To Be An Official

Falfins Swimming is a member of both Colorado Swimming and USA Swimming, and we are always in need of volunteer officials to help at our meets. Officiating will count toward fulfilling your volunteer requirements with Falfins.

BASIC STEPS

Register as an apprentice official. Once your training is completed, you will register and pay membership dues as a full official. Falfins will reimburse you for the cost associated with becoming an official.

• Complete the Foundations of Officiating and Stroke & Turn Certification courses OR
• For Administrative Official complete the Certification Course
• Complete a Level 2 Background Check
• Complete Athlete Protection Training
• Complete Concussion Protocol Training
• Complete on-deck sessions shadowing a certified official
  • Junior Stroke and Turn Certification Template
  • Stroke and Turn Certification Template
  • Chief Judge Certification Template
  • Starter Certification Template
  • Referee Certification Template

Officials join USA Swimming and are certified by Colorado Swimming.

• Officials Certification Standards for Utilization by LSC Officials
• FAQ - LSC Officials Certification Standards

COLORADO SWIMMING OFFICIALS UNIFORMS

White Polo Shirts over Black pants or shorts, skirts/skorts with Black deck friendly shoes and black socks.

IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF AN OFFICIALS SHIRT THEY CAN BE FOUND AT THIS LINK

• MI Sports

If you are interested in becoming an official, please contact Troy Brovold at [email protected] or Laurine Perry at [email protected].