Final step, to complete your training. Please fill out the link below so that we can match your training to your team.
RSL ONLINE TRAINING SESSIONS
All RSL training will be completed online this year using the EdPuzzle platform. Click the links below to be taken to the training. You MUST answer all questions and click the SUBMIT button at the end of each course in order to get credit. If you do not score 70% or higher, you will be required to re-train. For Stroke and Turn, the score is cumulative but any one module scoring less than 50% will need to be repeated. Please reach out to the Training Committee to have your training reset if necessary.
**IMPORTANT - DO NOT USE THE EDPUZZLE APP to complete your training.
Please use the CHROME internet browser.
Please use a laptop or desktop computer.
Any other method than listed above has been reported to cause "glitches".
At the end of each video, one the video stops, there is still a Continue button. Once you click the continue button, you will see a Submit button. If you do not click the submit button, you have NOT completed your training and the RSL Officials Committee will not be able to verify your status.
Referee Training Session - required by the RSL to be completed annually to become a Referee (if you are not USA Swimming and/or VHSL certified).
Referee Zoom Session - required by the RSL to be completed annually by to become a Referee (including those who are USA Swimming and/or VHSL certified).
2026 Session will be held on Sunday, June 7th at 7pm
https://zoom.us/j/98088522940?pwd=So3jJOubFwarLASD...
Meeting ID: 980 8852 2940
Passcode: 091349
Stroke and Turn Training Session- required by the RSL to be completed annually to become a Stroke and Turn Official.
Starter Training Session - required by the RSL to be completed annually to become a Starter.
Scorekeeper / Computer Operator Training Session - required by the RSL to be completed annually to become a Scorekeeper.
Head Timer Training Session - required by the RSL to be completed annually to become a Head Timer.
Clerk of the Course Training Session - required by the RSL to be completed annually to become a Clerk of the Course.
Officials Certification Request
After completing RSL training, please complete and submit the Officials Training form to be considered for certification. Please note, submitting this form does NOT mean you are certified. It is a request to the RSL Officials Committee that you be considered. They will VERIFY your submitted information and then approve your request. You should check with your team's RSL Rep if you have any questions about your verification.
Before submitting this form, be sure you have your screenshots with all requested information showing.
For EdPuzzle:
Waiver Requests for USAS/VHSL Trained Positions
As in the past years, for certain positions that have undergone the trainings provided by USA Swimming or the Virginia High School League, and hold a CURRENT certification, a waiver request can be submitted to the RSL by using the above link to submit their forms and documentation.
NOTE > If you are a USA official, submitting your membership card does NOT qualify you. You need to look to the top right, click on Officials, click My Official History and submit a screenshot of THAT page with your current certifications on it.
NOTE > If you are submitting a VHSL request, you MUST include you name (found in the upper right corner) in your screenshot or your request will not be approved.
If you do NOT have a Google account and cannot get the below link to work,
please email [email protected] for further instructions.
Requirements by Position
Scorekeeper/Computer Operator, Clerk of Course and Head Timer
- Must complete RSL training annually
- Must complete RSL training annually
- While not required, it is HIGHLY SUGGESTED that new starters shadow an experience starter for at least ½ of a meet that includes forwards and backwards starts.
- Must complete RSL training annually
- While not required, it is HIGHLY SUGGESTED that new stroke and turn judges shadow an experienced judge for at least ½ of a meet.
Referee
- Must complete RSL training annually
- All Referees/Admin Referees are required to attend the annual RSL Rules Update meeting. This meeting will be held on a date Sunday, June 7th @ 7pm via Zoom and will be recorded. If unable to attend LIVE, Referees will be required to watch online. Each team MUST have representation at this meeting.
- While not required, it is HIGHLY SUGGESTED that Referees shadow an experienced Ref for at least ½ of a meet and/or fill the admin ref position.
Safe Sport Training
Starting in the 2024 Season, all RSL Representatives, Swim Team Board Members and Coaches ARE REQUIRED TO be Safe Sport Trained. When completing the training, please choose the one that applies to you. Click on the image below for step-by-step instructions on how to complete the training.
