Athletics Canada is pleased to announce that Jane Edstrom of Winnipeg, MB, and David Weicker of Qualicum Beach, BC, have been appointed by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) as International Technical Officials (ITO) for the 2014-2017 period.
“Following grading of the written and oral examinations by the Assessors in London, the Technical Officials Education and Certification System Working Group presented their recommendations to the IAAF Executive Board,” said Paul Hardy, IAAF Competitions Director. He adds, “We are now pleased to inform that the Executive Board, meeting this past weekend in Monaco, approved the ITO Panel for the period 2014-2017.”
Jane, a recently retired teacher, has been a technical official on the local, provincial, national and international scene for over 30 years. This is her third appointment to the ITO panel.
Keith Newell, Chair of Athletics Canada’s National Officials’ Committee, “NOC is committed to developing officials of the highest caliber and the appointment of Jane and David to the International Panel reflects the quality of our national program.”
Congratulations Jane.
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