Officials News

In addition to the Olympic Trials meet this summer there are two other national meets.  Both are at the University of Minnesota pool in Minneapolis with the US Open running from July 29th through August 2nd and Juniors from August 4th through the 8th.  They haven't received many applications to officiate so far and would appreciate your help. These kinds of meets are very rewarding and outstanding experiences. BL

Dates for the Officials Training Clinic have been announced: October 10-12, 2008 (fairly firm, but it is possible it could change).

Oregon Swimming will send two officials to this clinic which is generally an excellent opportunity to learn and network with officials from other LSCs.

If you are interested, and can commit to the entire weekend clinic (depart on the 10th with meeting that evening, full day session on Saturday, and short session on Sunday morning, with return Sunday afternoon), then please let me know by July 31, 2008.

The generaly criteria for selection to attend this clinic is for officials who are relatively new (2-5 years); who have never attended this clinic in the past; and who can bring back what they have learned to share with other officials in Oregon.

The location has not yet been determined. They had planned for June this year in Omaha, but have bumped into a conflict making that option unworkable. I will advise location as soon as I know.

Travel, lodging, and most food is paid by Oregon Swmming and USA Swimming.

Give this some careful thought and email me your interest at bludwig50@charter.net by July 31, 2008. I will update the information on this as I get it.

Bruce