Upcoming Officials Clinics

Hello Families,

Below are the times/dates of some upcoming official’s clinics as well as the steps to take to earn your officials badge. If you are looking for a great way to help the team and earn volunteer hours this is a terrific way to do so.  

There are 3 clinics in November for parent aspiring to become officials or move up in their certification level.  Here are the dates/times and a link to the web page for further info.

Stroke & Turn: Monday, Nov 14 at Bellevue Club
Starter: Monday, Nov 21 at PNS Office
Referee: Monday, Nov 21 at Bellevue Club

Official Clinics

Certification Procedures for Officials:

Stroke & Turn Judge

1.    Must be of at least 18 years of age

2.    Attend a training clinic conducted by an approved instructor.

3.    Complete and pass the open book online test “Certification – Stroke & Turn/Timer”

4.    Work a minimum of four (4) PNS sanctioned meet sessions, comprised of at least two (2) different meets, as a "Novice Stroke & Turn" and obtain the recommendation of the meet referee to be certified.

5.    Pay $10.00 certification. The Senior Instructor or Officials Chair issues certification.

Starter

1.    Minimum one year service as a certified Stroke & Turn Judge

2.    Attend a training clinic conducted by a senior instructor

3.    Complete and pass the open book online tests “Certification – Stroke & Turn/Timer” and “Certification – Starter”.

4.    Work a minimum of five (5) PNS sanctioned meet sessions, comprised of at least two (2) different meets, as a "Novice Starter".

5.    After receiving a recommendation from the meet referee that you are ready for advancement, make arrangements with clinic instructor to be observed for certification as a Starter.

6.    Pay $5.00 certification upgrade fee. Officials Chair issues certification.

Referee

1.    Must be of at least 21 years of age.

2.    Minimum one (1) year service as a certified Starter.

3.    Attend a training clinic conducted by a senior instructor.

4.    Complete and pass the open book online tests; “Certification – Stroke & Turn/Timer”, “Certification – Starter”, “Certification – Timing Judge”, “Certification – Referee”, “Certification – Administrative”, and “Certification – Clerk of Course”.

5.    Work a minimum of six (6) PNS sanctioned meet sessions as a "Novice Referee", comprised of three (3) different meets, two (2) different referees and 2 sessions in an administrative type role.

6.    After receiving a recommendation from the meet referee that you are ready for advancement, make arrangements with clinic instructor to be observed for certification to the referee level.

7.    Pay $5.00 certification upgrade fee. Officials Chair issues certification.