Training Opportunities
The primary source of training material and courses is the RSL Training Information website.
This page contains basic information on officials training, including Stroke and Turn, Scorer, Referee, Timer, Clerk of the Course, and Starter. All training will be online this year. The following positions must complete edpuzzle.com training linked from the RSL training website:
- Referee
- Stroke and Turn
- Starter
- Scorekeeper and Computer Operator
- Head Timer
- Clerk of Course
Training Requirements by Position
The following positions require completion of simple online training course here on the RSL website (https://rsl.swimtopia.com/training)
- Head Scorekeeper
- Clerk of Course
- Head Timer
- Computer Operators
- Starter
Stroke and Turn and Referee training may have additional requirements. These are also detailed at https://rsl.swimtopia.com/training
In addition, one referee for each team must attend virtual head referee training.
Also, please note that the RSL training site contains information on training waivers for trained USA Swimming and Virginia High School swimming officials.
Weather Policy
In general, assume practices and meets will be happening unless you hear otherwise. All of our activities take place outdoors, and sometimes the weather will not be ideal. If there is a weather safety issue, we typically take a wait and see approach prior to canceling or rescheduling.
Examples of situations where we may cancel practice or reschedule meets are largely safety related. Here is a partial list of things we may encounter and responses to those situations:
- Thunder and/or lightning: leave the pool area for 20 minutes
- Light to moderate rain: keep swimming
- Extremely heavy rain: pause until the bottom of the pool is visible
- Weather alerts that advise seeking shelter: seek shelter, leave the pool
Summer swim season is short. So, decisions to cancel or reschedule are not taken lightly. Again, in most cases we will attempt to wait out the weather concern.
Abuse Policy
Linked here is the abuse policy for the Grafton Dolphins swim team: Abuse Prevention Policy 2026
League Resources
Quick References:
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https://rsl.swimtopia.com/
- RSL Swimtopia Site
- Links to other team sites
- League standings and meet results
- List of RSL teams and divsions
2026 USA SWIMMING RULES
RSL RULES
Current Rappahannock Swim League Rules are available on this page
Feedback Form
Click here to provide feedback about team policies, coaching, or any thoughts you have about ways we can improve as a team going forward.
