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