HOW TO BECOME AN OFFICIAL

HOW TO BECOME AN OFFICIALGET REGISTEREDAttain USA-S Non-Athlete Membership - $65 per yearAttain STSI Membership - $10 per two yearsExpires Dec 31, even numbered yearsEntering on an even year (2014) - $5Pass Level II Background Check - $39www.usaswimming.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabId=1678&Alias=Rainbow&Lang=enGood for two years: Renewal - $19Complete Athlete Protection Training (APT) - $0www.usaswimming.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabId=2193&Alias=Rainbow&Lang=enRenew every yearAttend Stroke & Turn Judge/Admin Official Clinic (or 1 on 1)

TAKE THE TESTPass Appropriate USA-S TestsFor Stroke &TurnStroke and Turn/Timer TestFor Admin OfficialAdministrativeTiming JudgeTimerClerk of Course Testshttp://www.usaswimming.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabId=1510&Alias=Rainbow&Lang=enMust be completed with in 90 days of clinicOpen book!SEND AN EMAILSend email to STSI Officials Chair and Officials RegistrarFull NameUSA-S membership numberPhone (with area code)Desire to acquire position as Stroke and Turn Judge Trainee or Admin Official TraineeTrainee status good for 8 monthsSTROKE AND TURN TRAINEEStroke and Turn certification10 sessions, across at minimum 3 meetsDirect supervision of fully certified officialsHalf of sessions at USA-S Sanctioned, Approved, or Observed meetsSessions will be entered into OTS by Meet RefereesTrainees should keep own log as a backupMeet Referee should sign the trainees log for each sessionOnce requirements met:Send email to STSI Officials Chair and Officials Registrar:Full nameUSA-S membership numberPhone (with area code)Request certification as Stroke & Turn OfficialADMININSTRATIVE OFFICIAL TRAINEEAdministrative Official certification6 sessions, across 2 meetsHigh School Dual meets are not acceptedSessions will be entered into OTS by Meet RefereesTrainees should keep own log as a backupMeet Referee should sign the trainees log for each sessionOnce requirements met:Must be recommended by at least one currently certified Admin Official AND a separate individual who is either a Meet referee or an Administrative RefereeSend email to STSI Officials Chair and Officials Registrar:Full nameUSA-S membership numberPhone (with area code)Names of two individuals recommending youRequest certification as Administrative Official6REIMBURSEMENTSUSA-S registration fee is not reimbursed for new officialsEach subsequent USA-S registration is reimbursed 100% providing you have met the minimum participation requirements for the preceding yearBackground check is reimbursed if:Once you have completed training and are certified as a Stroke and Turn Judge or Admin OfficialMust pass the background checkDress Code and AppearanceNormal deck uniform in STSI is white polo shirts over khaki pants, skirts, Bermuda-length shorts, or caprisAlternate is white polo shirts over navy blueCheck meet informationPrelim/Final meets usually:White over khaki PrelimsNavy over khaki FinalsUnless otherwise noted, shorts are not appropriate for finalsJeans, short shorts or skirts, and flip-flops are never appropriate!All-white tennis or gym shoes should be worn for all meetsWhite Crocs are acceptable, but not recommended