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FINA will organise the 10th FINA World Swimming Officials Seminar on the 12-14 April 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. On the 15th of April, a Special Session will be held for the Officials selected for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Participation

Please note that the participants must be on the FINA Swimming Officials Lists No. 15 or No. 16.
Participants to the Special Session for the Officials selected for the London 2012 Olympics: view list.

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> programme
> confirmation of attendance form
> bank details request form

Lecturers

Dale Neuburger, FINA Vice President & TSC Bureau Liaison
Carol Zaleski, FINA TSC Chair
Don Blew, FINA TSC Vice Chairman
Søren Korbo, FINA TSC Honorary Secretary

PROGRAMME

Thursday,12 April 2012, 19.00 h

Welcome Buffet

Friday, 13 April 2012, 09.00 h to 12.00 h:

Welcome – Dale Neuburger
Seminar overview – Carol Zaleski
Self introductions by all participants
Organisation of FINA – Dale Neuburger
Small group; Get acquainted
Officials’ Decision Making – Søren Korbo
Video - Strokes; Small group discussion – Carol Zaleski
Report of group discussion

12.00 h to 13.30 h – Lunch

Friday, 13 April 2012, 13.30 h – 17.00 h

Video - Strokes; Small group discussion – Carol Zaleski
Report of discussion groups
The Professional Official; Deck Protocol – Don Blew
Duties of the Referee – Søren Korbo
Small group discussion
Report of discussion groups
Adjourn for day

19.00 h – Official Dinner

Saturday, 14 April 2012, 09.00 h to 12.00 h

Video – The Start; Small group discussion – Carol Zaleski
Report of discussion groups
Duties of the Starter; Stroke and Turn Officials – Søren Korbo
Small group discussion
Report of discussion groups
Rule discussion: How to improve FINA Rules & Possible proposals for the next Technical Swimming Congress 2013 – Don Blew & Søren Korbo
Small group discussion
Report of discussion groups

12.00 h to 13.30 h – Lunch

Saturday, 14 April 2012, 13.30 h – 16.00 h

FINA Swimming Officials Lists & Selection of Officials for FINA Events – Søren Korbo
Electronic Timing – Carol Zaleski
The 5 Tougest Calls – Søren Korbo
Small group discussion
Report of discussion groups
Questions submitted by participants
Wrap-up
Return Evaluations

Evening: Dinner – only for participants in Special Session for Officials Selected for London 2012 Olympic Games.

Special Session for Officials Selected for the London 2012 Olympic Games

> view list here.

Sunday, 15 April 2012, 09.00 – 12.00 hours

Team Building – Dale Neuburger
Presentation of London Aquatics Center – Søren Korbo
Differences Between FINA Events and IOC Competition – Carol Zaleski
Commercial Rules; Protocol; Broadcasting etc.
Communication at Swimming Events – Søren Korbo
Small group discussion
Report of discussion groups
Any other Subject Related to London 2012 – TSC Commission

> Full Programme in pdf