Volunteer to be an Official !
If you are wanting to support your child in the sport of Track and Field and would like to volunteer to be an official, read on ...
Brief Overview:
Track and Field officials are an integral part of any meet. Without these officials, our meets would not be as successful as they are. Officials provide the knowledge of the event(s) rules and procedures in accordance with the IAAF rule book. There are 5 levels of Officiating in Canada, with level 1 and 2 officials being regarded as a "generalist", Level 3 as a certified "Provincial" official, and level 4 and 5 as certified National officials. The levels attained are a reflection of the experience and qualification of an official.
Track and Field officials are an integral part of any meet. Without these officials, our meets would not be as successful as they are. Officials provide the knowledge of the event(s) rules and procedures in accordance with the IAAF rule book. There are 5 levels of Officiating in Canada, with level 1 and 2 officials being regarded as a "generalist", Level 3 as a certified "Provincial" official, and level 4 and 5 as certified National officials. The levels attained are a reflection of the experience and qualification of an official.
Athletics Canada Officials Training Program:
The standard training program for Track and Field Officials is set out by Athletics Canada and is consistent throughout Canada. Each province's governing body adheres to this program and trains their own officials in line with the A.C. Program. A certified official from BC would, therefore, have been trained as an Athletics Canada Official but be classified as a BC Athletics Official. A certified official from Alberta would be trained as an A.C. Official, but be classified as an Athletics Alberta Official, etc.
Please follow this link for information on becoming a certified BC Athletics Official:
http://www.bcathletics.org/Officials
The standard training program for Track and Field Officials is set out by Athletics Canada and is consistent throughout Canada. Each province's governing body adheres to this program and trains their own officials in line with the A.C. Program. A certified official from BC would, therefore, have been trained as an Athletics Canada Official but be classified as a BC Athletics Official. A certified official from Alberta would be trained as an A.C. Official, but be classified as an Athletics Alberta Official, etc.
Please follow this link for information on becoming a certified BC Athletics Official:
http://www.bcathletics.org/Officials
V.I.A.A. Officials Program:
The Vancouver Island Athletics Association has, over the years, developed its own "Hands On" training program which follows the A.C. Officials Training Program, but includes an "on the job" training component. This was developed by Diana Hollefrund and Tom Dingle to offset the difficulties of our Island Officials having to attend clinics and workshops on the Lower Mainland. This program is unique to the Island and offers a more comprehensive experience for aspiring track and field officials.
The Level 1 V.I.A.A. program
The Level 2 V.I.A.A. program
The Vancouver Island Athletics Association has, over the years, developed its own "Hands On" training program which follows the A.C. Officials Training Program, but includes an "on the job" training component. This was developed by Diana Hollefrund and Tom Dingle to offset the difficulties of our Island Officials having to attend clinics and workshops on the Lower Mainland. This program is unique to the Island and offers a more comprehensive experience for aspiring track and field officials.
The Level 1 V.I.A.A. program
The Level 2 V.I.A.A. program