*This is being run by Howard Turner; [email protected]*
England Athletics Assistant Officials Award:
The award is open to all leaders who are 14+ .
The Award: Who should go on this course?
Anyone aged 14 or over interested in gaining an insight and introduction to the key areas of officiating that will enable them to assist at track and field meetings under the supervision of a qualified UKA Technical Official.
What will I learn?
Delivered as a single workshop of four hours in six sections with both theoretical and practical elements covering:
The responsibilities and role of an Assistant OfficialMeasuring and recording times and distanceMaking, sharing and recording judgementsEnsuring safety and reporting concernsCommunicating with athletes and other officialsFollowing procedures and applying basic rules
Next steps - After completing the course candidates will need to:
Gain experience by attending a minimum of two athletics meetings assisting a qualified Official.Complete a Recorded Evidence Form detailing each meeting and have this signed by a qualified UKA Technical Official. (These experiences can also be gained at schools’ athletics meetings, signed off by the appropriate teacher.)Undertake a DBS check, if aged 16 or over, or if under 16 make a Self-Declaration.A Level 1 Assistant Officials’ Licence will then be issued.
Booking places on the award:
Booking for the award is open and can be made via the PSSP events page. The award cost will be covered by the PSSP so the award will be offered FREE to all attendees. In return for the free award all attendees are expected to help officiate one or more of the following school athletics events
Wednesday 29th April: School Games Year 5/6 Level 2 Quadkids
Wednesday 13th May: School Games Level 2 Year 3/4 Quadkids
Wednesday 7th May: School Games Level 2 Super 8 Start
Tuesday 10th June: PSSP Brickfields Primary Athletics