Level 1 Virtual Field Course

Level 1 Field

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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.