Timer Course

The Timer Course gives you the confidence to accurately time races using the Swimmingly app. Learn how to start races, enter swimmer IDs, and handle common issues, ensuring every swimmer gets a fair, precise time.

The Timer Course equips you with the fundamental skills needed for one of the most important roles in a swim meet—accurately timing races. As a Timer, your job is simple yet crucial, ensuring every swimmer gets a precise and fair time. This course walks you through connecting to the Huddle, using the Swimmingly app for seamless timing, and correctly entering swimmer IDs for individual and relay events. You'll also learn best practices for starting a race, troubleshooting missed times, handling empty lanes, and managing combined events. With helpful FAQs & Pro Tips, you'll gain confidence in your role, making sure every race is timed correctly and the meet runs smoothly from start to finish.