Summary of PVS Officials
Certification Requirements
(see links from each position for detailed requirements)
PVS does not offer separate certification as Timing Judge
| Initial Certification | |
|---|---|
| Stroke & Turn Judge | |
| Min. Age | 18 |
| USA Swimming Membership | Yes (inc. background screen & athlete protection training) |
| Prior Certification | None |
| Attend Clinic | Yes |
| On Deck Sessions | Minimum of five (PVS-sanctioned non-Officials Qualifying meets)* |
| Test - Min. Grade | Yes - 85% |
| Time Limit to Certify | One year after attending clinic |
| Starter | |
| Min. Age | 18 |
| USA Swimming Membership | Yes (inc. background screen & athlete protection training) |
| Prior Certification | Stroke & Turn for one year |
| Attend Clinic | Yes |
| On Deck Sessions | Minimum of five (PVS-sanctioned non-Officials Qualifying meets)* |
| Test - Min. Grade | Yes - 90% |
| Time Limit to Certify | One year after attending clinic |
| ChiefJudge | |
| Min. Age | 18 |
| USA Swimming Membership | Yes (inc. background screen & athlete protection training) |
| Prior Certification | Stroke & Turn for two years |
| Attend Clinic | Yes |
| On Deck Sessions | Minimum of five (PVS-sanctioned non-Officials Qualifying meets)* |
| Test - Min. Grade | Yes - 85% |
| Time Limit to Certify | One year after attending clinic |
| Hy-Tek Operator | |
| Min. Age | 18 |
| USA Swimming Membership | Yes (inc. background screen & athlete protection training) |
| Prior Certification | None |
| Attend Clinic | Yes |
| On Deck Sessions | Mimimum of five (PVS-sanctioned non-Officials Qualifying meets)* |
| Test - Min. Grade | No Test Required |
| Time Limit to Certify | One year after attending clinic |
| Colorado Timing System Operator | |
| Min. Age | 18 |
| USA Swimming Membership | Yes (inc. background screen & athlete protection training) |
| Prior Certification | None |
| Attend Clinic | Yes |
| On Deck Sessions | Minimum of five (PVS-sanctioned non-Officials Qualifying meets)* |
| Test - Min. Grade | No Test Required |
| Time Limit to Certify | One year after attending clinic |
| Referee | |
| Min. Age | 21 |
| USA Swimming Membership | Yes (inc. background screen & athlete protection training) |
| Prior Certification | Starter & Chief Judge for one year |
| Attend Clinic | Yes (must be invited by Officials Committee) |
| On Deck Sessions | Minimum of six (PVS-sanctioned non-Officials Qualifying meets)* |
| Test - Min. Grade | Yes-90% |
| Time Limit to Certify | Two years after attending clinic |
| Administrative Official | |
| Min. Age | 21 |
| USA Swimming Membership | Yes (inc. background screen & athlete protection training) |
| Prior Certification | Hy-Tek Operator for one year |
| Attend Clinic | Yes |
| On Deck Sessions | Minimum of five (PVS-sanctioned non-Officials Qualifying meets)* |
| Test - Min. Grade | Yes-90% |
| Time Limit to Certify | One year after attending clinic |
* Excludes observed and approved meets, such as high school, college, and masters
competitions