Race Walking Official

What does being a Race Walking Official involve?

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• Identifying any loss of contact or bent leg infringements.  
• Recording any yellow paddle or red cards issued to athletes. 
• Informing chief walks judge/recorder of any yellow or red cards.  

Three steps to becoming a Level 1 Race Walking Official

1. Attend a Level 1 Race Walking official course.
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.
• Contact your local athletics or running club to find out about events they are hosting or taking teams to compete in.