certification REQUIREMENTS
OFFICIALS CERTIFICATION
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USA Swimming Officials Certification Standards (updated 4/26/24)
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Frequently Asked Questions Officials Certification Standards (updated 6/11/25)
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What to do if your certifications have expired and you want to resume officiating (9/14/25)​​
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CERTIFICATION Forms
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(Note that for the Certification Request form, we are using a Google Forms that will require you to scan your training form and upload it into the form. In order to do this, you must be signed into a Google account. If you don't have a Google account, please email the Certification Officer
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Once you've been evaluated, Evaluate the Evaluator
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PVS Officials Clinics​
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​NOTE: Clinics for Stroke & Turn Judge, Starter, Referee, and Administrative Official must be taken on the USA Swimming University.
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UPCOMING:​
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Wednesday, April 8, 7:00-9:00 PM - Chief Judge
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Location: Register for the Online Clinic (pre-registration is required)​
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Instructors: Linda Tucker and Steve Kaiser
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Additional clinics will be announced as they are available.
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Program | Certification | Resources |
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Stroke & Turn Judge | Certification | Resources |
Stroke & Turn Judge Junior Official | Certification | FAQs |
Starter | Certification | Resources |
Chief Judge | Certification | Resources |
Referee | Certification | Resources |
Administrative Official | Certification | Resources |
Open Water Official | Certification | |
Meet Referee | Voluntary Training | |
Hy-Tek Computer Operator | Voluntary Training | Resources |
Electronic Timing System Operator | Voluntary Training | Resources |
USAS-WEBINARS
​Referee Webinars
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Administrative Official Webinars
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Admin 101 - Passcode: $Admin101
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Hy-Tek Meet Manager - Passcode: HyTek101!
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Championship Admin Referee - Passcode: 24ChampAR!
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Other USA Swimming Webinars
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LINKS​
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Transfer from YMCA Certification
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​A YMCA official will need to request reciprocity, prove YMCA status, and then shadow half the required training sessions for the position in which they are requesting certification through reciprocity.
