Interested in becoming an Official?
Officials - who needs them? Just about anyone who is trying to run an athletics club or organise an athletics meeting needs officials. Most importantly, athletes need to relax - happy in the knowledge that the competition is being run under conditions fair to all.
Every qualified official had to start somewhere, usually by offering their services at a League or Open meeting. You would not be expected to work alone, but as part of a team. Experienced officials are only too willing to give encouragement and advice to newcomers.
Whether it's on the field, judging track races, being a timekeeper or a starter/marksman why not come along to a meeting and give officiating a go? There is nothing to stop you trying all the different areas of officiating to see which you enjoy the most. Come into officiating - it’s fun, friendly and very rewarding.
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| Starter/Marksman | Track Judge | Field Judge | Timekeeper | Photofinish | Endurance | Clerk of Course |











