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One of the more fun aspects of being a member of Pacific Masters is the opportunity to participate in one of the many and various swim meets offered throughout the year - short course, long course, relay meets, and so on. All of these meets are organized and managed by volunteers, without whom these meets simply could not take place. Some positions at these meets do not require specialized training, but some do, such as the deck officials, and we always need more people to fill these positions. Training to become an official is straightforward. First you attend a short clinic to become a stroke and turn judge, and progress from there at your own pace. Novice officials generally start as stroke and turn officials, and learn the ropes by working on deck under the supervision of an experienced official. Those who are interested move up the ladder to refereeing or starting, learning through a combination of clinics and on-the-job training. Training is conducted by USA Swimming, and you must join USA swimming as a non-athlete to be properly certified. You can request reimbursement of the annual $40 membership dues after you have worked two days as an official in any capacity at a PMS meet. As an added bonus, most meet directors will allow you to swim for free at a swim meet where you agree to officiate! Information about officiating and upcoming clinics can be found at the Pacific Swimming officials web site, at http://www.pacswim.org/page/member_officials.html. From there you can find links to other excellent resources, such as the USA Swimming Officials web site. John King, officials@pacificmasters.org, Officials Chair

 

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