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Step-by-Step Guide to Advancing from Starter to Meet Referee in USA-S

This guide outlines the precise steps required for USA Swimming officials to advance from Starter to Meet Referee. It covers essential qualifications, required certifications, key training sessions, and the importance of logging experiences. You will learn about apprenticeships, the necessary recommendations from certified referees, and the timelines to complete each stage. With this roadmap, you can effectively navigate the advancement process and ensure your position as a certified official is secured.

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Step-by-Step Guide to Advancing from Starter to Meet Referee in USA-S

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  1. HOW TO ADVANCE

  2. ADVANCE TO STARTER • Be certified S&T for two years • Attend starters clinic or 1 on 1 session with experience DR or MR approved by Officials Chair • Pass USA-S Starter Test • Must be S&T for 18 months before taking test • Send email to Officials Chair and Officials Registrar • Full name • USA-S membership number • Phone (with area code) • Request position of Apprentice Starter

  3. ADVANCE TO STARTER • Function as Apprentice Starter for 10 sessions over 6 meets • Sessions must be entered into OTS by Meet Referee • Trainee should keep a log • Meet Referee should sign log for each session worked • Complete apprenticeship within 9 months of taking test • Send email to Officials Chair and Officials Registrar • Full name • USA-S Membership Number • Phone (area code) • Names of 3 currently certified STSI Referees who recommend your advancement • One must be the local Officials Committee Member, the Officials Chair, or another Senior Official approved by the Officials Chair • Request certification as Starter

  4. ADVANCE TO DECK REFEREE • Certified as S&T and/or Starter for minimum of 3 years • Attend Deck Referee clinic or 1 on 1 session with experience DR or MR approved by Officials Chair • Pass USA-S tests for: • Timing Judge • Clerk of Course • Administrative • Referee • Must be certified as S&T and/or Starter minimum 30 months before taking test • Send email to Officials Chair and Officials Registrar • Full name • USA-S membership number • Phone (with area code) • Request position of Apprentice Deck Referee

  5. ADVANCE TO DECK REFEREE • Function as Apprentice Deck Referee for 12 sessions over 8 meets • Sessions must be entered into OTS by Meet Referee • Trainee should keep a log • Meet Referee should sign log for each session worked • Complete apprenticeship within 12 months of taking test • Send email to Officials Chair and Officials Registrar • Full name • USA-S Membership Number • Phone (area code) • Names of 3 currently certified STSI Meet Referees who recommend your advancement • One must be the local Officials Committee Member, the Officials Chair, or another Senior Official approved by the Officials Chair • Request certification as Deck Referee

  6. ADVANCE TO MEET REFEREE • Certified as STSI Deck Referee for minimum of 6 months • Must be assistant to the Meet Referee for at least 3 STSI Sanctioned or Approved meets • Must be assistant to the Meet Referee for the duration of each of these meets • The Meet Referee for one of these meets must be • Current officials Committee member or • Senior Meet Referee who has been approved by the Officials Chair • Must include 2 different Meet Referees • Send email to Officials Chair and Officials Registrar • Full name • USA-S membership number • Phone (area code) • Names of at least 2 currently certified active STSI Meet Referee for which you served as an assistant who recommend your promotion • One must be Officials Committee Member or Senior Meet Referee approved by Officials Chair • Request certification as Meet Referee

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