Information and Application for the 2024-2025 PVS Scholar Athlete Award. Note that this is different than the USA Swimming Scholastic All American program (see below). Athletes must submit their own applications Questions should be directed to the PVS Scholar Athlete Coordinator Dave DiNardo. The application deadline is October 15, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

Questions should be directed to the PVS Scholar Athlete Coordinator Dave DiNardo.

How to Become a Machine Official

If you're interested in supporting the sport of swimming, helping swim meets run more smoothly, and—most importantly—getting the best view on deck, consider becoming a Machine Official. The process to become a USA Swimming Certified Official is simple, and we have a lot of fun along the way!

Step 1: Registration

USA Swimming Registration
- Create an account on the USA Swimming website. If you already have an account from registering your athlete, use that same account to register as an official. The cost is approximately $70. We will reimburse you for your registration fees.

Background Check

Complete the required background check through USA Swimming.

Athlete Protection Training

Complete USA Swimming’s Athlete Protection Training.

Concussion Protocol Training

Finish the Concussion Protocol Training.

Step 2: Certification as an Official

The foundational level position for any new official is a Stroke & Turn Judge or Administrative Official.

Each position has its own certification criteria, which you can access by clicking here:

Stroke & Turn Judge or Administrative Official.

Each position also requires a specific number of apprentice sessions. Once you're ready to start helping at meets as an apprentice, let me know for Machine-hosted events, and I will pair you with an experienced official. For other meets, I can help connect you with the Meet Referee, who will ensure you're paired with an experienced official.

Thank you for your support of our swimmers. If you have any questions about the process or need assistance during your journey to becoming an official, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Jenn Detrisac

Machine Aquatics Officials Chairperson

[email protected]

Volunteer Hours

We can not do this without you! Thank you so much for donating your time at our swim meets. Machine Aquatics has a $100 volunteer fee. We refund this to you when you have completed your 22 hour volunteer requirement. This is time spent helping out at meets or with other special projects that may come up during the season.

Please send your hours as you complete them to our volunteer coordinator by clicking the form below. She’s tracking them for you. When you reach 22 hours, she will let the office know that we can process a refund check for you.

Click here to record your volunteer hours.

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Machine Aquatics Team Update 10.02.2025

OCCS Medley Series 1 October 5, 2025 Occoquan Swim Academy, 10371 Central Park Drive, Manassas, VA 20110, USA

OCCS Medley Series 1
October 5, 2025
Occoquan Swim Academy, 10371 Central Park Drive, Manassas, VA 20110, USA