Level 1 Field Officials Course

Information

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?

• Follow a duty sheet
• Be able to list field events and the various roles covered
• 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 and Safeguarding in Athletics course.

What do I do after the course?

• Ensure you have uploaded your licence photo to the myAthletics portal and completed your PVG

• Complete a Health and Safety module online

• Attend 4 varying  competition experiences and record on your accreditation form

• Email your accreditation form to shonamalcolm@scottishathletics.org.uk for grading in order to receive your UKA Level 1 License.

Notes

This course will run over 2 Evenings – 28th April & 5th May 2022