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About this page
This section has been designed for BC Athletics Officials, for those who wish
to become Officials and for those who are organizing Athletics Events.
Officials are trained and certified individuals who are responsible
for judging and supervising the competition at Athletics events. BC
Athletics Officials volunteer their expertise and time to ensure the
quality and fairness of competition in the areas of Cross-Country
Running, Race-Walk, Road Running and Track and Field Events.
News (April 2009)
News of the World
John Cull represented this Branch at the National Officials Committee
Spring Meeting, April 24-26, in Winnipeg.
 Click
here to read the news on National Meets, on changes in the upgrading
criteria, and gossip from the other Provincial Branches. How many
Branches charge a membership fee for officials?
and how many DON'T?
Check
it out.
Officials around the province are waking up from their long Winter
naps, and lending their support to early season events. We are receiving
a lot more calls from School staff to help out at District meets. This
is very welcome, as it gives us an opportunity to make valuable contacts
and help build the sport.
Speaking of new friends; we are very pleased to welcome 6 new level 1
officials from Prince George. We will be following up with them on the
weekend of May 21-22, when a group of Senior officials will travel up to
present a Level 2 workshop, and provide some help at their School
District Championships. Dale Loewen will be mentoring two new Starters,
Kevin and Kristopher Gaiesky. The Vancouver Island Athletic Association
officials program is also very successful, with 7 new level 1 graduates
in that area. Most of them recently participated in a Level 2 workshop
with Greg Bush.
Sprott-Shaw Community College is returning this year as a sponsor for
BCA officials. We are promised a $500 donation, to support the
recognition program. Sprott Shaw, and the BCA Clubs that offer donations
(thanks Achilles, Kajaks and Valley Royals!) help us to extend our
services, and also demonstrate the increasing respect for our officials'
contribution to the sport. We are asking all Clubs (especially those
that organize events) to help us promote officials membership by
featuring information about us on their web pages, and also including
"credits" in their meet packages and programs. The boxed text
below is sent to event directors to encourage them to help us out.
To Event Directors
The BC Athletics Official Committee is asking for your assistance in
promoting officiating. We all benefit from increasing the numbers of
trained volunteers available to work at our events. Specifically, we
would like you to provide acknowledgement of the contribution of BCA
officials to your event in 2 ways, displaying credits, and announcing at
events.
Many thanks for your help
John Cull, BCA Officials Chair
Credits. We are asking Event Organizers to display the
"acknowledgment text" on all their publicity (electronic,
print, event information packages, advertising, the lot). This is kind
of like a "Union Label" program. The text follows:
Acknowledgement Text for Programs, Advertising
BC Athletics member officials provide volunteer officiating at this
event. The IAAF and Athletics Canada certify BCA Officials for all
events held under their authority: Track and Field, Road Race, Race
Walk, Cross Country and Mountain Running. For further information and
certification, visit:
www.bcathletics.org/officials
Travel Grants for Level 2 Officials
Click
here for application form. We have developed this program to support
Level 2 officials who want to upgrade. We are providing 5 $200 grants to
be used for travel to Championship level events in the Province. Level 2
officials may apply for the grants to enable them to travel out of their
own zone for evaluation/mentoring. Details
here
Career Planning
If you have ambitions to upgrade as an official this year, let us
know....fill out the upgrading survey.... www.bcathletics.org/main/officials.htm#survey
This will give us the information we need to plan workshops, and to
develop priority lists for travel.
Rule Books
2009 IAAF Rule Book
The IAAF is printing a very limited number of 2009 Rule Books because
of changes that will occur after Worlds. BC Athletics has a small number
in stock. BC Officials will be provided with the updates in booklet
form. The current Athletics Canada Rules are also available as a summary
in booklet form. Please ask your regional committee representative for
one of each. The IAAF changes are fairly minor, and some of the most
important ones are summarized here:
143.7 Athletes Bibs
now allows for display of an athlete's name 'or any other suitable
identification' on any or all bibs instead of the competition number
144 Assistance to Athletes
defines the Competition Area for running events; applicable to Track
and Off-Track events.
allows any kind of personal safeguard (subject to verification by the
relevant referee and/or Medical delegate).
