Becoming an Official - A How-To Guide

Jim Kelly
Becoming an Official - A How-To Guide
 
1. Attend a Clinic by a certified clinic instructor (CCI) in person or attend a virtual clinic:
 
Zoom Stroke & Turn Clinics offered at 8 p.m. on:
January 13th
July 14th
February 10th
August 11th
March 10th
September 8th
April 14th
October 13th
May 12th
November 10th
June 9th
December 8th
Register for the Zoom Clinic HERE .
 
2. Fill out the apprentice form for a free 60 day USAS membership HERE .
 
3. Open a free account on usaswimming.org and generate a stroke & turn/timer test and complete it with no less than a score of 80%. It’s recommended to  complete this test prior to the clinic or shortly after.
 
4. Apprentice on deck by signing in 1 hour prior to the start of a session. Attend the briefing, bring your apprentice form, and be assigned with a certified  official mentor.
 
5. Within 60 days of your first apprentice session on deck, complete your USAS membership and submit to a level 2 background check and complete the free athlete protection training seminar online.
 
6. Learn about the Officials Tracking System: this shows you your complete history, accomplishments, and contributions to the athletes of Florida Swimming (& beyond)! It also serves as a record if you take your volunteer expenses off on your taxes.
 
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