PVS Officials

Summary of PVS Officials
Certification Requirements

(see links from each position for detailed requirements)

PVS does not offer separate certification as Timing Judge

Initial Certification
Stroke & Turn Judge
Min. Age18
USA Swimming MembershipYes (inc. background screen & athlete protection training)
Prior CertificationNone
Attend ClinicYes
On Deck SessionsMinimum of five
(PVS-sanctioned non-Officials Qualifying meets)*
Test - Min. GradeYes - 85%
Time Limit to CertifyOne year after attending clinic
Starter
Min. Age18
USA Swimming MembershipYes (inc. background screen & athlete protection training)
Prior CertificationStroke & Turn for one year
Attend ClinicYes
On Deck SessionsMinimum of five
(PVS-sanctioned non-Officials Qualifying meets)*
Test - Min. GradeYes - 90%
Time Limit to CertifyOne year after attending clinic
ChiefJudge
Min. Age18
USA Swimming MembershipYes (inc. background screen & athlete protection training)
Prior CertificationStroke & Turn for two years
Attend ClinicYes
On Deck SessionsMinimum of five
(PVS-sanctioned non-Officials Qualifying meets)*
Test - Min. GradeYes - 85%
Time Limit to CertifyOne year after attending clinic
Hy-Tek Operator
Min. Age18
USA Swimming MembershipYes (inc. background screen & athlete protection training)
Prior CertificationNone
Attend ClinicYes
On Deck SessionsMimimum of five
(PVS-sanctioned non-Officials Qualifying meets)*
Test - Min. GradeNo Test Required
Time Limit to CertifyOne year after attending clinic
Colorado Timing System Operator
Min. Age18
USA Swimming MembershipYes (inc. background screen & athlete protection training)
Prior CertificationNone
Attend ClinicYes
On Deck SessionsMinimum of five
(PVS-sanctioned non-Officials Qualifying meets)*
Test - Min. GradeNo Test Required
Time Limit to CertifyOne year after attending clinic
Referee
Min. Age21
USA Swimming MembershipYes (inc. background screen & athlete protection training)
Prior CertificationStarter & Chief Judge for one year
Attend ClinicYes (must be invited by Officials Committee)
On Deck SessionsMinimum of six
(PVS-sanctioned non-Officials Qualifying meets)*
Test - Min. GradeYes-90%
Time Limit to CertifyTwo years after attending clinic
Administrative Official
Min. Age21
USA Swimming MembershipYes (inc. background screen & athlete protection training)
Prior CertificationHy-Tek Operator for one year
Attend ClinicYes
On Deck SessionsMinimum of five
(PVS-sanctioned non-Officials Qualifying meets)*
Test - Min. GradeYes-90%
Time Limit to CertifyOne year after attending clinic
* Excludes observed and approved meets, such as high school, college, and masters competitions