187.4 Assistance in Throwing events
Allows for "continuous taping" of athletes hands....unless
fingers are taped together.
There are many other sections which appear to be new, but are not.
The editors have always applied double vertical lines in the margins
indicate new language. The lines from the 2008 Rules have been left in
place in the 2009 Rules. New language in the 2009 Rules is indicated by
3 vertical lines. This will allow slow readers to catch up.
The following files provided can be used by those currently in
possession of a 2008 IAAF Rule Book to bring information current. A link
to the 2009 IAAF Rule Book PDF posted on the IAAF website is also
provided for those wishing to review the entire Handbook:
Athletics Canada Rules
This document summarizes Athletics Canada Rules for competitions and
records, based on the rules available on April 2, 2009. It
is also available as a "fold-over" booklet here.
Rules which are identical to the IAAF Rules are left out. Masters Rules
are different in some cases (Rules 092 and 177). This summary is
provided for the convenience of officials. The complete AC Rules may be
found on the AC Web site under Governance:
www.athletics.ca/main.asp?page_url=/page.asp?id=126
084
Fully automatic photo timing shall be used at all National (Track
and) Field Championships and at all International Track and Field
competitions in Canada
091
Running and Walking events "timed sections" should be
based on the latest known performances of the competitors, with each
section composed of athletes with approximately equal ability. The
section containing the fastest competitors shall be run last. All heats
and qualifying rounds must have at least three competitors.
092 a
Where starting blocks are required in track events up to 400m, an
athlete may only use his/her own personal equipment if they have been
approved by the Technical Manager prior to the event
092 b
The use of starting blocks is optional for age classes
competition below the Junior age class level.
094
Where a protest is filed in any Canadian competition, it must be
accompanied by an appeal deposit of fifty dollars ($50) in Canadian
funds.
176
An athlete may claim a record in his own age class and in all
higher age classes irrespective of the age class of the event in which
the performance was made.
177
In all competitions held completely in a stadium, performances
established in events which permit or schedule male and female athletes
to compete together or to be on the track at the same time, shall not be
eligible for Canadian records or selections purposes
180
No field event record-breaking performance will be accepted unless the
implement was immediately impounded and certified after the event.
181
Except as provided for in Rule 184, wherever a Canadian record is
claimed, the meet director and/or the athlete or his representative
shall be responsible for ensuring that the official Athletics Canada
Record form…is completed and forwarded to the AC Competition Manager….
196
Running and walking records must either be timed by three official
timekeepers, or by an approved fully automatic electrical timing device
as defined in IAAF Rule 165. For races up to and including 400m, only
performances timed by an approved f.a.t. device shall be accepted. Times
measured by f.a.t. apparatus shall be recorded as outlined in IAAF Rule
165.
Notes: AC Rules specify that records for road events must
comply with this rule. IAAF Rule 165 includes specifications for use of
transponder based timing systems.
197
Records in field events must be measured either by three field
judges with a steel or fibreglass tape or bar, graduated in
centimeters, or by an approved scientific measuring device……
216
This Rule includes specifications and competition rules for the Weight
Throw. For record purposes, the weights are:
Senior and Junior Men 35lb (15.88kg)
Senior and Junior Women 20lb (9.08kg)
JNC
April 2, 2009
False Starts
We also have been sent a news item regarding possible changes to the
False Start Rule (162.7). The IAAF congress will consider a
recommendation from the Technical Committee later in August, which would
essentially create a "zero tolerance" rule…..disqualification
of any athlete for any false start. This apparently has the support of
the IAAF council.
Throwing Implements
This is a technical note for all throws officials and Meet
Organizers. Throwing implements must be certified at every sanctioned
event. Competition Secretaries are required to submit a note with the
results regarding the implements used. If, for some reason, the
implements were NOT certified, then the Competition Secretary
must be informed by the officials involved. It is good practice to
include the implement weights for each athlete on the start list.
