HOW TO BECOME AN OFFICIAL

STEPS TO BECOME A STROKE & TURN JUDGE (Minimum Age 18)

Education & Training 

• Member of USA Swimming. Link Here
• Attend Stroke & Turn Clinic training online. Link Here
• Pass USA Swimming Stroke & Turn Judge certification test.
• Apprentice a minimum of four (4) Training Sessions total over two (2) different meets with a Trainer (cannot make a disqualification during those apprentice Sessions).

Evaluation & Certification 

• Apprenticeship signed off by a Certifier.
• Must complete Certification within one (1) year from month of Clinic.
• May officiate in any LSC meet.

Recertification every 3 years 

• Worked a minimum of eight (8) Qualified Recertification Sessions, within a three (3) year period, at a minimum of two (2) different meets in Stroke & Turn or higher capacity.
• Attend Clinic every three (3) years online or in person.
• Pass USA Swimming recertification test every three (3) years for the highest certification held.

Florida Gold Coast Official's Information: Link

Please email [email protected] with any questions.