Athletics Canada would like to congratulate both Jane Edstrom and Alice Kubek on recently being named to the International Technical Officials (ITO) Panel for the period of 2010 to 2013. Both are International level 5 Technical Officials and were named to the NACAC area by the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF).
Jane Edstrom of Winnipeg, MB has decades of experience officiating at the international level including at World Championships, World Junior Championships, World Youth Championships, and at the Commonwealth Games. Jane is a past president of the Manitoba Officials’ Committee and a current member of Athletics Canada’s National Officials’ committee.
Alice Kubek of North Saanich, BC is also a veteran of officiating with over 35 years of service. Kubek’s long term commitment and contributions to track and field have led to numerous recognition awards including the Ian McNeil Award for Official of the Year, Ralph Coates Award for Longstanding Service, the BC Athletics Hall of Fame, and the National Officials Committee Wall of Honour.
The IAAF appoints International Technical Officials following very stringent workshops, exams and many years working in the sport.