⚡ Become a Swim Official with HHAC
Swim meets give athletes the chance to test their skills, set personal bests, and grow as competitors. Behind every successful meet is a team of certified officials.
In Ontario, officials are trained volunteers—often parents or family members. Without enough certified officials, meets cannot be sanctioned, and swimmers lose the opportunity to race.
🌟 Why Become a Swim Official?
- Be part of your swimmer’s experience—right on deck.
- Ensure meets are fair, safe, and fun.
- Support HHAC’s ability to host and attend sanctioned meets.
- Fulfill volunteer hours in a meaningful way.
📧 Contact Us to Register:
🧑🏫 How to Get Started
Step 1: Register
Email our HHAC Officials Coordinator at hhac.clubofficialchair@gmail.com to get your Swimming Canada registration link and instructions.
Step 2: Complete Clinics
Option 1: In-Person Clinics
Attend in-person clinics anywhere in Ontario. Find a clinic that fits your schedule through Swimming Canada’s Learning Management System (LMS):
- Introduction to Swimming Officiating
- Safety Marshal Clinic
📅 Check the LMS for dates and locations throughout the season.
Option 2: Online Clinics
Complete the same two clinics online through Swimming Canada’s education platform at your own pace.
✅ Level I Certification
Once both clinics are complete, you’ll be certified as a Level I Official and can volunteer as a Timekeeper at sanctioned meets.
⚠️ Important: While you can volunteer immediately after Level I certification, to advance to Level II roles or take on more advanced responsibilities, you must complete two on-deck evaluations. These evaluations provide hands-on experience and prepare you for higher-level roles.
📈 Advancing to Level II
After gaining on-deck experience and completing your two deck evaluations, you can move into Level II roles such as:
- Inspector of Turns
- Stroke Judge
- Chief Timekeeper
Level II certification opens the door to even more important roles at swim meets.
⚠️ Did You Know?
Swim Ontario holds every club accountable through an Officials Tier System, based on the number of volunteers progressing through the levels. 👉 By becoming an official, you’re directly helping HHAC grow and succeed!
💬 Ready to join the team? Contact hhac.clubofficialchair@gmail.com to get started!