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OFFICIALS CERTIFICATION AND RE-CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES

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Training

Georgia Officials Clinics
This 2020-2021 season has ben rough on all parents as limited spectators are allowed into the pool to watch their swimmers swim. But there is a way for you to watch your swimmers in the water during swim meets. BECOME AN OFFICIAL! You will have the best seat int he house to watch your son or daughter swim their races. If you would like to know more, see below.

Are you interested in becoming a USA Official? Stroke & Turn Judge and Administrative Official are the entry levels in becoming a USA Swimming official. For more information on these two positions or to take one of the classes, please reach out to Clarice Wasmuth at cwasmuth@comcast.net

All classes are recorded and can be taken from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace.

If you are interested in advancing to Starter or Deck Referee you must meet the prerequisites and email Clarice Wasmuth to obtain supporting documentation @ cwasmuth@comcast.net

Announcements

***** See "Rule Interpretation" tab under "Documents" (above) for latest rule changes*****

National Championships Opportunities

U.S. Open
December 1-4, 2021
Location: Greensboro, NC
Meet Referee: TBA
Application: Coming Host -

Short Course Juniors - East
December 8-11, 2021
Location: Greensboro, NC
Meet Referee: TBA
Application: Coming Host -

Short Course Juniors - West
December 8-11, 2021
Location: Austin, TX
Meet Referee: TBA
Application: Coming Host -

Short Course World Championships
December 13-18, 2021
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Meet Referee: TBA
Application: FINA Host - FINA

Southern Zone Championships

SZ South Sectionals
February 10-13, 2022
Location: TBD
Meet Referee: TBA
Application: Coming Host -

Age Group Sectionals
March 10-13, 2022
Location: TB
Meet Referee: TBA
Application: Coming Host -

SZ South LCM Sectionals
July 7-10, 2022
Location: TBD
Meet Referee: TBA
Application: Coming Host -

SZ Age Group LCM Championships
July 26-30, 2022
Location: Arlington, TX
Meet Referee: TBA
Application: Coming Host -

SZ Senior LCM Championships
July 26-30, 2022
Location: Morgantown, WV
Meet Referee: TBA
Application: Coming Host -

Georgia Swimming Opportunities

Senior State SCY Championships
December 3-5, 2021
Location: Georgia Tech McAuley Aquatic Center
Meet Referee: TBA
Application: Coming Host - Swim Atlanta

14 & Under State SCY Championships
February 11-13, 2021
Location: Georgia Tech McAuley Aquatic Center
Meet Referee: TBA
Application: Coming Host - Swim Atlanta

U.S. Masters Swimming Championship Opportunities

2021 USMS Summer National Championships (LCM)
October 7-10, 2021
Location: Geneva, OH
Meet Referee: Ed Saltzman swimsalt@bellsouth.net
Application:   Application to Officiate

2022 USMS Spring National Championships (SCY)
April 28 - May 1, 2022
Location: San Antonio, TX
Meet Referee: TBA
Application:

2022 USMS Summer National Championships (LCM)
August 3-7, 2022
Location: Richmond, VA
Meet Referee: TBA
Application: