To become registered with CSOA, you must pass as open book written examination. It will be changed each year and once you have passed the test, a review test covering rule changes will be all that is required in following years. This test in not meant to be a measure of intelligence, but an educational tool. If we are going to raise the standard of credibility of NCAA-CSOA swim officials, we must be knowledgeable concerning the rules. Membership certificates will be issued on a school calendar year, 1e.
Membership is renewable annually from the time the original test is passed.
The Board of Directors feels that diving competition will remain separate in most cases and will not fall under swimming competition. Along those lines, because collegiate swimming involves so many dual meets which generally are officiated by only one or two persons rather than timers or machine operators, we have a single test for starters, stroke judges, etc. Upon passing the test, your Zone and State director will be notified as to your membership. You will also be put on a list available for the college swim coaches in your area. CSOA officials will also be used as a feeder system to furnish officials for the NCAA Championships for all divisions, men's and women's.