Ozark Swimming Officials
This page is the responsibility of the Ozark Officials Committee. Questions, suggestions, or comments should be directed to Jeff McCoskey, Ozark Officials Chair.
2023 Membership Requirements Checklist for Officials: WORD PDF
USA Swimming Officials Requirements/Resources
Ozark Officials Roster (updated April 5, 2023)
Officials Committee Meeting Minutes (Dec 4, 2019) (Sep 4, 2019) (April 6, 2023)
Become a USA Swimming Official!
Joanie Beisel talks about how to be a parent and an Official (video)
| Ozark Officials Clinics | |||
| CURRENT: | |||
| Date | Time | Location | Certifications |
| October 10, 2022 | 5:30 pm | Rec Center, Carbondale, IL POC: Bill Woelbling & Shawn Rees |
ST |
| October 11, 2022 | 6:00 pm | Chuck Fruit Aquatic Center, Edwardsville, IL POC: Susan Samet |
ST |
| October 12, 2022 | 6:00 pm | Wisper Internet Offices 9711 Fuesser Rd., Mascoutah, IL POC: Bill Rener |
ST |
| October 18,2022 | 5:00pm-8:00pm | St. Peters Rec-Plex 5250 Mexico Rd., St. Peters, MO POC: Steve Grimm |
ST |
| October 19,2022 | 5:00pm-8:00pm | St. Peters Rec-Plex 5250 Mexico Rd., St. Peters, MO POC: Steve Grimm |
ST |
| TBD,2022 | 6:30pm | Crestview Middle School 16025 Clayton Rd., Manchester, MO POC: Tom Lombardo / Jean Ann Lashley |
SR, DR |
| TBD,2022 | 5:30pm | St. Peters Rec-Plex (South) 5250 Mexico Rd., St. Peters, MO POC: Steve Grimm |
ST, SR, DR |
| TBD,2022 | 5:00pm | Centralia Recreation Complex Centralia, IL POC: Doug Telford |
ST |
| TBD,2022 | 6:00pm | ZOOM (Contact Bill for connection info) POC: Bill Woelbeling |
ST |
| PREVIOUS CLINICS: | |||
| August 13, 2022 | 12:00-2:00pm | Pattonville High School 2497 Creve Coeur Mill Road Maryland Heights, MO POC: Lesley Hanes |
SR |
| August 25,2022 | 6:30 pm | Wisper Internet Offices 9711 Fuesser Rd., Mascoutah, IL POC: Bill Rener |
SR, DR |
| August 28,2022 | 1:00 pm | Kirkwood High School Natatorium 801 West Essex Avenue Kirkwood, MO POC: Brett Shank |
ST |
| August 30,2022 | 6:00 pm | Wisper Internet Offices 9711 Fuesser Rd., Mascoutah, IL POC: Bill Rener |
ST |
| September 9, 2022 | 6:30 pm | Pavilion at the Lake site POC: Tom Lombardo |
OW Judge |
Note: These clinics are open to all
Legend: ST=Stroke&Turn, CJ=Chief Judge, SR=Starter, DR=Deck Ref, AO=Administrative Official, OW=Open Water
Information regarding testing for current and new officials is discussed at the training clinics. Anyone needing assistance or information should attend a clinic or contact the Certification Coordinator (Bill Rener) or the Officials Chair (Jeff McCoskey). Certification will not be granted without first attending an Ozark Official's training clinic and completion of all appropriate tests.
| Clinic Resources |
| National Certification Information |
| National Officials Guide | USA Swimming National Officials Page |
| Stroke and Turn Judge Checklist | Chief Judge Checklist |
| Starter Checklist | Administrative Referee Checklist |
| Deck Referee Checklist |
| Starter Philosophy and Protocol | Referee Philosophy and Protocol |
| Lead/Lag Method of Stroke Judging | Ozark Officials National Meet Reimbursement Policy and Application (Application for Travel Expense Award) |
Resources for Officials
| Meet Resources |
