OFFICIATING
Do you want to have "first row seats" at competitions?
Do you want to learn more about competition rules?
Anyone can become an Official - parents, athletes, coaches, teachers, etc.
How to become a
BC Athletics Official
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Complete your Criminal Records Check
Who We Are: VOLUNTEERS
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To become Level 2 Official
GENERALIST
Level 2 certification requires:
1. Completion of Officiating Module 201
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2. Completion of a minimum of 8 credits across various disciplines.
(1 credit = 3 hours)
You need:
1 throws credit
1 horizontal jumps credit
1 vertical jumps credit
1 track credit
The four remainin gcredits may be split based on the individual officials’ interests
What We Do:
ENSURE Safe, Fair, Efficient Competition
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DISCIPLINES
in TRACK AND FIELD
TRACK
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Starter
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Starter's Assistant
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Umpire
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Competition Secretary
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Photofinish
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FIELD
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Horizontal Jump (Long Jump, Triple Jump)
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Vertical Jump (High Jump, Pole Vault)
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Throws (Shot put, Discus, Javelin, Hammer, Weight Throw) includes Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM)
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Why We Do It:
Giving back to the sports, Strong sense of community, Help Athletes achieve their dreams
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What's Next after Level 2?
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Level 3 - Provincial
Level 4 - National
Level 5 - International
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Continue on your Officiating Journey and upgrade and further your learning and experience.
