Officials
Officials are key to artistic swimming. Read more about judging figures or judging routines, The training pathway for officials is here.
Contact the Saskatchewan Artistic Swimming office if you are interested in becoming an official.
We Need Your Help!! Become an Official
Did you know? - Saskatchewan has an extremely low number of officials and is actively recruiting for officials.
Why sign up to become an official:
- Support your child’s passion – Increase your understanding of the sport and contribute to meaningful competition within the province.
- Stay Involved Post-Retirement – Perfect for those looking to remain active in the sport.
- Witness Athlete Development – See the progress and growth of athletes throughout the year.
We have FREE Online Judge Training
Figures Training – October 28 - 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm (via zoom)
- What you will learn:
- Foundations of the sport: basic positions, what is a figure and how are things marked.
- To Register sign up on zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIscumpqDkjG9b4FlUon6BEdPmQjCG7zJcb
Routines Training – November 12 – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm (via zoom)
- What you will learn:
- Different components to a routine, how are routines marked, how total scores are determined.
- To Register sign up on zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtf-yvrz8rGdZDhAg7GtOwJETqmOZmf0qL
Ethics & Expectations: TBD date (will likely be discussed during either the figures and/or routines training).
Saskatchewan Artistic Swimming provides each official a hardcopy of the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming Manual for the quad as well as the SAS Annual Rulebook and Annual Technical Package. In addition, referees receive the World Aquatics Rulebook. Each official also receives a polo shirt in the colour for their position. Judge and Technical Controller – black. Referee – red. Scorer – blue
- World Aquatics Learning Platform - Officials Education. Check World Aquatics website for any updated material.
- World Aquatics Artistic Swimming Rules. Includes Manual for Judges, Technical Controllers, Referees and Coaches.
- CAS Rulebook
- SAS Rulebook and Technical Package
The Sask Sport Officials’ Development Website contains current news, resources and tools for Officials including information about the Professional Development Grant Program.