barcode is NOT deemed to be a logo. However, some suit models do contain two manufacturer’s logos. These
suits areNOT legal. Manufacturers may be moving the FINA mark/barcode to a location on the inside of the suit. The

coach should verifyNFHS compliance of all suits worn by the competitors. This includes all logo requirements, e.g.
size, included in Rule 3-3-3.

5. Taping/braces – NFHS Rule 3-3-4 regarding the use of devices that aid the competitor and use of tape are

unchanged. Otherthan tape on the wrist of a diver, the use of tape must be associated with a documented medical
condition and requires thesigned statement of a health care professional (HCP). If an injury occurs during the meet
(i.e. a cut or sprained ankle) and anHCP is not available, the coach can provide the required documentation to the

referee. The use of braces is subject to stateassociation authorization as has been the procedure.

2013-2014 IHSAA Approved Officials Uniforms

Appearance should be of prime importance to all officials. There is no substitute for neat and clean, on and off the deck. Officials should be neatly dressed. A professionally attired official will receive respect on and off the deck. Uniforms as prescribed in the rule publication in each sport shall be worn by IHSAA officials.

OFFICIALS APPAREL

The IHSAA has worked with authorized sports apparel dealers to approve items of officiating apparel on which the IHSAA logo can be affixed. The approved items vary from one dealer to the next.

*MAIN EVENT
Indianapolis
317-570-8900
/ PURCHASE OFFICIALS
Ohio
800-767-2233

/ *HONIG’S
Michigan
800-468-3284

*These organizations have a signed license agreement with IHSAA to logo apparel pre-approved by IHSAA.

INSIGNIA

1. The IHSAA supplies all member officials with identifying IHSAA insignia. The IHSAA requires that all officials wear the current insignia firmly attached to the left shoulder shirt sleeve, approximately one and one half inch below the shoulder seam of the sleeve. The insignia patch may also be worn on the front left pocket of the uniform. No other insignia should be worn on the uniform while working high school athletic events.

2.Three IHSAA insignia are provided each year. Additional patches are available for $1.00 each.

3.National Federation of Officials Association insignia may be ordered from IHSAA at $3.00 per insignia.

4.Professional Insignia should be worn on the left sleeve above the required IHSAA insignia.

a. Should only be worn when working the sport for which it was awarded

b. Should only be worn if the status has been earned and maintained.

5.Local Association Insignia and National Federation of Officials Association insignia are to be worn ONLY on the jacket.

6.No other insignias and patches should be worn on the contest shirt.

Exception 1: If you have choose to wear the American Flag on the sleeve of your uniform, you must follow
these guidelines:

The flag must be no larger than 2 x 3 inches.

It must be worn on the right sleeve with the stars turned to be close to your heart. It is placed in this manner because the flag gives the appearance of flying as the person moves forward. (It looks awkward but is the correct way to be worn)

Exception 2: Permission must be granted from the officials department of the IHSAA for other insignias and patches; permission will be granted for a short period of time.

Referee’s shirts MUST HAVEthis IHSAA logo starting with the 2013 swimming and diving season.

Swimming and Diving Officials Uniform

1.Navy slacks or shorts and navy or black belt. (No Jeans or cargo pants/shorts)

2.White polo shirt with NEW IHSAA insignia is mandatory this year. Shirt may be purchased from Main Event, Purchase Officals, or Honig’s.

3.White tennis shoes and white socks. Recommendation: Shoes for crews, makes a great non slip shoe designed for the restaurant industry which works great around the pool.

4.The IHSAA insignia shall be properly worn at all times.

5.Uniform shirts and slacks should be kept neat and clean at all times. Yellowed shirts or faded slacks should not be worn.

IHSAA Pre-Meet Checklist

Dual Meet 1 Official

Arrive at site so you are ready 30 minutes prior to meet.

Make contact with meet host.

Check to see if pool is properly marked.

Meet with home team coach (should be about 5 minutes in length)

Items to discuss:

Any unusual situations (Senior night, Special recognitions, etc.)

Any problems with equipment?(Touchpad, Scoreboard, etc.)

Any swimmer or diver with disabilities?

Issues with “high” walls that would prevent swimmers from getting out in a timely manner?

Have visitors chosen lanes/diving positions? (odd or even)

Are swimmers legally equipped?
Diving may be the firstevent as listed on page 38 Rule 5-1-Art.2a - by prior mutual consent of the competing
teams.

5. Meet with visiting team coach.

Items to discuss

Go over issues from meeting with home coach.

Confirm lane assignments and diving positions.

Any swimmers with disabilities?

Any other issues I need to know about?

6. Meet with captains & coaches (if needed)

Items to discuss:

Expectations of swimmers

Sportsmanship

Starting procedures

Any issues from meetings with coaches that swimmers need to know.

7. Check diving sheets

8. Meet with announcers, computer operator, and other table personnel.

9. TURN OFF CELL PHONES!!

10. Prepare sounding device forthe 500 freestyle.

Pre-Meet Conference

The Pre-Meet conference is addressed in the rule under Rule 4, Section 2, Article1.d. The rule reads “before non-championship meets, if necessary, conduct a pre-meet conference with the starter, a captain and a coach from each team to review meet procedures, special instructions and any unusual pool conditions.” The key words are “if necessary” and that is determined by the Referee/Starter.

