Officials Information
Required
- Every shadow official is required to complete the Stroke & Turn online training before they can apprentice on deck.
- https://www.strokeandturn.com/product/stroke-turn-course/
Amended 3/30/25
The number of officials required does NOT include individuals shadowing.
The number of officials required does NOT include individuals shadowing.
USA Swimming Rulebook
| 2025_usas_rulebook.pdf |
| 2025_usas-mini-rulebook.pdf |
Parental involvement makes the SWSC meets possible. Learning to be an official is not as difficult as you might think it is. If you are interested in learning more about these roles please email us at [email protected] or speak to a member of your teams' coaching staff.
- Starter
- Stroke & Turn
- Meet Referee
Meet Officials
All of our Meet Officials are volunteers who have participated in Stroke & Turn classes. Many of them are also officials at High School and USA Swimming meets. Each team is responsible to supply officials and timers at SWSC swim meets.
There be a fine to any attending team that does not provide an official, either stand alone or shadowing. That fine is payable to the host team.
Amended 3/30/25
The number of officials required does NOT include individuals shadowing.
There be a fine to any attending team that does not provide an official, either stand alone or shadowing. That fine is payable to the host team.
- less than 8 kids – no official
- 9-19 – 1 official or $25
- 20-39 – 2 officials or $50.
- Reminder - people can train during winter season and with the high school meets in our area.
Amended 3/30/25
The number of officials required does NOT include individuals shadowing.
SWAT - Jonesboro
Ben Williams - USA AO
Leslie Cothern - USA Head Ref (AAU and USA Certified)
Christi Clayton - Stroke & Turn
Chelsea Thompson - Stroke & Turn
Serena Vance - Stroke & Turn
Racers - Paragould
Monica Nelsen - AAU & USA
David Gill - AAU & USA
Hannah Rudi - shadow
Cassie Deramus - shadow
Amy Schwab - shadow
Dolphins - Pocahontas
Sara Frazier - Meet Referee, Stroke & Turn (AAU & USA Certified)
Michael Lawhon - USA Head Ref (AAU and USA Certified)
Andreana Difani - Stroke & Turn, Starter
Beth Coon - Stroke & Turn
Matt Mobley - Stroke & Turn (Head Timer, Starter, Relay Verification)
Heather Mobley - Stroke & Turn
Anna Lawhon - Stroke & Turn, USA AO
Alexis Lawhon - Stroke & Turn
Catherine Young - Stroke & Turn
Hurricanes - Mountain Home
Chris Kohler- USA Head Ref. (AAU & USA Certified)
Chelsea Jones USA S&T (AAU & USA Certified)
Colleen Lynch - AAU Referee, Stroke & Turn, Starter
Kelsea Dubuque - Stroke & Turn
Marti Hurst - Stroke & Turn
Robert Eiden - Stroke & Turn
Rapids - Harrison
Luke Feighert
Heath Yarger
Dane Wortley
Lisa Ray
Jessica Gilmore
Ronnie Burcham - pending
Stephanie Smith - pending
Jets - Jonesboro
Chance Smith
Ben Williams - USA AO
Leslie Cothern - USA Head Ref (AAU and USA Certified)
Christi Clayton - Stroke & Turn
Chelsea Thompson - Stroke & Turn
Serena Vance - Stroke & Turn
Racers - Paragould
Monica Nelsen - AAU & USA
David Gill - AAU & USA
Hannah Rudi - shadow
Cassie Deramus - shadow
Amy Schwab - shadow
Dolphins - Pocahontas
Sara Frazier - Meet Referee, Stroke & Turn (AAU & USA Certified)
Michael Lawhon - USA Head Ref (AAU and USA Certified)
Andreana Difani - Stroke & Turn, Starter
Beth Coon - Stroke & Turn
Matt Mobley - Stroke & Turn (Head Timer, Starter, Relay Verification)
Heather Mobley - Stroke & Turn
Anna Lawhon - Stroke & Turn, USA AO
Alexis Lawhon - Stroke & Turn
Catherine Young - Stroke & Turn
Hurricanes - Mountain Home
Chris Kohler- USA Head Ref. (AAU & USA Certified)
Chelsea Jones USA S&T (AAU & USA Certified)
Colleen Lynch - AAU Referee, Stroke & Turn, Starter
Kelsea Dubuque - Stroke & Turn
Marti Hurst - Stroke & Turn
Robert Eiden - Stroke & Turn
Rapids - Harrison
Luke Feighert
Heath Yarger
Dane Wortley
Lisa Ray
Jessica Gilmore
Ronnie Burcham - pending
Stephanie Smith - pending
Jets - Jonesboro
Chance Smith
Officials Documents
Officials Briefing
| officials_briefing_-_scanned_copy.pdf |
AO Coach Inquiry Slip
| ao_coaches_inquiry_slip_for_swim_meets_2_per_page.pdf |
| ao_coaches_inquiry_slip_for_swim_meets_2_per_page.pub |
Timer Briefing
| timer_briefing_-_updated_may_2024.pdf |
| timer_briefing_-_updated_may_2024.docx |
Stroke & Turn - Official Placement Document
| swim_official_placement.docx |
| swim_official_placement.pdf |
Scratch and Add Form
| scratch_and_add_form.pdf |
Relay Change Form
| relay_change_form_.pdf |
Relay Take-Off Slips
| usa_relay_takeoff_slips_-_xo.pdf |
Positive Check-In Form
| usa_aau_positive_check_in_form.pdf |
| aau_usa_positive_checkin_word.doc |
Order of Finish
| usa_order_of_finish.pdf |
| usa_order_of_finish.docx |
2024 USA DQ Slip - 3 to a sheet
| usa_swimming_dq_slip_2024.pdf |
2024 USA DQ Slip - 2 per sheet (teaching dq slip)
| dq_slips_-_custom_with_notes_side_draft.pdf |
1500 Short Course 25 Meter Mile Count Sheet
| 1500_meter_freestyle_short_course_split_recording_sheet.pdf |
1650 Short Course 25 YARD Mile Count Sheet
| 1650_yard_freestyle_split_recording_sheet.pdf |