Officials Certification and Recertification
Clinic Offerings
Clinics for new and recertifying officials are offered regularly at both the Spring and Fall House of Delgates meetings. Additional clinics are offered as needed and requested. All clinics are posted to the Niagaraswim website under events as well as on TeaApp for existing officials.
Clinic Materials
The links below will take you to Niagara Clinic Materials.
- Stroke and Turn
- Niagara Clinic Materials
- USA Swimming Training Videos (see videos on officiating the different strokes)
- Starter
- Niagara Clinic Materials
- USA Swimming Video "The Start: Philosophy and Protocol"
- Referee
- Administrative Official
- Niagara Clinic Materials (Google Drive Folder)
Clinic Directors
The following individuals offer clinics.
Recertification includes meeting requirements for working sessions, attending a clinic, and updating testing. Review the overview document above. When you have completed all of the requirements, email the officials chair, [email protected] for an OTS review. If you have any questions about recertification, email the officials chair.
The articles linked below will help you become the best possible official.
| All Official | Administrative | Stroke & Turn | Starter | Referee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroke Briefing | Professional Administrative Official | Professional Stroke & Turn | Professional Starter | Professional Chief Judge |
| 10 Points of Self Evaluation | Professional Administrative Referee | Professional Referee |
