Stroke & Turn, Referee, and Starter Training Clinics
Welcome to the WHALe Training Academy
Note that Athlete Protection Training, which is a requirement for all volunteers, will remain open for the duration of the season.
Course offerings and requirements are below. Click on the enrollment link next to each course to enroll:
Course offerings and requirements are below. Please go to the WHALe training site to sign up https://whale.swimtopia.com/training.
Athlete Protection Training
All coaches and adult (anyone over age 17) volunteers are required to complete required Athlete Protection Training. This applies to anyone who will be acting in the capacity of a volunteer or coach for a WHALe team at practice or at meets that will be directly interacting with athletes. Examples of such volunteer roles include but are not limited to: timers, ready bench leaders, meet officials, concession stand workers, practice attendance takers, etc. It is highly recommended that all parent/guardians of WHALe athletes take this course: Athlete Protection 2026.
Console Operator Training
Console Operators will train to setup and operate the Meet Maestro and CTS Dolphin Systems. This requires an annual certification. The 2026 certification will only be valid during the 2026 season: https://whale.swimtopia.com/training.
Stroke/Turn Judge Training
Stroke/Turn judges and officials will train to identify stroke, touch, and turn infractions. This requires an annual certification. The 2026 certification will only be valid during the 2026 season. In order to obtain the 2026 certification, the following course must be completed: https://whale.swimtopia.com/training.
Starter/Referee Official Training
Starter and Referees will train to effectively run and officiate the meet. This requires an annual certification. The 2026 certification will only be valid during the 2026 season. In order to obtain the 2026 certification, the following course must be completed: https://whale.swimtopia.com/training.
Judges Quick Link Judges Handout
