World Athletics Bronze Qualifications

What is the World Athletics Referee Education and Certification System (WARECS)?

WARECS aims to develop competent Technical Officials capable of officiating at various levels of athletics competitions. The system focuses on cultivating consistency in basic officiating skills, fostering the qualities and competencies of Technical Officials, and introducing participants to the World Athletics Competition Rules and Technical Rules. The program encourages practical interpretation and application of these rules while emphasising the ethical and moral development of Technical Officials.

What is a World Athletics Bronze level?

There are four different Bronze qualifications officials can sit:

Bronze Referee
Bronze Photo Finish Judge
Bronze Race Walking Judge
Bronze Starter

Who can sit a Bronze qualification?

Every Member Association, every year, may propose no more than the maximum number of candidates indicated by World Athletics in order for evaluations to be conducted in a competent and fair manner.

Candidates will need to have at least 3 years’ experience as a National Athletics Referee (minimum age 19 years).

The list of candidates should be equal in terms of gender.

How do I apply?

Australian Athletics is seeking Expressions of Interest from eligible national technical officials to be considered for nomination to undertake the WARECS Bronze Referees education and evaluation program in 2025.

NOMINATION FORM

To nominate for consideration please complete the Expression of Interest Form and submit by no later than 5pm on Monday, 3 March 2025 to enable Australian Athletics to submit to World Athletics by its designated cut-off date.

PROCESS

Nominations will be considered and the final list approved by the Australian Athletics Officials Operations Committee. Input will be sought from the Member Association of the nominee.

Expression of Interest for Bronze Qualification FORM

World Athletics Bronze Level Evaluation

NSW Athletics has set up preparation program for officials to meet at least once a month with Gold, Silver and Bronze qualified officials to help prepare you for the exam.

The written exam for new World Athletics Bronze level will be conducted online once per year (usually in October) using the method prescribed by World Athletics.

There will be a requirement for the candidates who pass the written element to satisfactorily participate in relevant roles in a number of competitions agreed between World Athletics and each National Member Federation relative to the breadth of the yearly competition programme of each Federation.

For more information on the World Athletics Referee Education and Certification System (WARECS) - HERE

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