The shortage of officials is a real thing, even in swimming.
There’s a shortage of sports officials in the WPIAL, a problem that extends across Pennsylvania and stretches nationwide. The profession needs to add more young officials to its ranks, but persuading millennials like Strednak to don black-and-white stripes has proven difficult.
- 18 years old or a high school graduate
- must register on the PIAA website
- pay $30, which gets them a rule book and study sheet.
- pass the test and can take the exam twice
- background checks that cost around $59, valid for five years.
- join a local chapter, dues are $45 a year
- attend seven meetings a year