Officials are vital to competition in athletics. We have many dedicated officials across the South West and we are starting to plan how we develop this area to ensure both existing and future officials are well supported.  You can find more information on officials on our national page.  The region works closely with the South of England Athletics Officials' Association (SEAOA) promoting and encouraging the participation in officiating. Their website provides further details of activities (including conference) which may interest officials of all levels www.seaoa.co.uk.  For officiating opportunities with Midland Counties please contact Maureen Bullen at MBullen@mcaa.org.uk or on 0121 308 2257. You can also visit the Midland Athletics website.

Officials' courses

Level 1, Level 2 and Health & Safety courses are organised by England Athletics and run in each county determined  by local demand.  Higher level courses are run by UKA.  Click here to visit the England Athletics Courses and Bookings section to see what Officials' courses and events are taking place in the South West.  You can view L1 courses and H&S ("Other") by choosing from the dropdown box.  To sign up for and attend officials courses please contact  officials-sw@englandathletics.org or call 0121 347 6548.

Officials' co-ordinator

The area's Officials' co-ordinator is Keith Reed who works with the other county officials' secretaries to look at officials' courses and transfering existing officials to the new system. You can email Keith Reed at kreed@cleeve41.freeserve.co.uk or your relevant county secretary. 

Are you interested in organising a Level 1 course in the SW?

We can organise Level 1 Assistant Officials' Courses tailored to meet the needs of those looking to take their first step into Officiating.  Normally offered to parents, athletes and youngsters looking to get into volunteering and leadership roles, the Level 1 Course enables someone to receive a licence having first demonstrated their commitment to work in the sport through a process of supported practice.  The Level 1 course is traditionally a one day course and the cost for a Level 1 course is £10 per head (includes tutor fee, resources and the like)

For further information on how you can host a Level One Officials' Course in your club, school or local community, contact officials-sw@englandathletics.org or call 0121 347 6548.

Duty Sheets, Reports and Upgrading

Level 1 and 2 officials should send their Record of Experience ("Duty Sheet") to their COffSec.    It is far easier filling this in as an ongoing exercise as the year progresses rather than leaving it until the end. The form can be downloaded on the national officials' page.

Officials' reports for upgrading of Level 2C (regional), Level 3 and upwards should be sent to Barry Parker at bparker@athletics47.fsnet.co.uk (26 Field Drive, Alvaston, Derby. DE24 0HF Tel: 01332 753933) who will collate the reports for review by the Tri-Regions group which will consider upgradings and nominations for national meetings.  The West Midlands representatives appointed by the Regional council to the Tri-Regional group are:

• Field: Nick Higman, supported by Roger Lee
• Track: Linda Turner, supported by Larry Tullet
• Timekeeping: Geoff Wickens
• Starter / Marksman: John Pickles, supported by Denis Murphy
• Endurance: Paul Ross

South West County Officials' Secretaries (CoffSecs)

Endurance Officials contacts

Your Endurance COfSec may differ from the Track and Field COfSec - see Endurance Officials section.