1. Chris Cohen Officials’ Education 1.45 – 2.15

2. Track & Field: Members represent disciplines. In place for five years Endurance: Transition from Peer Groups In place for one year Education Groups

3. Endurance Currently developing a system that parallels the track & field system where appropriate. Need to demonstrate a clear pathway for officials which has been lacking in the past. Need to separate roles more clearly but ensure access to all who wish to follow them.

4. Level 2 content now being developed, with pilot courses now completed. Roll out of content nationally to come shortly. Discussion with Home Countries starting. Level 3 & 4 modules now determined and being written.

5. Still at a very early stage in production Log Book under development alongside Track & Field one – why replicate? Risk assessment courses long overdue, but reliant on expertise. Need to open discussion with Race Walking especially.

6. Track & Field More developed than Endurance. Good cooperation between disciplines for the benefit of all. Linked to Peer Groups. Despite early criticism, almost every official has bought into the system. Good support from Home Countries, Tri- regions, Regions & Territories.

7. The new system has three levels of pure officiating. Level 1 – being redeveloped for use in schools as a Young Officials Award. Level 2 – has been rewritten and updated twice now since inception. Spilt into three sub-levels to allow progression at the suggestion of officials. This allows progress at the rate and to the level of officials wishes and competence. Level 3 – the highest level of technical officiating – the UKA National Active List.

8. Level 4 – in its second year of roll-out. Very popular with officials who want a clearer picture of the sport as a whole, as well as those who wish to progress through the sport. The first Management Level, in which officials’ competence as a leader and manager are supported and recognised. Level 5 – second management level, preparaing officials to work at international level. Planned to be in place by 2012.

9. Who is eligible for Level 4? “Old” Level 5 officials who have been on the UKA Active List for at least three years and attended the relevant modules. “New” Level 3 officials who have been on the UKA Active List for at least three years and attended the relevant modules.

10. What is expected of candidates ? Should be experienced and active at all levels of the sport. Member of the International Officials Group (IOG). Must have acted as a Referee or Chief at meetings at “Territorial” level or above, with all the requirements that go with that – report writing. Be qualified in at least two additional disciplines at Level 2.

11. What is expected of candidates ? Should be willing and able to work in other areas than discipline specific, such as Call Room, TIC, Seeding, Results, Meeting Management etc. Should be willing and able to officiate competently at events for athletes with disabilities. Should contribute to the mentoring and assessment system for other officials, especially those less experienced than themselves.

12. Modules: Compulsory: Management, structure & leadership Mentoring, assessment & reporting One of the two disability modules Two Level 2 Courses

13. Modules: Optional: At least two from the following list … The second disability module Technical Information Centre Call Room Meeting Manager

14. Individual Modules may be taken by others for various reasons: Management structure & leadership may be taken by those who wish to Chief / Referee up to National level. Disability modules may be taken by any official. Others who may wish to extend their knowledge and skills may attend whichever modules they wish.

15. Assessment: Referee/Chief: Three reports in this position at the equivalent of “territorial” meetings. Those at this level at transfer who have acted in this capacity at a National level in the last 5 years without adverse comment are exempt. Qualification in 2 other disciplines (old or new scheme). Those who have passed the relevant IAAF exam and been appointed by the EAA/IAAF as ATO/ITO in the last 4 years are exempt from this section. Evidence of working at events for athletes with a disability (annual worksheet).

16. Assessment: Careful scrutiny of the annual worksheets from 2008 onwards, by TRNG/Peer Groups, which need to show a range of duties carried out other than as a discipline specific Technical Official including such roles as Meeting Manager, Call Room etc as appropriate. Mentoring – statement from candidate as to the mentoring they have done, to be verified by the TRNG who may contact some of those who have been mentored. Assessments from UKA/National meetings will be looked at and should be predominantly positive.

17. The future: The first officials will be accredited at level 4 later this year during the process of re-licensing and the re-alignment of levels. A letter was sent from UKA to all Level 5 officials last year providing information about Level 4 and asking them if they wish to be involved. The replies have been used in the planning of courses. So far courses have been held or are planned for the next few weeks in all Regions of the UK. Around 200 officials have so far been involved.

18. The future: SkillsActive National Occupational Standards. “Officiating at the Elite Level in Sport” - consultation. IAAF equivalence NTO status

19. Thank You Questions?