DSA Officials Training 2025
To all potential 2025 DSA Officials:
Welcome to the 2025 DSA Season! Thank you in advance for your willingness to volunteer on behalf of our swimmers so that we have another successful swim season. That success is in large part depending on parent/family volunteers who are willing to give their time in helping out to ensure that meets run smoothly. Officiating is no different, as well-trained, quality officials are crucial to not only run meets, but also to make sure swimmers are continuing to learn/master the technical strokes.
As we receive information, and certify new/returning officials through the training sessions, we will be keeping a list of active officials throughout the league on the DSA website, under the officials tab.
For those who currently hold valid officials' certifications under YMCA, USA Swimming, and/or NFHS/HS Officiating, you ARE NOT required to attend the annual training sessions. BUT, you must complete the proof of current certification form at the google form link below, including uploading your active, non-expired certification/deck pass etc. This form can also be accessed through the DSA website under the officials tab.
For any new officials, or returning DSA-only trained officials, you will need to attend one of the training sessions below. Experienced officials (at least 2 years of DSA) as well as returning DSA trained starters/referees are required to remain for an additional session of Referee/Starter training at the conclusion of the stroke and turn session. YMCA and USA-trained officials are welcome to attend the Starter/Ref training, if desired.
I am planning on offering 2 in-person, as well as 2 virtual Zoom, training sessions this season. The first hour(ish) will be dedicated to stroke and turn, while the second hour will be for starter/referee. All sessions will begin at 6pm.
Wednesday 5/28 - Henson Family YMCA, 715 S Schumaker Dr, Salisbury, MD 21804
Wednesday 6/4 - ZOOM MEETING - Link to be sent to registered participants
Wednesday 6/11 - ZOOM MEETING - Link to be sent to registered participants
Thursday 6/12 - Washington College (Casey Swim Center), 300 Washington Ave, Chestertown, MD 21620
**If you are planning to attend one of these 4 sessions, please be sure to sign up at the link below. I would like to keep track of who is planning to attend, and reserve the right to cancel a session for low/no attendance. I will need contact information to send any updates as well as the zoom links for 6/4 and 6/11.**
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. Thanks again in advance for your participation. We are looking forward to another great DSA season!
Nick Perchiniak
DSA Officials Chair
