Join Matthew Gleeson for a session on Sustainable Officiating online at 7pm AEST on 30 June to be part of the conversation.
In this session, we'll explore how to balance your growth in athletic officiating with your own everyday responsibilities. Topics will include:
1) Starting out in officiating – What you knew, and what you’ll want to learn,
2) Finding a supportive mentor – Or network of mentors,
3) Prioritising your own learning – And ways to gain knowledge aside from reading the rulebook,
4) Balancing Work life / Family Life and officiating,
5) Building genuine friendships in officiating,
6) Common myths and misconceptions of officiating in Athletics.
Feel free to share with anyone who might be interested.
Matt's Bio
Matt's journey into the sport began through his children's involvement in Little Athletics, where he remains deeply engaged as the Club President of Northern Districts Little Athletics in Sydney’s northern suburbs. What started as a volunteer role in his local club quickly grew into a broader passion for officiating, thanks to the support and mentorship of fellow officials.
Today, Matt holds a Bronze World Athletics Referee accreditation and aspires to contribute as part of the officiating team at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games. Building from years of experience officiating Little Athletics, he has gone on to pivotal roles in several major events, including the past five Athletics Australia National Championships, the National All Schools Championships, and various Invitational meets.
Matt is also a proud member of the Athletics Australia Officials Operations Committee, where he is passionate about supporting the growth of officials across the country. He is dedicated to offering the same encouragement and guidance he received early in his officiating roles, helping others develop and thrive in the sport.
