The "Guide for Officiating" was compiled by the LSC Official’s Chairs of USA Swimming as a tool for learning, consistency, training and application of judgement. It should be used in conjunction with the rulebook and not as a standalone document.

Officials Swimming Manual (complete booklet)
   or by sections:
 Introduction
 Chapter 1 - Referee
 Chapter 2 - Admin Referee
 Chapter 3 - Starter
 Chapter 4 - Chief Judge
 Chapter 5 - Stroke & Turn
 Chapter 6 - Clerk of Course
 Chapter 7 - Marshal
 Chapter 8 - Announcer
 Chapter 9 - Timing