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The Officials Recruitment Program is a free program run by Athletics SA to upskill participants in order to become a World Athletics Level 1 Technical Official. While open to all, the program has been created for teachers. Teachers will be able to take their new skills back into their schools to improve the running of athletics events, trainings and Physical Education classes while maintaining safety and encouraging student participation in Athletics. Funding has been provided to cover the cost of Temporary Relief Teachers to enable staff to undertake this program. For non-teacher participants they can attend the theory workshops as available and the in-competition practice dates are flexible for all.
Alongside E-learning modules, participants will participate in workshops and in-competition training to deepen their understanding of Athletics rules. This will culminate with participants that would like the opportunity to volunteer at the 2024 National Athletics Championships which will double as the Olympic and Paralympic Games Qualifiers in Adelaide in April, being able to officiate up close to the action as Australia's best athletes compete for the chance to join Australia's Olympic and Paralympic teams.
This program will upskill teachers in Athletic rules and recording systems with focus on the more techincal disciplines not often well understood. This will allow teachers to better run Athletics events, trainings and Physical Education classes while maintaining safety and encourage student participation in the sport.
Development
Teachers will:
- be given access to a range of online resources to further their own development both in techincal rules and instructing athletes
- learn from experienced officials how to communicate with an athlete through supportive and corrective measures
- view a wide range of athlete proficiencies
- see how experienced coaches and officials communicate feedback to athletes in an inclusive and positive manner
- have an insight into how Athletics events are run to create a safe and supportive environment
- be provided a certificate of completion once they have finished the program
In preparation for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Qualifiers and ultimately the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, funding has been secured which will cover the cost of temporary relief teachers to schools of participants. This will cover 1 day of temporary relief teaching per participant. See the calendar for dates.
E - Learning Modules
The World Athletics E-learning modules https://elearning.worldathletics.org/ covers 13 modules including an assessment and covers all areas of Track and Field, there is no time restriction on this module.
Theory Workshops
Theory/Practical Workshops will be facilitated by Rachel Larking, a South Australian school teacher and World Athletics Silver Referee. These will take place at the SA Athletics stadium and cover the more complicated parts of Athletics. See the timetable for more detail.
In-competition practice
Participants will practice exercising skill during our interclub competitions and State Championship events. This will allow participants to watch the state's best athletes as well learn from experienced officials how to conduct events and communicate rulings to all different ages and abilities.
The 2024 National Championships will double as the Olympic and Paralympic Games Qualifiers. They are being held in Adelaide from the 11th to 19th of April 2024, with South Australian school term finishing on Friday 12th of April. For participants who wish to volunteer for part of or all of these Championships, they will get the chance to see and officiate Australia's best athletes as they compete for a spot in the Australian 2024 Olympic and Paralympic teams.
Further Development
World Athletics has three levels of referees. Bronze, Silver and Gold across four main disciplines - General Referees, Race Walking judges, Photo Finish Judges and Starter. Further information about this pathway will be provided throughout the course.