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SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING SECTION

Synchronised Swimming Section 

ASA SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING 

CHAMPIONSHIPS AND COMPETITIONS 

General Championships Conditions (all disciplines) 

1 ASA Championships and competitions shall be competed for under the Laws, Rules, Regulations 

and Championship Conditions of the Association. 

2 The promoter of each ASA Championship or competition shall be the appropriate ASA Technical 

Committee 

3 The individual event conditions may not include any conditions which affect the event conditions 

of another discipline. 

Championship Conditions specific to each discipline can be found on the ASA website together with the 

relevant Championship information at www.britishswimming.org 

NATIONAL AGE GROUPS 

From the result of the National Age Groups the following trophies will be awarded: 

12& under Synchronised Swimming Team The Margaret Coyne Trophy 

(Friends of Margaret Coyne) 

13/14 Team (combined figure and routine score) Mrs Y M Price Trophy 

Junior Team (highest routine score) 

Molly Gledhill Memorial Trophy 

The Shacklock Trophy 

Awarded to the swimmer with 

the highest total of routine scores 

in the duet and team events 

CHAMPIONSHIPS OF ENGLAND 

From the results of the British Championships, the highest placed British swimmers will be awarded the 

following trophies. 

Technical Solo Routine Championships 

Colin Lushington Trophy 

Solo Routine Championships 

Helen Elkington Trophy 

Duet Routine Championships 

The Spencer Trophy 

Team Routine Championships 

The Redwood Trophy 

The Holland Trophy 

The Swimming Times 

Enterprises Trophy 

The Mary Black Award 

The Gemma Yates Trophy 

Awarded to the swimmer with the highest 

total of routine scores in the solo, duet and 

team championships. 

Swimmer of the Year 

To be awarded annually by the ASA 

Synchronised Swimming Committee to any 

person who is a member of an ASA affiliated 

club and who has given outstanding service 

to English Synchronised Swimming. 

For Endeavour 

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THE SWIMMING ENTERPRISES TROPHY FOR 

SYNCHRONISED SWIMMER OF THE YEAR 

To be awarded annually to any synchronised swimmer who is a member of a club affiliated to the ASA 

and whose performance is adjudged by the ASA Synchronised Swimming Committee to be the best for 

the year, subject to confirmation by the ASA Board. 

The winners are: 

1984 C Wilson (Rushmoor) 1993 K Shacklock (Rushmoor) 2001 Not awarded 

1985 C Wilson (Rushmoor) 1994 K Shacklock (Rushmoor) 2002 G Adamson (Gateshead) 

1985 C Wilson (Rushmoor) 1995 K Thompson (Bristol Central) 2003 Not awarded 

1986 A. Dodd (Bristol Central) 1996 A Carlsen (Rushmoor) 2004 Not awarded 

1987 S. Northey (Reading Royals) 1997 G Adamson 2005 Jenna Randall 

1988 N Shearn (Bristol Central) (Gateshead & Wick) 2006 Jenna Randall 

1989 K Shacklock (Rushmoor) 1998 G Adamson 2007 Jenna Randall/ 

1990 K Shacklock (Rushmoor) (Gateshead & Wick) Olivia Allison 

1991 L Vakil (Rushmoor) 1999 K Hooper (Reading Royals) 2007 Jenna Randall/ 

1992 K Shacklock (Rushmoor) 2000 Not awarded Olivia Allison 

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THE MARY BLACK AWARD 

To be awarded annually by the ASA Synchronised Swimming Committee to any person who is a member 

of an ASA affiliated club and who has given outstanding service to English Synchronised Swimming. 


