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Timer

As a lane timer you operate various timing devices such as stopwatches or buttons that are attached to the automatic timing equipment. Lane timers are responsible for starting their watches at the Starter’s signal, and stopping their watches or activating their buttons when any part of the swimmer’s body touches the wall at the finish. The watch time is then recorded and used to determine the race results. Timer’s meetings are held just before the start of a session in order to explain the duties of the timer, and answer any questions. ​​​​​​​Timers should have taken the Intro to Swimming Officiating course, or the e-module available on the SNC website (https://edu.swimming.ca/index.php?page=225). 12 timers and 2 spares