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How do I become an official for USA Swimming in CT?
Register
online as a member of Connecticut and USA Swimming
(New Account Instructions)
Be sure to select "official" as the type of non-athlete member
Within 60 days, complete a Background Check and Athlete Protection Training (details below)
Attend a
Clinic
Take an online, open-book test
(USA Swimming University)
View an online video and take a short quiz about protecting athletes (APT - cannot be taken until you are within 60 days of your expiration date) -
Safe Sport Policy
Apply online for a background check --
required of all officials
(
FAQS
)
Take
Concussion Protocol Training (CPT)
, one-time requirement.
Concussion
Protocol Training certificate
These certificates must be sent to your respective
LSC registrar
for updating your SWIMS 3.0 account
Train by shadowing a certified official. Please see Certification Standards, below, for specifics on training sessions.
New Certification Standards
Stroke & Turn Judge
Administrative Official
Starter
Chief Judge
Referee
Open Water Official