How to Become a Swim Official for this season
Officials – It's time to register as officials for the upcoming season.
No experience required – you’ll receive volunteer points and have the best seat in the house to watch your swimmer!
First Steps: Getting Registered
How to Register
Dartmouth Crusaders Registration Link
https://swimming.canada.sportsmanager.ie/sportlomo/registration/member-registration/club/63757
Registration User Guide - click here
We’ve attached a user guide to help you navigate the registration process. One important note:
When selecting your registration item (refer to Item 9 in the guide), be sure to scroll to the bottom of the list and select "Official" — this should show as a $0 item.
Accessing Training: Start with the Basics
Once you have access to the LMS (Learning Management System), you can begin your training with introductory clinics. The best place to start includes:
Level 1 – Introduction to Swimming Officiating: This clinic covers the fundamentals and is available online.
Safety Marshal Clinic: Another excellent entry-level clinic that can be taken online or in person.
These clinics introduce you to roles such as Timekeeper and Safety Marshal, which are key starting points for new officials. Once you've completed the clinics, you're ready to get started on deck! Click here on how to navigate the LMS.
Gaining Experience: Learning by Doing
Training doesn’t stop with the clinic. To become fully certified in a role, you’ll need to:
Volunteer at swim meets in the position you trained for (e.g., Timekeeper).
Work at least two sessions in that role.
This hands-on experience helps reinforce what you learned in the clinic and ensures you're ready for future responsibilities.
Progressing Your Certification
Once you’re comfortable in entry-level roles, you can continue developing your officiating skills by taking additional clinics for positions such as:
Inspector of Turns
Judge of Stroke
On deck attire
Senior Officials are reminded to wear the following:
Black bottoms
Comfortable shoes
White tops for prelims
Red tops for finals
Timers are reminded to wear the following:
Black bottoms
Comfortable shoes
White tops for prelims and finals
If you have any questions regarding officiating or how to register - please contact Romy Aquino communications@dartmouthcrusaders.ca