Certification and Advancement

Information about becoming an official

• How to become a stroke and turn official (Aug 2012)
• Instructions and link to initiate background checks
• Instructions and link to take the Athlete Protection online course

Information about advancing your certification

• How to apply to become a Starter (Aug 2012)
• How to apply to become a Referee (Aug 2012)
• USA Swimming Links describing N2 and N3 advancement

Information for Starters

• Application to become a Starter
• List of approved meets for final Starter evaluations

Information for Referees

• List of certified officials as of 2-1-2012

Referee Materials to Train Stroke & Turn

• NCS Referee Clinic Guide revised 8-28-12
• NCS ST Officials Training Handbook ver 8-31-12
• NCS ST Clinic Roster ver 4-27-11
• NCS ST Apprentice Card
• NCS ST Clinic Test 12_08_10
• NCS ST Clinic Test Referee’s Answer Key ver 12_08_10
• NCS Clinic evaluation form ver 12_08_10