A revolution for a sport where every hundredth of a second counts
Swimming is one of the most demanding disciplines in terms of time and precision. Early starts, technical faults, contentious wall touches… until now, judges have had to make their decisions by eye, often under complex conditions.
Thanks to new video refereeing solutions, the industry is entering a new era. The integration of Video Replay means that key sequences can be reviewed from several angles, making every decision more reliable, for the benefit of athletes, officials and spectators alike.
A comprehensive, intuitive arbitrage solution
Video refereeing in swimming is based on a simple, yet highly effective infrastructure:
- Underwater cameras to monitor start lines, turns and finishes.
- Fixed or mobile IP cameras, depending on pool configuration.
- Logiciel de relecture synchronisée (video replay) pour analyser les incidents.
- Visual tracing tools, including key markers such as the 15-meter mark.
This system enables rapid, collective and well-argued decision-making, whatever the level of the competition.
Clear communication between officials thanks to intercoms
Video isn’t everything: officials need to be able to communicate in real time. That’s why our systems incorporate professional intercoms like the VOKKERO ELITE PLUS or VOKKERO UNITY, which ensure latency-free communication, even in noisy environments.
Thanks to these latest-generation walkie-talkies, line judges, starters and supervisors can coordinate without looking up from the race. The gain in efficiency is immediate.
A system that adapts to all aquatic disciplines
Video refereeing solutions are not limited to swimming races. They can be configured for other water sports with specific needs:
- Waterpolo: foul analysis, goal verification.
- Diving: review of entries and technical faults.
- Artistic swimming: synchronization and movement monitoring.
Each configuration can be customized to suit the number of cameras, the size of the pool or the level of competition required.
Modernizing refereeing without complicating the organization
One of the great advantages of these VAR solutions (in the generic sense) is their ease of installation and use. The systems are designed to be mobile, lightweight and rapidly operational, even in temporary structures or at local events. Officials can be trained quickly, and the tools are designed for non-technical users, including volunteers.
The introduction of video assistance in swimming marks a major turning point for aquatic refereeing. Thanks to easy-to-deploy Video Replay systems, professional intercoms to streamline exchanges, and a configuration adapted to the specificities of the pool, officials finally have reliable tools to guarantee sporting fairness. Accessible, mobile and efficient, this technology puts swimming on a par with the most demanding disciplines, without complicating the organization.
Precision becomes the norm. Error, the exception.