1977 Kay Spencer 1986 Carolyn Wilson 1994 Pat Holmyard 2002 Pam Haworth 

1978 Helen Elkington 1987 Irene Williams 1995 Margaret Coyne 2003 Mary Hooper 

1979 Dawn Zajak 1988 Dennis Page 1996 Michael Firmin 2004 Janice Waters 

1980 Miriam Fisher 1989 Molly Gledhill 1997 Jackie Brayshaw 2005 Barbara & 

1981 Brenda Holland 1990 Anne Dudding 1998 Mary Rushby Doug Coker 

1982 Mary Black 1991 Yvonne Price 1999 Ann Reynolds 2006 Rosemary Surch 

1983 Jane Holland 1992 Jenny Gray 2000 Edna Russell 2007 Janet Holdstock 

1984 E A “Curly” Grey 1992 Jenny Gray 2000 Edna Russell 2008 Janet & John Selley 

1985 Anne Clark 1993 Joan Williams 2001 Norman Cook 

THE SHACKLOCK TROPHY 

This trophy is awarded annually to the Junior swimmer with the highest total of routine scores in the solo, 

duet and team events at the National Age Group Championships. 


1995 Katie Hooper 2001 Tia Randall 2006 Emily Kuhl/Victoria Lucass (jointly) 

1996 Kathryn Hall 2002 Tia Randall 2007 April Poulter/Louise Anderson 

1997 Debbie Davies 2003 Melanie Parris 2008 Anya Tarasiuk 

1998 Katie Ford 2004 Jenna Randall 

1999 Joanne Hooper Hannah Massey 

2000 Charlotte Smith 2005 Clare Evans 

THE HOLLAND TROPHY 

This trophy is awarded annually to the swimmer with the highest total of routine scores in the solo, duet 

and team events at the British Championships. 


1983 Carolyn Wilson 1990 Louise Skidmore 1996 Adele Carlsen 2002 Gayle Adamson 

1984 Caroline Holmyard 1991 Kerry Shacklock 1997 Kelly-Anne Wise 2003 Tia Randall 

1985 Amanda Dodd 1992 Kerry Shacklock 1998 Adele Carlsen 2004 Lauren Smith 

1986 Nicola Shearn 1993 Kerry Shacklock 1999 Katie Hooper 2005 Lauren Smith 

1987 Nicola Shearn 1994 Kerry Shacklock 2000 Katie Hooper 2006 Jenna Randall 

1988 Nicola Shearn 1994 Kerry Shacklock 2000 Katie Hooper 2007 Lauren Smith 

1989 Kerry Shacklock 1995 Collette Geier 2001 Katie Hooper 2008 Marianne Hardie 

THE GEMMA YATES TROPHY 

This trophy is awarded annually to an athlete who is a member of an ASA affiliated club, for endeavour 

– one who has overcome anything which has made it difficult for them, yet still gives 100% to the sport 

of Synchronised Swimming. 


1999 Allison Riley (Portsmouth Victoria) 2007 Holly Gurr 

2000 Kelly-Anne Wise (Reading Royals) 2008 Not awarded 

2001 Gayle Adamson (Gateshead) 

2002 Laura Barrett (Portsmouth Victoria) 

2003 Sarah Randall (Exeter) 

2004 Adele Holland (Potters Bar) 

2005 Laura Weir (Walsall) 

2006 Phoebe Rumpol (Bracknell) 

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ASA SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING 

OFFICIALS 

G - General Judge. T - Technical Judge. J1 - Level 1 Judge. J2 - Level 2 Judge. R - Referee. S - Scorer. 

EAST MIDLANDS DISTRICT 

S Mrs R Bacon 135 High Street, Stonebroom, Alfreton, Derby DE5 6JT 01773 872246 

GS Mrs A W Clark 2 Berrywell Drive, Barwell, LE9 8JW 01455 844250 

S Mrs F Dalrymple-Smith Ashenfell House, Church Lane, Baslow, Bakewell, 

Derby DE45 1SP 01245 82219 

S Mr R Gilbert 10 Nottingham Road, Wingerworth, Chesterfield, Derby S42 6ND 

S Mrs C Henson 127a Colby Drive, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8LD 

S Dr D Hunt The White House, Main Road, Morton, Alfreton, 

Derby DE55 6HH 01773 872865 

S Mrs P Myers 3 Back Lane, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 1TN 

S Mr R Needham Grenfell, Seanor Lane, Lower Pilsey, Chesterfield, 

Derby S45 8DH 01246 851085 

S Mrs J Timmons 13 Nightingale Avenue, Pleasley, Mansfield, Notts NG19 7QN 01623 812247 

GS Miss E Walters 14 Meadow Brown Road, Bobbers Mill, Nottingham NG7 5PH 0115 8471183 

