Field Judge
Who can attend the course?
Anyone over the age of 16 who is interested in Officiating within the field events can attend this four hour course (can be split across multiple days). This course will cover all jumping and throwing events as well as events for athletes with a disability including seated throws, Shot, Discus, Hammer, Javelin, Club Throw, Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump and Pole Vault.
What will I learn?
- To be able to follow a duty sheet
- To be able to list field events and the various roles covered
- To understand and describe Health and Safety issues in Field officiating
- Application of the rules surrounding field officiating
- Ability to present the result card accurately
Next steps
- Complete a DBS check.
- Complete the self-paced online Safeguarding module. Details on how to book this course can be found in the Officiating Journey section.
- Complete the self-paced online Health and Safety module (FREE). Details on how to book this course can be found in the Officiating Journey section.
Putting your training into practice
- Contact your local athletics or running club to find out about events they are hosting or taking teams to compete in.
- Contact your County Officials Secretary (COfSec) who will be happy to support you with finding an event tell you more about the opportunities available locally.
Officials' pathway
Information on progressing to the next level can be found on the Track and Field pathway web page.