Dam West Dolphins

All MHSL teams must have adult volunteers on their teams to serve as Meet Referee/Deck Referee/Starters and Stroke & Turn Judges. In order to function smoothly, we need to have four  Meet Referee/Deck Referee/Starters and six Stroke & Turn Judges. If we have less than that we run the risk of not being able to participate in meets, and so we are actively recruiting for these positions.

These are important positions and as such they require training to become certified. In addition, in order to serve as a Meet Referee/Deck Referee/Starter, you must have at least one season of experience as a Stroke & Turn Judge.

Therefore, we would like to encourage all parents (guardians, grandparents, etc.) to attend one Stroke & Turn Judge training session. Attending the training does not obligate you to serve as a Stroke & Turn Judge, but it is the only way to get a sense of what it’s all about. It may sound intimidating, but in all honesty, it’s really quite easy!  But, you won’t be able to decide that for yourself unless you attend a training session.

Even if you decide that Stroke & Turn Judging isn’t for you, attending the training will give you a more comprehensive understanding of what swim meets are all about. Have you ever wondered, what constitutes an acceptable stroke? What happens if my swimmer doesn’t do a flip turn? When is a one hand touch acceptable? These are the kinds of things you’ll learn if you attend one of these training sessions.

Choose ONE.  These clinics are for both NEW and re-certifying Stroke & Turn judges.  Clinic is 1 hour long.   

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Choose ONE.  The Starter clinic is for new and re-certifying Starters.  Clinic includes Stroke & Turn re-certification. The clinic is 2 hours long.

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Choose ONE.  The Referee/Trainer clinics are for both new and re-certifying Meet Refs, Deck Ref and Trainers.  The clinic includes Starter training and Stroke & Turn re-certification.  The clinic is 2.5 hours long. 

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Rachel Langberg (2024)

[email protected]

Cell: 919-809-2426