Event Start: 26/05/2022 18:00
Event Ends: 31/05/2022 20:00

Thursday 26th & Tuesday 31st May 2022  18:00 - 20:00pm

BOOKING LINK

We have a limited number of places due to using a virtual learning environment (Zoom). If you cannot attend please email 48 hours before officials@welshathletics.org  After registering, online to the course via Athletics Hub your booking confirmation email with contain your Zoom session link. For more information on how to navigate Athletics Hub click here. If you are having difficulties booking on a course please email learn@britishathletics.org.uk

The level 1 Field Official course is an entry level qualification on the UK Athletics Track & Field Officials pathway.

Successful completion of the Level 1 for Field Judge will enable individuals to work with other qualified officials, supporting assistant officials, whilst judging at athletics events.

Duration: 2 x 2 hour sessions

Did you know? We are the only Home Country which offer free officiating training! 

PRIORITY FOR WELSH RESIDENTS - Officials outside of Wales please email officials@welshathletics.org   

What else do you need once you have booked on your course?

To complete your license, you'll need to have a valid DBS check cleared with UK Athletics. You can check your DBS status and complete the process by logging into the Welsh Athletics Member Login, following the instructions below:

1. Click the link for the "myATHLETICS portal"

2. Insert your username (URN)

3. Once you have logged in you will see your personal details section. At the bottom of the first section shows the current status of your DBS. 

4. Click on the appropriate link to update your DBS. Follow the on-screen instructions.

5. Upload a passport style photograph.

6. Complete the free online Health and Safety module.

From the 1st April 2022, all individuals taking an official’s course from the UKA Officials’ Education Pathway for the first time will be required to complete an online Safeguarding course. The course has been produced in partnership with a 3rd party provider (Educare) and is bespoke to athletics, UKA governance and home country legislation. The course has been evolved and updated over recent months in order to provide the best possible learning experience for you as an official.

From the 1st July 2022, all Officials will be required to complete the safeguarding course at the point of re-licencing.

For further information and to access the course which costs £10 follow the link below.
www.athleticshub.co.uk/course-list/uka?what=safeguarding

If you have already completed the Safeguarding in Athletics module as a coach/leader or as part of another volunteer role in athletics then there is not the requirement to complete it again until your licence is due for renewal.

More questions?  To find out anything else about this course please contact officials@welshathletics.org

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