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 volunteers (aged 14 years and older) 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 2026 certification will only be valid during the 2026 season.
Official Training
Officials will train to identify stroke, touch, and turn infractions and 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:
2026 - Online Officials Training
AND
One of the following In-Person Trainings
If you are a USA Swimming Certified Official, you can be a WHALe Official after providing proof of your certification and signing an Acknowledgment of Differences between USA Swimming Rules and WHALe Rules.
Shallow Water Dive Training
At least 1 coach from each team must attend a shallow water dive training. Please RSVP below.
Coach Concussion Training
All coaches must have completed concussion awareness training:
- Coach Concussion Awareness Training: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
For Stroke/Turn Training Assistance: Email: [email protected]
