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2021 Junior Pool Competition
Team Managers and Officials
Handbook
Contents
Staff and Key Representative Listing ...................................................................................................... 5
Aquatic Sport Staff .............................................................................................................................. 5
Aquatic Sport – Pool Contacts ............................................................................................................ 5
Aquatic Sport Executive ...................................................................................................................... 5
1 Sport in 2021 - Guiding Principles for Season 2020/21 .................................................................. 6
2 Carnival Entry .................................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Carnivals .................................................................................................................................. 6
2.3 Competitor Eligibility .............................................................................................................. 6
2.4 Entry Requirements ................................................................................................................ 6
2.5 Competitor Qualification Requirements................................................................................. 6
2.6 Membership Clearances and Transfers .................................................................................. 7
2.7 Carnival Entry Fees .................................................................................................................. 7
2.8 Carnival Entry Procedure ........................................................................................................ 8
2.9 Entry System ........................................................................................................................... 8
3 Club Requirements.......................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Officials Rosters....................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Officials Requirements ............................................................................................................ 9
3.3 Timekeepers.......................................................................................................................... 10
3.4 Gear Stewards ....................................................................................................................... 10
3.5 Set Up and Pack Up Personnel .............................................................................................. 10
3.6 Trainee Officials .................................................................................................................... 10
4 Competition Information .............................................................................................................. 11
4.1 Junior Carnivals ..................................................................................................................... 11
4.2 General Carnivals .................................................................................................................. 11
4.3 Events .................................................................................................................................... 13
4.4 Individual Events Per Age Group........................................................................................... 13
4.5 Team Events Per Age Group ................................................................................................. 13
4.6 Individual Events Description................................................................................................ 14
4.7 Team Events Description ...................................................................................................... 15
4.8 Starts, Tumble Turns and Safety ........................................................................................... 16
4.9 Disqualifications .................................................................................................................... 17
4.10 Appeals.................................................................................................................................. 17
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4.11 Code of Conduct.................................................................................................................... 17
4.12 Expectations .......................................................................................................................... 18
5 Carnival Day Information .............................................................................................................. 19
5.1 COVID Protocols and Policies- General ..................................................................................... 19
5.2 Carnival Meetings ..................................................................................................................... 19
5.3 Photography.............................................................................................................................. 19
6 Resources ...................................................................................................................................... 20
6.1 Feedback App ........................................................................................................................ 20
6.2 Useful Links ........................................................................................................................... 20
6.3 SurfGuard .............................................................................................................................. 21
6.4 Entry Procedure .................................................................................................................... 21
7 Policies .......................................................................................................................................... 32
7.1 SLSA Youth Policy (6.15)........................................................................................................ 32
7.2 Child Safe Standards ............................................................................................................. 32
7.3 Working with Children Checks .............................................................................................. 34
7.4 Sun Smart Guidelines ............................................................................................................ 34
7.5 Cyber Bullying ....................................................................................................................... 35
7.6 Social Media .......................................................................................................................... 35
7.7 Abuse/Inappropriate Behavior ............................................................................................. 36
7.8 Competing Unfairly ............................................................................................................... 36
8.0 Carnival Program............................................................................................................................. 38
Juniors Pool Lifesaving Carnival Program ......................................................................................... 38
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Acknowledgments
The 2021 Aquatic Sports Pool Competition Handbook is the responsibility of the Aquatic Sports Pool
Panel (ASPP). Thank you to all members of the ASPP, Officials and numerous others who have
contributed to the development and ongoing review of this Handbook.
The Rules and Information in this document were taken from the:
International Life Saving Federation
Competition Manual
2019 Edition (updated March 2021)
Published by the International Life Saving Federation
Gemeenteplein 26, 3010 Leuven, Belgium
&
36th Edition (revised January 2021)
Surf Sports Manual
Published by Surf Life Saving Australia
1 Notts Ave, Bondi Beach, NSW 2026, Australia
&
RLSSA Australian Pool Lifesaving
Competition Handbook
December 2019 Edition (update due to be issued mid 2021)
Published by The Royal Life Saving Society Australia
173-179 Broadway, Broadway, NSW 2007, Australia
In the event of any discrepancy between this Pool Handbook and the documents listed above this
Pool Handbook shall prevail and take precedence.
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Staff and Key Representative Listing Aquatic Sport Staff Position Name Email Contact Number Manager – Simon Butterly simon.butterly@lsv.com.au 03 9676 6957 Aquatic Sport 0421 381 169 Development Sharon Rich sharon.rich@lsv.com.au 0439 375 452 Support Officer Sports Events Brook Brook.reynolds@lsv.com.au 0403 706 047 Administrator Reynolds Aquatic Sport – Pool Contacts Position Name Email Pool Panel Competition Jo Teagle joanneteagle@yahoo.com.au Coordinator State Team Coach James Evans jamesevo76@hotmail.com Aquatic Sport Executive Position Name Director – Aquatic Sport Rachael Rylance Council Chair Tamara Brawn Council Representative Philip Mawkes Chief Referee Harry Hannas Junior Referee Leonie Newey Beach Representative Maurice McCutcheon Board and Ski Representative Bruce Sampson IRB Competition James Carew Lifesaving Events Coordinator Dinah Boswell Pool Panel Coordinator Jo Teagle Sport Development Coordinator Sonia Kinsey Swim Representative Natalie Hood Surf Boat Representative – VSRL Barry Hill Page | 5 2020/21 Junior Pool Competition Team Managers and Officials Handbook
1 Sport in 2021 - Guiding Principles for Season 2020/21
• The safety of members and the community comes first.
• We want to focus on the important link between sport and lifesaving operations (patrols);
and the criticality of sport as a way of retaining and maintaining fitness levels of patrolling
members.
