This page contains information and links for courses and camps related to competitive swimming hosted by the Manta Rays Swim Team.
Officials Courses
In-Person Courses
Level 1: September 27th -Des Moines, IA In-Person 8 am-12 pm
Level 1: October 5th Austin, MN In-Person 10 am-12:30 pm
Level 2: September 27th, Des Moines IA In-Person 1-5 pm
Level 2: October 5th Austin, MN In-Person 1-3:30 pm
Virtual Courses
LEVEL 1 CLINIC: For new and recertifying Level 1 Officials
No experience necessary to become a Level 1 Swim Official.
- Tuesday September 23 AND Thursday September 25
- 6:30 PM EASTERN TIME to 8:30 PM EASTERN TIME
- Students must attend both nights
- VIRTUAL ONLY. Details on how to join the clinic will be emailed to all registered participants the weekend prior to the clinic dates
- Fee $30.
- Register: All participants must register via YMCA LCDC
- Click Here to Register. See the attached help document
Level 1-Virtual
Course Date: 10/05/2025 Course Time: 10 am-12:30 pm
Registration Deadline: 9/30/25
Fee $25
https://lcdc.yexchange.org/s/c39c05z
LEVEL 2 CLINIC: For current Level 1 officials seeking Level 2 Certification and recertifying Level 2 Officials
This course is designed to certify or recertify participants to be Swim Officials for YMCA Competitive Swimming in the areas of Referee, Starter and Chief Judge. The course focuses on the specific duties and responsibilities of the above officials prior to, during and after a swim meet. The course also reviews the facilities and staffing requirements for a meet, rules for swimming various strokes, matters relating to eligibility and other key roles of the official. Successful completion of a written examination is required to pass the course.
Course participants desiring initial certification must have been a fully certified YMCA Level I or USA-S official for at least one year. In addition, they must provide a copy of their YMCA Level I Certification or USA-S Official designation and documentation that they have served a minimum of 8 sessions as a fully certified YMCA and/or USA-S Swim Official.
Course participants intending to use this program to recertify as YMCA Level II officials must provide documentation that they have served a minimum of 12 sessions over the prior three-year certification period.
Course participants desiring initial certification must have been a fully certified YMCA Level I or USA-S official for at least one year. In addition, they must provide a copy of their YMCA Level I Certification or USA-S Official designation and documentation that they have served a minimum of 8 sessions as a fully certified YMCA and/or USA-S Swim Official.
Course participants intending to use this program to recertify as YMCA Level II officials must provide documentation that they have served a minimum of 12 sessions over the prior three-year certification period.
- Tuesday September 30 AND Thursday October 2
- 6:30 PM EASTERN TIME to 8:30 PM EASTERN TIME
- VIRTUAL ONLY. Details on how to join the clinic will be emailed to all registered participants the weekend prior to the clinic dates
- Fee $30.
- Register: All participants must register via YMCA LCDC
- Click Here to Register. See the attached help document
Administrative Official: For new and recertifying Administrative Officials.
This course is designed to certify administrative (dry deck) swim officials for the YMCA of the USA’s Competitive Swimming Program. The course focuses on the specific duties and responsibilities of the Administrative Swim Official prior to, during and after a meet. The course also briefly reviews for the participants the facilities and staffing requirements for a meet, including matters relating to eligibility to participate in and entry into the meet. Successful completion of a written examination is required to pass the course.
No experience necessary to become an Administrative Official.
- Tuesday October 7 AND Thursday October 9
- 6:30 PM EASTERN TIME to 8:30 PM EASTERN TIME
- VIRTUAL ONLY. Details on how to join the clinic will be emailed to all registered participants the weekend prior to the clinic dates
- Fee $30.
- Register: All participants must register via YMCA LCDC
- Click Here to Register. See the attached help document
Swim Camps & Clinics
