New Official Info

 


 
Updated 9/10/09
 
I.      Attend New Stroke and Turn Certification Class
        a.    Class schedule posted on KYLSC.ORG Officials page
        b.    Sign-in
        c.    Forms:
               i.    Application for Official’s Certification
                     1.    Complete and return to instructor
               ii.    USA Swimming Non-athlete Registration Application
                     1.    Complete and return to your coach/rep who will mail to USA swimming with registration fee
        d.    USA Swimming Instruction Video
 
II.     Take Stroke and Turn/Timer Test
        a.    Take on-line at usaswimming.org
 
III.    Apprentice 4 Sessions
        a.    Attend stroke briefing 30 minutes prior to each session – SIGN IN
        b.    MUST have Apprentice Verification Form filled out for each session
        c.    Apprentice with various ages/levels of swimmers
        d.    Wear white top with navy blue bottoms, white shoes
        e.    Submit Completed Apprentice Verification Form
                i.    Keep a copy for yourself
                ii.    Scan in and email to bscmtonini@insightbb.com
                – OR--
                 iii.    Mail to:           Susie Tonini
                                               7610 Beech Spring Ct.
                                               Louisville, KY 40241
 
IV.   Join KYOFFICIALS Yahoo email group
        a.    Important information is sent to all officials via this email group
        b.    Instructions on how to join are on KYLSC.ORG Officials page         
 
V.    Receive Credentials
        a.    USA Swimming Membership Card
        b.    Kentucky Swimming Official Certification Card
        c.    Kentucky Swimming Badge
 
VI.   Display Credentials
        a.    Wear all credentials when on deck
        b.    Have Kentucky Certification Card signed after each session
 
VII.  Timely Completion
        a.    Complete entire process in 1 calendar year
 
VIII. Resources
        a.    KYLSC.ORG Officials page
        b.    USASWIMMING.ORG – volunteers/officials
        c.    Other officials
 

 

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 New Officials Certification Clinic Outline

 

Welcome
     Thanks for volunteering
     Why officiate
     Overview of class

 Requirements (“How To” sheet)
     Forms
     Tests
     Apprenticeships
     Re-certification, advancement 

Philosophy
     Purpose
     Create fair competition environment
     Swimmer gets benefit of doubt
     Only call what you see
     Conduct on deck
          Attire, credentials
          Preparation
          Officials briefing
          Parents, coaches
          Sign in sheets, signed card
     How to signal a disqualification
          Raise hand in timely manner
          State jurisdiction
          What did you see?
          What is the rule?
          Ask questions/backup

 Strokes
     Video
          Pause after each stroke for review and questions

 Close
     Quick summary of what was covered
     Collect info sheets and sign-in sheet
     Confirm USA non-athlete forms

Remind of remaining requirements








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Download Apprentice Forms

Application for Official’s Certification

Apprentice Verification Form

 2010 USA Swimming Non-athlete Registration Application  (doc) Due by 12/01/09
 2010 USA Swimming Non-athlete Registration Application  (pdf) Due by 12/01/09

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