Session 1NFHS Rules /IHSAA Modifications
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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