USA Swimming updated the professional documents for each official's position in April 2024. Please review the documents for each position you hold, prior to moving up to a new position, and prior to evaluations.

Also below are the situations and resolutions for stroke and turn, starters, and deck referees. This Q&A format will answer many questiosn you may have about officiating.

Stroke and Turn Professional Document updated April 2024:  PDF

Administrative Official (AO) Professional Document updated April 2024:   PDF

Chief Judge Professional Document updated April 2024:  PDF       

Starter Professional Document updated April 2024:   PDF

Deck Referee Professional Document updated April 2024:   PDF

Administrative Referee Professional Document updated April 2024:   PDF

Situations and Resolutions for Stroke and Turn Officials 3-7-2025:   PDF

Situations and Resolutions for Starters and Deck Referees 3-7-2025:  PDF