Benefits/Procedure for Becoming an Official in Pacific Swimming Benefits of Becoming an Official
Why volunteer?
1) Gain a more thorough understanding of swimming in particular, and sports in general.
2) Help support a sport that promotes a healthy lifestyle for our children.
3) Become involved in the meet both mentally and physically rather than merely spectating.
4) Fulfill volunteer requirements for your club.
5) Get closer to the competition.
6) Receive great hospitality.
Getting Started
1) Attend Training Clinic
• Attend a beginning Stroke & Turn training clinic. The clinic requires approximately 4 hours and includes discussions and a USA Swimming produced video tape on judging strokes, turns and relay takeoffs.
• Pacific Swimming conducts clinics throughout the year at various locations. Contact your Zone Officials Chair for the location and date of the next training clinic in your zone. If you want to host a clinic at your club, contact your Zone Officials chair to schedule a date and time.
2) Get on the Deck Training
• New Stroke & Turn judges typically work a minimum of four sessions at a minimum of two different meets, “shadowing” experienced officials. To get on-deck training, report to the officials’ briefing, this is typically about 30 minutes before the start of the meet session. Trainees are welcome at any CBA meet, but generally not at meets such as JO and Far Western.
3) Register as an Official
• Before you can be certified, you must register as a non-athlete member of USA Swimming.
4) Take USA Swimming Officials Test
• Complete USA Swimming’s on-line, open book test. You must have a completed USA Swimming nonathlete membership before you can take this test.
5) Other Expectations/Requirements
• Age – Minimum of 18 years old.
• Attire – Solid navy blue skirt, shorts or pants, white polo shirt with white shoes.
• Attitude – Positive attitude, willingness to volunteer, and dedication.
1) Gain a more thorough understanding of swimming in particular, and sports in general.
2) Help support a sport that promotes a healthy lifestyle for our children.
3) Become involved in the meet both mentally and physically rather than merely spectating.
4) Fulfill volunteer requirements for your club.
5) Get closer to the competition.
6) Receive great hospitality.
Getting Started
1) Attend Training Clinic
• Attend a beginning Stroke & Turn training clinic. The clinic requires approximately 4 hours and includes discussions and a USA Swimming produced video tape on judging strokes, turns and relay takeoffs.
• Pacific Swimming conducts clinics throughout the year at various locations. Contact your Zone Officials Chair for the location and date of the next training clinic in your zone. If you want to host a clinic at your club, contact your Zone Officials chair to schedule a date and time.
2) Get on the Deck Training
• New Stroke & Turn judges typically work a minimum of four sessions at a minimum of two different meets, “shadowing” experienced officials. To get on-deck training, report to the officials’ briefing, this is typically about 30 minutes before the start of the meet session. Trainees are welcome at any CBA meet, but generally not at meets such as JO and Far Western.
3) Register as an Official
• Before you can be certified, you must register as a non-athlete member of USA Swimming.
4) Take USA Swimming Officials Test
• Complete USA Swimming’s on-line, open book test. You must have a completed USA Swimming nonathlete membership before you can take this test.
5) Other Expectations/Requirements
• Age – Minimum of 18 years old.
• Attire – Solid navy blue skirt, shorts or pants, white polo shirt with white shoes.
• Attitude – Positive attitude, willingness to volunteer, and dedication.
We are located in Zone 3 of Pacific Swim. Below you will find the Official Chairs for our zone.
Zone 3 Co-Chairs
Debbi Tucker
Email: [email protected]
Tel: (707) 980-2663
Phil Grant
Email: [email protected]
Tel: (707) 280-4008
Links:
Pacific Swim: Becoming an Official
Zone 3 Co-Chairs
Debbi Tucker
Email: [email protected]
Tel: (707) 980-2663
Phil Grant
Email: [email protected]
Tel: (707) 280-4008
Links:
Pacific Swim: Becoming an Official
There are many levels of officiating that require different degrees of involvement and time. Stroke and Turn Officials learn the ropes by attending clinics, using self-study materials, and working on deck under the supervision of an experienced official. Those who are interested move up the ladder to serving as a chief judge, then to refereeing and starting -- again, learning through a combination of clinics, self-study materials, and on-the-job training.
Certification - Levels of Officiating
Certification - Levels of Officiating