Post by motherhen on Jun 21, 2004 12:22:43 GMT 1
Quite often one of the biggest problems at events is the lack of qualfied officials. This isnt helped at the moment by UKA restructing of the officials scheme as not many people are totally clear on how to get qualified etc etc.
One easy way that all clubs should be looking at is the Norwich Union Young Officials Award. It can be taken by anyone 14yr+ and can be taught be an experienced official / teacher. It can be found on the shine award CD which has all the handouts and overheads on it plus delivery notes for the tutor. Most clubs are being encouraged or already have the shine awards Cd as it includes coaching info and awards scheme for ages 4-14+ (it costs £21.50). You then register and pay £1 for your certificate. The course takes 3/4 hrs. This means you can officiate under the guidance of a technical official in both track and field.
After 3 practical experience (ie officiating which you record and get a signature for off the chief official) you become UKA level 1. Now if you try and forget the "young" bit (afterall your only as young as you feel!) and take advantage of the club house / someones house for one night you could easily get some more trained officials at your club and in the area generally. Especially when so many people are officiating regularly anyhow without getting qualified.
At present only 5 people to my knowledge have qualified this way and there all in the North West but I believe thats more due to lack of info than lack of interest. Hope you find this info interesting.
One easy way that all clubs should be looking at is the Norwich Union Young Officials Award. It can be taken by anyone 14yr+ and can be taught be an experienced official / teacher. It can be found on the shine award CD which has all the handouts and overheads on it plus delivery notes for the tutor. Most clubs are being encouraged or already have the shine awards Cd as it includes coaching info and awards scheme for ages 4-14+ (it costs £21.50). You then register and pay £1 for your certificate. The course takes 3/4 hrs. This means you can officiate under the guidance of a technical official in both track and field.
After 3 practical experience (ie officiating which you record and get a signature for off the chief official) you become UKA level 1. Now if you try and forget the "young" bit (afterall your only as young as you feel!) and take advantage of the club house / someones house for one night you could easily get some more trained officials at your club and in the area generally. Especially when so many people are officiating regularly anyhow without getting qualified.
At present only 5 people to my knowledge have qualified this way and there all in the North West but I believe thats more due to lack of info than lack of interest. Hope you find this info interesting.
. The only time there are enough officials is @ the big games. Like the "state" championchips (don't now if it's the appropiate word :S) and the bigger games.... But most of the time we have to re make the complete schedule because we haven't got the amount of Officialls.