How to become a Technical Official

Without technical officials open meets can not run. There is an expectation that clubs attending open meets also provide some officials. If you do qualify as an official you can enjoy the perks of the role which include:

• Seeing your athlete compete without having to pay to spectate

• Refreshments throughout the day, often including breakfast and lunch

• Some pay travel expenses

• Satisfaction of supporting your club and their events

• The opportunity to take the skills as far as you want, some of the refs on the circuit have been to Olympics!

​

Swim England's Swimming Technical Officials - Judge 1 Theory course is an eLearning course which you can complete as soon as you book on it. Swim England estimate it will take between 6 to 8 hours to complete and has a multiple choice assessment at the end. Following completion of the theory course you will be sent a log book to record your practical training.

​

The course currently cost £20 which can be claimed back from the club upon completion. ​​