Top 10 Physical Attributes For a Swim Official



  1. Bladder size measured in Gallons
  2. Look good in white while awaiting that big break in a Mr. Glad commercial
  3. Low brain to weight ratio
  4. Double vision to cut down on those one hand touches
  5. Water repellant feet
  6. Natural anti-fungal activity (See #5)
  7. Above average sense of smell to detect food on deck before the swim coaches spot it
  8. Great off-deck social life to assist in maintaining a smile while appearing to watch for stroke infractions during the 1500 Freestyle
  9. Extensive line dance experience to maintain the "Officials two-step" while doing Stroke and Turn at National meets.
  10. Well padded "internal cushion" to deal with 8 hours in the traditional Marquis De Sade model of deck chair


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