U.S. Paralympics Swimming Officials

To become certified as a Judge of Stroke (Deck Official) with U.S. Paralympics Swimming, you must meet the following requirements:

1. Be a current resident of the USA
2. Have a current swim official’s certification with USA Swimming
3. Attend a U.S.Paralympics Swimming Officials training course and:
1. Officiate and be available for evaluation at all sessions of the swim meet
2. Receive a positive evaluation and recommendation for certification
4. Complete and attain a passing grade on the U.S. Paralympics Swimming Officials test

For Starter certification, the following additional requirements must also be met:

1. Have been certified as a Starter with USA Swimming for a minimum of 1 year
2. Have worked a minimum of 12 sessions as a Starter (after obtaining starter certification), at one or more USA Swimming meet(s)
3. Must be certified as a Judge of Stroke with U.S. Paralympics Swimming.

The requirement to retain/re-certify the U.S. Paralympics Swimming Official certification, the official must:

1. Attend a minimum of three swim meets designated as OPQM (Officials Para Qualifying Meet) prior to the current certification expiring
2. Submit swim log to the U.S. Paralympics Swimming Officials Chair

Or

1. Officiate at all sessions of a National level or above meet, which is hosted by U.S. Paralympics Swimming, prior to the current certification expiring.