Officials Support for Provincial Competitions

Program Information

Swim Alberta understands that volunteers provide an invaluable service to the Alberta swimming community.

A competition sanction requires that an active referee be present during all sessions of the competition. The position of referee takes years to achieve, many of whom volunteer for years after their swimmers’ career is complete. In addition to volunteering their time, referee’s often travel to competitions, which results in personal costs, including transportation, accommodation, and meals.

In order to respect the commitment of these officials, Swim Alberta will reimburse officials placed through the Swim Alberta Placement of Officials process at Swim Alberta Provincial Competitions.

Eligibility

Limited to officials placed by Swim Alberta, including the Advisory Referee, Referee, and the Starter.
The official must volunteer a minimum number of sessions (or days), based on the type of competition. The Officials role may vary, for example, a referee may work as a Judge of Stroke during another session.
Officials must have a current ‘active’ official’s account on the Swimming Canada database.
Officials travel must be a minimum of 50km to the competition.
Advisory Referee’s and Referee’s attending the competition for an evaluation are eligible.

Not Eligible

Officials shadowing the referee or starter position.
Officials who do not work the required number of sessions, unless approved by Swim Alberta (e.g. illness or injury)

Shifts Required

Festivals (2.5 days) – minimum 3 sessions
Provincial Trials SC (2.5 days) – minimum 3 sessions
Provincial Trials LC (3 days) – minimum 3 sessions
Provincial Championships (4 days) – minimum 4 sessions
Masters Provincials - Work the full competition (2 days)

Expense Submission

summary and total of eligible expenses
receipts of eligible expenses
banking info or void cheque, if not on file

Applicant Information

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Competition Information

Name of Competition

Date of Competition

Role(s) at Competition & Dates Volunteered

Expenses

The following are the required submissions and maximums for eligible expenses.

Hotel* - Submission of receipt, $150 maximum per day
Transportation - Submission of Gas Receipt(s)
Meals - Submission of meal receipts, maximum $50 per day
*Swim Alberta currently books the hotel for the Advisory Referee

Total Eligible Expenses

Total Request

Summary of Eligible Expenses Including Total

Receipts of Eligible Expenses

Optional - Void Cheque or Banking Information (required for reimbursement)