In order to ensure that all meets are officiated in a consistent manner that makes it fair and equitable for all swimmers, we are going to offer retraining/recertification for all officials.
Current VHSL (High School) and USA Swimming (PVS, VA Swimming) are valid certifications for the 2023 Season. Team Reps please collect this information and send me one email with the information for all of the VHSL or USA Swimming Officials on your team. If multiple emails are received from each team or if all officials email me, I am confident that some information or details will fall through the cracks.
Returning Officials - Dates showing expirations as 2022 will need to be recertified (dates showing 2023 are approved for this season)
- Class
- Test
New Officials - Will have to go through the certification process
- Class
- Test
- Shadow an experienced official for at least one meet
Once officials register for a training class they will receive an auto reply with the meeting details.
How To Register? Click On The Date/Time That Work Best For Your Schedule.
Stroke and Turn
Starter
Referee
OFFICIALS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (as outlined in League Rules):
| Section 5.3.1 Stroke and Turn Judge - Attend Training Clinic; pass Officials exam; shadowed an experienced Stroke and Turn Judge at one meet. Section 5.3.2 Starter - Attend Training Clinic; pass Officials exam; worked at least one season as a Stroke and Turn Judge; shadowed an experienced Starter at one meet. Section 5.3.3 Referee - Attend Training Clinic; pass Officials exam; worked at least one season as a Stroke and Turn Judge; shadowed an experienced Referee at one meet, and be recommended by the Team Representative. |
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to Jay Takach
(703) 675-6868 or Jay Takach
