Photofinish Official

Athletes competing on the track. Credit Aleksandra Szmigiel.
L1 officiating pathway

What does being a Photofinish Official involve?

  • Assisting with the set-up of the photofinish equipment.
  • Pushing button to take picture of each race.
  • Reading the picture of each race.  
  • Distributing any start-lists/results to start/track/timekeeping.
  • Communicating with other areas as required e.g. start/track/timekeeping.

Three steps to becoming a Level 1 Photofinish official

  1. Attend a Level 1 field photofinish official course.
    Duration: 4.5 hours across 1 or 2 sessions.
    For anyone 16 years old or over.
  2. Complete the online safeguarding and health and safety modules that can be completed at your own pace.
    Available within Athletics Hub > Online Courses > myLearning
  3. Complete a DBS Check (myAthletics Portal > Apply Online DBS) and upload a licence photograph (myAthletics Portal > Personal Details > Edit).

Next steps

  • Work towards the next level at your own pace on the track and field pathway.
  • Contact your COfSec (County Officials’ Secretary) for support/mentoring.
  • Use the Photofinish Checklist for roles to gain practical experience in.
    Available within Athletics Hub > Online Courses > myLearning

Regional officials' associations

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Book your place on the Photofinish course.

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