Level 1 Endurance & Risk Awareness Course

Level 1 Endurance

To book onto this course click here.

Who should go on this course?

Anyone who wishes to work as an Official at Road and Cross-Country events

What will I learn?

• What we mean by endurance
• To understand the skills, knowledge, experience and aptitude of Endurance Officials
• What equipment an endurance official will need to bring to an event
• What the different areas of an endurance race are:
  • The Start
  • The Course
  • The Finish
• To understand an endurance official’s roles, including:
  • • Sector Marshall
    • Race Referee
    • Start Director and Finish Director
    • Course Director
    • Judging and Recorder

Is there an assessment?

There isn’t an assessment but after the course candidates need to complete at least 4 competition experiences to be licensed and have completed a Risk Awareness for Endurance Officials course.

Self-taught modules are required for progressing to Level 2 and 3: Referee, Start Director and Course Director.

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.
• 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.

For more information on progressing through the Officials Pathway please click here