National Officials Committee
The March 2009 edition of NOC NOC, the National Officials
Committee newsletter, has been e-mailed to all Canadian Officials by
Athletics Canada. Click
here to enjoy a preview (175 KB)
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BCA Officials Committee
| Chair: |
John Cull |
| Vice Chair: |
Kathy Terlicher |
| Board Representative: |
Steve Martin |
Regional Contacts
Minutes
All in PDF format, requires free Adobe
Reader to open.
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 Technical
Information
Information in this section is intended for Meet Organizing Committee
members. BC Athletics Officials are available to advise at any stage of
the development process, and are frequently willing to serve on
organizing committees as technical advisors. The Organizing Committee
itself is responsible for:
- entries and results
- assembly and organization of equipment (see T&F
Meet site preparation below)
- stadium booking and management
- obtaining a sanction for the meet
- development of a competition schedule
- hosting and liaison for officials (see below)
Hosting and Liaison for Officials
BC Athletics officials are unpaid volunteers. Their primary
responsibility is conducting the actual competitions. Officials will
generally act in a leadership role, directing and training local
volunteers as required. They are occasionally compensated by Meet
organizers for unusual out of pocket expenses, such as extensive travel
(out of their home area). Otherwise, their expectations are the same as
any valued volunteer:
- timely request for services (through the regional coordinator)
- souvenirs, such as t-shirts, if provided to other volunteers
- complementary meals every 4 hours
- hot or cold (non-alcoholic) beverages
Track and Field Meet site preparation: checklists
ATHLETE CONTROL CENTRE:
| Site Preparation: completed prior to commencement of
the meet |
- under shelter, preferably adjacent to 100m start
- accommodation for 2-3 "flights" or
"heats"
- closed to spectators
|
| table |
1 |
chairs |
3 |
| benches |
3 |
water cooler |
1 |
| paper cups |
lots |
garbage can |
1 |
| writing paper |
lots |
marking pens |
3 |
| in tray |
1 |
chart paper |
4 |
| hip numbers |
2 rolls |
safety pins |
lots |
| blank athlete numbers (bibs) |
lots |
spikes (7mm) |
lots |
| clock |
1 |
walkie-talkie or cellphone |
1 |
| duct tape |
1 roll |
|
TRACK EVENTS:
| Site Preparation: completed prior to commencement of
the meet |
| Table (finish line) |
2 |
Chairs |
6 |
| Starters Stand |
1 |
Umpire's stools |
30 |
| Victory Stand |
1 |
Water cooler |
1 |
| paper cups |
lots |
garbage can |
1 |
| Display Clock |
1 |
Red flags |
12 |
| Lane Markers(1-8) |
2 sets |
White flags |
12 |
| Sprints, hurdles, relays (additional to the above) |
| Starting blocks |
8 |
Hurdles |
10 flights |
| Relay batons |
8 |
Windgauge |
1 |
| Distance, middle distance (additional to the basic
list above) |
| lap counter |
1 |
Bell |
1 |
| Traffic cones |
30 |
Steeples |
4 |
| Race Walk (additional to the basic list above) |
| Dry erase display boards |
2 |
Marking pens (dry erase) |
2 |
| Table |
1 |
Water cooler |
1 |
| paper cups |
lots |
small sponges |
24 |
THROWS:
For information on authorized implement weights, and for laying out
sector lines (landing areas) see Kevin's
Quick Guide to Throws .