• We encourage officials and coaches to keep upskilling and learning in preparation for the
season.
• We need the patience and support of our clubs, officials, water safety, competitors, parents,
and partners to make this happen.
• We will communicate and provide directions to clubs as early and transparently as we can.
• Sport will be different in 2020/21 (Less numbers, carnivals, and events).
• Deliver best scenario based on restrictions.
• Keep it simple - simple is good.
• Focus on quality and practicality.
• Need perspective and support from all.
2 Carnival Entry
2.2 Carnivals
A junior carnival is scheduled for SwimRight Sandringham 150 Tulip Street, Cheltenham,
VIC on 11 July 2021. Timing details will be issued via cicular. If further carnivals can be
scheduled, Clubs will be advised.
2.3 Competitor Eligibility
To be able to compete at Pool Carnivals and the Victorian Pool Lifesaving Championships the
following guidelines must be adhered to:
• Competitors must be a member of an LSV affiliated club.
2.4 Entry Requirements
• The minimum age group for Junior carnivals is U8.
• Please note that U6 and U7 competitors are not able to compete in Junior Pool Carnivals.
2.5 Competitor Qualification Requirements
• Pool Carnivals in Victoria will be run with age as at 30th September the year prior to
competition (as per SLSA). In the event a Pool Carnival is held post the 30 September of
the following year (for example October 2021 for the 2020/21 season), competitors must
compete in the age group they were in at 30 September in the year prior to the
Competition - i.e. in the case of the example above, in the age group they were in at 30
September 2020).
• All competitors must have the appropriate current award (RLSSA award or SLSA award as
per table below), with all competitors being able to confidently swim 25m. Please note:
current means the proficiency was completed during the 2020/21 season.
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• If a competitor (club member) does not have an award prior to a carnival commencing
and wishes to compete in that carnival, the competitors must complete the proficiency
swim for their age group and also the run-swim-run component of the relevant award
and these ‘awards’ must be processed in Surfguard before the relevant carnival date.
• Competitors who hold an RLSSA award are not required to complete patrol hours to
compete in pool carnivals, including the State Championships.
Age as at Junior Carnivals RLSSA Award SLSA Award
30 September
7 U8 Junior Swim Award relevant U8 Preliminary
to the age group Evaluation
8 U9 Junior Swim Award relevant U9 Preliminary
to the age group Evaluation
9 U10 Junior Swim Award relevant U10 Preliminary
to the age group Evaluation
10 U11 Junior Swim Award relevant U11 Preliminary
to the age group Evaluation
• At any carnival, competitors may compete in one individual age group only. This rule is
applicable for all individual age group events, including line throw.
• Competitors may compete up an age group in relay events, provided they hold the
appropriate award and are competent in that event. 50% of the relay team must be made
up of competitors in the correct age group (Individual Age Group).
• U11s will be permitted to compete in team events only for the U12/13 age group at
Senior Carnivals.
• Competitors may compete in a maximum of four relay races in total at Junior carnivals.
For example, if there are 3 relay events on the program a junior may compete in 3 relay
events in their own age group and up an age group for 1 relay event only.
2.6 Membership Clearances and Transfers
Please refer to the Surf Sports Manual – Section 2.2.4
An online copy of the SSM is available in the SLSA Members Portal.
2.7 Carnival Entry Fees
The following is a list of entry fees for season 2020/21:
Carnival Type Fees
Pool Carnivals $30
• All fees are GST inclusive
• Prices are per person
• All entries must be submitted by online entry system
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2.8 Carnival Entry Procedure
Entering competitors for carnivals is the responsibility of the Team Manager:
• Entries for all carnivals must be lodged with Life Saving Victoria via the team entry file
by 11.00pm on the Monday prior to each carnival. No late entries will be accepted.
• All competitors must be a financial member of a club for the current season at the time
of entry. It is the Club’s responsibility to check that their competitors are proficient and
hold the appropriate award or proficiency to ensure each competitor entered is eligible
to compete.
• For all carnivals and championships, competitors need to be entered into the events in
which they plan to race.
• Clubs must enter the names of their officials via the google doc spreadsheet by
11.00pm Tuesday following the close of entries. CLICK HERE
• Clubs with competitors found competing who are not listed on the official Club entry
sheet will be charged an entry fee of four times the normal entry fee and will be
referred to the Competition Disciplinary Committee.
2.9 Entry System
Entries need to be completed via Team Manager 8.0 and the exported file emailed to
sport@lsv.com.au by close of entries. Please refer to the resources section for Team Manager
8.0 instructions.
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3 Club Requirements
3.1 Officials Rosters
Team Managers are required to enter Officials and Set up/pack up personnel into the online
spreadsheet as well as enter the volunteer’s name and club details into each allocated role by
11.00pm on the Tuesday before each carnival. CLICK HERE to access the spreadsheet.
3.2 Officials Requirements
• Be a financial member of an LSV affiliated club
• Be 16 years of age.
• MUST be an accredited Technical or Senior Official.
• Sign in at the administration table before they commence their position at the carnival.
• On the day of the carnival, if a Club’s required number of officials are not signed on by 8am,
the Club’s competitors may not be permitted to compete until the correct number of
officials have signed on.
• Officials are required to wear LSV uniform (white polo & name badge).
Clubs will be required to supply (Accredited Officials/Timekeepers/Gear Stewards) as per the 1:3
ratios, i.e. 1 Official for every 3 competitors to ensure the safe and efficient conduct of pool
carnivals. Official sign-on sheets will be required to be completed at the LSV administration table
before the commencement of the carnival.
Accredited officials are the Carnival Referee (1), Event Director (1), Starter, Technical Judges
(minimum of two), Finish Judge, Marshalls (minimum of two), Chief Timekeeper, Recorder,
Administration Support and Equipment Stewards (minimum of two) and jury of appeal.