WEST MIDLANDS DISTRICT 

G Miss H Dudley 43 South Parade, Harbury, Leamington Spa, 

Warwickshire CV33 9JE 07958617059 

GS Mr B Davies 29 Shakespeare Gardens, Rugby, Warwickshire CV22 6ES 01788 813130 

S Mrs P Davies 29 Shakespeare Gardens, Rugby, Warwickshire CV22 6ES 01788 813130 

G Mrs C Horton 7 Rushbrook Close, Olton, Solihull, B92 7LR 0121 7071733 

G Mrs L Peake 40 Kingsley Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 4JY 01788 844009 

G Miss H Peake 40 Kingsley Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 4JY 01788 844009 

S Mr S Pentlow 5 Sidney Road, Rugby, Warwickshire CV22 5LA 01788 576701 

GS Mrs A Pratt 77 Blackberry Lane, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4JF 0121 352 0008 

T Miss N Smith 101 Wychall Road, Northfield, Birmingham B31 2LP 0121 6944434 

S Mrs S Stow 35 Dale Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2LP 01788 542286 

EAST REGION 

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S Mrs G Ashby The Willows, The Street, Kettlestone, Fakenham, 

Norfolk NR21 OAU 01328 878639 

S Mrs. L.A Crisp 22, Newfield Way, St. Albans, Herts. AL4 0GD 01727 842716 

S Mr. R.M.Crisp 22, Newfield Way, St. Albans, Herts. AL4 0GD 01727 842716 

S Mrs. S Frostick Bleak House, Highwood Road, Edney Common, 

Chelmsford CM13QE 01245 248704 

G Mrs A.S Graham. Anne's Cottage, Church Lane, Great Holland, 

Frinton on Sea, CO13 0JS 01255 678926 

G Miss S Graham Briarfield, Hollyview Close, Tendring CO16 OBY 01255 830865 

G Mr. S Griss 49 Farmleigh Avenue, Gt Clacton, Essex CO15 4UL 01255 433937 

S Mrs Y.M Price. 'Amberly', 17, West Close, Hoddesdon, Herts. EN11 9DA 01992 464312 

S Mr. D.Sheridan 9 Lynton Avenue, St. Albans, Herts AL1 5PD 01727 834909 

S Mrs St.JohnMoore Wyedale, 49 Greenway, Campton, Shefford, 

Beds SG17 5BN 01462 819300/1 

G Mr. St. John Moore Wyedale, 49 Greenway, Campton, Shefford, 

Beds SG17 5BN 01462 819300/1 

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LONDON REGION 

S Miss J Austin 125 Fullers Way South, Chessington, Surrey KT9 1HR 020 8397 5546 

S Mrs. P.M Crisp 284, Raeburn Avenue, Surbiton, Surrey. KT5 9EF 020 8399 9095 

S Mrs J George 22 Ranyards Close, Chessington, Surrey KT9 1HR 020 8397 3724 

RGS Mr. R.Geier 19 Downs Way, Great Bookham, Surrey KT23 4BL 01372 802500


S Mrs S Geier 19 Downs Way, Great Bookham, Surrey KT23 4BL 01372 802500 

GS Miss C Hedge 78 Halton Mansions, Halton Road, London. N1 2BX 020 7354 9686 

G Miss S Innes 65d Stamford Street, London. SE1 9NB 020 7928 4760 

S Mr D Luff 4 Knights Park, Kingston, Surrey KT1 2QN 020 8546 9520 

G Mrs M Neivens 7, Clifden House, Clifden Road, Brentford, 

Middlesex. TW8 0PD 020 8568 1153 

G Miss L Parker Flat 21, Festival Court, The Park, Rose Hill Sutton, 

Surrey, SM1 3TU 020 8641 3670 

S Mrs S Stevens 155 Raeburn Avenue, Surbiton, Surrey, KT5 9DE 020 8399 9095 

S Ms L Ujhazyova 94 Burrows Road, Kensal Green,Brent. NW10 5SH 07896 566767 

RG Mrs. D Zajac 18, Garden City, Edgware, Middlesex. HA8 7NG 020 8952 3093 

NORTH EAST REGION 

S Mr D Blackstone 7 Edelshain Grove, Sandal, Wakefield, 

West Yorkshire WF2 6HG 01924 259796 

G Miss F Blackstone 7 Edelshain Grove, Sandal, Wakefield, 

West Yorkshire. WF2 6HG 01924 259796 

S Mr J Grundy 3 Bank Garth, Knottingley, WF11 8AL 

S Mr D Holdsworth 91 Binn Road, Marsden, Huddersfield, HD7 6HG 

S Mrs L Kidd 21 Brookfield Avenue, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4BJ 01977 556024 

