Training Day tomorrow! NVSLU
Just a reminder about the NVSLU officials training day tomorrow! Brand new swim parent? Stop reading until next year. Not brand new? Read on...
From the NVSL:
Reminders for NVSLU on Saturday
On behalf of the Executive Board and Officials Committee
Our biggest training day of the season will take place this Saturday May 30 at NVSL University! There is a great selection of training clinics offered at NVSLU, including Ref, Starter, Stroke & Turn, Chief Timer, and Meet Maestro. Please encourage team parents and officials to attend. NVSLU will be held at the Fairfax County Government Center, which is located at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Note there is construction around the Government Center; please abide all signage. There will be a welcome table in the lobby and greeters to direct you to the right space for your clinic.
NVSLU is the only time that the Chief Timer training will be offered. All timing volunteers - any and all experience levels - are welcome to attend. Learn valuable tips on conducting briefings and ensuring accuracy in timing and recording. This clinic address what we're here for -- the times -- and making sure that they are correctly captured and recorded.
IMPORTANT: Please note that only water is permitted inside the Government Center. Please do not bring food, coffee and other beverages. You will not be allowed to take them into the clinics.
The full schedule of clinics for NVSLU is as follows:
• NEW Referee Only** @ 8AM
• NEW Starter Only** @ 8AM
• Ref/Starter Recertification @ 8AM
• SwimTopia Meet Maestro Training @ 8AM (Full - see below)
• Chief Timer Clinic @ 8:30AM
• Stroke and Turn (New and Recert) @ 10:30AM
• SwimTopia Meet Maestro Training @ 10:30AM (Full - see below)
Important Reminders
· No advanced registration is required for officiating clinics EXCEPT FOR MEET MAESTRO TRAINING. Advanced registration is required for Meet Maestro training and the two sessions are now full. A virtual training session will be offered on June 3, which will also be recorded for individual viewing at a later date. Register for the virtual training HERE.
· Participants should prepare for 2-hour clinics and need to arrive on time and stay for the duration of the clinic in order to receive credit. If you arrive later than five minutes after the start of the clinic, you will not receive credit.
· Officials who wish to certify as Starters, Referees or Stroke and Turn Judges MUST attend a clinic every other year. This means that if you last attended a clinic in 2023 or earlier, you must attend a clinic this year. Please click HERE for officials' qualifications procedures and check the team rep folder for updated Clinic Attendance spreadsheets. **NOTE** Remember that as of 2025, Starters are required to complete Stroke and Turn training.
Click on the training schedule below for other offerings throughout the spring. Please contact [email protected] with questions.
2026 OFFICIALS TRAINING SCHEDULE
White NVSL Logo Merchandise for Sale at NVSLU
NVSLU is the only time that the white NVSL officials' logo merchandise will be sold at clinics this spring. Grab a polo, hat, or new long sleeved options. The white officials logo merchandise is also available year round at Suit Up in the University Mall in Fairfax and online. See this season's FLYER for more information.
NVSL Coaching Clinic
Please join us on Sunday May 31 at 8:30 am at Shouse Village for the Coaching Tips and Tools Clinic. The clinic is designed with young coaches in mind, though seasoned coaches can find new tips and tools as well.
Program Highlights:
Planning for Safety - from practice to meet warm-ups to meets
Specific Techniques for Developing Mini's - including progression tools
Stroke Mechanics - detection and correction, starts, turns and finishes
Leadership and Sportsmanship – the keys to a good season and mentoring your swimmers for life!
CLICK HERE to sign up if you are committed to coming. Questions? Email [email protected].
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Brand new swim parents: if you got to this part, you're naughty but I like your style. Seriously, learn how to put on a swim cap, order goggles you can recognize on a pool deck and relax.
Returning parents- get certified and reach out with questions.