*Please refer to the ILS and RLSSA Competition Handbook for more details.
We encourage all clubs to supply at least 1 (one) accredited official in their ratio requirements.
An EOI for Accredited Official positions will be issued prior to the carnival season commencing. This
will be used by the Pool Panel and Chief Referee as a clear guide when allocating Accredited
Officials for a carnival.
Following the close of entries Club's will be advised of their Officials Duties allocation (for both
Accredited and Non-Accredited Officials, based on their entries). Irrespective of any withdrawal
of competitors post the close of entries, the number allocations will apply on the date of the
relevant carnival. Role allocation on the day of any carnival may be amended at the Carnival
Referee's discretion.
Club supplied officials will need to make themselves available to the Carnival Referee by 08:15am.
Officials will be required to officiate until 15 minutes after the conclusion of the last event. Some
Officials may be required for longer times than stated; these Officials will be notified of this prior
to the carnival. Failure to have the correct number of officials available will make your club
ineligible to compete at this carnival or a future carnival. The Club(s) may also be referred to the
carnival disciplinary committee.
LSV understands that due to unforeseen circumstances club nominated officials may not be able
to attend said carnival. Clubs are able to substitute officials.
Clubs who do not ensure this happens will be referred to the Disciplinary Committee.
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3.3 Timekeepers
After the close of entries, the Pool Panel and LSV Sport will allocate clubs several timekeeping
positions for the upcoming carnival based on the number of competitors they have entered.
Failure to supply the correct number of timekeepers will affect your club's involvement in the
carnival and a carnival may fail to commence or be cancelled if the necessary number of
timekeeping positions (or other non-accredited or Accredited Officials' positions) cannot be
filled.
3.4 Gear Stewards
After the close of entries, the Pool Panel will allocate clubs several gear stewards' positions for the
upcoming carnival based on the number of competitors they have entered.
Failure to supply the correct amount of gear stewards may affect your club’s involvement in the
carnival and a carnival may fail to begin or be cancelled if the necessary number of timekeeping
positions (or other non-accredited or Accredited Officials' positions) cannot be filled. A larger
number of gear stewards will be needed for the Senior Championships due to the number of events.
Gear Stewards are to be available to meet with the Chief Gear Steward 30 minutes before the
scheduled start of the carnival.
3.5 Set Up and Pack Up Personnel
All clubs with three or more competitors entered for the carnival will be needed to provide people
to aid with the set up and/or pack up of the equipment (this is in addition to distributed officiating
duties). This will include unloading the trailer, filling manikins, setting out kickboards, tubes ropes
etc and loading all equipment back into the trailer at the completion of the carnival. People
distributed to this duty will be needed to be at the venue 1 hour prior to the scheduled
commencement time.
3.6 Trainee Officials
Members who are interested in obtaining their Technical Officials accreditation can do so by
completing the online Technical Official modules. CLICK HERE for further information. Once
online modules are completed, members are required to book into a practical assessment that
will be held at a number of Pool carnivals. CLICK HERE to register.
Practical assessments will be held at all Pool carnivals (except the State Championships). A
maximum of 4 people can attend a practical assessment.
PLEASE NOTE: Trainee Officials cannot be counted as one of your officials required for the
carnival.
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4.1 Junior Carnivals
• At Junior Carnivals ribbons will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place getters, including
composite teams.
• Composite teams will be eligible to receive ribbons
• For Junior Events (under 11 and below), race suit knee length style bather boys/girls will
NOT be PERMITTED to be worn at junior carnivals.
NOTE: Boys Jammers that are not performance race suits will be permitted. Please
contact LSV sport for any further clarification regarding permitted bathing suits.
• Junior Events rules will be as per this handbook and/or as extrapolated from the relevant
RLSSA Under 14 Rule.
• Line throw for Junior competition will be an individual event conducted in accordance
with the RLSSA Competition Handbook Rules. Junior line throw patients may come from
the same age group or a younger age group. They do not have to be the same sex and do
not need to be from the same club if they are registered as a competitor for the relevant
competition. The patient needs to wear the same club cap as the competitor.
• Any composite team permitted to compete must contain at least one male or female
competitor.
• STARTS: At the long whistle, competitors move into position, starter calls ‘take your
marks’ then competitors take up starting position and the event will commence with
acoustic signal, for example, a whistle. A two-start rule, at the discretion of the starter
and referee, will apply for all Junior Pool Carnivals.
• Provided the water depth is safe for a dive start and the pool conditions where the junior
event are held are deemed safe by the referee, junior competitors may choose to start in
the water with one hand on the wall or on the blocks for each junior event.
• The referee may at their discretion allow over the top starts for some events where
appropriate.
• Please Note: Only rubber fins can be used in junior events. Fins made of any material
other than wholly rubber are not permitted to be worn in junior events (diver and other
mixed component fins are not permitted to be worn).
4.2 General Carnivals
• Competitors may only compete for one club
• Where composite teams are permitted to be formed on the day of a carnival, Clubs must
inform the Chief Referee of their intention to form a composite team and the Chief Referee
must approve the entry of the composite team.
• For team events, clubs may only form composite teams if each individual competitor is
wearing their own club cap and composite teams are otherwise permitted by this
handbook/the Chief Referee.
• Clubs must supply people to act as Composite teams will need to be formed by Team
Managers. The composite team card CLICK HERE will need to be completed and
submitted to the Carnival Referee prior to the Team Managers briefing for approval.
Once the composite team card has been signed by the Carnival Referee it will then need
to be handed to administration for processing.