S Mrs F McKenna 27 Northwood Park, Woodlesford, Leeds, LS26 8PE 0113 2828642 

G Miss L Parker 33 Earlswood Crescent, Kippax, Leeds. LS25 7JQ 

S Miss D Rose 3 Perigree Road, Sheffield. S8 0NE 0114 2584335 

S Mrs J Sherwood North View Farm, Scalby La, Gilberdyke, Brough, HU15 2UJ 01430 440330 

S Mrs C Wilson Longacre, 9 Ladderbanks Lane, Baildon, Shipley, BD17 6RX 01274 588735 

NORTH WEST REGION 

G Miss S R Clarke 126, Anson Street, Eccles, Manchester. M30 8HD 07736 043571 

S Mrs K Coulthard West Grange, Blackford, Carlisle, CA6 4ER 01228 674820 

S Mr I Cowan 4 Brandwood Court, Turton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL7 OQX 01204 853583 

S Miss F Haworth 8 Factory Lane, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9TD 01772 745091 

S Mrs P Haworth 8 Factory Lane, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9TD 01772 745091 

SG Mrs C Hesketh 3 Brockenhurst Drive, Harwood, Bolton BL2 4HP 01204 521839 

SG Mrs A Jardine 59 Longsight, Harwood, Bolton, BL2 3HY 01204 524672 

S Fiona Kenley 30, Brynmore Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire. SK11 7WA 01625 426384 

RGS Mrs T Lambert Eversley Lodge Leasgill, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7EY 01539 562521 

S Mrs H Norman 48 Framingham Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3SH 0161 9733365 

S Mrs D Prest 19 Springfield Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 7XG 0161 2866196 

S Mrs L Redding 3, Brockenhurst Drive, Harwood, Bolton. BL2 4HP 01204 521839 

S Mrs M Sanderson 1 Bolton Road, Southport, PR8 4BE 01704 560910 

SG Mr P Todd 9 The Pennines, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9GB 01772 715480 

S Mrs S Todd 9 The Pennines, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9GB 01772 715480 

SOUTH EAST REGION 

S. Mrs K Barclay Williamsgate,Pembroke Road,Portsmouth.PO1 2NS 02392 294646 

S Mrs. J Bennett Cornerstones, The Fairmile, HenleyonThames, 

Oxon. RG9 2JX 01491 579795 

G Mrs V Burt 4 Lilac Close, Bordon, Hants.GU35 0UY 01420 478568 

S Mrs. J.Clayton 11, Elvaston Way, Tilehurst, Reading, Berks. RG30 4LX 0118 941 8531 

RGS Mrs E.K.Clelland 21, Maultway Crescent, Camberley, Surrey. GU15 1PW 01276 670808 

S Mrs J Cole 5 Green’s School Lane,Farnborough, Hants. GU14 7PS 01252 548843 

S Mrs. S.J.Dopson 404, London Road, Portsmouth, Hants. PO2 9LA 023 9266 1018 

G Mr. M.C.P Firmin 32, Woodside Road, Weybourne, Farnham, Surrey. GU9 9DT 01252 324241 

G Mr S Fuller 22, Netherwoods Road, Risinghurst, Oxford OX38 HE 01865 450126 

G Mrs A Fuller 22, Netherwoods Road, Risinghurst, Oxford OX38 HE 01865 450126 

RGS Mr. R.Geier 19 Downs Way, Great Bookham, Surrey KT23 4BL 01372 802500 

S Mrs S.Geier 19 Downs Way, Great Bookham, Surrey KT23 4BL 01372 802500 

S. Mrs S Godding 46 Brockley Close, Reading, Berks. RG30 4YP 0118 9416865 

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RG Mrs J.Gray 48, New Road, Marlow Bottom, Bucks. SL7 3NW 01628 473241 

