Administrative Official
"Administrative"
The entry level position on the "Administrative" side is an Administrative Official. Administrative Officials supervise the administrative aspects of the swimming competition before, during, and after the meet.
Learn more about this position here: Professional Official: Administrative Official
Prerequisite(s)
Step 1: Registration
- Create a USA Swimming account and register as a non-athlete official member
Step 2: Education & Training
- Complete online, video-based modules through USA Swimming University
- Foundations of Officiating (30 minutes)
- Administrative Official Certification Course with a minimum passing score of 80% (90 minutes)
- Complete USA Swimming Level 2 Background Check (BGC)
- Complete USA Swimming Athlete Protection Training (APT)
- Complete Concussion Protocol Training. Once complete, please send your completion certificate to [email protected].
Step 3: Approval by Officials Committee
Please note that approval from the Officials Committee is required prior to moving to Step 4: Apprentice
Step 4: Apprentice
- Complete On-Deck Training Sessions shadowing certified official(s)
Session Requirements:
- minimum of four (4) sessions over two (2) meets with a Trainer(s)
- sessions must include strokes and/or relays
- time trials and freestyle only sessions shall not count toward these requirements
- only USA/MI Swimming sanctioned and/or approved meets may be used for certification
Step 5: Certification
Must complete certification within one (1) year from month of completed clinic
Administrative Official Checklist
Administrative Official Session Report
MI Swimming Application for Certification
- Worked a minimum of eight (8) sessions, within a three (3) year period, as an AO, or in a role identified under 102.14.1A-D
- Attend clinic (recommend AO clinic) training every three (3) years
- Pass USA Swimming Administrative Official recertification test
- Satisfactory performance
Questions? Please reach out to [email protected].