Page | 11 2020/21 Junior Pool Competition Team Managers and Officials Handbook• Handlers for all events which require them. Handlers must be wearing their registered
Club cap. Handlers may be permitted to handle for another club at the Chief Referees
discretion.
• Handlers must be organised in advance by Clubs. If a Club does not provide a handler for
an event, the event will commence with any person available to handle positioning the
manikin. No protest or appeal will be permitted if a Club fails to provide a handler and as a
consequence their competitors suffers disadvantage and/or disqualification as a result of
the replacement handlers actions.
In all senior swimming events competitors must wear approved ILS swimwear as detailed in
section 8.13 of the ILS Competition Manual.
Category Details
Prescription Spectacles These may be worn in events; however the Chief Referee should be notified prior to
event marshalling.
Contact Lenses Contact lenses may be worn at any time as chosen by the competitor, however,
safety with hard lenses should be considered.
Goggles May be worn in all events.
Club Caps Must be worn in all events. These caps may be silicone or cloth caps provided they
are registered. Handlers must all wear a registered club cap.
Jewellery All jewellery and associated items must be removed or taped prior to competing.
Nails In the interest of safety fingernails and toenails should be cut short.
Presentation At the discretion of the Chief Referee any competitor presenting themselves for an
event deemed objectionable, inappropriate or unsafe shall not be permitted to start.
Equipment
Type Information
Manikins The manikin must be capable of being filled with water and sealed for competition.
The manikin will be approved by the Chief Referee.
Fins • Each competitor/club must provide their own swim fins for competition.
• Only rubber fins can be used for all Junior carnival events requiring the use of fins
(U8-U11).
Rescue Tubes All equipment must comply with the ILS specifications as specified in the ILS
Competition Manual.
Line Throw Rope • The line used for the line throw shall be plaited, buoyant polypropylene:
• A minimum length of 12.5m for juniors.
Please note: All equipment must comply with the ILS specifications as specified in the ILS Competition
Manual: Section 8. Competition equipment will be subject to random scrutineering checks during the
event.
The Chief Referee reserves the right to re-inspect competition equipment at any time during
the competition and equipment found not meeting or consistent with the specifications
stipulated will be subject to disqualification. In turn, this may lead to the disqualification of the
Page | 12 2020/21 Junior Pool Competition Team Managers and Officials Handbookcompetitor found using the equipment and the possibility of the disqualification of the full
team.
Each club member is responsible for the provision of the following equipment at carnivals
including state championships.
• Club cap (including a club cap for handlers)
• Goggles
• Fins
4.3 Events
All events will be run in accordance with:
• This Handbook (including the local rules set out in the handbook);
• The ILS Competition Manual and RLSSA Handbook (as relevant and as referenced in this
handbook);
• The Surf Sports Manual (as relevant and as referenced in this handbook);
• All current circulars and bulletins issued by Life Saving Victoria.
Where there is a discrepancy between this handbook and the documents referred to above, the
Pool Panel in consultation with Life Saving Victoria will adjudicate any discrepancy, noting that
this handbook will take precedence in the event of any discrepancy.
4.4 Individual Events Per Age Group
Juniors
U8s X X X X X
U9s X X X X X
U10s X X X X X
U11s X X X X X
Age Group 25m 25m Tube 25m 25m 25m 6m Line 8m Line 50m Tube 50m 50m
Freestyle Tow with Fins Obstacle Kickboard Manikin Throw Throw Tow and Obstacle Manikin
with Fins Race Carry Carry no Clip with Race Carry with
Fins (empty Fins Fins (empty
manikin) manikin)
4.5 Team Events Per Age Group
U8s X X
U9s X X X
U10s X X X
U11s X X X
Page | 13 2020/21 Junior Pool Competition Team Managers and Officials HandbookAge Group 4 x 25m 4 x 25m 4 x 25m 4 x 25m 4 x 25m
Kickboard Freestyle Obstacle Medley Manikin
Carry Relay with Relay Tube Relay Relay
Relay Fins
• Teams shall consist of four (4) members.
• All relay events will be run as mixed teams. Mixed Teams are classified as having at least
one member of a different gender.
Juniors:
• Composite teams will be allowed for Junior carnival.
• Composite teams organised on the day of a Junior Carnival must be notified to the Chief
Referee for approval. Team Managers need to do this well ahead of marshalling for that
event.
4.6 Individual Events Description
Where the RLSSA under 14 rules have not been updated, the event will be modified in
accordance with the ILS Competition Manual 2019 addition rules.
25m Freestyle Race with fins
Competitors swim 25m freestyle with fins. Competitor must touch the wall with one hand at
completion of race.
25m Kickboard Carry
Competitors start in the water with the kickboard. The kickboard may be held in one or both
hands wholly behind the head of the competitor when performing the carry For example, if
the competitor is on their back, the kickboard is facing the competitor’s feet. Competitor
must touch wall with one hand at completion of race. The kickboard must be in contact with
at least one hand at all times, including when the competitor touches the wall.
50m Kickboard Carry
Competitors swim 25m freestyle and pick up the kickboard from the end of the pool (placed
on the deck). The kickboard must be held in one or both of the competitor's hands wholly
behind the competitor's head when performing the carry e.g. if the competitor is on their
back, the kickboard is facing the competitor's feet. The kickboard must be in the correct carry
position when the front portion of the kickboard (when held in the competitor’s hand) passes
the 5m mark. Competitor must touch the wall with one hand at the completion of the race
and the kickboard must remain entirely behind their head as they touch the wall. The
kickboard must be in contact with at least one hand at all times, including when they touch
the wall.
25m Obstacle Race
Competitors are to swim 25m freestyle, swimming under an obstacle which will be placed at
the 12.5m mark in the 25m pool & finish the race by touching the wall. (Modified from event
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a modified obstacle.