S Mr P Hebblethwaite 95 Langstone Road, Copnor, Portsmouth. PO3 6BS 02392 619512 

RGS Mrs C Hinks 210, Chichester Road, North End, Portsmouth, 

Hants. PO2 0AX 023 9269 3736 

G Mr J.Hodgson 30, Ives Close, Yateley, Hampshire. GU17 7RD 01252 876028 

G Mr J Hooper 7, Devon Drive, Caversham, Park, Reading, Berks. RG4 0NT 0118 946 3962 

S Ms T Hoskin 19 Claydon Road, Horsell,Woking, Surrey.GU21 4XE 

G Mrs D Hughes 11 Station Road, Theale, Reading, Berks.RG7 4AA 07867 754061 

S Mrs. J Hulbert Fourways, Micklands Road, Caversham, Reading, 

Berks. RG4 6LT 0118 947 0575 

S Mrs P.A.Jack 12a Struan Gardens, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, 

Hants.BH14 2EQ 01425 485225 

S Mrs. M.Lucass 49, Farm View, Yateley, Hants. GU46 6HU 01252 876868 

G Mrs C Martin 148 Dover Road, Copnor, Portsmouth PO3 6JY 02392 662087 

G Mr. S Machin 12 Cromwell Way, Farnborough, Hants. GU14 8LN 01252 512757 

S Ms J Mattinson 380 Pinewood Park,Farnorough. GU14 9LJ 

S Mrs J.Miller 2, Sunnyside Court, Deepcut Bridge Rd., Deepcut, 

Camberley, GU16 6QT 01252 836310 

S Mrs J Moore Spinney Cottage, High Road, Brightwell cum Sotwell, 

Oxon 0X10 0QT 01491 825769 

RGS Mrs. M Ramos 102 Havelock Road, London SW19 8HB 020 8417 1517 

S Mr H Richards 25 Birbeck Gardens, London.W3 7QD 

G Mrs M.Robertson 2, Kirkstall Court, The Chase, Calcot, Reading, Berks RG3 7DL 0118 941 1066 

GS Mr. J.Selley 4 Lilac Close,Bordon,Hants. GU35 0UY 01420 478568 

S Mrs B Skelton 20, Oregon Ave, Tilehurst, Reading. RG31 6RZ 0118 9418483 

RGS Mrs J.White 29, South View Avenue, Caversham, Reading, 

Berks. RG4 0AD 0118 946 1510 

G Mrs. M.Woolley 44, Bushey Way, Beckenham, Kent. BR3 6TB 020 8325 9916 

S Mrs C Warnock Redcot,14 Lodge Hill Road,Lower Bourne, Farnham, 

Surrey. GU10 3QN 

G Mrs. S Zimmer 17 Falconer Road, Elvetham Heath, Fleet, Hants.GU51 1LE 07802 486 876 

SOUTH WEST REGION 

SYNCHRO 

S Mrs A Bashford 31 Bovet Street, Wellington, Somerset TA21 8JJ 01823 662243 

S Mrs C Bates 122 Wardrew Road, Exeter, EX4 1EZ 01392 219456 

G Mrs J Baker Sherwood, The Quarry, Calne, SN11 OBX 01249 817560 

T Mrs C Bell 7 Juniper Close, Ferndown, Bournemouth, BH22 9UB 01202 891521 

S Miss C Brooke 6 Beaufort Road, Exeter, EX2 9AB 01392 204740 

S Mrs T Bryant 23 Vaughan Road, Exeter 01392 662024 

G Ms G Coombs 16 Hurn Lane, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1RP 0117 3737981 

S Mrs M Dunbar 21 Crown Close, Chippenham, SN15 3UQ 01249 660456 

S Mrs J Figes 22 Cottrell Avenue, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 1LR 01179 615153 

RGS Mrs S M Hooper Bantree, Rockbeare, Near Exeter, Devon EX5 2EG 01404 822029 

G Miss S Hooper 69 Birchy Barton Road, Exeter, EX1 3EX 01392 466569 

S Mrs C Merrifield 129 Edgcumbe Green, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 5EE 01726 64606 

