​​​​​​​Gus Ryder Memorial Cup - Officials

This is the Official’s Grid for the Gus Ryder Meet November 15th to 17th, 2024.

There may still be a few updates up to three days prior to the start of Session 1. 

All officials' questions should be directed to coc@lakeshoreswimclub.com until November 13, 2024. 

Please check on November 12 for your Safety Marshall duty.

Important Notes:

  • Sign-ups are closed as are changes. 
  • For any last-minute changes, please email coc@lakeshoreswimclub.com by November 13, 5:00 PM
  • If you require a Deck Evaluation, please email coc@lakeshoreswimclub.com
  • Bring a reusable water bottle and indoor deck shoes (to protect our swimmers from bacteria).

Apparel:

  • Timers, the Chief Timer, Awards, and Runners wear black bottoms and white tops
  • All other on-deck positions wear black bottoms and red tops

Arrival Timing:

  • Senior Officials for Session 1: (Referee, Starter, Chief Recorder, Chief Timer, Admin Desk) arrive 45 minutes prior to the start of warm up, check in with meet management, and conduct your equipment checks. Stroke Judges may arrive in time for the Senior Officials briefing, which is at the start of warm up in the Olympic Lounge.
  • Senior Officials for Sessions 2-7: (Referee, Starter, Chief Recorder, Chief Timer, Admin Desk) arrive 20 minutes prior to the start of warm up, check in with meet management, and conduct your equipment checks. Stroke Judges may arrive in time for the Senior Officials briefing, which is at the start of warm up in the Olympic Lounge.
  • Safety Marshalls should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of warm up:
    • Check in at the Meet Management Desk
    • Have a quick meeting with the referee, who will likely be on deck. 
    • Collect your safety vests at the Admin Desk 
    • Organize yourselves so that there is one at both the shallow and deep end starting blocks and two on the middle bulkhead facilitating lane and warm-up regulations
    • Lifeguards can not allow swimmers to start warm-up until all 4 Safety Marshals are on deck.
  • All Other officials, please arrive for the start of warm-up. Check in at the Meet Management Desk. Officials briefing will start 45 minutes prior to the session start. 
  • Awards, Bell Prize volunteers, Announcer, Runners will meet at the Admin Desk at the start of warm up. Check in at the Meet Management Desk prior to that.
  • If working Cafeteria and Food Hospitality, check the job start and end times carefully on the Grid. Please also check in with the Meet Management Desk when you arrive.

Sign In Location

  • Sign-in for your shift in the Olympium Lounge (above main entrance). Usually the sign in sheet is on one of the pillars closest to the Meet Management desk.