As 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.
Thank you for the time you donate within PNS. Many companies offer matching donation to a 501(c)(3) organization you volunteer for. To see if your company offers a corporate matching program, visit https://www.doublethedonation.com We appreciate all that you do to support Pacific Northwest Swimming. You can double your impact if your company also matches your … Read more
USA Swimming N2/N3 advancement and recertification application is performed through OTS. You must meet the current requirements (see the National Certification page) and have passed an appropriate evaluation at an OQM meet. Your evaluator must enter the evaluation into OTS prior to your application submission.
It is up to your club to determine whether you get volunteer time credit. Regarding USA Swimming session credit that would count toward recertification, please see the guidelines. Keep in mind that Block Parties are not sanctioned by PNS. Any questions and issues receiving session credit should be directed to the host club and/or the … Read more
To work a meet as an official, you need the following:
An updated policy was approved by the PNS BoD on 11/12/2024 with the following highlights. Please review the full policy for details.
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Overview Registration consists of four parts. You must be current in all four to be in good standing: You can check your status on the USA Swimming Website. To work a meet, in addition to being in good standing Process 1. Registration Members Attached to a Club: You must register through your club portal. Contact your … Read more
Here are a few reminders as you finish a busy summer and head into the new season:
Forwarded from your chair: Dear LSC Officials Chairs, Attached are the Open Water (OW) Certification Minimum Standards Guidelines. As the name implies, they are the minimum standards that the National Officials Committee would like to see used to certify OW officials. Mentioned in the guidelines for each level of certification under Education and Training: “Must … Read more