50m Obstacle Race
Modified from the U14 event – Refer to Section 8.11 (RLSSA Competition Handbook). Obstacle
will be placed at 12.5m mark in 25m pool. Competitors must touch wall at 25m turn if event
run in 25m pool.
6m Line Throw
Modified from the U14 event - Refer to Section 8.15 (RLSSA Competition Handbook).
8m Line Throw
Modified from U14 event – Refer to Section 8.15 (RLSSA Competition Handbook).
25m Tube Tow
Competitors may start in the water or on the blocks (provided it is safe to dive and the rescue
tube is safely secured) with a rescue tube donned over their shoulder and swim 25m towing
the tube. If an out of water start is used, the tube must be safely placed on the side of the pool
or held in the hand of the competitor with the rope contained and not dangling (depending
on the relevant pool fixtures and fittings).
50m Tube Tow & Clip up with fins (modified from event 8.14 of RLSSA Competition Handbook)
Competitors may start in the water or on the blocks (provided it is safe to dive and the rescue
tube is safely secured on the side of the pool or in the competitors hand with the rope
contained and not dangling (depending on the relevant pool fixtures and fittings) with a rescue
tube donned over their shoulder and swim 25 towing the tube. Once they reach the other
end, competitors must touch the wall, and then they have to clip the tube up to one of the
rings on the rope of the tube. This must be done before they swim pass the 10m mark of the
lane and then swim back to the end they started from Competitors cannot walk backwards in
the 10m clip up area or take assistance from the pool fittings or fixtures in clipping the rescue
tube). Competitors may touch the tube/harness before they touch the wall but must touch
the wall before they commence clipping the tube.
25m Manikin Carry - Modified from the U14 event – Refer to Section 8.12 (RLSSA Competition
Handbook).
Manikin held at 12.5m mark by handler (official will indicate 25m mark and where manikin is
to be placed). Manikin is empty. Competitor must carry not push the manikin. The manikin
must be in contact with at least one hand at all times, including when touching the wall.
50m Manikin Carry with Fins - Modified from the U14 event – Refer to Section 8.13 (RLSSA
Competition Handbook).
Manikin held at 25m mark Manikin by handler. Manikin is empty. Competitor must carry not
push the manikin. The manikin must be in contact with at least one hand at all times, including
when touching the wall.
4.7 Team Events Description
4 x 25m Manikin Carry Relay
Page | 15 2020/21 Junior Pool Competition Team Managers and Officials HandbookFour competitors - each competitor carries an empty manikin 25m (the manikin cannot be
pushed) All competitors start in the water (2 at the start end and 2 at the 25m mark).
Competitor 3 and competitor 4 enter the water following competitor 1 and competitor 2
leaving the wall (wall also means starting block) with the manikin. Competitor 1 starts with 1
hand on the manikin and 1 hand on the wall. Competitors 2, 3 and 4 must have one hand on
the wall when competitor 1, 2 and 3 (as relevant) touch the wall. Competitors 2, 3 and 4 must
not touch the manikin until competitor 1, 2 or 3 (as relevant) have touched the wall. There
must be a hand of a competitor on the manikin at all times during the event (including during
the changeover at the 25m, 50m and 75m mark). Manikin Carry rules (Refer to Section 8.12
(RLSSA Competition Handbook) apply to the carrying of the manikin save for when the manikin
is within the 5m change over zone at each end of the pool. See also Section 4.17 (RLSSA
Competition Handbook) Manikin Carry Relay.
4 x 25m Obstacle Relay
Four competitors swims 25m freestyle each passing under one obstacle.
4 x 25m Medley Tube Relay
The first competitor swims 25m freestyle. The second competitor swims 25m with fins. The
third competitor swims 25m with a rescue tube and then the fourth competitor swims 25m
freestyle with fins with the rescue tube (the third and fourth swimmers having exchanged the
rescue tube following the third competitor touching the wall). The fourth competitor must
have their hand on the wall when the third competitor touches the wall and before touching
the tube or harness of the rescue tube. Competitors 1, 2 and 3 may start in the water or on
the side of the pool/blocks (subject to clause G5 of this Pool Handbook). Competitor 4 must
start in the water.
4 x 25m Freestyle Relay with fins
Four competitors in turn swim 25m freestyle 25m with each wearing fins. Competitors may
start in the water or on the side of the pool/blocks (subject to section G5 of this Pool
Handbook).
4 x 25m Kickboard Carry Relay
Four competitors - each competing carries a kickboard 25m All competitors start in the water
(2 at the start end and 2 at the 25m mark). Competitor 3 and competitor 4 enter the water
following competitor 1 and competitor 2 leaving the wall (wall also means starting block) with
the kickboard. Competitor 1 starts with 1 hand on the kickboard and 1 hand on the wall.
Competitors 2, 3 and 4 must have one hand on the wall when competitor 1, 2 and 3 (as
relevant) touches the wall. Competitors 2,3 and 4 must not touch the kickboard until
competitor 1, 2 or 3 (as relevant) has touched the wall. There must be a hand of a competitor
on the kickboard at all times during the event (including during the changeover at the 25m,
50m and 75m mark). Carrying the kickboard rules as described above for the kickboard carry
do not apply in the 5m change over zones only.
4.8 Starts, Tumble Turns and Safety
Dive starts will be permitted where the pool depth is equal to or in excess of 1.35m. Tumble
turns will only be permitted where the pool depth is equal to or in excess of 0.9m.
Page | 16 2020/21 Junior Pool Competition Team Managers and Officials HandbookIn addition to the above, it will be up to the Chief Referee to take any safety aspects into
consideration that are relevant for the particular venue and determine if tumble turns or
dives will be permitted (irrespective of the terms of the paragraph above).
