MENU
Merchandise Order

Level 3

Level 3 Certification – ORANGE Pin

Requirements

A. Complete all of the clinics listed under Level II;

B. Certify in three additional positions listed under Level II by obtaining two successful deck evaluations in each position or as described in the notes;

C. Complete the Para Swimming emodule if not completed previously.

  • The Para Swimming emodule is available within the LMS (Learning Management System).
  • With more and more integrated swimming competitions, this is an excellent resource to learn about Para Swimming. While this e-learning module does not provide certification as a Para Swimming Official, it is an excellent starting point.
  • To certify as a Para Swimming Official, you must take the daylong Domestic Para Swimming clinic. Upcoming clinics are listed in the LMS (Learning Management System). Completion of this clinic is required for all Referees and Starters at Swimming Canada National events.

D. It is encouraged to direct the Level I – Introduction to Swimming Officiating clinic under the supervision of a Level IV or V official.

* Completion of the Chief Finish Judge clinic prior to September 1, 2024, will be accepted as equivalent to the Chief Recorder clinic for certification purposes.

Note: Completing the requirements for Level III (A, B, C, D) may happen simultaneously or in any order.

SwimON Note: the material in the Recorder clinic is also covered in the Chief Recorder Clinic (as of October 24, 2024) and therefore satisfies requirement B.

SwimON Note: Beginning September 1, 2023, any request for Level III, IV and V certification will require 1 deck sign-off in the Judge of Stroke position if not already received as part of Level II certification

Clinics & Positions listed under Level 2 certification

  • Chief Timekeeper
  • Administrative Desk
  • Chief Recorder & Chief Judge Electronics positions
    • SwimON Note: The Chief Recorder and Chief Judge Electronics positions are counted as 1 Level II position while working towards level 2 to 4 certification.
    • SwimON Note: The clinic name for these positions prior to Sept. 1, 2024 was Chief Finish Judge/Chief Judge Electronics Clinic. An official does not need to redo the Chief Recorder clinic nor Chief Judge Electronics clinic for certification purposes.
    • SwimON Note: Certification in the Chief Recorder & Chief Judge Electronics position can be any of these paths
      • 2 x Chief Recorder
      • 1 x Chief Recorder + 1 x CFJ (pre-Sept 2024)
      • 1 x Chief Recorder + 1 x CJE
      • 1 x CFJ (pre-Sept 2024) + 1 x CJE
  • Meet Manager
  • Starter

Level 2 Developing Referee & Level 3 Referee

To help track the various stages of development from Level 2 to Level 4 certification, Swim Ontario, at the beginning of the 2023-2024 season, introduced two new terms to help tracking the progression of an official and the Referee Position because of the changes to the Certification pathway. The Level 2 Developing Referee and the Level 3 Referee. The tracking can now be done in the registration system via credentials that only Swim Ontario can add to an officials profile. Officials can refer to the Referee Pathway & Requirements reference guide and Level 3 Certification requirements for details.

Process

Once an official has all the requirements listed above for a Level 3 (or Level 2 Developing Referee or Level 3 Referee) and their online profile is completed they need to contact their Club Official Chair/Administator (COC/COA), Swim Ontario and/or their Regional Official Representative (ROR).

  • The online profile will be verified.
  • The COA will be asked to complete any missing information on the online profile.
  • Swim Ontario will add credentials in REMS to approve the official for reaching
    • Level 2 Developing Referee or
    • Level 3 Certification or
    • Level 3 Referee

Recognition items

  • Level 2 Developing Referee: whistle & lanyard
  • Level 3: Orange Pin
  • Level 3 Referee: whistle & lanyard (if not already received)

Resources