OFFICIATING OPPORTUNITIES IN TRACK AND FIELD
Field of Play – Track Officials Jobs
- Marshalling – organizing athletes into their lanes/starting orders and handing them over to the start crew; keeps track events on time
- Umpires – watching for lane and race infractions as athletes compete
- Starting – shooting the gun, calling false starts, assisting with marshalling (sometimes)
- Finish line – finish orders, lap counting, back up timing (sometimes)
- Call Room – checking athletes into events, checking spikes and equipment bags
- Verify records
Field of Play – Field Officials Jobs
- Jumps and Throws
- Measure throws and/or jumps
- Verify performance and records
- Verify jumps or throws are legal
- This area allows for more interaction with the athletes
- Keep events on time
- Insure bar in PV and HJ is at the proper height
Photo Timing and Results (Technology)
- Results (work with Hy-Tek Software and Trackie online to set up meet entries, set up heats/flights and finals and submit results to Athletics Canada)
- Display boards
- Photo timing (track results)
Skill Set
- Ability to work as a team member
- Pleasant with good customer service skills
- Willing to take direction from other volunteer leaders
- Willingness to learn
Officiating Opportunities (download above information)