The Pre-Meet meeting can be a valuable tool for the Referee/Starter in non- championship meets as a way of preventive officiating. This may be accomplished in separate meetings with each coach and then with the captains. This is especially true in the early season and with teams the official is not familiar.

Officials need to talk to the coaches to determine lanes, ask if there are any medical issues that need documenting, to make sure their athletes are legally attired, without jewelry, club caps and illegal suits. It is also a good idea to ask if there are any equipment issues that might require all swimmers to use in water starts etc. This meeting can also put everyone ease by reducing any unknowns due to lack of familiarity.

Meeting with the captains and reminding them any new rules, going over legal attire, jewelry rules and reminding them that club caps are illegal, is also a good idea. Sometimes athletes do things their coaches are not aware of and this can cause a problem. Asking the captains to remind their team members to give you room to work the deck can be helpful and having teammates ready to do the lap counting for the 500 can help the meet run more smoother. These meetings can also help create a attitude of good sportsmanship.

The Referee/Starter in non- championship meets may not feel these meetings are necessary as the season goes on due to prior knowledge officials have from previous meets or experience working with these coaches and teams. Officials are always expected to use their best judgment and the use of team meetings is no exception.

IHSAA MODIFICATIONS TO NFHS RULES

IHSAA Season

1.Exhibition swimmers and/or divers are not permitted.
2.Swimmers and/or divers below 9th grade are not permitted to swim in a high school contest.

IHSAA TournamentSeries

1.A school may enter four (4) or less contestants in each event but only three (3) or less may participate.

2.The modified ballot computation system will be used as a back-up system when electronic timing devices are used.

IHSAA Contest Limits

The maximum number of meets one can participate in is eighteen (18). An athlete is a participant in a meet if they enter one event, regardless of whether that event is a swimming or diving event. For example, if a school has a full schedule of eighteen swimming meets and also schedules two diving invitationals, the diver participating in the two diving invitationals is prohibited from competing in at least two (2) of the swimming meets (in any event).

IHSAA By-Law 15-1.1d

A few of our member schools have an individual student athlete who wishes to participate in swimming and diving. Rule 15-1.1d addresses the procedures must be adhered to in these instances. In general, all IHSAA policies and procedures must be followed by member schools that allow their student athletes to participate under this rule. Below are guidelines for scheduling meets and determining competition formats:

1.The host school must enter into a contract with each participating school (including schools represented by any individuals). The contract must list all schools represented in that contest.

2.All participating schools should be listed on officials’ contracts.

3.The individual student athlete may participate using the following options:

a.Student athlete(s) may compete in invitationals. Points earned should be applied to the varsity team score for his/her school.

b.Student athlete(s) may compete in junior varsity races. Points earned should be applied to the junior varsity team score for his/her school.

c.In a six lane pool, student athlete(s) may compete in varsity races, provided the other two teams agree to submit two individuals for competition in that event (as in a three-way meet format). All events shall be scored using the dual meet format, but all three teams shall score.

d.In an eight lane pool, student athlete(s) may compete in varsity races, and swim in available lanes. Points earned should be applied to the varsity team score for his/her school.

e.The IHSAA does not permit exhibition races.

4.During competition, the individual(s) member school must provide their own coach to represent the
student athlete. The representative shall serve as the team coach in all aspects of the competition,
including coach’s meetings. A coach may not work with athletes from different schools at the same
time.

5.In order for a student to qualify for participation in the IHSAA tournament series in swimming and
diving, the student must have participated in a minimum of 25% of the authorized season contests
in that sport, which is 4 contests.

NFHS Rule 3-1-2c: By prior mutual consent, in a pool of eight lanes or more, each team shall be permitted as many additional entries as may be equally provided for both teams.

Indiana Modification – by prior mutual consent, in a pool of eight lanes or more, each team shall be permitted junior varsity entries in the varsity race. Member schools may also conduct junior varsity events during a varsity meet. The IHSAA recommends that the events be included as part of the contest contract agreed to by member schools and officials, (prior mutual consent).

1.When a contract is prepared and received by all schools and officials (prior mutual consent), it is not
necessary that each junior varsity event contain student athletes from both member schools.

2.However, if there is no prior mutual consent from both schools and the officials, and the decision is
agreed upon by all parties on the day of the meet, there must be student athletes from both schools
participating in each junior varsity event.

Situation 1:Prior to the beginning of the meet, coaches from team A and B agree to swim a few junior varsity events. (A) The first junior varsityevent is the50 free. Team A has 3 swimmers and Team B has 1 swimmer. (B) The second junior varsity event is the 100 free. Team A has 3 swimmers and Team B has no swimmers.
Ruling: (A) Legal - Junior varsity events may be swum when there are competitors from both schools. (B) Illegal – If there are not competitors from both schools, the junior varsity event may not be held because there was no prior mutual consent. The junior varsity event counts as one of the four allowed entries for the swimmer.

Situation 2: Team A and B have a contract for a Varsity and junior varsity meet.(A)The first event is the 50 free. Team A has 2 swimmers and Team B has 1 swimmer. (B) Thesecond event is the 100 free. Team A has 3 swimmers and Team B has no swimmers.
Ruling:Both A and B scenarios are legal because junior varsity events were listed on the contract and both teamsknow what is expected. The official should have a copy of the contract and know that the meet involves varsity and junior varsityevents.