SA TRACK & FIELD OFFICIATING COURSE (SEPTEMBER 2023)

Course Dates

Sat 16 September 2023 – 8am to 6pm
Sun 17 September 2023 – 8am to 6pm
Fri 22 September 2023 – 7pm – 9pm (2hr Theory Test)

Venue: Singapore Athletics NSA Meeting Room (Theory) and Home of Athletics (Practical)

Registration Closing Date: 1 September 2023

Registration Link: https://form.jotform.com/231752961840459

Course Fees

Course Fee: $120 per pax, Student Rate: $80

Financial Assistance & Subsidised Course Fee:

Participants from low-income households can apply (via the registration form) to request for subsidised course fee.

Subsidised Rate: $30

Pre-requisite:

Candidates must fulfil the following criteria:

• Candidates must be between 16 to 70 years old

• Candidates much have an interest in athletics

• Candidates must be physically fit. This does not exclude individuals with disabilities from participating from the courses.

• Candidates must have prior experience as a SA Event Crew/Nila at events organised by Singapore Athletics or show proof /evidence of involvement in Athletics. Those who do not meet this requirement should contact Ms Carine (carine@athletics.sg) from Singapore Athletics.

Course Objectives:

• Equip participants with the theoretical knowledge and practical know-how.

• Identify and develop competence in basic officiating skills.

• Provide an understanding of the role and develop the qualities and competence of a Technical Official.

• Provide an introduction to an understanding of the World Athletics (WA) Competition Rules

• Encourage, improve and verify appropriate interpretation and application of the WA Competition Rules by Technical Officials

• Provide an introduction to the basics of competition management.

• Foster the ethical and moral development of Technical Officials.

• Comprehensive training and support system to enable officials to develop and progress along the training pathway.

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for anyone interested in Sports and conduct of Sport Events. Coaches and Sports Events Companies / Organisers, PE teachers etc. who wants to gain an understanding about Track & Field meetings and basic Track & Field officiating skills.

Course Outcome

Participants who successfully complete the course receive SA Technical Officiating Certificate. Those participants who have met the required standards are eligible to attend the National Athletics Referee Level (NAR) Course.

Certification

Participants will be awarded the SA Technical Officiating Certificate by Singapore Athletics upon passing the Written Examination (at least 50%) and completing four (4) practical sessions* at SA-Organised Events.

*(6) practical sessions for those under subsidised rate

PAYMENT INFO

Payment Deadline: 1 September 2023

We accept the following modes of payment:

1. Payment by Internet Banking or transfer via ATM:

Bank Account No. 015-003582-0 (Auto-Current account)
Name of Account Holder: SINGAPORE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Name of bank: DBS Bank Ltd (Thomson branch)
SWIFT CODE: DBSSSGSG

2. Payment by PayNow to SA UEN S63SS0015L