SUMMARY OF PVS OFFICIALS' CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

(see links from each position for detailed requirements)

Initial CertificationMin AgeUSS MemPrior CertAttend ClinicOn Deck Sessions Min GradeCertification Time Limit * Remarks
Timer/Ch Timer** 16 No None Yes Three Yes-85% 1 year May perform duties without formal certification
Stroke & Turn Judge 18 Yes None Yes Four Yes-85% 1 year Includes Relay-Take off Judge
Chief Judge 18 Yes S&T No S&T-1yr No No separate training/certification program
Starter 18 Yes S&T(1yr)Yes Five Yes-90% 1 year 
Hy-Tek Operator 18 N/R None Yes Three No   
Colorado Timing Sys 18 N/R None Yes Three No  
Referee 21 Yes *** Invited Six Yes-90% 18 months 
 
Recertification
(every two years)
Min AgeUSS MemPrior CertAttend ClinicOn Deck Sessions Min GradeCertification Time Limit* Remarks
Timer/Chief Timer 16 No          No Requirement
Stroke & Turn Judge 18 Yes S&T Yes None Yes-85% 1 year 4 sessions/year
Starter 18 Yes Starter Yes None Yes-90% 1 year 4 sessions/year - see detailed requirements
Hy-Tek Operator 18 N/R Hy-Tek No None None   4 sessions/year - see detailed requirements
Colorado Timing Sys 18 N/R CTS No None None   4 sessions/yr - see detailed requirements
Referee 21 Yes Ref Yes None Yes-90% 1 year 6 sessions/yr - see detailed requirements
* = This is the time permitted to complete the certification process after attending the clinic.
** = Optional certication..
*** = See detailed handout
Note: PVS does not currently have separate certification requirements for the positions of Clerk of Course, Timing Judge, and Marshal.

Revised: 10/97