British Swimming have announced from Monday 27 January 2020, the launch of the new online theory modules for the training of the pool Judge 1 technical officials. This brings to a close a considerable amount of work in partnership with British Swimming to ensure we are delivering a quality product to our volunteers.
Whilst the content of the training remains largely unchanged, the move to an online format will allow trainees to undertake the training at their own pace and to fit with all the other lifestyle commitments which we know our volunteers have.
Following a period of development and testing, supported by the Institute of Swimming, the course will form part of the British Swimming portfolio of officials’ training and will be delivered in the same format by all of the Home Countries, ensuring consistency of experience for all candidates.
Face to face delivery of the theory training will be replaced by access to individual support on request, with a dedicated new central email address being set up – swimmingofficials@swimming.org . Any queries that require local resolution will then be forwarded to the appropriate party.