- Registrations for online clinics are now open.
- MCSL tracks certifications by the year the clinic was attended. Officials must recertify every two years.
- Effective with the 2024 MCSL season any official seeking initial Referee certification must be certified as a Stroke and Turn Judge for at least two years.
- For USA Swimming Officials wishing to transfer their certifications to MCSL:
- Please follow the instructions here. Please include your MCSL team when emailing.
- See the USA Swimming Interpretation of the Breaststroke/Butterfly Touch Rule (separated and simultaneous).
- To order name tags, use the online order form for the new MCSL Officials name tags.
- MCSL Officials Polo Shirts are available at Capital Sport and Swim in Kensington.
Certified Officials by Division or Team
2024 Training Events
Click on the event name to register for an event.
| Name | Date and time | Event Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Referee Clinic (online) | Mon, May 20, 7:00pm | Advanced Referee | Attendees must be current or certification just expiring ('22' or later) in both Referee and S&T in order to be eligible to attend. This clinic will provide recertification for Referee and S&T. This clinic will also recertify Starters whose certification is current or just expiring ('22' or later). Registrations will be checked to ensure attendees are eligible to attend. |
| Starter Clinic (online) | Wed, May 22, 7:00pm | Starter | This clinic provides initial certification and recertification in the position of Starter. |
| Referee Clinic (online) | Thu, May 23, 7:00pm | Referee | This clinic is provides initial certification and recertification for Referees. Clinic content is tailored toward Referees certifying for the first time. Those certifying as Referee for the first time must be a certified S&T for at least two years. Registrations will be checked to ensure attendees are eligible to attend. |
| Recertifying Stroke and Turn (online) | Wed, May 29, 7:00pm | Recertifying Stroke and Turn | This clinic is for recertifying Stroke and Turn judges. Registrations will be checked to ensure attendees are eligible to attend. |
| Advanced Referee Clinic (online) | Thu, May 30, 7:00pm | Advanced Referee | Attendees must be current or certification just expiring ('22' or later) in both Referee and S&T in order to be eligible to attend. This clinic will provide recertification for Referee and S&T. This clinic will also recertify Starters whose certification is current or just expiring ('22' or later). Registrations will be checked to ensure that attendees are eligible to attend. |
| First time Stroke and Turn (in-person) | Sun, Jun 2, 8:00am | New or Recertifying Stroke and Turn | This clinic is tailored for Stroke and Turn officials certifying for the first time. Those certifying for the first time should attend. Recertifying officials are welcome to attend. |
| Recertifying Stroke and Turn (online) | Sun, Jun 2, 7:00pm | Recertifying Stroke and Turn | This clinic is for recertifying Stroke and Turn judges. Registrations will be checked to ensure attendees are eligible to attend. |
| Starter Clinic (online) | Tue, Jun 4, 7:00pm | Starter | This clinic provides initial certification and recertification in the position of Starter. |
| Referee Clinic (online) | Wed, Jun 5, 7:00pm | Referee | This clinic is provides initial certification and recertification for Referees. Clinic content is tailored toward Referees certifying for the first time. Those certifying as Referee for the first time must be a certified S&T for at least two years. Registrations will be checked to ensure attendees are eligible to attend. |
| First time Stroke and Turn (online) | Thu, Jun 6, 7:00pm | New or Recertifying Stroke and Turn | This clinic is tailored for Stroke and Turn officials certifying for the first time. Those certifying for the first time should attend. Recertifying officials are welcome to attend. |
| First time Stroke and Turn (in-person) | Sun, Jun 9, 8:00am | New or Recertifying Stroke and Turn | This clinic is tailored for Stroke and Turn officials certifying for the first time. Those certifying for the first time should attend. Recertifying officials are welcome to attend. |
| Starter (in-person) | Sun, Jun 9, 8:00am | Starter | This clinic provides initial certification and recertification in the position of Starter. |
| Referee (online) | Sun, Jun 9, 7:00pm | Referee | This clinic is provides initial certification and recertification for Referees. Clinic content is tailored toward Referees certifying for the first time. Those certifying as Referee for the first time must be a certified S&T for at least two years. Registrations will be checked to ensure attendees are eligible to attend. |
| Recertifying Stroke and Turn (online) | Mon, Jun 10, 7:00pm | Recertifying Stroke and Turn | This clinic is for recertifying Stroke and Turn judges. Registrations will be checked to ensure attendees are eligible to attend. |
| Last chance Stroke and Turn (online) | Wed, Jun 12, 7:00pm | New or Recertifying Stroke and Turn | This clinic is for both first time and recertifying Stroke and Turn judges. This is the last Stroke and Turn Clinic for the season. |