4.9 Disqualifications
In addition to the disqualifications contained in the ILS Competition Manual and RLSSA
Competition Manual as relevant, the following will result in disqualification:
• Any team or club member not meeting the age requirements.
• Any attempt to defeat the Rules of the competition.
• Leaving before a member of the team has touched the end of the pool, or starting line
and not returning to restart.
• Deliberate obstruction of other competitors.
• Not following the order of an event as laid down.
• Abusing any official of LSV or conduct unbecoming or disrespectful to other competitors
or officials.
• Not being competent in the event at the Victorian Championships, therefore causing
delay / interruption to carnival.
4.10 Appeals
Refer to Section 2.18 of the ILS Competition Rule Book 2019 updated March 2021 (including
the Protest and Appeal Forms). The Organizing Committee for the purpose of section 2.15 for
Victorian Pool Competitions is the Chair of the Pool Panel Competition Committee.
The decision as to whether to allow video evidence to be used at a carnival shall be at the
absolute discretion of the Chief Referee.
4.11 Code of Conduct
• Clubs are reminded that they are responsible for the conduct and behaviour of all
members of their team, including their officials, supporters and parents. Any
unbecoming conduct or behaviour emanating from members or supporters may be
subject to action by a Competition Disciplinary Committee as per appropriate LSV
processes.
• Refer to the Surf Sports Manual Rules 2.27 SLSA Code of Conduct, 2.28
Abuse/Inappropriate Behaviour, and 2.29 Competing Unfairly and LSV Aquatic Sport
Code of Conduct
Page | 17 2020/21 Junior Pool Competition Team Managers and Officials Handbook4.12 Expectations
Competitors Spectators
✓ Abide by the rules and spirit of the competition ✓ Not approach any Officials
✓ Will not impede other athletes or their ✓ Not abuse or attack verbally any official or
equipment intentionally competitor
✓ Stay clear of competition area when events are
under way
Officials Team Managers
✓ Officiate fairly and honestly ✓ Identify as club team / age manager
✓ Remain impartial ✓ Ensure all competitors are entered
✓ Maintain a safe environment appropriately
✓ Be respectful and considerate of others ✓ Ensure their club provides correct
✓ Wear appropriate uniform personnel/ equipment
✓ Ensure competitors have correct awards
✓ Promote fair play and respect amongst their team
Coaches
✓ Operate within the rules and spirit of sport,
promote fair play over winning at any cost
✓ Support opportunities for participation
✓ Respect the rights of every person regardless of
their gender, ability, cultural background or religion
✓ Respect the decisions of officials, coaches
and administrators in the conduct of the
sport
Page | 18 2020/21 Junior Pool Competition Team Managers and Officials Handbook5 Carnival Day Information
5.1 COVID Protocols and Policies- General
In addition to carnival specific procedures, protocols and polices issued by LSV for each
carnival, the following general principles will apply:
• Do not attend a carnival:
• if you have or have had flu like symptoms in the last 14 days or are otherwise unwell;
or
• have been exposed to a confirmed Covid-19 case in the last 14 days.
• Comply with the facilities COVID safe requirements, including use of QR codes or sign
on sheets;
• Spectators are not permitted on pool deck and must remain in the stands, coaches
and managers and handlers are only permitted on pool deck where it is necessary of
them to be in attendance (eg. to handle, to facilitate marshalling, to attend the
administration desk).
• Comply with applicable physical distancing requirements;
• Adopt good hygiene practices, including using hand sanitizer and washing your hands;
• Avoid sharing personal equipment such as caps, goggles and fins; and
• Physical greetings and celebrations (i.e., hugging, kissing, handshakes, high fives,
cheering etc) are discouraged. Instead, please encourage elbow tap, clapping etc.
5.2 Carnival Meetings
Officials' meetings are scheduled for all carnivals 30 minutes prior to the first event and
Team Managers have meetings scheduled 45 minutes prior to the first event. All meetings
will take place on pool deck in a location appointed by the Carnival Referee unless stated
otherwise.
• Officials must sign in at the administration table before they begin their role at the
carnival.
• On carnival day, if a Club’s required number of officials are not signed on by the
beginning of warm up, the Club’s competitors may not be allowed to compete until the
correct number of officials have signed on.
5.3 Photography
Please note any participant images captured by official LSV photographers will remain the
property of LSV and may be used in promotional materials. This is a condition of entry for
any LSV event.
Page | 19 2020/21 Junior Pool Competition Team Managers and Officials Handbook6 Resources 6.1 Feedback App LSV encourages feedback through the LSV from Anywhere App. The app can be located via - http://www.lsv-from-anywhere.com.au/ App. Feedback can be provided to relevant areas: • Aquatic Sports • Club & Volunteer Services • Lifesaving Facilities • Lifesaving Operations • Member& Leadership Development • Training 6.2 Useful Links SLSA Bulletins, Policies and Circulars can be accessed through the SLSA Members Portal https://members.sls.com.au/SLSA_Online/modules/login/index.php LSV Policies http://lsv.com.au/clubs-members/support/club-policies/ LSV Circulars http://lsv.com.au/clubs-members/support/circulars/ Aquatic Sport Communication Platform Page | 20 2020/21 Junior Pool Competition Team Managers and Officials Handbook
https://lsvic.sharepoint.com/sites/AquaticSport
Officials & Coaches Education
https://lsv.com.au/clubs-members/sports/sport-education/
6.3 SurfGuard
Life Saving Victoria is available to provide training and help with SurfGuard. A dedicated
Helpdesk at SLSA is also in operation from 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday and 8:00am–
1:00pm Saturday to Sunday enabling users to report problems or get personal assistance by
phone or logging a support ticket.
Helpdesk Phone: 1300 724 006
Support Ticket: http://support.sls.com.au
6.4 Entry Procedure
• Please note that this program will not work for MAC users.
