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:
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.
Console Operator Training
Console Operators will train to setup and operate the Meet Maestro and CTS Dolphin Systems. This requires an annual certification. The 2023 certification will only be valid during the 2023 season.
Stroke/Turn Judge Training
Stroke/Turn judges and officials will train to identify stroke, touch, and turn infractions. This requires an annual certification. The 2023 certification will only be valid during the 2023 season. In order to obtain the 2023 certification, the following course must be completed:
- 2023 – Online Stroke and Turn Officials Training: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Starter/Referee Official Training
Starter and Referees will train to effectively run and officiate the meet. This requires an annual certification. The 2023 certification will only be valid during the 2023 season. In order to obtain the 2023 certification, the following course must be completed:
- 2023 – Online Starter/Referee Training: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Coach Concussion Training
All coaches must have completed concussion awareness training:
- 2023 – Coach Concussion Awareness Training: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Parent Concussion Training
Optional concussion awareness training for parents:
- 2023 – Parent Concussion Awareness Training: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
For Stroke/Turn Training Assistance: Email: training@swimwhale.com
