2026 Joanne Malar Invitational - Officials

Welcome to the official’s page for the 2026 Joanne Malar Invitationa, taking place from January 16-18, 2026. Please check this page regularly for updates.

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For all officials’ questions, please contact Katie Kitney at [email protected].

  • Sign-ups and changes to positions close: January 10, 2026

  • For last-minute changes, email [email protected]

  • Deck Evaluations: If required, please email Katie Kitney directly.

Sign-In Location

  • Sign in for your shift in the Committee Room (across from the Cafe upstairs). 
  • You can leave your belongings in this room.

Briefing Times

Session

Warm Up Period

Safety Marshal Briefing

*Briefing 30 minutes prior to warm up.  Please be in position 15 minutes prior to warmup.

Admin Desk Briefing

*Briefing 15 minutes prior to warm up.  Please be in position at the start of warm up

Official’s Briefing

*All officials other than Safety Marshal and Admin Desk

March On Time

*Must be in position ON DECK at the times listed below

Location:

 

Administration Desk On Deck.  Safety Vest will be at the Admin Desk.

Administration Desk On Deck.  Admin box will be at the desk.

Committee Room (upstairs across from the café)

On Deck

Lead

 

Competition Coordinator

Competition Coordinator

Referee/Chief Timer

All

Friday

 1A 12:00-12:25pm 11:30am 11:45am 12:00pm 12:25pm

Friday

1B

5:00-5:55pm

4:30pm

4:45pm

5:15pm

5:50pm

Saturday

2

8:00-8:55am

 

7:30am

7:45am

8:15am

8:55am
3

12:00-12:55pm

 11:30am 11:45am 12:15pm 12:50pm

4

6:30-7:10pm

6:00pm

6:15pm

6:45pm

7:15pm

Sunday

 5

8:00-8:55am

 

7:30am

7:45am

8:15am

8:55am
6 1:00-1:55pm 12:30pm 12:45pm 1:15pm

1:50pm

7

6:00-6:40pm

5:30pm

5:45pm

6:00pm

6:40pm

Important Notes

  • Bring a reusable water bottle and indoor deck shoes.

Apparel Guidelines

  • Timers, Chief Timer, Awards, and Runners: Black bottoms and white tops.

  • All other on-deck positions: Black bottoms and red tops.

Arrival Timing

Senior Officials for Session 1 (Senir Officials - Competition Coordinator, Referee, Starter, Chief Recorder, Chief Timer, Admin Desk):

  • Arrive 1.5 hour prior to warm-up for setup

  • Check in with meet management and conduct equipment checks.

  • All other officials may arrive in time for the Officials briefing at the start of warm-up in the Committee Room (upstairs, across from the Cafe).

Senior Officials for Sessions 2-5 (Referee, Starter, Chief Recorder, Chief Timer, Admin Desk, Safety Marshall):

  • Arrive 45 minutes prior to warm-up.

  • Check in with meet management and conduct equipment checks.

  • All other officials may arrive in time for the Officials briefing at the start of warm-up in the Committee Room (upstairs, across from the Cafe)..

Safety Marshals:

  • Briefing is 30 minutes prior to warm-up ON DECK.

  • Check in at the Meet Management Desk in the Committee Room and then go directly to the Admin Desk on Deck (tables by the blocks).

  • Meet briefing with the Referee 30 minutes prior to warm-ups.

  • Collect your safety vests at the Admin Desk (on the pool deck) and be in position 15 minutes prior to the start of warm-up

  • Note: Lifeguards cannot allow swimmers to begin warm-up until both Safety Marshals are on deck.

Officials/Coaches Food:

  • Check in with the Meet Management Desk upon arrival.

  • Set up snacks for officials and coaches.

  • Set out meal for officials that are working back-to-back sessions. 

Thank you for your commitment and support. We look forward to a successful event!