Officials
Officials for Dual Meets
The following minimum number of officials are recommended for each dual meet:
Position |
Qty. Home Team |
Qty. Away Team |
Cerification Required |
Starter |
1 |
- |
Yes |
Referee |
1 |
- |
Yes |
Stroke & Turn Judge |
2 |
2 |
Yes |
Scorer |
2 |
- |
- |
Announcer |
1 |
- |
- |
Head Timer |
1 |
- |
- |
Timer |
1 per lane |
1 per lane |
- |
Place Judge |
2 |
2 |
- |
Certifications
Stroke and turn judges, starters, and referees must be qualified by the LAL every two years, or at the discretion of the League Referee. USA Swimming, YMCA, and VHSL certifications are valid substitutes for LAL certification. USA Swimming Officials will remain eligible to officiate one calendar year after their official certification expires. The meet referee must be a certified stroke and turn judge and starter within the LAL.
The LAL offers an in-person, free training session each spring prior to the start of the season.
For Stroke & Turn officials, as an alternative to in-person training provided by the LAL, https://www.strokeandturn.com/ offers an online training program. The LAL does not cover this cost, but does accept this certification. Please email [email protected] with a copy of your certification once complete for our records.
If you are an existing and active official with the LAL (but do not have USA Swimming/VHSL/YMCA certification), no additional in-person training is required. Every two years a refresher certification test is required that is sent via email and completed and returned prior to the start of the upcoming season.
The LAL offers an in-person, free training session each spring prior to the start of the season.
For Stroke & Turn officials, as an alternative to in-person training provided by the LAL, https://www.strokeandturn.com/ offers an online training program. The LAL does not cover this cost, but does accept this certification. Please email [email protected] with a copy of your certification once complete for our records.
If you are an existing and active official with the LAL (but do not have USA Swimming/VHSL/YMCA certification), no additional in-person training is required. Every two years a refresher certification test is required that is sent via email and completed and returned prior to the start of the upcoming season.
Officials Coordinator: Josh Rice
Officials Instructor: Trey Tanner
Officials Instructor: Trey Tanner