Officials

OVERVIEW

WELCOME OFFICIALS

This is your one-stop shop for officiating information from USA Swimming. Please check out the Top Resources Section below to get started.

Membership Renewal

Requirements

Membership renewal is required annually. You must do that through your Local Swimming Committee (LSC). There are forms and fee information on the LSC websites.

 

All requirements and expiration dates can be found on your USA Swimming Account.

 

 


 

 

Officiating Certifications
  • The expiration dates on these vary from LSC to LSC and are not necessarily the same as your membership expiration dates. These are also shown on your USA Swimming Account.
  • Please check with your LSC Official's Chair or LSC website officials page to determine the requirements for renewal in your LSC.

 

 

        LSC WEBSITES        



USA Swimming Account
USA Swimming Logo

Rulebook


Access the USA Swimming Rulebook.

Concussion Protocol Training

ACCEPTED TRAINING

 

Though several states have previously passed concussion education requirements, USA Swimming will now require all coaches and officials complete Concussion Protocol Training by January 1, 2020. Your certificate of completion should be sent to your LSC to update SWIMS. 

 

Courses from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), as well as individual states’ required courses will satisfy the USA Swimming requirement. **Many high school coaches will have already completed the NFHS training.  These courses are provided free of charge.

 

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

  • To be in good standing, coaches and officials must successfully complete concussion and head injury education at least once.
  • Individual states may require annual or continuing education and coaches/officials must abide by the requirements of their home state or states in which they coach or officiate.
  • If a coach lives/coaches in a state with a concussion education requirement, he/she must only complete this requirement and will not need to complete an additional course.
 
 
LIABILITY

This requirement is necessary to avoid personal liability for concussion/head strike incidents, ensuring our insurers will continue to provide liability insurance protection to USA Swimming, coaches, officials and clubs.

 

Upcoming Events

TYR Pro Swim Series Westmont
March 05-08, 2025

Westmont, IL
FMC Natatorium

Speedo Sectionals - Indianapolis, IN
March 27-30, 2025

Indianapolis, IN
Indiana Univeristy Natatorium

TYR Pro Swim Series Fort Lauderdale
April 30-May 03, 2025

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center

TYR Pro Swim Series Westmont
March 05-08, 2025

Westmont, IL
FMC Natatorium

Speedo Sectionals - Indianapolis, IN
March 27-30, 2025

Indianapolis, IN
Indiana Univeristy Natatorium

TYR Pro Swim Series Fort Lauderdale
April 30-May 03, 2025

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center

National Championships
June 03-07, 2025

Indianapolis, IN

Futures Championships
July 23-26, 2025

Multi-Site,

FAQs & Officials Contact Directory

Have more questions?

If you have any additional questions, comments or concerns, please reach out to a member of the Officials & Membership Affairs staff for assistance.
My officiating certifications have expired. What do I do?
+

My Member Card says “Membership not in good standing”. How can I fix this?
+

I’m an apprentice official. What are the steps I need to complete for certification?
+


© Copyright 2024 USA Swimming. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Personal Data Request Form