Education

World Athletics Referee Education and Certification System (WARECS)

Step 1 - contact info@qldathletics.org.au to express an interest. 

Step 2 - head to World Athletics E-Learning. There are two options to start. 

1. Apprentice Level - great for Parents, Teachers and anyone interested in Athletics.
2. National Athletics Referee - this is the first step to becoming an accrediated Referee. 

Step 3 - Print out and bring your Practical Form with you. Complete a mininum of three days of practical across Track, Jumps and Throws at a State Championship or higher. These require a daily sign off from the Competition Director.

Step 4 - You then head to the Australian Athletics website and follow the instructions to validate your form with Australian Athletics. 

Step 5 - Keep officiating when you can at State and National level (with mentoring from current Bronze, Silver and Gold Referees in QLD) and move (or stay) through the pathway at your own pace.