S Mrs J Morris 4 Imperial Walk, Knowle, Bristol, BS14 9AE 01179 775880 

S Mrs H Milliner 68 Stonehill, Longwell Green Bristol 

S Mr A Mutch West View Cottage, 75 Chapel Lane, Broad Town, 

Swindon SN4 7RT 

S Mrs J Pitfield 3 The Hawthorns, Christian Malford, Chippenham, SN15 4BG 01249 720023 

G Mrs S Pullan 21 Paddock Lane, Cheltenham, GL50 4OU 01242 241438 

S Mrs A Reynolds Colorado, 129 Galmington Road, Taunton, TA1 5DN 01823 276326 

S Mr C Roach The Flat, Burton Grange, 123 Salisbury Road, 

Christchurch, BH23 7JN 01202 484952 

G Mrs E Seward 41 Creedy Road, Crediton, EX17 1EW 01363 773307 

RGS Mrs L Squire 41 Juno Way, Rushey Platt, Swindon, Wilts, SN5 8ZD. 01793 614871 

G Mrs C Thompson 5 Haven Heights, 22 Birchwood Road, Lower Parkstone 

BH14 9NP 07929 847555 

S Mr C Webb 52a The Street, Cherhill, Calne, SN11 8XR 01249 814877 

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ASA SAFETY LAWS 

SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING OFFICIALS’ PROMPT CARD - PROMOTER 

IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE PROMOTER TO ARRIVE AT THE VENUE WELL BEFORE OFFICIALS, 

COMPETITORS OR SPECTATORS. 

OVERALL 

The promoter of a competition has the overall responsibility for the 

RESPONSIBILITY 

observance and enforcement of the safety requirements. 

The promoter shall: 

RESPONSIBILITY 

Agree with the Pool Owner/Operator the areas for which the Promoter, 

FOR AREAS 

as hirer, is responsible. 

OBTAIN POOL SAFETY 

OPERATING PROCEDURES 

IMPLEMENT POOL 

SAFETY OPERATING 

PROCEDURES 

BRIEF REFEREE 

DEPTHS AND DIMENSIONS 

APPOINT CLERKS OF 

THE COURSE 

FIRST AID AND SAFETY 

EQUIPMENT 

STAFF IN POSITION 

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT 

PREVENTING START 

BE PRESENT/ 

APPOINT DEPUTY 

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Prompt Cards 

Obtain a copy of the Pool Safety Operating Procedures from the 

Owner/Operator and have it available for reference during the period of 

hire. 

Make arrangements for the implementation of relevant sections of the 

Pool Safety Operating Procedures (as required by the pool hire 

agreement) during the period of hire. 

Brief the referee(s) on the relevant sections of the Pool Safety 

Operating Procedures and the Promoter’s Conditions prior to the 

competition. 

Ensure that the minimum safe water depths and other dimensions and 

clearances, facilities and equipment comply with current ASA 

requirements (published separately - ASA “Requirements for 

Competition Synchronised Swimming” Information Sheet No 19) 

Provide to competitors, team managers and coaches a diagram of the 

pool showing, dimensions, depth of water, height of pool surround 

above the water and obstructions eg steps. 

Appoint sufficient competent persons (each of whom shall be a 

member of an affiliated club) to organise and supervise warm-up 

and swim-down sessions during the period of hire and brief them on 

the safety aspects of their duties. 

Ensure before a competition is permitted to start that first aid and 

safety equipment to be provided by the Pool Owner/Operator is in 

place and ready and available for immediate use and that staff who are 

qualified to operate it are on duty. 

Ensure that all Clerks of the Course, lifeguards and other safety staff are 

in place before any participants are permitted on the poolside, and that 

adequate numbers are maintained throughout the period of hire. 

When the competition involves children under the age of 18 years staff 

must be appointed at the entrance control to register details of any 

persons wishing to engage in video, zoom or close range photography. 

Ensure that sound equipment meets all applicable electrical safety 

requirements. 

Prevent a competition starting if any of the required facilities and 

arrangements are absent or deficient. 

