PVS Logo
PVS Logo

Administrative Official Certification


Administrative Official Certification Requirements

Prerequisites (need to be completed before you can begin on deck training):

Certification Requirements (completed within one year of clinic attendance):

  • Certification: good until the Dec 31, 2026.

Administrative Official Recertification Requirements

  • Continue to be a USA Swimming Official in good standing (current registration, APT and BC)
  • Recertify as a Referee (if referee certified)
  • If certifying only for Administrative Official
    • Session requirement: at least three sessions within three years as an Administrative Official, Timing System Operator, or Computer Operator.
    • Clinic requirement: Administrative Official Clinic at least once every three years
    • Test requirement: Pass the USA Swimming Administrative Official Recertification Test
  • Submit the online Officials Recertification Request Form
  • Recertification extends your certification for until Dec 31, 2026.