March 2020 Officials Newsletter<\/a> This blast broadcast to officials is only for use in requesting officials to work Arizona Swimming Sanctioned or Approved meets.\u00a0 Click here<\/a> to broadcast an email to all Arizona Officials and invite them to your meet.\u00a0 This broadcast is password protected.\u00a0 Questions regarding use should be directed to the AZSI office.<\/p>\n USA Swimming is creating clinics, for all positions, which will be used across the organization for certification and recertification purposes, once they are ready.\u00a0 The plan is to create and make available the clinics one position at a time, over the time period spanning April 2024 and August 2025.\u00a0 The first of the series, the Stroke & Turn clinic, is ready and this will be the only required clinic for S&T certification (and recertification)<\/strong> purposes from now on.\u00a0 The link for the clinic is below.\u00a0 If you are waiting for a clinic to complete your S&T certification, please make sure that you take this clinic online at USA Swimming website and send AZ Swimming some documentation (screenshot is OK) of having completed the clinic.<\/p>\n *NEW* S&T Certification Course & Assessment<\/strong> (click Officials tab and select Stroke & Turn Certification Course and Assessment course): https:\/\/university.usaswimming.org\/landing<\/a><\/p>\n Link to the training videos: https:\/\/www.usaswimming.org\/officials\/how-to-become-an-official<\/a>\u00a0 (the videos can be located at the bottom-right side of the page).<\/p>\n Here are a few of the updated rules and interpretations.<\/p>\n Looking into becoming an Official?<\/strong><\/em><\/span> Click here<\/a> to learn how to become a Certified S&T Official for Arizona Swimming!<\/p>\n In addition to the technical training required to be a certified official you must be a registered member of USA Swimming \/ Arizona Swimming, having completed the required background screen and the online athlete protection training. Background screens and online athlete protection can be completed though the USA Swimming website.<\/p>\n More information on how to become an official can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Currently certified as an official or your certification has lapsed?<\/strong><\/em><\/span> click here<\/a> for detailed instruction on how to renew your certifications.<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> for information on the online testing for USA Swimming Officials Certification.<\/p>\n 2024 USA Swimming Rule Book:<\/strong> <\/em><\/span>Click here for 2024 USA Swimming Rules and Regulation<\/a> book in pdf format.<\/a><\/p>\n Non-Athlete Membership<\/strong><\/em><\/span>: Members are required to renew their non-athlete membership annually. For more information or assistance on registration please visit our Member Registration page here<\/a>, or contact the Arizona Swimming office at registration@azswimming.org<\/p>\n Athlete Protection Training<\/strong><\/em><\/span>: All non-athlete members of AZSI\/USA Swimming must complete the annual USA Swimming Athletic Protection Training. Click here<\/a> for more information and to complete Athlete Protection Training. Your USAS record will be automatically updated.<\/p>\n Background Screen:<\/span><\/strong><\/em> All non-athlete members of AZSI\/USA Swimming are required to complete a background check through the USA Swimming University<\/a> page. Background checks are generally valid for two years from the date of completion and will automatically update to your USAS record.<\/p>\n Have a new home address, email address, or phone number?\u00a0If you change any of this information, please notify us so we can update your registration record. Our primary method of communication is via email, if we don’t have a working email you will not hear from us. So please keep all contact information current. Click here<\/a> for a form located in the Document Library to report changes to the Arizona Swimming office.<\/p>\n USA Swimming maintains an Officials Tracking System<\/a> (“OTS”) for all LSCs.\u00a0 OTS is available to Meet Referee’s and can be accessed through the new SWIMS 3.0. Individuals can view their meet worked history by logging into their personal account on the USA Swimming website at hub.usaswimming.org\/landing.<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> for list of downloadable Meet Management (and other) PDF forms available on the AZSI website.<\/p>\n If you would like to apply to work at one of the USA Swimming national level meets, click here for the applications to officiate<\/a>.<\/a> Please note that there are many applicants for each available position.\u00a0Arizona Swimming has limited funds available to offset a portion of the funds for certain national level meets.\u00a0\u00a0 Click here<\/a> for the AZSI policy which covers such reimbursement.<\/p>\n Officials online testing<\/a>
\nMay 2020 Officials Newsletter<\/a>
\nSeptember 2020 Officials Newsletter<\/a><\/p>\nOfficials Invitation to Work Meets “the BLAST”<\/h2>\n
Officials Clinics *NEW*<\/h2>\n
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Keeping you updated on the latest information for Officials:<\/h2>\n
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Officials Certification (New & Renewals)<\/h2>\n
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Access the NEW<\/em> online “USA Swimming University” to browse educational offerings for USA Swimming members and non-members here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
Member Registration & Requirements<\/h2>\n
Keep Your Information Current!<\/h2>\n
Officals Tracking System (OTS)<\/h2>\n
Looking for a Meet Management Form?<\/h2>\n
Applications to Officiate National Level Competitions<\/h2>\n
USA Swimming Links<\/h2>\n
\nNational Championship Meet Officiating Applications<\/a>
\nNational Certification and Evaluation\u00a0<\/a>
\nAdapted Information for Officials<\/a><\/p>\nOther Swimming Organizations<\/h2>\n