Discus
| Site Preparation: completed prior to commencement of
the meet |
- sector lines laid out (50mm wide)
- correct orientation of cage
- safety inspection for netting or mesh
- safety inspection; roped off spectator areas
- shade for athletes
|
| distance markers |
40-50-60-70 meters |
discus stand |
1 |
| athlete benches |
2 |
chairs |
3 |
| indicator board |
1 |
Water cooler |
1 |
| paper cups |
lots |
garbage can |
1 |
| Small equipment (75 minutes prior to event) |
| Discus |
4 |
Broom |
1 |
| Traffic cone |
1 |
Cocoamats |
2 |
| Towels |
2 |
Tape measures (100m) |
2 |
| Count-down clock |
1 |
Meet record flag |
1 |
| White flags |
2 |
Red flags |
2 |
| Yellow flag |
1 |
|
|
Hammer Throw
| Site Preparation: completed prior to commencement of
the meet |
- sector lines laid out (50mm wide)
- correct orientation of cage
- safety inspection for netting or mesh
- safety inspection; roped off spectator areas
- shade for athletes
|
| distance markers |
40-50-60-70 metres |
hammer stand |
1 |
| athlete benches |
2 |
chairs |
3 |
| indicator board |
1 |
Water cooler |
1 |
| paper cups |
lots |
garbage can |
1 |
| Small equipment (75 minutes prior to event) |
| Hammers |
4 |
Broom |
1 |
| Hammer Insert |
Inside Ring |
10' Stepladder |
1 |
| Traffic cone |
1 |
Cocoamats |
2 |
| Towels |
2 |
Tape measures (100m) |
2 |
| Count-down clock |
1 |
Meet record flag |
1 |
| White flags |
2 |
Red flags |
2 |
| Yellow flag |
1 |
|
|
Javelin Throw
| Site Preparation: completed prior to commencement of
the meet |
- sector lines laid out (50mm wide)
- safety inspection; roped off spectator areas
- shade for athletes
|
| distance markers |
40-50-60-70-80 metres |
Javelin rack |
1 |
| athlete benches |
2 |
chairs |
3 |
| indicator board |
1 |
Water cooler |
1 |
| paper cups |
lots |
garbage can |
1 |
| Small equipment (75 minutes prior to event) |
| javelins |
4 |
Broom |
1 |
| Runway markers |
30 |
Wind sock |
1 |
| Traffic cone |
1 |
Cocoamats |
2 |
| Towels |
2 |
Tape measures (100m) |
2 |
| Count-down clock |
1 |
Meet record flag |
1 |
| White flags |
2 |
Red flags |
2 |
| Yellow flag |
1 |
|
|
Shot Put
| Site Preparation: completed prior to commencement of
the meet |
- sector lines laid out (50mm wide)
- shade for athletes
|
| distance markers |
8-10-12-14-16 meters |
shot stand |
1 |
| athlete benches |
2 |
chairs |
3 |
| indicator board |
1 |
Water cooler |
1 |
| paper cups |
lots |
garbage can |
1 |
| Small equipment (75 minutes prior to event) |
| Shots |
4 |
Broom |
1 |
| Traffic cone |
1 |
Cocoa mats |
2 |
| Towels |
2 |
Tape measures (30m) |
2 |
| Count-down clock |
1 |
Meet record flag |
1 |
| White flags |
2 |
Red flags |
2 |
| Yellow flag |
1 |
|
|
JUMPS:
High Jump
| Site Preparation: completed prior to commencement of
the meet |
- pits assembled and covered
- uprights assembled
- shade for athletes
|
| athlete benches |
2 |
chairs |
3 |
| indicator board |
1 |
Water cooler |
1 |
| paper cups |
lots |
garbage can |
1 |
| Small equipment (75 minutes prior to event) |
| Cross bars (4m) |
2 |
Broom |
1 |
| Traffic cone |
1 |
Count-down clock |
1 |
| Tape measure (6m rule) |
1 |
Tape measure (100m) |
1 |
| Marking tape |
1 roll |
Yellow flag |
1 |
| White flag |
1 |
Red flag |
1 |
Long Jump and Triple jump
| Site Preparation: completed prior to commencement of
the meet |
- pits thoroughly dug
- water hose connected
- take-off board installed and levelled
- shade for athletes
|
| 1/4 inch poly rope |
25m |
Wind gauge |
1 |
| athlete benches |
2 |
chairs |
3 |
| indicator board |
1 |
Water cooler |
1 |
| paper cups |
lots |
garbage can |
1 |
| Small equipment (75 minutes prior to event) |
| Runway markers |
30 |
Broom |
1 |
| Plasticene board |
2 |
Plasticene |
2 blocks |
| Traffic cone |
1 |
Shovel |
1 |
| Tape measure (15m) |
1 |
Tape measure (50m) |
1 |
| Count-down clock |
1 |
Meet record flag |
1 |
| Rakes |
2 |
Yellow flag |
1 |
| White flag |
1 |
Red flag |
1 |
Pole Vault
| Site Preparation: completed prior to commencement of
the meet |
- pits assembled and covered
- uprights assembled
- shade for athletes
- pole rack (sheltered)
|
| athlete benches |
2 |
chairs |
3 |
| indicator board |
1 |
Water cooler |
1 |
| paper cups |
lots |
garbage can |
1 |
| Small equipment (90 minutes prior to event) |
| Cross bars (4.5m) |
2 |
Broom |
1 |
| Traffic cone |
1 |
Count-down clock |
1 |
| Tape measure (6m rule) |
1 |
Tape measure (50m) |
1 |
| Marking tape |
1 roll |
Measuring slide |
1 |
| White flag |
1 |
Red flag |
1 |
| wind indicator |
1 |
Bar lifters |
2 |
| Runway markers |
30 |
Yellow flag |
1 |
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Officials Development
Upgrading your certification
Forms updated Aug 14/08.
