Courses for Officials

All our officials’ courses are listed below. If you have any queries, please contact Officials Recruitment & Development Officer Shona Malcolm. Below the course listings, you will find more information on becoming an official.

All course bookings are now made through our online system, Athletics Hub where you can find and book your course.

Before signing up for any Track & Field or Endurance Level 1 Course all officials must sign up for the following online modules:

Online Modules

Safeguarding – This course is mandatory to attain your level 1 Officials License in Endurance and Track & Field. You can sign up direct to the Safeguarding course by clicking this link.
Health & Safety – This course is mandatory only for Track & Field courses to attain your level 1 Officials Licence. You can sign up direct to the Health & Safety Course by clicking this link.
Endurance Officials should confirm that they have read and understood the – Health & Safety Guidelines for Endurance Officials.

Officials Education Course Booking Terms and Conditions

Online CPD Modules

Call-Room Modules – This is free of charge and is CPD for anyone who is interested in working in a Call-Room. The Module will take you through what equipment is needed and what you need to check in regards to the athletes. You can sign up direct to the Call-Room Module by clicking this Link.

Course listings

Level 1 Field Officials Course

Location: Glasgow

Starting Date: 15th November 2026
Time: 10am till 3pm
Available Places: See Athletics Hub
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Level 1 Timekeeping Course

Location: Glasgow

Starting Date: 6th December 2026
Time: 10am till 1pm
Available Places: See Athletics Hub
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Level 1 Track Officials Course

Location: Glasgow

Starting Date: 24th January 2027
Time: 10am till 1pm
Available Places: See Athletics Hub
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Level 1 Starters/Starters Assistant Officials Course

Location: Glasgow

Starting Date: 31 January 2027
Time: 10am till 2pm
Available Places: See Athletics Hub
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Level 1 Photo Finish Officials Course

Location: Glasgow

Starting Date: 27 February 2027
Time: 10am till 3pm
Available Places: See Athletics Hub
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