Officials ensure competitions are run in a safe and secure environment, while maintaining rules and regulations.
To undertake this role you need to hold or obtain the following qualifications and prerequisites:
Officials working with entry level participants in a club surf sport environment (recreationally or competitively). Participants will generally be non-bronze proficient. Core Officials need to understand the core elements of the Surf Sport environment and how this relates to officiating in junior surf sport (beach, board and swim) environments. This course provides a basic understanding of the key events conducted for junior level competitions. Core Officials are permitted to Officiate at any carnivals and competitions including State Championships where up to and including under 14 years age categories are conducted. There are four duties that they can carry out: Marshall, Recording Judge, Timekeeping Judge and Finish Judge. Core Officials will be supervised at competitions by a competent Technical (or above) accredited Official.
Read moreOfficials who choose to fulfil specific officiating role/s and who work with participants (non-bronze proficient, Surf Rescue Certificate qualified or bronze proficient) who are actively competing in a club / branch / state surf sport competition environments. Officiating roles may include: • Marshall / Check-Marshall • Starter / Check-starter • Recorder • Timekeeper • Finish Judge
Read moreSenior Officials also fulfil the role of mentor to accredited Core and Technical Officials, as well as being qualified to facilitate SLSA Official Training Workshops in their nominated roles. Officiating roles may include: • Chief Judge • Referee • Area Referee • Sectional Referee • Course Supervisor
Read moreThis course is currently under development
Read moreThere are no prerequisites
The Officials Pathway is inline with the Australian Sports Commissions, Official Framework (NOAS)
You could progress to these participation opportunities from here:
Official Assessors support the high quality and nationally consistent assessment of SLSA officiating course candidates.
Read moreOfficial Mentors support officiating course candidates as they progress through their training.
Read moreIf you can do this role but would like to use your skills in another area in our organisation here are some other options for you to consider:
Age managers are responsible for running activities for their group of nippers on the day, and encouraging children to learn and progress in their surf lifesaving activities.
Read moreA surf lifesaver is a trained volunteer that patrols our beaches on the weekends. Becoming a surf lifesaver is satisfying, fun and rewarding. You can lead a fit and healthy lifestyle, become trained in aquatic safety skills, make new friends, compete in surf sports, and give something back to your local community. You may also help save someone’s life one day!
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