Nick SiripipatAs a certified USA Swimming official, it is essential to stay up-to-date on the rules and procedures of our sport. Recertification is required every three years to maintain your status as an official. Minimal number of sessions and recertification courses are required.
In the summer of 2022, the PNS Officials Committee purchased 28 radios and accessories. Previously our LSC rented radios for all major Championships at a cost that limited us to seven meets per year. The Officials Committee made the purchase to cut cost and promote radio protocol experience at more local meets. The radios are … Read more
Dear Officials, Thank you all for your incredible support at swim meets this month. Your time, professionalism, and dedication on deck make a meaningful difference for our athletes, coaches, and teams, and we truly appreciate everything you do. As we look ahead to April, please save the dates for several upcoming opportunities—we have important meetings, … Read more
Congratulations to our new and advancing officials! Officiating is a never-ending educational journey. We hope you enjoy your time continuing to expand your breadth of experience. 2026 Referee Starter Chief Judge Stroke and Turn Administrative Official 2025 Referee Starter Chief Judge Stroke and Turn Administrative Official
PNS Officials, here is a brief summary of items you may be interested in following the annual business meeting: Amendment to section 101.1.2 of the rulebook was adopted at the annual business meeting. It now reads as follows: Amendment to 102.2.7 Amendment to 102.6 Please reference the full summary of changes on the USA Swimming … Read more
Officials, thank you again for all you do for the sport! For those who were unable to attend, a recording of the meeting and copy of the deck is below: Congratulations to the newly-elected committee members (terms starting 6/1/2025): Thank you to our outgoing committee members for their contributions over the past few years:
We are thrilled that Andrew Choy, one of our own, has been recognized by USA Swimming for his outstanding contributions to the sport. In recognition of his hard work and dedication, Microsoft generously matched his gift, amplifying the impact of his efforts. We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to Andrew for his multifaceted … Read more
Officials can now pull your own past evaluations. This should be done prior to submitting an application for advancement or recertification to ensure everything is in proper order. Here’s how to view your past evaluations: Appendix
If you’ve served as an evaluator at a meet, you may wonder how evaluations are entered into OTS. Gather your notes and follow these steps to enter the evaluation into OTS. Appendix
The Meet Referee is responsible for writing a Meet Report and entering required information into OTS. Currently, this includes all certified officials, session(s), and position(s) they worked. Why is a report required? We review the information to ensure the meet follows operational rules and look for patterns of issues within PNS. Our intent is to … Read more