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The following is a summary of the certification process with respective requirements for completing each official’s level:

LEVEL I: RED

Trains you to be a Timer, Marshal and a Safety Marshal and you must be at least 14 years of age in order to:

· Participate in a SNC/OSOA approved clinic (Timekeeper/Marshal/Safety Marshal);

· Answer the appropriate questionnaire

You will receive your Red pin and an Official’s Record Card (Deck Evaluation Card). You need to:

· Obtain two separate deck evaluations for sessions worked as a Timer

· Keep this card to record other clinics and deck certifications as you progress as an official.

LEVEL II: WHITE

Note: It is required that officials work a few sessions in any position before requesting evaluation for certification. Officials are allowed only one sign-off per position per meet. Sign-offs in different positions are permitted in the same meet.

You must be:

· 16 years of age;

· Certified at Level I

Then:

· Attend clinics & answer questionnaires in strokes and turns & one other of the Level II positions listed; and

· Have two (2) on-deck certifications for each of those two positions

Note: HEAD LANE TIMEKEEPER is included with STROKES AND TURNS; both count as one position. When complete:

· Submit documentation (including log of all meets worked) to your Club Officials' Chair.

LEVEL III: ORANGE

Any official acting as a Referee during a session must have a minimum of Level III certification. You must be:

· Certified at Level II

Then:

· Attend all clinics and complete questionnaires for all of the positions listed under Level II;

· Certify in three (3) additional positions listed under Level II by obtaining two (2) successful deck evaluations in each position;

· Conduct one (1) clinic under the direction of a Level V official;

· Attend the Referee clinic & answer the questionnaire.

When complete:

· Submit documentation (including log of all meets worked) to and request meeting with your Regional Officials' Representative (usually via your Club Officials Chair).

The Personal Training Record (PTR)

The PTR remains an integral part of the evaluation process for all Levels as a record of observation. It is not an evaluation form. It may be used, as specified, as often as the official wishes, in order to keep a record of his/her improvement in the position of Referee. It is also used in preparation for evaluation. An explanation of its use as such is included with the description of the requirements for Levels IV and