Athletics Canada recognizes a 5 level certification program.
Requirements for upgrading at each level are outlined below. For a full
list of requirements, read the National Officials Committee document
Upgrading Criteria.
The Branch Officials Committee (BC Athletics
Officials Committee) is responsible for the "Provincial"
levels (1-3). Applications for upgrading for Levels 1-3 may be submitted
at any time. The Branch Officials Committee processes applications for
the National Levels (4-5) and sends them on to the National Officials
Committee for decisions at their Spring and Fall meetings. Deadlines for
submitting Level 4 and Level applications are March 15 and September 15
of each year. If you
have already completed requirements for upgrading to the next level:
- Download the correct form; Level 1,2,3 or
Level 4,5
- Send with required attachments by fax, mail, or scanned e-mail to
Kathy Terlicher: see contacts.
If you need to complete requirements for upgrading to
the next level this year, please fill in the upgrading survey form at
the bottom of the Certification section. Information in the form will be
sent to the Branch Officials Committee. A member of the Committee will
contact you to discuss arrangements for obtaining required courses,
credits or evaluations. You may contact Kathy Terlicher directly for
information about requirements, opportunities etc. at any time: see contacts.
Requirements for Provincial Levels
| Provisional |
Official who has taken a Level 1 training course |
| Level 1 |
Level 1 training course
6 officiating credits (24 hours work in any athletics discipline). |
Level 2
(LDR) |
Community level official certified for LDR events
only (Road Race, X-C, Road Walking)
12 credits in LDR events since last upgrading
1 evaluation, 6 mos. Service as a Level 1 official
Level 2 workshop (Running events only). |
| Level 2 |
Community level official certified for all events
12 credits (2 LDR, 4 Track, and 6 Field)
1 evaluation, 6 mos. Service as a Level 1 official
Level 2 workshop |
| Level 3 |
BC Official. Status is granted in a specific
discipline.
16 credits in the specific discipline
1 years service as a Level 2 official
2 evaluations by senior officials. |
Requirements for National Levels
|
| Level 4 |
National Official. Status is granted in a specific
discipline.
24 credits in the specific discipline
2 years service as a Level 3 official
2 evaluations by senior officials.
National Clinic in the specific discipline |
| Level 5 |
International Official
36 credits in the specific discipline
3 years service as a Level 4 official
2 evaluations by senior officials. |
Upgrading Survey Form
If you need to complete requirements for upgrading to the next level
this year, please fill in this on-line form. A member of the BCA
Officials Committee will contact you to discuss arrangements for
obtaining required courses, credits or evaluations.
Resources for Mentors
Mentors (Evaluators) are assigned by the BC Athletics Officials
Committee. Contact Kathy Terlicher, or fill out the Upgrading
Survey to request an evaluation, when you are ready to upgrade to
the next level. The assigned mentor will provide coaching (mentoring)
and conclude the assignment with an assessment of your knowledge and
skills related to the discipline. The mentoring assignment may be
performed over one meet, or may be continued, at the discretion of the
mentor. The mentor will give the completed evaluation to the official
for his/her use in application for upgrading.
