Becoming an OFFICIAL is easy, fun and extremely helpful to our sport & team.
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Speak with an Official at the "Timing Trailer" at any meetRequest to: "shadow as an Official for a few hours"
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Attend a training clinic (free)
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Acquire a Background check via USA Swimming (there is a small fee for this 2year credential, however you will be reimbursed if you become a registered Official)
Only choose Option 1 if you're a new official. Otherwise, use Option 2.
For reimbursement, read
the section on "Background Checks for Officials"
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Pay for a Non-Athlete/Officials Pacific Swimming registration (this must be renewed annually)
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Track all time spent officiating***
***CRUZ will honor time volunteered as an official at CRUZ attended meets.
