Stroke & Turn Official Certification Process Overview

Thank you for your interest in becoming an official registered with GSC! As an official you can work at swim meets that GSC hosts and others throughout the state that we do not host. Most officials are current or former swim parents. Officials are obviously very important to the running of swim meets, and your efforts are much appreciated by coaches, swimmers, and parents!

The following outlines the steps to become an official in Florida:

  1. Sign up for an account online with USA Swimming, if you do not already have one for your swimmer's membership.
  2. Register as Apprentice Official member with USA Swimming, attached to Gator Swim Club.
  3. Once logged into SWIMS as a USA Swimming member, complete the following online courses:
    1. Foundations of Officiating
    2. Stroke and Turn Certification Course and Assessment

Prior to full certification as an official, the apprentice needs to complete the following:

  1. Apprentice 4 session over 2 meets (record on the Apprentice Log Form)
  2. Complete the following courses available online via USA Swimming:
    1. Athlete Protection Training
    2. Background Check
    3. Concussion Protocol Training
  3. Register as a Non-Athlete Official with USA Swimming. 

Thank you for joining a great team of professional volunteer officials! Without you, the fast growing sport of swimming cannot be successful!