Skill Assessor Training
Read on to discover what you have to do to become a Skill Assessor for Synchro.
The following Assessor Training courses are scheduled to be held in 2013 - Click on the Contact to download further details (when available):
| Date - 2013 | Course | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 26 January | Basic Assessor | Portsmouth, Hants | |
| Sat 2 February | Basic Assessor | Taunton, Somerset | Janice Waters |
| Sun 3 February | Basic Assessor | Pimlico, London | Souad Abdellaoui |
| Sat 9 March | Basic Assessor | Rugby, Warwicks | Linda Peake |
| Sun 5 May | Basic Assessor | East Region Office, CB8 7PN | Amy Bryant |
| Sun 12 May | Assessor | Pimlico, London | Souad Abdellaoui |
| Sat 8 June | Basic Assessor | Leeds | Fiona Blackstone |
| Sat 8 June | Assessor | Leeds | Fiona Blackstone |
| Sun 9 June | Advanced Assessor | Farnborough, Hants | Janet Selley |
| Sun 23 June | Advanced Assessor | Birmingham | Alex Smith |
| Sun 1 September | Advanced Assessor | Pimlico, London | Souad Abdellaoui |
| Sun 15 September | Assessor | Pewsham, Chippenham, Wilts | Janice Waters |
| Sun 15 September | Advanced Assessor | Pewsham, Chippenham, Wilts | Janice Waters |
| Sun 9 November | Advanced Assessor | Leeds | Fiona Blackstone |
| Sat 14 December | Basic Assessor | Leeds | Fiona Blackstone |
The role of the Skill Assessor in Synchronised Swimming is to assess the performance of the swimmers against the criteria set by the ASA Technical Synchronised Swimming Committee (TSSC.)
There are four levels of Assessor, as follows:
BASIC ASSESSOR (BSA)
A Basic Assessor can assess skill levels 1 and 2. Anyone wishing to train to become an official at this level needs to meet the following criteria:
- Have a basic knowledge of Synchronised swimming
- Have attended a one-day BSA training course, and passed an examination
- Be 16 years of age or over
- Be an ASA Member
ASSESSOR (SA)
An Assessor can assess skill levels 1, 2 and 3. Anyone wishing to train to become an official at this level needs to meet the following criteria:
- Have successfully completed the BSA course, and have assessed at least two assessment days
- Have attended a one-day SA training course, and passed an examination
- Be 16 years of age or over
- Be an ASA Member
ADVANCED ASSESSOR (AdSA)
An Advanced Assessor can assess all skill levels 1-5. In order to become an AdSA you must:
- Have completed and passed the BSA or SA course and gained experience by assessing at a minimum of two assessment days
- Successfully complete the one-day Advanced Assessor Course (which consists of theoretical and practical lectures) and pass an examination
- Be 17 years of age or over
- Be an ASA Member
All Assessors undergo a mentoring/ monitoring process by a tutor appointed by the TSSC. Any Assessor who is not assessing at the required level will be mentored and may be asked to attend further training.
SENIOR SKILL ASSESSOR (SSA)
The role of the Senior Skill Assessor is to oversee the Skill assessment days, ensure assessments are carried out fairly, and maintain the standards set by the TSSC. To become an SSA candidates must be both AdSAs and a National Judge.
In order to become a SSA you must:
- Have completed and passed the AdSA course and the National Judge course
- Successfully complete the one-day Senior Skill Assessor Course (which consists of theoretical and practical lectures) and pass an examination
- Be 18 years of age or over
- Be an ASA Member
