Becoming An Official
At NCA we encourage all parents to get out on deck and get an up-close and personal view of swimming. It's the best seat in the house. Most parents who spend time on deck are surprised at how much faster the meets go by when you are out on deck. Throughout the season we will offer Official's clinics to support your journey UP THE LADDER.
How to Become a Swim Official
In order to begin your journey "Up the Ladder" as a swim official, you first have to get registered with Swim Ontario /SNC. Our club affiliation with Swim Ontario/Swimming Canada makes it mandatory to maintain a roster of certified Swim Officials.
To help facilitate your journey, NCA will host a variety of clinics through the season.
Moving up the Official's Ladder
LEVEL I – RED PIN
- Complete the Introduction to Swimming Officiating clinic and safety Marshall clinic
- Obtain 2 on deck sign offs for timekeeper (get your card signed off)
LEVEL II – WHITE PIN
- Take the Strokes and Turns clinic and get 2 on deck evaluations for this level (get your card signed off)
- Take one of the clinics below and get 2 on deck evaluations in this position:
- Chief Timekeeper;
- Clerk of Course;
- Chief Finish Judge (CFJ) / Chief Judge Electronics (CJE);
- Meet Manager;
- Starter
LEVEL III – ORANGE PIN
- Must be certified Level 2 and complete all the following clinics: Chief Timekeeper, Clerk of Course, Chief Finish Judge/Chief Judge Electronics, Meet Manager, Starter
- Complete the Recorder-Scorer clinic;
- Certify in 3 of the positions listed under 1
- Conduct the Level I – Introduction to Swimming Officiating clinic under the supervision of a Level IV or V official.
- The Recorder-Scorer clinic be taken prior to or in conjunction with the Meet Manager clinic. There are no deck evaluations required for the Recorder-Scorer position.