• Download the Team Manager 8.0 Lite file by going to
https://hytek.active.com/downloads.html
• Under Team Manager 8.0 click on the link that says: Lite
Download this file
Page | 21 2020/21 Junior Pool Competition Team Managers and Officials HandbookINSTALL PROGRAM
Once downloaded:
• Install/open the Team Manager Program
• Once you have the Team Manager program open, you may be asked to install an update –
PLEASE DO NOT INSTALL THE UPDATE
• Once complete and you are on the Team Manager home screen, select File in the top menu
and Open/New
SET UP SYSTEM PREFERENCES
• Write your club's name as the file name and select Open.
• A new window will open, with the Username selected as Admin, leave everything as it is and
click ok to continue.
• A new set up window will open
o For Gender Designations select Men/Women
o For Athlete Browser Options select show ages, show birth date and last name first
(no need for school year).
o For Team/Swimmer Defaults, select other for Default Team Registration, age group
for default team type, Australia for default country and Victoria for default State.
o For Meet Age-Up Date, add in the date 30/09/20 (please double check whether
dates are in dd/mm/yy or mm/dd/yy)
o For System Age-Up Date, add in 30/09/20 (de-select “Always age-up to today”)
o Everything else can be left as it is, select ok
Page | 22 2020/21 Junior Pool Competition Team Managers and Officials HandbookAfter the initial set up you will be directed to the main menu.
IMPORT EVENTS FILE
• From the main menu, you need to import the carnival events for the carnival.
• To do this, LSV will be sending out a file to all team managers 1-2 weeks prior to the close of
entries.
• You will need to save this file to your computer. It will be saved as a zip file, there is no need
to unzip the file yourself, the Team Manager program will do this.
• In Team Manager select File from the main menu, then Import & Meet Events and open the
file that you have just saved to your computer.
• Select OK, open the file, then ok again and events for the upcoming carnival will be
imported.
• After the events are imported click on the cancel button.
Page | 23 2020/21 Junior Pool Competition Team Managers and Officials HandbookRemember to click
cancel
• Once this is complete, you should be able to see the next upcoming LSV Pool Carnival that is
being held.
• After this return to the main menu by clicking on the blue ‘x’ button near the top right of
your screen (do not click on the red ‘x’ button as it will exit you from the program).
Click on the small ‘x’
Page | 24 2020/21 Junior Pool Competition Team Managers and Officials HandbookADDING A NEW TEAM
The next step is to add a new team.
• To do this, click on the Teams from the main menu
• Select Add from the next menu
• A Team Maintenance window will open, from here you need to enter your team
abbreviation and your full team's name.
Click here
herehere
The list of Team Names and Abbreviations that need to be used are:
✓ Altona: ALT
✓ Anglesea: ANG
✓ Black Rock: BLK
✓ Carrum: CAR
✓ Chelsea Longbeach: CLB
✓ Dromana Bay: DRB
✓ Edithvale: EDV
✓ Elwood: EWD
✓ Fairhaven: FVN
✓ Gunnamatta: GUN
✓ Half Moon Bay: HMB
✓ Hampton: HAM
✓ Jan Juc: JJC
✓ Mentone: MEN
✓ Mordialloc: MRD
✓ Mornington: MRN
Page | 25 2020/21 Junior Pool Competition Team Managers and Officials Handbook✓ Mount Martha MTM
✓ Ocean Grove: OCG
✓ Point Leo: LEO
✓ Seaford: SEA
✓ Torquay: TOR
✓ South Melbourne: STH
✓ Williamstown: WIL
✓ Woolamai Beach: WOO
If your club is not on the list, please contact sport@lsv.com.au
• After you have entered your Team's Name and Abbreviation, select OK, then press
cancel to exit the Team Maintenance window.
• Close the Teams menu by clicking on the blue ‘x’ button near the top right corner of your
screen.
• From here, you will need to add the athletes that will be competing at the upcoming pool
carnival.
ADDING ATHLETES
• To add athletes, click on the Athletes from the main.
• Select Add from the next menu.
• For each athlete, the only data you need to enter their Last Name, First Name, Birthdate
(check the dd/mm/yy format), Gender (M/F), Email and Team 1 (Your club abbreviation).
• Do not worry about the other fields.
• Once you have completed the details for one athlete, select OK and you can move onto
the next athlete.
• Once all athletes have been entered click Cancel and return to the main menu by clicking
on the blue ‘x’ button near the top right of your screen.
Page | 26 2020/21 Junior Pool Competition Team Managers and Officials Handbook• The next step is to enter your relay team name.
ADDING RELAY TEAMS
• To add Relay Teams, select Set-Up from the main menu and then Favourite Filters from the
drop-down menu.
• Select Add
• In the Favourite Name section type in your club abbreviation
• In the Team box select your club abbreviation.
• Select OK then click on the love heart to make this your default team for relays – Your team
should now be highlighted in yellow.
Page | 27 2020/21 Junior Pool Competition Team Managers and Officials HandbookClick on the heart to make
default teams
• At this stage you are ready to enter your athletes into their events.
ADDING ATHLETES INTO EVENTS
• To add Athletes into events select Meets from the main menu.
• Select Entries from the next menu and from the drop down box select “Entries by Name” or
“Entries by Events” to add your entries.
• For Entries by Name:
o Select an Athlete’s Name and click on the events that they wish to compete in by
clicking the boxes under the enter column.
o Please note when selecting an athlete's events, ignore the stroke description, just
focus on the event number as these will directly correspond to our event programs.
You can also enter the athlete’s entry time in the Custom Time column if they have
achieved a time at a previous pool carnival, if not leave this space blank. Entry
times will be used for event seeding so please make sure these are accurate.
o Please also note you cannot enter athletes into relays using this method. Once you
have finished entering athletes into individual events close the window.
