Officials Hub
The official's hub is the one-stop shop for all information relating to officials.
Here you will be able to nominate for all Capital Athletics events. Please see the 2023/24 Winter calendar HERE. To view each event (and their program of events) as they become available click here.
Nomination portals for our events will be collected through a Microsoft form.
May Events: NOMINATIONS OPEN NOW
- Saturday 4th of May Meet - AIS
- CA Short Course XC Champs - Stromlo - Saturday 11th May
- RunACT Track Run #1 - Woden - Wednesday 22nd May
June Events: NOMINATIONS OPEN NOW
- RunACT Track Run #2 - Woden - Wednesday 5th June
- RunACT Track Run #3 - Woden - Wednesday 26th June
July Events: NOMINATIONS OPEN NOW
- CA XC Championships - Stromlo - Sunday 7th July
- CA Road Race Championship - Menindee Dr Parks - Saturday 20th July
- High Noon #1 - AIS - Sunday 21st July
August Events: NOMINATIONS OPEN NOW
- CA Road Walks Championship - Stromlo - Saturday 3rd August
- High Noon #2 - AIS - Sunday 4th August
- RunACT XC - Stromlo - Saturday 10th August
- High Noon #3 - AIS - Sunday 18th August
September Events: NOMINATIONS OPEN NOW
- High Noon #4 - Woden - Sunday 15th September
- High Noon #5 - Woden - Sunday 22nd September
TO NOMINATE HERE
If you have any questions please contact competition@capitalathletics.au
Capital Athletics are asking that all qualified Technical Officials, intending on officiating for the 2023/24 season, register using this portal. This process is FREE, and just a formality so Capital Athletics have your information on record.
Please register if you have completed:
- the AAOES level 1 and above (or equivalent); OR
- Capital Athletics' Level B and above - this pathway is outlined here (available shortly)
Why?
- It is important that we have your information on record;
- To ensure you are covered by Capital Athletics' insurance; and
- So that Capital Athletics can communicate important information to you when applicable.
What do you need to do?
- Upload your certificates outlining that you are a qualified Technical Official;
- Upload your Working with Vulnerable People Card; and
- Confirm your date of birth,
You will find where to enter this information in the questions by registering using the link below.
REGISTER HERE as a Technical Officials for the 2023/24 Capital Athletics Season
If you have any questions about this, please email competition@capitalathletics.au
Officials and Volunteers who support Capital Athletics competitions are recognised through the Official & Volunteer of the Month award. The award recipient will be presented at High Noon/Summer Series competitions.
Criteria
The following attributes are expected of the Official / Volunteer:
- Demonstrates a positive attitude towards officiating;
- Effective communication interacting well with other Officials, Volunteers, Athletes, Coaches and Spectators;
- Consistent delivery of a high quality of officiating and/or assistance;
- A ‘team player’ who adapts to changing circumstances;
- Leading by example not necessarily in a leadership role; and
- Proactive and takes initiative as and when required.
Selection
The following is the award selection process:
- Nominations for the award may be made by Capital Athletics Club/Centres, Committees, members and coaches.
- A call for nominations will be made using the Capital Athletics newsletter nominations closing 2 weeks prior to the nominated High Noon/Summer Series each month.
- Eligible nominations are to be submitted using the advertised form and are to include justification in accordance with the criteria.
- The JOC will review the nominations and the recipient of the award will be notified by email and appear in the Capital Athletics Newsletter and Social Media.
If you know an Official or Volunteer who you believe is a worthy recipient of this award please nominate via the nomination portal below.
To Nominate: CLICK HERE
To View Previous Recipient: CLICK HERE
If you have any questions regarding the nomination process please contact competition@capitalathletics.au
On this page you will find resources for officials to use and refer to during competition.
Please find these below:
- Athletics Australia Officials Resources
- World Athletics Rule Book
- World Para Athletics Rule Book
- Event Fact Sheets
- 2023/24 Capital Athletics Rules of Competition
- Capital Athletics Records
- Instructions for TS16 EDM
