Hey Sharks! If you are a judge and didn't take a class to certify last summer, your certification is EXPIRED! If you are not a judge but want to learn, this is your chance. Judging is a great way to volunteer for the team and it sure does make the meets go faster! We are also in dire need of people to train to be a starter/referee. There are two classes coming up and all of the information is below: 

All teams are invited by the Bloomingdale Barracudas to attend Stroke/Turn Judge and Referee/Starter classes at the Bloomingdale Park District Johnston Recreation Center, 172 S Circle Ave, Bloomingdale, IL 60108.

Wednesday, June 1, 7 PM and Tuesday, June 7, 7 PM

Classes will be held in-person and consist of classroom time followed by a certification test. Current or former officials do not take the test.

Judges classes will be from 7 PM - 8:15 PM. Starter/Referee classes will be from 8:15 PM - 9 PM. The classes are free of cost.

Judges

Participants must meet one of the below requirements to attend the Judges class.

• You must have timed at least 1 swim season to qualify as a judge.
• You are currently or formerly a Judge that requires recertification.

Starter/Referee

Participants must meet one of the below requirements to attend the Starter/Ref class.

• You must be a certified Judge of at least 1 swim season to qualify as a Starter/Ref.
• You are currently or formerly a Starter/Referee that requires recertification.

If you have some spare time, take a look at the officiating videos we will be using during the training and the class materials to familiarize yourself with the swim strokes.