How to Become a Swim Official (Quick Guide)

Interested in becoming a swim official? You can talk with Coach Cody or view the steps below. It’s easier than you think! Here’s the short version of what you need to do:

1. Register as an Official

   • Get your club’s registration link (or use this one if you wish to be unattached).

   • Log in with your own USA Swimming account (not your athlete’s or spouse’s).

   • Choose Register Member → Register Yourself → Official membership and pay the fee.

2. Complete Membership Requirements

   • Background Check (BGC)

   • Athlete Protection Training (APT)

   • Concussion Protocol Training (CPT) – send your certificate to [email protected]

3. ​Take the Online Training​

   • Foundations of Officiating clinic

   • Stroke & Turn Course

   • Get Deck Experience

     • ​Apprentice for at least 4 sessions at 2 meets

     • Ask for an evaluation & submit your self-evaluation

   • Get Certified

   • Email the Officials Chair once you’ve finished training and deck sessions.

✅ That’s it — once certified, you can start officiating meets!

👉 Want all the details, FAQs, and resources? Click here to learn more on the STX Officials website.