Officials Positions Needed
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.
New Stroke & Turn Judges will start as Scribes, listening to the calls and transcribing them to DQ slips for the coaches. They will also shadow experienced S&T judges.
MHSL LINK TO TRAININGS
Below is the direct link to the MHSL OFFICIALS page with all of the trainings listed. It includes:
- Instructions for USA Swim Officials.
- Recertification Assessments.
- Online Certification.
- In-Person Training Sessions (also listed below.)
https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/recmhsl/page/newsletter/officials
Dates, times and locations continue to change so PLEASE check the link above AND/OR the sign-ups listed below for the latest updates!
Stroke & Turn Judge ONLY Training 2026
These clinics are for both NEW and re-certifying Stroke & Turn judges. Clinic should be about 1 hour long.
See the link below for listed dates, times and locations. Choose ONE.
Click HERE to Sign-Up for S&T Judge ONLY
- Tuesday, April 7th, 5 - 7 pm @Smoky Hill Clubhouse (5405 S. Telluride St, Centennial, CO 80015)
- Tuesday, April 14th, 6 - 7 @ Tallyns Reach Clubhouse (24900 E Park Crescent Dr, Aurora, CO 80016)
- Saturday, April 18th 6 - 7 @ Tallyns Reach Clubhouse (24900 E Park Crescent Dr, Aurora, CO 80016)
- Wednesday, April 29th 6 - 7 @ Tallyns Reach Clubhouse (24900 E Park Crescent Dr, Aurora, CO 80016)
- Thursday, May 13th 5 - 6 pm @ Koelbel Library (5955 S Holly Street, Centennial, CO 80121)
- Saturday, May 16th 1 - 2 pm @ Koelbel Library (5955 S Holly Street, Centennial, CO 80121)
- Wednesday, May 27th 6 - 7:30 pm@ Parker Library (20105 Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138)
Meet/Deck Referee Training 2026 (+ S&T and Starter)
The Referee 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 3 hours long.
*You must have been a Stroke and Turn Judge for at least 1 year to become certified for Referee*
Please see the sign-up below for dates, times and locations. Choose ONE.
Click HERE to Sign-Up for REFEREE
- Tuesday, April 14th 6 - 9 pm @ Tallyns Reach Clubhouse (24900 E Park Crescent Dr, Aurora, CO 80016)
- Saturday, April 18th 9 - 12 pm @ Tallyns Reach Clubhouse (24900 E Park Crescent Dr, Aurora, CO 80016)
- Wednesday April 29th 6 - 9 pm @ Tallyns Reach Clubhouse (24900 E Park Crescent Dr, Aurora, CO 80016)
- Thursday, May 13th 5 - 8 pm @ Koelbel Library (5955 S Holly Street, Centennial, CO 80121)
- Saturday, May 16th 1 - 4 pm @ Koelbel Library (5955 S Holly Street, Centennial, CO 80121)
Starter Training 2026 (+ S&T)
The Starter clinic is for new and re-certifying Starters. Clinic includes Stroke & Turn re-certification. The clinic should be about 2 hours long.
*You must have been a Stroke and Turn Judge for at least 1 year to become certified for Referee*
Please see the sign-up below for dates, times and locations. Choose ONE.
Click HERE to Sign-Up for STARTER
- Tuesday, April 14th 6 - 8 pm @ Tallyns Reach Clubhouse (24900 E Park Crescent Dr, Aurora, CO 80016)
- Saturday, April 18th 9 - 11 am @ Tallyns Reach Clubhouse (24900 E Park Crescent Dr, Aurora, CO 80016)
- Wednesday April 29th 6 - 8 pm @ Tallyns Reach Clubhouse (24900 E Park Crescent Dr, Aurora, CO 80016)
- Thursday, May 13th 5 - 7 pm @ Koelbel Library (5955 S Holly Street, Centennial, CO 80121)
- Saturday, May 16th 1 - 3 pm @ Koelbel Library (5955 S Holly Street, Centennial, CO 80121)

