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2009 – 2013 FINA SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING MANUALFOR JUDGES, COACHES & REFEREESSECTION IVSS 22.1 The Referee shall have full control of the event. She/he shall instructall officials.To fulfil this task, the Referee must prepare carefully by:• reviewing and knowing the rules thoroughly• checking the facilities and all the equipment in advance• introducing him/herself to the meet personnel and meeting with themto discuss the competition <strong>for</strong>mat and organization to ensure smoothoperation of the event.• preparing <strong>for</strong> and conducting the Team Managers and Judgesmeetings prior to the start of the competition.• preparing <strong>for</strong> and conducting/supervising the draw[s] <strong>for</strong> order-ofswim.TSSC recommendation: When electronic draws are used, five [5]versions be made with one draw to be drawn <strong>manual</strong>ly from the five[5].For <strong>fina</strong>l routine events, see the current FINA Handbook.• overseeing and supervising all officials in any matter relating to theconduct of the actual competition.During the competition, the Referee must function from a position which enablesquick and efficient communication with the assistant referee; <strong>judges</strong>; announcer;music centre manager; chief recorder; scoring and computer personnel; last callroom; and television staff.When the event is completed, the Referee ensures that the correct results areavailable as quickly as possible to enable the organisers to proceed with theaward ceremonies in a timely manner. Final results must be signed by theReferee to certify that they are correct be<strong>for</strong>e they are released to theparticipants, public and media.SS 22.2 She/he shall en<strong>for</strong>ce all the rules and decisions of FINA and shalldecide all questions relating to the actual conduct of the event and beresponsible <strong>for</strong> the <strong>fina</strong>l settlement of any matters not otherwise covered bythe rules.To ensure that the competition runs smoothly - particularly when it is beingbroadcast live on television in a precisely scheduled time period - the Refereemust be able to:• work efficiently and calmly under pressure.• analyse problem situations in a logical manner.• make the correct decision quickly.• have a common language with the people she/he works with.2009 – 2013 FINA Synchronised Swimming Manual <strong>for</strong> Judges, Coaches & Referees 259

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