For those new to swimming and competition, you might be confused about some of the terms and jargon used. Here is a list of a few key terms…
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| IOT | Inspector Of Turns.
An official at swim competition responsible for observing swimmers and reporting any rule violations during the swimmers’ turns. |
| JOS | Judges Of Stroke
Officials at swim competitions responsible for observing swimmers along each lap and reporting any rule violations. Sometimes this role is known as a “Stroke Judge”. |
| Marshal | An official at swim competitions responsible for organising swimmers into their heats, and sending each heat to the pool to ensure the timely start of each race. |