TESTING & NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
The USA Swimming Officials Committee has developed a testing and certification program to ensure the consistency of top-level officiating at meets nationwide.
ONLINE OFFICIALS TEST
You can take the online officials test for any of the following:
- Certification and Re-certification for -
- Administrative
- Clerk
- Referee
- Starter
- Stroke & Turn/Timer
- Timer
- Timing Judge
- Open Water Judge
- Open Water Referee
- Foundations of Coaching - DVD based
- Safety Training for Swim Coaches
If you prefer, you can print a paper copy of the test to prepare your answers. To do this, click the Start Test link, choose your test and then click "Next." On the "Test Signup" page, verify your account information then click "Save Information & Proceed to Test" link. Here you will either "Start Test" or you can "Print Blank Version of Test." Print the blank copy of test and then "Return to Test Selection" page. When ready to enter your test answers, log back in to your account, go to the Start Test page and in the Prior test box, click "Resume" next to your saved test.
If you have questions about which test you should take or if your certification has expired, contact your LSC Officials Chair. Click here to find that contact information.