Which officials are needed to run a short track competition?
Rule- Canada
- Speed Skating Canada
- Short track
- Officiating
- 2026-27
- Officials
Red Book C5-313 lists the officials required whatever timing system is used:
- Chief Referee
- Assistant Referee(s)
- Starters (Chief and Assistants)
- Competitor Steward(s) / Competition Coordinator(s)
- Heat Box Steward
- Lap Scorer
- Lap Recorder
- Announcer
- Track Stewards
Timing roles are added depending on the system: Chief Timer and Timers with a Chief Finish Line Judge and Finish Line Judges for manual timing; a Chief Photo Finish / E-Timer and Assistant Photo Finish for photo finish; an E-Timer for transponders or video timing. A Video Referee sits with the video review system when one is used.
Added 25 Oct 2026