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| Site Preparation: completed prior to commencement of the meet | |||
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| 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 | ||
| Site Preparation: completed prior to commencement of the meet | |||
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| 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 |
For information on authorized implement weights, and for laying out
sector lines (landing areas) see Kevin's
Quick Guide to Throws
.
| Site Preparation: completed prior to commencement of the meet | |||
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| 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 | ||
| Site Preparation: completed prior to commencement of the meet | |||
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| 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 | ||
| Site Preparation: completed prior to commencement of the meet | |||
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| 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 | ||
| Site Preparation: completed prior to commencement of the meet | |||
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| 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 | ||
| Site Preparation: completed prior to commencement of the meet | |||
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| 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 |
| Site Preparation: completed prior to commencement of the meet | |||
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| 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 |
| Site Preparation: completed prior to commencement of the meet | |||
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| 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 |
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:
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.
| 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 |
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| 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. |
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.
Kathy Terlicher
3328 Wellington Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5R 4Y2
Phone 604-433-1941
Fax 604-438-2056
kdterlicher@shaw.ca
The 2008 Recognition program is supported by BC Athletics, and by individual donors. All officials who are registered with BC Athletics in 2008 are eligible.
Recognition items will be distributed at the Officials' AGM.
New Level 1 officials will receive a BC Athletics Officials' name tag.
The 2008 recognition program for these levels will be announced later this year, after approval of the officials annual budget. Funding has not yet been approved (February 28, 2008).

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:
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 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:
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 member officials may claim $.30 per kilometre for solo driving, and $.43 for car-pools.
Some reminders for officials regarding policies on expense claims:
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.
TBA
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:
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 |
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 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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