Level 2 evaluations will usually be performed by a Level 4 or
5 official. The Provincial
Mentoring form may be used, or alternatively, the Mentor may write a
letter.
Level 3 (or Provincial List) evaluations will always be
performed by a Level 4 or 5 official, preferably one from the NOC
Mentors List. The Provincial
mentoring form will always be used.
Level 4 or 5 (or National List) Evaluations must be
pre-approved by the National Officials Committee.
Evaluations for these levels will always be performed by officials on
the NOC Mentors List, and the National
Mentoring Form will always be used.
Contact for Certification and Upgrading Requests
Kathy Terlicher
3328 Wellington Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5R 4Y2
Phone 604-433-1941
Fax 604-438-2056
kdterlicher@shaw.ca
Forms
BCA Officials Recognition Program 2009
The 2009 Recognition program is supported by BC Athletics, and by
individual donors. All officials who are registered with BC Athletics
and who earned at least 12 credits in 2009 are eligible. Provisional
officials are not eligible.
We are pleased to be able to offer these items in recognition of the
hard work and dedication of our corps of officials.
Eligible officials please complete a claim
form, and submit with a photocopy of your 2009 record card to:
- Shirley Young
#24- 7330- 122nd Street
Surrey BC V3W 1B4
- or by e-mail chedro@telus.net
by (deadline) September 30, 2009
Recognition items will be distributed at the Officials' AGM.
Level 1 officials
Level 1 officials will receive an officials lapel pin (shown at
right).
New Level 1 officials will also receive a BC Athletics Officials' name
tag.
Level 2 officials
Level 2 officials will receive an officials lapel pin. New Level 2
officials (upgraded in 2009) will also receive a BCA Officials golf
shirt.
Level 3, 4, and 5 officials
Officials in these categories are eligible to receive a uniform item
(see below) OR (alternatively) may select to receive an item from
previous years' stock. Use the Merchandise order form from the web site
if you are selecting an alternative item, and submit BOTH forms.
Claim for listed item
Order for Alternative Item
- Level 3 a fleece vest
- Level 4 a fleece jacket
- Level 5 a Stormtech poncho (click image to enlarge)
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Officials Code of Ethics
In registering as an Official member of BC Athletics and/or accepting
the responsibility of a position at an athletics competition (all
disciplines and types) shall from the time of reporting in until the
completion of the schedule, including completion of all the required
paper work is expected to:
- Wear the accepted uniform as outlined by the Officials Committee.
- Refrain from using tobacco products within the competition arena
and/or competition area and only in designated areas if such are
provided.
- Refrain from entering the competition area and/or arena under the
influence of alcohol.
- Be fully prepared to do the job assigned to you.
- Arrive in good time for the competition and report immediately to
the official in charge.
- Draw all the necessary equipment for the running of the event and
ensure that it is returned upon completion of the competition.
- Conduct the event according to the rules with the welfare of the
athlete in mind and do the job in an efficient and non-abrasive
manner
- Work in a spirit of co-operation with other officials and do not
interfere in any way with their responsibilities.
- Extend the benefit of your experience to the less experienced
officials whenever the opportunity arises.
- Criticize only in a constructive manner and only at an appropriate
time and directly to the official concerned.
- Give evaluations, when requested, in an objective away and without
friendships in mind.
- Act in a manner that will bring credit to the Athletics Community
and yourself, both within and outside the competition arena and/or
area.
- Refrain from the use of profane, insulting, harassing or otherwise
offensive language in the conduct of his or her duties.
- Respect the athletes' dignity; verbal or physical behaviors that
constitute harassment or abuse are unacceptable. (Please refer to
the BC Athletics Harassment Policy)
- Never advocate or condone the use of drugs or other banned
performance enhancing substances, classes or methods.
- Never provide under age athletes with alcohol.
