1. Participate in a Provincial Section approved training program which includes successful completion of the Level I Clinic for Timekeeper, Marshal, and Safety Marshal.

1. Be CERTIFIED in Level I - (i.e.) completed ONE successful on-deck evaluation in each Level I position.
2. Successful completion of any TWO Level II clinics listed below and TWO successful on-deck evaluations in those clinic positions:

• Chief Timekeeper
• Judge of Stroke/Inspector of Turns (counts as 1 position)
• Recorder/Scorer (Desk Control)
• Clerk of Course
• Chief Finish Judge/Chief Judge Electronics (1 position)
• Meet Manager
• Starter

*To be certified as a Head Lane Timekeeper, the candidate must be certified as a Judge of Stroke / Inspector of Turns.

1. Be CERTIFIED in Level II - (i.e.) completed TWO clinics and TWO successful on-deck evaluations in those clinic positions
2. Successful completion of ALL remaining FIVE clinics listed under Level II.
3. Have TWO successful on-deck evaluations in FOUR additional positions listed under Level II, one of which must be Stroke and Turn/Head Lane Timekeeper. (Aspiring Starters should choose to get certified by completing two successful evaluations in that position)
4. Conduct ONE Level I clinic under the direction of a Level IV or V official.

1. Complete one (1) year of active service as a Level III official
2. Successfully complete the REFEREE clinic & questionaire
3. Gain experience as a Referee at a minimum of two (2) meets
4. Be certified in ALL Level II & III positions
5. Have organized, conducted and/or supervised a minimum of TWO Level II clinics within the year of application.
6. Notice of intent to be evaluated must be made prior to evaluation for Level IV certification
7. Be evaluated while working a minimum of TWO sessions as a Referee

1. Complete a minimum of one (1) year experience as a certified Senior Official (Green Pin) working most deck positions including Referee
2. Have organized, conducted and/or supervised a minimum of TWO officials clinics at Level II within the year of application
3. Work a minimum of TWO sessions at a National Meet at any position
4. Provide a photocopy of completed signed-off officials card to the provincial Officials Chairperson for review and approval.

1. When the provincial Officials Chairperson is satisfied that the candidate has met all requirements, the candidate´s name will then be forwarded to the National Officials´ Committee (NOC) Chairperson for National Certification (Blue Pin).
2. Once national certification is approved, a congratulatory letter and Master Official Level V certification card will be sent to the candidate by the NOC Chairperson
3. In order to remain as an ACTIVE MASTER OFFICIAL in Canada, a Level V Master Official must work a minimum of FOUR SESSIONS spread over a minimum of TWO MEETS in any given swim year, and must have participated in ONE clinic.