Date: Saturday 25th March
Time: 10am- 2pm
Venue: Mary Peters Track
Cost: Free
Maximum: 18 spaces
The level 1 Track Official course is an entry level qualification on the Track & Field Officials’ pathway. This practical course will introduce candidates to the key roles, responsibilities and duties of a Track Official, including recording and reporting infringements, knowledge of track markings and judging lane lines and the finish.
Who should go on this course?
Anyone aged 16+ who is interested in officiating the track events, including sprints, relays and distance events.
What will I learn?
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. Candidates must have completed the Health & Safety course for Officials as well.
What do I do after the course?
Date: Sunday 26th March
Time: 10am- 3pm
Venue: Mary Peters Track
Cost: Free
Maximum: 18 spaces
The Level 1 Field Official course is an entry level qualification on the UK Athletics Track & Field Officials’ pathway.
This practical course will introduce candidates to the key roles, responsibilities and duties of a field official, including how to follow a duty sheet, complete a results card, application of the rules in field events and how to provide a safe environment for athletes to compete.
Who should go on this course?
Anyone aged 16+ who is interested in officiating the field events:
What will I learn?
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.
What do I do after the course?
Date: Sunday 23rd April
On Sunday 23rd April Dene Townend, a Director of the AUKCM (Association of UK Course Measurers) and International Measurer is coming to Belfast to run a course for those interested in becoming qualified Course Measurers. The day will involve an introductory session to explain the how to prepare for measurement, a practical session in setting up a calibration course and a further practical measuring a designated 5K course following which participants will be required to produce a measurement report which will be sent to Dene.
The course is FREE and participants will be able to have the use of a Jones Counter (the vital element in accurate measuring) on the day. All that is required is that you have a bike to put it on.
Anyone interested should send an expression of interest to johnt.glover441@gmail.com
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