TRAINING
Training is required for all coaches, parents and any volunteers over the age of 14 volunteers in order to participate in swim meets. The links below are to the various volunteer trainings offered by the West Houston Aquatic League (WHALe).
Information and registration for all training courses offered by WHALe can be found at WHALe Training Academy.
ATHLETE PROTECTION TRAINING
All coaches, parents and any volunteers over the age of 14 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.
VOLUNTEER CERTIFIATION TRAINING
Certain volunteer jobs require annual training and certification. Here are links to the various volunteer certification trainings.
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Officials Training: Stroke/Turn Judges, Meet Referee, Starter
All Officials (stroke/turn judge, referee, starter) 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 on-line course must be completed:
2026 - Online Officials Training: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
In addition to the on-line course, officials must attend an in-person course. Dates of the in-person course are
May 5th 6:30pm Kelliwood Pool (20502 Rose Hollow Drive)
May 6th 6:30pm Tamarron Pool (28707 Tamarron Parkway, Katy, Tx 77494)
May 9th 10:30am Cimarron Pool Swim Pool (21600 Cimarron Pkwy, Katy, Tx)
May 9th 10:30am Greatwood Gators Swim Pool (7225 Greatwood Parkway Sugarland 77479)
May 12th 6:30pm Barkers Landing Swim Pool (15800 South Barkers landing Road)
May 13th 6:30pm Fulbrook Swim Pool (5005 Lodge Lake Drive, Fulshear, Tx)
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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.
2026 - Console Operator Training: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
COACHES TRAINING
Coaches have several trainings that they need to complete every year.
Concussion Training: CLICK HERE
Policies & Procedures: CLICK HERE FOR QUIZ
WHALe Policies and Procedures documents: CLICK HERE