Be present throughout the period of hire of the pool for the competition 

or, for any period(s) in which he is not present, appoint a deputy who is 

competent to exercise the full powers of the Promoter. 

Ensure, before the start of each warm-up and competitive session 

• that announcements concerning safety arrangements are made in 

accordance with the recommendations of the ASA. 

and when the competition involves children under the age of 18 years 

• that a sign is displayed at the entrance control and an 

announcement is made concerning the use of photographic/ 

filming equipment in accordance with the ASA Guidelines for 

Use of Photographic/Filming Equipment at Competitions. 

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Prompt Cards 


SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING OFFICIALS’ PROMPT CARD - REFEREE 

RESPONSIBILITY The Referee shall: 

SAFE CONDUCT OF be responsible for the safe conduct of all activities in those parts of the premises 

COMPETITION designated for the running of the competition. 

DEPTHS & 

DIMENSIONS 

BRIEF OFFICIALS 

STOPPING 

COMPETTION 

Liaise with the Promoter to ensure that the minimum safe water depth and 

other dimensions and clearances, facilities and equipment comply with the 

current ASA requirements (published separately - ASA “Requirements for 

Competition Synchronised Swimming” Information Sheet No.19). 

Liaise with the Promoter to Ensure that all officials are briefed prior to the 

competition on the safety arrangements and on any general safety matters (eg 

evacuation procedures) required by the Pool Owner/Operator. 

Stop a competition proceeding at any stage if any of the required facilities, 

equipment, personnel or procedures become deficient and report it to the 

Promoter or his Deputy. 

May 2008 


SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING OFFICIALS’ PROMPT CARD 

CLERKS OF THE COURSE 

CLERKS OF THE COURSE ARE NECESSARY TO ENSURE SAFE BEHAVIOUR IN THE CHANGING ROOMS 

AND TO ORGANISE AND CONTROL WARM-UP AND SWIM-DOWN SESSIONS. 

CLERKS OF THE COURSE 

1 Receive briefing from the Promoter and/or the Referee 

2 Generally maintain good order and discipline in the dressing room(s) and in the pool hall area. 

Report misbehaviour to the Referee. 

3 In accordance with the briefing 

Permit warm-up to start only when advised by the Promoter. 

Be aware of the profile and depths of the pool and advise competitors as required. 

Decide upon and enforce a maximum number of swimmers in the pool and on the pool surround. 

Control activities in the water and on the pool surrounds. 

Prohibit diving where water is less than 1.5m in depth and only then allow shallow dives. 

4 Be under the control of the Referee at all times. 

5 Report immediately to the Referee anything that appears to breach, or to be likely to breach, the 

safety regulations. 

May 2008 


SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING OFFICIALS’ PROMPT CARD - ANNOUNCER 

THE FOLLOWING ANNOUNCEMENTS TO COMPETITORS AND OTHERS MUST BE MADE AT THE START 

OF EACH SESSION OF THE COMPETITION AND BEFORE EACH PRE-COMPETITION TRAINING PERIOD. 

ANNOUNCER 

1 Receive briefing from the Promoter/and or Referee. 

2 Make the following announcements: 

2.1 “You are reminded that the depth of water at the shallow end is (announce depth) and the deep 

end is (announce depth).” 

2.2 When areas of the pool have water where the depth is less than 1.5m you must make the 

following announcement: 

“You are reminded that diving must not take place where the depth of the water is less than 

1.5m and that dives must have a shallow entry.” 

2.3 “The signal that you will hear if it becomes necessary to evacuate the building will be 

(announce here the nature of the alarm, as given in the Pool Safety Operating Procedures and 

give a sample sounding if possible).” 

2.4 “ To evacuate the building, all those present must use the marked emergency exits. Swimmers 

and officials must not return to the changing rooms to collect their clothes or belongings.” 

2.5 When the competition involves children under the age of 18 years you must make the following 

announcement 

“In line with the recommendation in the ASA Child Protection Policy, the promoters of this event 

request that any person wishing to engage in any video, zoom or close range photography must 

register their details with staff at the entrance control before carrying out any such photography. 

This includes the use of a mobile telephone with image capturing facility” 

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