Georgia Swimming
Level 4

How to Become a USA Swimming Official

First, you need to decide which pathway you'd like to being training in: 

  • Stroke and Turn Judge - Stands on the edge of the pool to observe events to ensure they meet stroke requirements
  • Admin Official - Runs the computer, timing equipment and manages paperwork and entries for the meet

For descriptions of each role, check out this Info Sheet from GA Swimming. 

You can do both eventually and the team will <3 love <3 you for it , but pick just one to get started! If you'd like to talk with a current team Official about their job, please email admin@swimhurricanes.com and we'll connect you!

Once you know where you'd like to start:

  • Complete the Georgia Swimming online form to indicate your interest in becoming a GA Swimming Official: https://forms.gle/YzYYutTwkoADo15E6. This form will connect you with the LSC Official's Training chair and will walk you through each step of the process.  Most of your training can be done online at your own pace.

Training includes:

  • Self-paced online training via USA Swimming website
  • USA Swimming Background Check
  • Four on-deck apprentice sessions, working with an experienced official to help you learn the ropes

The form/link above will guide you through the steps. However, if you'd like extra help, our team has created a downloadable guide for training in each of these roles with detailed instructions and tips to help you navigate the process and the USA Swimming site: Hurricane Stroke and Turn and Hurricane Admin Official.

Volunteer Reimbursements:

For volunteers who are able to make a one year commitment, we are happy to reimburse for your Background Check and Non-Athlete Membership expenses. Please email reciepts to admin@swimhurricanes.com.

Volunteer Appreciation:

As a thank you to our volunteers filling these critical roles during our meets, we offer a $20 credit to your account for each session worked during our home meets once your certification is completed.

For Questions on volunteering as an Official, please contact our Vice President, Jennifer Ladson at Jennifer_Ladson@swimhurricanes.com.