Becoming an USA Swimming Official

Become an USA Swimming Official

PST will be hosting an Officials Clinic on August 10th at Central Park, upstairs in room 1.

I am asking that a least one parent with swimmers in the 5 o’clock groups to please attend the clinic.

Thank you in advance,

Coach Jimmy

 

What is required to become a Stroke & Turn Judge?

1. Attend the Official Clinic meeting August 10, at 6 p.m. at Central Park room 1.

2. Become a non-athlete member of USA Swimming and complete the background check required for all officials and coaches (PST Booster Club will cover all cost.)

3. Take and pass an open-book test. You may use the 2011 USA Swimming Rules and Regulations online to take the test if you do not have access to a hard copy of the rule book.

4. Work as a shadow.

To let us know you are interested or if you have any further questions, please email Ed Henderson at [email protected].

 

Common Questions:

Q: When will I work?

A: When you choose to. Clubs hosting swim meets are required to ensure that there are at least1 Referee & Starter and least 2 Stroke & Turn Judges on deck at each session of a meet. When your club hosts a meet, you may be expected to fulfill your share of the work by working the meet as an Official. All FGC Officials are encouraged to work any session of any meet that they might normally be attending anyway.

 

Q: Do I need to know how to swim?

A: No.

 

Q: How do I begin?

A: Contact PST Official Ed Henderson [email protected].

 

Q: What are some of the benefits of being an official?

A: 1. You are helping support a good sport for your children.

2. You are closer to the action.

3. Free admission and heat sheets.

4. You get free meals and refreshments.

5. Fulfill club volunteer obligations at meets you would attend anyway.

6. Gain a fuller understanding of swimming and sports in general.

 

As the swimmers grow and develop, you can too, by choosing to train to become a Starter and then a Referee. You must be an official for one (1) year before you can certify at the next level.

Join thousands of parents around the country who support their children in competitive swimming by becoming a certified Stroke & Turn Judge.  

 
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