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Officials are integral to the conduct of all athletics competitions whether at school, club, state, national or international level as the technical specialists.
Australia has conducted several successful international competitions over the last few years - Olympic and Paralympic Games, World Grand Prix Final and the Commonwealth Games to name a few and the officials have had the best seats in the house. Would you like to join them?
Officials
Officials are integral to the conduct of all athletics competitions whether at school, club, state, national or international level as the technical specialists. Australia has conducted several successful international competitions over the last few years - Olympic and Paralympic Games, World Grand Prix Final and the Commonwealth Games to name a few and the officials have had the best seats in the house. Would you like to join them?
Officials use the above tile to log into your officials account
Many officials travel nationally and internationally - a social aspect of the sport.
If you would like to become an official, the first step is to contact your local athletics club or member association by clicking here
Alternatively, click on the 'How to become an official' document below for further information.
Further Information
- How to become an official
Becoming an official is a great way to be involved in athletics. - IAAF competition rules
Brian Roe, Athletics Australia Honorary Technical Officer and member of the IAAF Technical Committee has provided information on the interpretation of the new rules.Many changes were made to the IAAF Technical Rules at the 2007 Congress. Some further changes have been made with immediate effect, ie as from 1 May 2008 - Officials Education Scheme General Guidelines
Athletics Australia Officials Education Scheme (AAOES) General Guidelines - Officials News
Keep up to date with all the latest news in the officiating world of athletics - Rule interpretations
Articles by Reg Brandis - IAAF International Technical Official and Chief Starter at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. - Technical Official Appointments
The Athletics Australia Officials Commission advises the appointment of the following technical officials and judges to officiate at the events listed.
