South Carolina Swimming welcomes you to consider becoming a USA Swimming Official!
Steps to becoming an official
New officials start their certification process as a Stroke & Turn Judge (S&T) or an Administrative Official (AO). The general steps for becoming certified for each of the positions are the same.
1. Register as an Apprentice Official non-athlete member of USA Swimming. (Payment NOT required)
2. Take the appropriate clinic.
3. Complete the minimum number of required on-deck training sessions.
4. Complete the required steps to become a non-athlete member:
o Athlete Protection Training (APT)
o Concussion Protocol Training (CPT)
5. Register as an Official non-athlete (payment required) member of USA Swimming.
Please email Will York [email protected] with any questions.
