Steps to becoming an ARSI Swim Official:

Step 1: Register as an apprentice official. Once your training is completed, you will register and pay membership dues as a full official.

Step 2: Complete a Background Check through the USA Swimming website.

Background Check Link - there is a charge for the Background check which you have to pay at the time of submission. 

Step 3: Register as a Non-Athlete member of USA Swimming. 

The application and instructions are available on the Arkansas Swimming Website.  Applications are also handed out during a New Officials Clinic.  There is a charge associated with the membership but is typically covered by the Swim Team you are associated with, please ask your team about reimbursements.

Step 4: Complete the Foundations of Officiating and Stroke & Turn Certification courses. 

Step 5: Complete Athlete Protection Training and Concussion Protocol Training through the USA Swimming website.  One of our main goals as Officials is to help provide a safe environment for our athletes.  One of the ways this is accomplished is ensuring all our Officials take Athlete Protection training annually.  The training is taken through the USA Swimming website and is free.  Here is the link for the training: Athlete Protection Training Link and Concussion Protocol Training .

Step 6: Work 4 Sessions as an Apprentice Official. 

Step 7: Register and pay membership dues to become a full official.

***Most Swim Clubs reimburse you once certification is complete.  Please check with your team on their policy.  

If you have any questions about these steps please reach out to the ASI Officials Chair Joe Potts at [email protected].