Individuals registering as Official members of BC Athletics and/or
Officiating in a BC Athletics sanctioned approved activity or
competition are advised that by doing so they are agreeing to adhere to
this and other policies, rules, regulations, by-laws and constitution of
BC Athletics, Athletics Canada and the IAAF.
BC Athletics Harassment Policy
BC Athletics has adopted policies and procedures to ensure a safe and
harassment free environment for all its activities, and those of its
member organizations. The full document is available from the BC
Athletics Association Office. All members, employees and volunteers are
responsible for active support of this objective:
- taking assertive action should they feel that they are being
subjected to harassment.
- fostering an environment free of harassment by attempting to stop
incidents of harassment whether there is a complaint or not.
Questions and Answers on Harassment
Q: What is harassment?
A: Harassment is any improper behaviour by any person towards
another which a person knows or ought to know would be unwelcome. It may
include written or verbal abuse or threats, or even unwelcome jokes,
remarks or taunts.
Q: What should I do if I am harassed?
A: You may make your feelings known to the person
responsible for the behaviour, or contact a BC Athletics Harassment
Advisor (see contacts below).
Q: What if I am a minor?
A: A minor may be represented at all stages by a responsible
Adult.
Q: What if I am wrongfully accused of harassment?
A: Wrongful or malicious accusation is itself a form of
harassment. You should contact a BC Athletics Harassment Advisor.
Q: What will a BC Athletics Harassment Advisor do if I complain
about harassment?
A: The Advisor will meet with you, and may attempt to resolve the
conflict informally. Other options, such as formal complaint will be
discussed with you.
BC Athletics Harassment Advisors:
- Brian McCalder (604) 333-3552
- Mary Hinze (604) 536-9293
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Officials Expenses
BC Athletics member officials may claim $.30 per kilometre
for solo driving, and $.43 for car-pools.
Some reminders for officials regarding policies on expense claims:
- claims will only be paid for current BC Athletics members
- claims must be on the current form
- claims must be submitted within 30 days (to BCA office, or to the
Committee Chair)
- list specific events (meets) and any members of the car-pool (if
claiming the higher rate)
- do not claim if sharing a ride with a non-official....we do not cover
rides shared with coaches, athletes
- do not claim for meals...eat whatever is provided at the event
- expenses for travel outside of your local area must be approved by the
Committee Chair
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Officials Training Program
The BC Officials Committee provides introductory (Provincial level)
training through courses and mentoring. Introductory training is usually
completed within 12-18 months, and concludes with certification at Level
2. Training courses are intended for 'Field of Play' officials. Other
members, such as Event Organizers, or athletes, may enroll out of
interest.
Current Workshops
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Level 1 Courses
The Level 1 course is a 1-2 hour session. It is generally presented
in a classroom setting, but may be 'customized' to meet the needs of a
specific group. The course is co-sponsored with a Club or other
Community organization, and is free to the participants. Participants
are prepared to act as volunteer officials in all branches of Athletics
(Track & Field, Road Race, Cross Country, and Race Walk). The
content is non-technical and concentrates on:
- benefits of officials membership
- expectations (Code of Conduct)
- Certification system
- Roles of key officials in Stadium & Non-stadium events
- Organizational information
Please contact one of the officials in your area for information
about participating in a level 1 course or to arrange one for your
group:
| Vancouver Island |
Anne Lansdell |
| Okanagan |
Alwilda van Ryswyk |
| Prince George |
Corinne Masich |
| Lower Mainland |
Sue Kydd |
See contact info above
Level 2 Courses
The Level 2 course is a comprehensive survey of rules & practices
for all branches of athletics. This classroom presentation takes 5-6
hours. Completion of Level 1 is a pre-requisite. Candidates who intend
to certify only in non-stadium events (Road Race, Cross Country) require
only the first section (Running events). Course Registration fee for BCA
members is $20+GST / others $25+GST, and includes a copy of the rule book. A practical
assignment (passport) is to be completed before certification.
National Level Clinics
National Level Clinics are usually presented at Championship events.
Each Clinic is for a specific discipline, and is required for upgrading
to Level 4.
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