YMCA Transfers
Referee
"Technical"
Ensures the meet runs according to the rules and regulations of the governing body (may have particular responsibilities).
Learn more about this position here: Professional Official: Referee
Prerequisite(s)
Must be a minimum of 19 years of age
Must be in good standing as YMCA Official
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
- Starter Certification Course with a minimum passing score of 80% (90 minutes)
- Administrative Official Certification Course with a minimum passing score of 80% (90 minutes)
- Referee Certification Course with a minimum passing score of 80% (120 minutes)
- Complete USA Swimming Level 2 Background Check (BGC)
- Complete USA Swimming Athlete Protection Training (APT)
- Complete Concussion Protocol Training
Step 3: Approval by Officials Committee
- Complete Request for Certification & Advancement
- Submit proof of YMCA certification to [email protected]
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 six (6) sessions shadowing certified official(s) as follows:
- minimum of two (2) sessions shadowing Starter
- minimum of two (2) sessions shadowing Administrative Official
- minimum of two (2) sessions shadowing Referee
- 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 4: Certification
Must complete certification within one (1) year from month of completed clinic
Administrative Official Session Report
MI Swimming Application for Certification
Questions? Please reach out to [email protected].
