Requirements For Becoming a USA Swimming Official

1. Attending an Officials Clinic
2. Take a Written (open book) Stroke and Turn Test (required test information will be handed out at the conclusion of clinic)
3. Registering as a USA Swimimng Non-Athlete Member.
   
4. Shadowing an Experienced Official in Four Different Sessions in Four Different Meets 

Contatc JoAnn Faucett if you have any questions about this process.
(518) 496-6136 or email faucettjm@aol.com

TOP TEN REASONS TO BE A USA SWIMMING OFFICIAL

1. They give you free food and a heat sheet.
2. You don’t have to time.
3. The meets go much faster.
4. It’s cooler on deck than in the stands, and not as crowded either.
5. You don’t have to decide what to wear to a swim meet.
6. You meet new and interesting people - across the state and country.
7. You don’t have to deal with annoying parents in the stands.
8. You get to see your child swim up close and personal, and they know where you are when they need money.
9. You have the satisfaction of knowing you are contributing to your child’s swimming efforts.
10. All teams need to provide officials in the meets we participate in, or they won’t happen.

Northern TRIBS Swimming Officials
Peter Braun
Petra Kraus
Ina Sanderson
Doug Scheidt
Ed Smith

Quick Links

AD Swimming Officials Page

• Minimum Guidelines for AD Officials
  
  
• Application to Become an AD Official (mail to JoAnn Faucett)
  
  
• Current USA Swimming Registration Form (complete and give to Josh)

USA Swimming Officials Page

• 2017 Mini-Rulebook  (use this to complete open book online test)
  
  
• Education and Training

Complete Guide to Setting up and Running Meets in the Adirondack LSC

Required Testing & Training 

1. Online Testing
   
   
2. Background Check
   
   
3. Athlete Protection Training