The Stroke & Turn Judge Course helps you ensure fair, high-quality competition. Learn how to track disqualifications, review calls with the Scorekeeper, and manage key meet responsibilities with confidence.
The Stroke & Turn Judge Course prepares you to uphold the integrity of swim meets by ensuring swimmers follow proper technique and competition rules. As an official, your role is essential in maintaining fairness while helping athletes learn and grow in the sport. This course covers meet setup, connecting to the Huddle, and the process of disqualifying swimmers when necessary—whether in real-time or after reviewing previous events. You'll learn how to document and communicate DQs, collaborate with the Scorekeeper to review, edit, or overturn calls, and follow best practices for consistency and accuracy. With additional FAQs & Pro Tips, you’ll feel confident handling combined events, battery management, rehuddling, and keeping the meet running smoothly.