Charter for the Southwest Ohio YMCA Swim League Official’s Committee
 
The purpose of this committee is to act as a level of authority and responsibility for all Officials within the Southwest Ohio YMCA Swim League (SWOYSL); to have a resource for comments and interpretations on the technical rules governing the sport of competitive YMCA swimming in southwest Ohio. This would allow experienced Officials to provide an avenue for League Officials and Coaches to obtain clarifications on technical rules and proper Meet procedures as needed or requested.
 
The committee would have the responsibility of resolving questions, comments, inquiries, and/or suggestions from other Officials and Coaches regarding the officiating abilities and proper procedures of all Deck Officials. However, this would not be intended as a “board of review” to which coaches can appeal every time an official renders a decision they disagree with, but simply to properly inform and educate any and all Officials and Coaches on following proper Meet procedures and the interpretation of technical rules as defined under the current guidelines established by USA and YMCA Swimming.
 
The committee would have the authority, granted to them by the League, to act on issues pertaining to the clarification of technical rules, as well as following the proper procedures when conducting a Meet. Over time, it may prove necessary for the committee to expand its roles and responsibilities at the suggestion of the committee and/or the suggestion and subsequent approval of the League itself.
 
Click HERE to read the full Charter for the SWOYSL Official’s Committee
Submit a Comment, Question, or Suggestion to the SWOYSL Official’s Committee
 
Note: When submitting a request for information, clarification, or interpretation, please be as specific as possible. If the question pertains to a particular Meet, please include the date, location, session, and any pertinent information you feel necessary for the Committee to adequately assess the question(s) being asked.
 
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