Hi Sharks-

The NVSL has published its clinic schedule. If you were an official (stroke and turn, ref, starter) last year and attended your training virtually, they are encouraging you to attend training this year in person. If you are interested in becoming an official, you may attend a clinic to become trained. We can always use more officials, it's the best view on deck! Thanks for considering! Go Sharks!

Here are some frequently asked questions. 

(1) Do the Hy-tek workers, table workers, head clerk of course, chief timer and announcer need to attend a clinic to get certified? There are no certification requirements for these positions. We are offering these clinics based on several requests from team reps and other volunteers. They are optional, but very useful. 

(2) How often must stroke and turn judges and referees/starters certify? Referees, Starters and Stroke and Turn judges must attend a clinic every two years. While not required, we highly recommend annual clinic attendance. This is especially beneficial for those who do not officiate during the winter months. If you became an official last summer and attended a virtual clinic, we strongly advise attending an in-person clinic this year. 

(3) I am a USA Swimming-certified official. Do I have to certify through the NVSL? Stroke and Turn Judges In lieu of the NVSL Stroke & Turn Clinic, current certification as a USA Swimming Stroke and Turn Judge may be substituted. High School clinics will not count. Attendance at a Stroke & Turn clinic every other year is required by the NVSL. Certified USA Swimming Stroke & Turn Judges who wish to substitute their USA Swimming certification for attendance at an NVSL Stroke & Turn Clinic should notify their Team Representative and the Clinic Attendance Recorder. 

Starters In lieu of attending the NVSL Starter Clinic, current certification as a USA Swimming Starter may be substituted. High School clinics will not count. Certified USA Swimming Starters who wish to substitute their USA Swimming certification for attendance at an NVSL Starter Clinic should notify their Team Representative and  the Clinic Attendance Recorder. 

Referee The New Referee Clinic will NOT meet the requirement for Returning Referee qualification. There is NO Reciprocity with USA Swimming for NVSL Referees. All NVSL Referees must be a Current Stroke & Turn Judge and must attend either i) the NVSL New Referee and New Starter Clinics, or ii) the NVSL Referee-Starter Clinic.