Page | 28 2020/21 Junior Pool Competition Team Managers and Officials HandbookEvent number to Tick the box to enter correspond with the event athlete into an event number on the program. Page | 29 2020/21 Junior Pool Competition Team Managers and Officials Handbook
ENTERING RELAY TEAMS
• To enter Relay Teams:
o Select Entries then Entries by Event from the drop-down menu.
o For entry by event, you can add athletes into relay teams by selecting a relay event
number (it also helps to click on Relays Only on the top menu).
o Once you have selected an event number, click on the new relay button, and then
add athletes to the relay team by clicking on the entered box next to their names.
Click new relay to
create the team
Tick the box to enter
athlete into the team event
Page | 30 2020/21 Junior Pool Competition Team Managers and Officials HandbookREPORTS
• To check your entries and to generate a report to send into LSV, you can create a report
from the main menu.
• Select Reports.
• Select Meet Reports
• Select Meet Entries
• Click on the Individuals and Relays Event filter to display all events.
DOWNLOAD ENTRIES FILE
• From the main menu select File.
• From the drop down menu select Export.
• Select Meet Entries.
• Save the file (the only box that should be ticked is export relays).
SEND EXPORTED ENTRY FILES TO LSV
• Once your entries are finalised, please send through the following to sport@lsv.com.au by
the close of entries. Late entries will not be accepted.
1. Your exported entry file
2. A report listing your entries.
Page | 31 2020/21 Junior Pool Competition Team Managers and Officials Handbook7 Policies
7.1 SLSA Youth Policy (6.15)
SLSA youth programs provide a safe, educational, and enjoyable environment that promotes the
Australian way of life and a healthy active lifestyle. This policy includes guidelines for instruction
in lifesaving, surf sports and development for members aged between 5 and 17 years
• SLSA Policy 6.5 Member Safety & Wellbeing
Annexure 1 – CHILD PROTECTION
• SLSA POLICY 6.5 MEMBER SAFETY & WELLBEING
Annexure 2 – CODES OF CONDUCT
This Member Safety & Wellbeing Policy aims to ensure our core values, good reputation and
positive behaviours and attitudes are supported. It helps us in ensuring that every person
involved in surf lifesaving is treated with respect and dignity, in a safe and supportive
environment. This policy also ensures that everyone involved in surf lifesaving is aware of his or
her legal and ethical rights and responsibilities.
7.2 Child Safe Standards
Life Saving Victoria is committed to the Safeguarding of Children and Young People (SCYP) and
acknowledges a safeguarding organisation does not just happen; it requires conscious action
to protect children from harm.
It is imperative that we supply a safe and supportive environment for children and young
people, that focus’ on fun, education and building the confidence of our people through
positive learning and development.
LSV’s core values include being open, welcome, and inclusive and building stronger and safer
communities for everyone. LSV empowers and expects all employees, members, board
members, affiliated Clubs, consultants, contractors, and licensees, to create and support a safe
culture for children and young people.
LSV is committed to reducing the risks of abuse and harm to children and young people, and
will ensure all staff; members, affiliated Clubs, consultants, contractors, and licensees
understand and adhere to the SCYP Policy and Procedure, relevant legislation, and statutory
requirements.
Our commitment to children and young people
1. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people
who access any of our activities, programs, events, or services.
2. We are committed to providing children and young people with positive and
nurturing experiences.
3. We commit to supporting families and communities to promote children and
young people’s healthy development and wellbeing.
4. We will strive to ensure that children and young people are protected and are
not exploited, abused, or harmed during their involvement with any of our
activities, programs, events, or services.
Page | 32 2020/21 Junior Pool Competition Team Managers and Officials Handbook5. We will listen to children and young people and empower them by taking their
view seriously and address any concerns that they raise with us.
Our commitment to parents and carers
6. We are committed to supporting parents and carers to protect their children. We will
offer help that builds on a family’s strengths and empowers them to meet the changing
needs of their children.
7. We are committed to communicating honestly and openly with parents and carers
about the wellbeing and safety of their children
8. We will promote and distribute information about this Child Protection Commitment
Statement to children and young people and parents/carers as part of an introduction to
our services and programs.
9. We commit to transparency in our decision-making with parents and carers as long as
doing so does not compromise the safety of children and young people or breach any
confidentiality obligations.
10. We will work to create an environment in which children and young people are safe and
feel safe in any of our program, activities, and/or events.
Our commitment to LSV people
11. We commit to a management structure that supports and develops staff in their roles.
12. We commit to providing all LSV people with the necessary support to enable them to
fulfil their roles. This will include regular and development opportunities and
supervision.
13. We commit to providing regular opportunities to clarify and confirm policy and
procedures in relation to children and young people protection and welfare.
14. We commit to regular training with regards to understanding the principles and intent of
the Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy.
15. We commit to listen to all concerns voiced by LSV people regarding keeping children and
young people safe from harm.
16. We are committed to providing a robust reporting mechanism for all LSV people for any
concerns around the safety or wellbeing of children and young people.
17. We commit to provide opportunities for LSV people to receive the most support, which
may include formal debriefing and counselling arising from incidents of child and young
person abuse.
Our commitment to ensuring a child safe organisation
18. We are committed to using good practice standards in the recruitment, screening, and
employment of LSV people, so as we protect from harm, abuse, or exploit children and
young people who are involved in our events, programs, services, or activities.
19. We commit to creating an environment for children and young people to be safe and to
feel safe in any of our programs, activities, or events.
• LSV behaviour guidelines can be found here - Life Saving Victoria Safeguarding
Children and Young People Behavioural Guidelines.
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