USA Swimming Officials
One of the most exciting and fun volunteer roles at a meet is that of an official. As an official you serve an integral role in making meets run smoothly, in accordance to USA Swimming rules. More importantly, volunteering as an official is one of the best ways to support every swimmer in the water. Having access to the delicious food in hospitality is just a perk!
The community of officials within Pacific Northwest Swimming and beyond is just fantastic. PNS has a tradition of officials serving at the highest athletes at the high levels of competition up to Olympic Trials. The USA Swimming Officials page can be found HERE.
Seattle Metropolitan Aquatic Club reimburses its officials for their certification costs. Upon completion of your certs, contact SMAC's Officials Director, for reimbursement - Reimbursement Form can be found HERE. Once certified, all officials will receive a SMAC Officials Polo.
At each meet official’s should sign-up for work with the Meet Referee, as well sign-up in the Job Sign-up in the Web site. Officials are welcome to volunteer in other roles if necessary. But as officials are in high demand, please prioritize officiating before taking on other roles.
If you are interested in becoming an official or have any questions regarding officiating please do not hesitate to contact Shawn Moon via email .
How to Become and Official
Officials are USA Swimming members and certified by the Pacific Northwest Swimming.
Each LSC sets their own requirements for officiating, but there are basic steps required for all officials:
- Register as an apprentice official (some LSCs do not offer this option and you must register as a full official to start). Once your training is completed, you will register and pay membership dues as a full official.
- Attend an official’s clinic (stroke and turn training)
- Complete Level 2 Background Check
- Complete Athlete Protection Training
- Complete on-deck sessions shadowing a certified official
Pacific Northwest Swimming Officials Roster - CLICK HERE
Reimbursement Form - CLICK HERE
