LEVEL 1 CLINIC: For new and recertifying Level 1 Officials
This course is designed to train participants as swim officials for YMCA Competitive Swimming in the areas of Stroke and Turn Judge, Relay Take-off Judge, Place Judge and Timer. The course focuses on the specific duties and responsibilities of the above officials prior to, during and after a swim meet. Successful completion of a written examination is required to pass the course.
No experience necessary to become a Level 1 Swim Official.
- Tuesday September 23 AND Thursday September 25
- 6:30 PM EASTERN TIME to 8:30 PM EASTERN TIME
- Students must attend both nights
- VIRTUAL ONLY. Details on how to join the clinic will be emailed to all registered participants the weekend prior to the clinic dates
- Fee $30 This fee will be covered by the team, just let us know when you register so we can pay it.
- Register: All participants must register via YMCA LCDC
- Click Here to Register. See the attached help document
LEVEL 2 CLINIC: For current Level 1 officials seeking Level 2 Certification and recertifying Level 2 Officials
This course is designed to certify or recertify participants to be Swim Officials for YMCA Competitive Swimming in the areas of Referee, Starter and Chief Judge. The course focuses on the specific duties and responsibilities of the above officials prior to, during and after a swim meet. The course also reviews the facilities and staffing requirements for a meet, rules for swimming various strokes, matters relating to eligibility and other key roles of the official. Successful completion of a written examination is required to pass the course.
- Tuesday September 30 AND Thursday October 2
- 6:30 PM EASTERN TIME to 8:30 PM EASTERN TIME
- VIRTUAL ONLY. Details on how to join the clinic will be emailed to all registered participants the weekend prior to the clinic dates
- Fee $30. This fee will be covered by the team, just let us know when you register so we can pay it.
- Register: All participants must register via YMCA LCDC
- Click Here to Register. See the attached help document
Administrative Official: For new and recertifying
Administrative Officials.
This course is designed to certify administrative (dry deck)
swim officials for the YMCA of the USA’s Competitive Swimming Program. The
course focuses on the specific duties and responsibilities of the
Administrative Swim Official prior to, during and after a meet. The course also
briefly reviews for the participants the facilities and staffing requirements
for a meet, including matters relating to eligibility to participate in and
entry into the meet. Successful completion of a written examination is required
to pass the course.
No experience necessary to become an Administrative
Official.
- Tuesday
October 7 AND Thursday October 9
- 6:30
PM EASTERN TIME to 8:30 PM EASTERN TIME
- VIRTUAL
ONLY. Details on how to join the clinic will be emailed to all registered
participants the weekend prior to the clinic dates
- Fee
$30. – This fee will be covered by the team, just let us know when you
register so we can pay it.
- Click Here to
Register. See the attached help document
Please contact trainer Tom Crooks with any questions.
724-554-4394 or washcroks@gmail.com.
Team Equipment List- Each practice group as a list of equipment they will need for practices. You are welcome to buy any brand through any vendor. The only exception is the coaches would like you to purchase only the listed snorkel
.
The team has a store set up on swim outlet, but you are welcome to purchase equipment anywhere. Click here for instructions on how to order team suits through Swimville. Order by October 1st to get fee shipping directly to your home!
Mark your calendars!!The dates for our Poseidon Championship Series have been set...
Rocktober Pentathlon- 10/19/25
Sleigh Ride Spectacular - 12/14/25
Hang Ten Invitational - 1/18/26
We will have our Parent Expo/Open House on Sunday August 24th 1:00-4:00 pm at the Riverfront YMCA. There you will be able to:
*Learn more about the Tigershark Program
* Have your swimmer evaluated
*Meet the coaches & board members
* Try on suits
* Buy discounted name brand goggles
* Buy other Tigershark merchandise
*Get information about USA swimming
* Learn about volunteering requirements
We will host break out sessions of our Tigersharks 101 class where new parents can learn all about what is involved with being on the team and get the answers to your questions. Both sessions are the same, so feel free to attend either one.
Option 1: 1:15 pm
Option 2: 2:45 pm