Come join the Officials Team! No experience is required. Our Officials Chair, Brian Gettelfinger, will guide you through the education materials and you will have the opportunity to apprentice with our current officials prior to being certified.

Already an official? We are in need of additional Deck Refs and Starters. Please consider upgrading your certification. Rob Razzano can help you with that as well!

Visiting Official? We would love to have you on our deck! Please contact Brian Gettelfinger for scheduling.

Questions? Please ask! If you are interested in attending the training or just curious, please contact Brian Gettelfinger at btgettel@gmail.com

Please visit the Ohio Swimming's Officials page where you will find step-by-step instructions and more details.

Please Note: Jen Hedger is our Team Membership Registrar for USA Swimming. If you have trouble completing this initial registration step, please contact Jen for registration help jhedger@cincy-marlins.com.

10. You are an active part of some of the best meets in Ohio Swimming.

9. You get an excellent working knowledge of swimming and the rules.

8. An exposure to other rewarding opportunities to participate in Marlins meets and operations.

7. Our own amazing hospitality (good food and a cool place to sit) during Marlins meets.

6. You meet and learn the sport with some of the best and most experienced USA Swimming Officials in Ohio Swimming.

5. No need to work the crowds to find a seat in the gym or the bleachers.

4. A Marlins Official shirt to wear with pride.

3. USA Swimming fees are fully refundable when you work as an Official through the year.

2. Flexibility in scheduling your session requirements. You can work with the Officials Coordinator to schedule times that work for your personal schedule.

1. BEST PLACE TO WATCH A MEET EVER! You can watch the swimming action up close and interact with your swimmer in ways that are not possible any other volunteer role.