Level 1 Field Officials Course

Please note: This course takes place over two evenings: 21 and 28 September, 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

To book onto this course click here

Who should go on this course?

Anyone who is interested in officiating the field events:

• Shot (including seated throws for disabled athletes)
• Discus (including seated throws for disabled athletes)
• Hammer
• Javelin (including seated throws for disabled athletes)
• Club Throw
• High Jump
• Long Jump
• Triple Jump
• Pole Vault

What will I learn?

• To follow a duty sheet
• To be able to list field events and the various roles covered
• To understand and describe Health and Safety issues in Field Officiating
• Application of the rules surrounding field officiating
• Ability to present the result card accurately

Is there an assessment?

There isn’t an assessment but after the course candidates need to complete at least 4 competition experiences to become licensed. The experiences must cover both horizontal and vertical jumps and both shot and long throws. This may require candidates doing more than 4 experiences. Candidates must have completed the Health & Safety course for Officials.

What do I do after the course?

• Ensure you have uploaded your licence photo to the myAthletics portal ( head shot on a white background).
• Ensure you complete a PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) application. Please contact Angie Sutherland and she will assist you with this.
• Complete a Health and Safety module online.
• Attend a minimum of 4 competition experiences and record on your accreditation form.
• Email your Application for Accreditation form to shonamalcolm@scottishthletics.org.uk  for processing in order to receive your UKA Level 1 License.

For more information contact Shona Malcolm.

All courses will be delivered in an interactive practical and lecture setting.