- The 2025 Officials Clinic schedule is now posted. Registration for online clinics will open in April.
- 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
2025 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 19, 7:00pm | Advanced Referee | Registration not yet open. Attendees must be current or certification just expiring ('23' 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 ('23' or later). Registrations will be checked to ensure attendees are eligible to attend. |
| Starter Clinic (online) | Wed, May 21, 7:00pm | Starter | Registration not yet open. This clinic provides initial certification and recertification in the position of Starter. |
| Referee Clinic (online) | Thu, May 22, 7:00pm | Referee | Registration not yet open. 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 Clinic (online) | Wed, May 28, 7:00pm | Recertifying Stroke and Turn | Registration not yet open. 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 29, 7:00pm | Advanced Referee | Registration not yet open. Attendees must be current or certification just expiring ('23' 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 ('23' or later). Registrations will be checked to ensure attendees are eligible to attend. |
| First-time Stroke and Turn Clinic (in-person) | Sun, Jun 1, 8:00am | New or Recertifying Stroke and Turn | Clinic location: Olney Swim Center, 16605 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD. 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 Clinic (online) | Sun, Jun 1, 7:00pm | Recertifying Stroke and Turn | Registration not yet open. 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 3, 7:00pm | Starter | Registration not yet open. This clinic provides initial certification and recertification in the position of Starter. |
| Referee Clinic (online) | Wed, Jun 4, 7:00pm | Referee | Registration not yet open. 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 Clinic (online) | Thu, Jun 5, 7:00pm | New or Recertifying Stroke and Turn | Registration not yet open. 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 Clinic (in-person) | Sun, Jun 8, 8:00am | New or Recertifying Stroke and Turn | Clinic location: Olney Swim Center, 16605 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD. 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. |
| Referee Clinic (online) | Sun, Jun 8, 7:00pm | Referee | Registration not yet open. 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 Clinic (online) | Mon, Jun 9, 7:00pm | Recertifying Stroke and Turn | Registration not yet open. 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 Clinic (online) | Wed, Jun 11, 7:00pm | New or Recertifying Stroke and Turn | Registration not yet open. This clinic is for both first time and recertifying Stroke and Turn judges. This is the last Stroke and Turn Clinic for the season. |