OFFICIATING 101 - CLICK to read - some outdated information in linked "Officiating 101" with the specific requirements for certification, but good general description of the roles. Below information up to date for 2025/26 season.
Geoff Hurd, Officials Director ([email protected])
As a new official the first course you will take is the Introduction to Officiating Clinic - this couse will provide you the basics on how a swim meet is run as well as the information to become a timer, which will be your first on deck position. It is available as an e-learning module to simplify your first training, but instructor-led options are also availabe (info on how to register for either option below - but it is either the e-module (when available) or the instructor-led, not both).
The full details of the officating progression through Swim Canada Certification Pathway can be accessed here. A simplified summary of Level I and II are shown below.
To register for online e-module clinic:
1. Log in to the Swim Canada REM system (if you do not have an Official's log in contact the Officials Director). Click the "Login to LMS" button.
2. Select to log in as Official.
3. Select Status to see the available e-modules.
4. Selext an e-module and click to start the module.
To register for a instructor led clinic:
1. Log in to the Swim Canada REM system (if you do not have an Official's log in contact the Officials Director). Click the "Login to LMS" button
2. Select to log in as Official.
3. Select Clinics to see the available clinics.
4. Select a Clinic and click to Register. Make sure to ensure the course time and location works for you prior to registering.
Need help?
Any issue registering contact the Officials Director for support.
