Foxridge Foxes

All MHSL teams must have adult volunteers on their teams to serve as Meet Referee/Deck Referee/Starters and Stroke & Turn Judges. In order to function smoothly, we need to have four Meet Referee/Deck Referee/Starters and six Stroke & Turn Judges. If we have less than that we run the risk of not being able to participate in meets, and so we are actively recruiting for these positions.

These are important positions and as such they require training to become certified. In addition, in order to serve as a Meet Referee/Deck Referee/Starter, you must have at least one season of experience as a Stroke & Turn Judge.

Therefore, we would like to encourage all parents (guardians, grandparents, etc.) to attend one Stroke & Turn Judge training session. Attending the training does not obligate you to serve as a Stroke & Turn Judge, but it is the only way to get a sense of what it’s all about. It may sound intimidating, but in all honesty, it’s really quite easy! But, you won’t be able to decide that for yourself unless you attend a training session.

Even if you decide that Stroke & Turn Judging isn’t for you, attending the training will give you a more comprehensive understandi ng of what swim meets are all about. Have you ever wondered, what constitutes an acceptable stroke? What happens if my swimmer doesn’t do a flip turn? When is a one hand touch acceptable? These are the kinds of things you’ll learn if you attend one of these training sessions.

Choose ONE. 

These clinics are for both NEW and re-certifying Stroke & Turn judges.

Stroke and Turn Judge - 2026

• April 18, 9 AM–Noon — Stroke & Turn / Starter Training @ Tallyn’s Reach Clubhouse

Starter Training 2026 (+ S&T) - 2026

• April 18, 9 AM–Noon — Stroke & Turn / Starter Training @ Tallyn’s Reach Clubhouse

Meet Ref and Deck Ref - 2026

• April 3, 6–9 PM — Referee Training @ Tallyn’s Reach Clubhouse
• April 14, 6–9 PM — Referee Training @ Tallyn’s Reach Clubhouse

Recertification (just take one) - 2026 TBD
Online Re-Certifications
Online Re-certifications open March 14. Officials must have two consecutive years of certification to qualify for online renewal.

• Click to take the Stroke and Turn recertification assessment
• Click to take the Starter (includes Stroke and Turn) recertification assessment*
• Click to take the Meet Ref (includes Stroke and Turn and Starter)recertification assessment*

USA Swimming Officials
USA Swimming–certified officials may submit their credentials for MHSL certification in the same positions.