GA Officials
Looking to become a GA LSC - USA Swimming Official?
There are two paths: Stroke & Turn Judge or Administrative Official. They are different classes, and they are different jobs. You should choose one path, based on personality and fit, and work your way through the process.
- Stroke & Turn Judge - USA Swimming Official who stands at the edge of the pool during swim meets and observes the swims of the swimmers. Reports observations that deviate from the USA Swimming rules. Full training is offered, and no prior swimming knowledge is needed.
- Administrative Official - USA Swimming Official who serves as an information center at meets by entering information into computers, answering general questions from swimmers, coaches, other officials, parents, and spectators. Full training is offered, and no prior swimming knowledge is needed.
Get Started as a USA Swimming Official today!
Step 1: Create your free account at Kickblue
Step 2: Choose your certification journey
If you have other questions, reach out to the Officials Training Coordinator at gaofficialstraining@gaswim.org.
Coaches - Looking for information to share and recruit Officials for your local meets? Click here for a downloadable document with everything you need to include in your website, newsletters, and emails to your parents.
Quick Links
List of services
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USA Swimming Requirements for Official Certification, Advancement, and RecertificationList Item 1
(July 2026 Update)
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USA Swimming National Certifications & Evaluations Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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Advancement
Ready to continue your training and advance to Starter, Chief Judge or Referee? The Advancement Path to Referee/Admin Referee includes certifying as a Stroke and Turn Judge, Admin Official, and Starter. Stroke and Turn Officials also have the option of pursuing the Chief Judge certification. All Officials are encouraged to explore N2 and N3 Certifications in their respective roles, as well. For full details on the requirements for each position, see the USA Swimming Requirements for Officials linked in the section above. To get started, submit the Advancement Form linked below.
To begin training as a Starter, Chief Judge or Referee, log into your Kickblue account, and select your certification journey.
Curious about National Certifications? See the USA Swimming National Certifications & Evaluations page for details on N2 and N3 Certifications & Evaluations for each position, and national meet applications. GA Swimming offers several Officials Qualifying Meets ("OQMs") each year and requests for evaluations will open before the meet. Keep an eye out for the OQMs and reach out to the Meet Referee to request your evaluation early!
Name Tags
Newly Certified Officials: Once you have completed your apprentice sessions and all required training, you may request your name tag here.
Your first name tag is free. They are ordered three times per year and are shipped directly to you. Please ensure the info on this form is correct - name tags will be ordered and shipped based on this info.
Replacement/Spare Nametags: Officials can order a replacement or spare name tag at any time from Hasty Awards for approx $6. Order directly from Hasty Awards here.
Meet Referee Resources
- Looking for documents to help you in organizing your meet? Officials Documents (usaswimming.org)
- Meet Referee Report (Used for entering report after a swim meet): Click here.
Help us recognize our great GA Officials!!!
Nominate an Official today!
For the USA Swimming Official's Excellence Award!
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