Thank you Valley Royals Officials
The board, athletes, and parents at Valley Royals would like to thank all officials who make track and field possible. Officials volunteer their time to help keep the sport fair for all. We are especially thankful for the officials who are part of our club:
- Dawn Driver (Level 3)
- Debbie Foote (Level 3)
- Paul Trustham (Level 3)
- Debbie Trustham (Level 1)
- Tom Norton (Level 2)
- Dustin May (Level 2)
Become an Official
Have you ever thought about becoming an official? It is easy and very rewarding to become a volunteer official at track and field meets.
All athletics officials in Canada follow a certification program for development from beginner to expert. There are five certification levels representing different levels of skills, experience and responsibility. The first two levels focus on becoming an official familiar with all areas of officiating, and the latter three focus on specialization in specific areas.
The BC Athletics Officials Committee runs the BC Officials Class Program to help members become BC Athletics officials. The first two levels in the program, provided by Athletics Canada and the National Officials Committee, can be administered within the club and include web-based training followed by hands-on experience. This is an excellent opportunity for clubs to develop officiating resources for their club meets and help athletes support their community.
NOTE: The BC Athletics Officials Committee is implementing the enhanced certification pathway for officials. It is looking to map officials from the previous pathway to the new pathway. Please contact Debbie Foote if you meet either of the following criteria (debbieandabresia@hotmail.com):
- If you are on the pathway to Level 1 (e.g., completed the Level 1 in-person workshop in the past three years), you may proceed on the pathway to Level 2 by participating in the “B.C. Officials Class of 2021.” You will become a Level 1 official after completing Module 201 (online) and working your first meet. This is a one-time offer as part of the transition to the enhanced certification pathway. Otherwise, you may start the pathway to Level 1 with Module 101 (online).
- If you are on the pathway to Level 2 (e.g., completed the Level 2 in-person workshop in the past three years), you will receive credit for the training aspect of the enhanced pathway to Level 2. You will continue on the experience component of the pathway by mapping your experience to the new requirements. You must officiate at least one meet in the calendar year. Contact Debbie Foote to map your credits to the new pathway.
Contact Debbie Foote (debbieandabresia@hotmail.com) to learn how Valley Royals can support your pathway to becoming a certified track and field official.
