BECOME AN OFFICIAL

Get closer to the action.

Learn the sport. Build your skills.

Help athletes have their moment - and go as far as you want.

everyone starts somewhere

You don't need to know it all before you begin.

At your first event, you’ll have a clear role, a short briefing and an experienced official alongside you.

Give it a go Join a local meet in a supported entry-level role. No accreditation is needed to start helping.

Find your interest Try track, field events, technology or athlete services and see what suits you.

Build skills at your pace Learn through mentoring, practical experience and recognised education.

FIND YOUR PLACE

There's more than one way to officiate.

Whether you enjoy the energy of a finish line, the detail of field events or working with technology, there’s a role to explore.

A PATHWAY, NOT A PRESSURE

Take it as far as you want.

Some people enjoy helping at a few local meets each season. Others build a pathway to state, national and international events. Both are valuable.

MORE THAN A ROLE

Officiating can open doors.

Officiating is about more than delivering competition. It's a chance to stay connected, build skills, meet people and discover new opportunities in athletics.

Stay involved Stay connected to athletics and the sport you love.

Join a community Meet people who share your passion for athletics.

Make competition possible Help athletes compete in a fair, safe and supportive environment.

Develop your skills Build confidence, technical knowledge and practical experience.

Go further Progress to state, national and even international competition.

PAID OPPORTUNITIES

Put your skills to work.

As you build your experience, opportunities may also be available to officiate at school athletics carnivals.

School athletics meets - $95 per event
Photo finish judges - $150 per event

Rates subject to change.

READY TO LEARN MORE?

Build your officiating knowledge.

You don't need accreditation to start helping at local competition. When you're ready to develop your knowledge further, you can begin the World Athletics education pathway.

Click here to access the World Athletics National Referee Modules

READY WHEN YOU ARE