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Coaching applications now open! Apply before 2/15/26!
This year, we're on the lookout for about 10-12 dedicated individuals to join our team of swimming officials.
This year, we're on the lookout for about 10-12 dedicated individuals to join our team of swimming officials.
Becoming a certified official is straightforward. It involves a review of the rulebook, attending a spring training session, and passing a test. If certification sounds daunting, consider starting as an "official trainee." It's a great way to dip your toes in without the full commitment, earning volunteer credits while learning the ropes.
Remember that becoming an official fulfills your family volunteer requirements for the season and if you complete 4 or more shifts you receive a registration rebate!
2026 Training Dates
2026 Training Dates
CCSL has two levels of certification: Stroke/Turn and Starter/Referee.
CCSL has two levels of certification: Stroke/Turn and Starter/Referee.
All officials are required to attend training appropriate to the role they wish to certify in for the 2026 season.
stroke and turn
stroke and turn
Anyone is welcome to become a Stroke and Turn Official after reviewing the rulebook, attending a spring training clinic, and passing a test. If you have never officiated before, then you must attend the in-person new official clinic for stroke and turn judges.
Please attend one of the three dates offered below.
thursday, 3/26 (PM)
thursday, 3/26 (PM)
This will be an in-person evening session. Training will last ~3 hours. Location TBA
wednesday, 4/8 (PM)
wednesday, 4/8 (PM)
This will be an in-person evening session. Training will last ~3 hours. Location TBA
saturday 5/9 (AM)
saturday 5/9 (AM)
This will be an in-person morning session. Training will last ~3 hours. Location TBA
starter & referee
starter & referee
To become a Starter or Referee you must have been a CCSL official for 2 or more consecutive years and attend a spring training session. Returning officials will have the option to attend either in-person or web-based clinic. If you have never officiated as a starter or referee, then you must attend the in-person new official clinic for starters and deck referees.
Certifying as a starter and deck referee also certifies you to be a stroke and turn judge, there is no requirement to attend both clinics.
Please attend one of the three dates offered below.
thursday, 4/2 (PM)
thursday, 4/2 (PM)
This will be an in-person evening session. Training will last ~3 hours. Location TBA
thursday, 4/9 (PM)
thursday, 4/9 (PM)
This will be an in-person evening session. Training will last ~3 hours. Location TBA
saturday 5/9 (PM)
saturday 5/9 (PM)
This will be an in-person afternoon session. Training will last ~3 hours. Location TBA
returning officials
returning officials
Welcome back! We are so excited you're returning to serve our team in a critical role. If you were an official in the 2025 season, and are returning in the same capacity (stroke and turn, starter or referee), you can choose to attend an in-person or a virtual training session.
Please attend one of the three dates offered below.
Wednesday, 3/18 (PM)
Wednesday, 3/18 (PM)
This will be an in-person evening session. Training will last 1-2 hours. Location TBA
wednesday, 4/22 (PM)
wednesday, 4/22 (PM)
This will be an in-person evening session. Training will last 1-2 hours. Location TBA
saturday 5/9 (PM)
saturday 5/9 (PM)
This will be a virtual evening session. Training will last 1 hours.
resources for officials
resources for officials
Stroke & Turn
Stroke & Turn
STARTER/REFEREE
STARTER/REFEREE
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