Official

Welcome to the Athletics New Zealand Officials’ Zone!

Athletics events do not run themselves. Any country with a competition programme will need Officials to conduct competitions according to the rules and ensure that athletes have every chance of achieving their best performance.

For most officials the journey begins at low key competitions in their local club night, for which we have basic online guides to assist. The next level is interclub competitions within your region, where some introductory formal training is required. Beyond this, further training can lead to officiating at national level events, and even the opportunity to officiate at professional “Permit” meets and international competitions. Athletics New Zealand want to make sure that Officials are recruited, trained and given the necessary structure and support to perform their duties.

As the standard of competition rises, more highly trained Officials will be required. Are you available or interested?

  • Official Membership
  • Resources
  • Opportunities to Officiate
  • Training Courses

Official Membership

Athletics New Zealand Official Membership was conceived to establish a set of standards for all officials and volunteers affiliated with Athletics New Zealand.

This year’s memberships run from 1 April 2022 through to 31 March 2023.

Find out more below, and click here to apply for Official Membership. If you have any questions please contact Officials Development Manager Trevor Spittle

Official Membership

  • Full access to Athletics NZ Workshops, camps and programme resources at a reduced cost
  • First selection for National Championship Appointments
  • Membership required to apply for and attend World Athletics RDC Official development courses
  •  Membership required to apply for Prime Ministers Scholarships
  • Endorsement for International Competitions

National Officials Advisory Group (NOAG)

This regulation was changed September 2020

The NOAG consists of four members, each appointed for a two-year term – two rotating off each year.

The term commences 1 July each year. New members are sought in May each year.

The group is responsible for various processes including Controlling the ANZOES which is World Athletics approved education scheme, appointments of Technical Delegates and Officials to National events, education, discussion and recommendations on any World Athletics Rule changes, ANZ Regulation changes, etc. Currently the main work is working with Educators training new Officials. It works closely with Athletics New Zealand Officials Development Manager Trevor Spittle.

Members are happy to discuss issues and give advice but would first ask members to talk to their Regional Officials Administrator. The current National Officials Advisory Group Committee Members are:

Geoff Annear, Paul Craddock, Ruth Liong, and Eddie Soria.

Resources

Over the years Athletics New Zealand has worked with various members developing many resources to assist with Officiating. These range from basic level guidelines to the details forms required to run an efficient meeting.

 

Introduction to Officiating

  • Basic Officiating
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  • Athletics New Zealand Officials Education Scheme (ANZOES)
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Rules, Records & Interpretations

  • Officials Required for National Records
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  • World Athletics Rules
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  • Athletics Shoe Rule
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  • World Para Athletics Rules
  • World Para Athletics Records & Applications Forms
  • New Zealand Record Application Forms
  • Athletics New Zealand Competition Regulations
  • Amendments to World Athletics Rules Effective 1 October 2021
  • Download

General Resources

  • Accident report
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  • Jury of Appeal form
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  • Incident report
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  • Verbal Protest form
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  • Referees Incident Notes
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  • Protest to Referee & Appeal to the Jury Guidelines
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  • Radio List
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  • Officials Protocols
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  • Seven Qualities of a Good Official
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  • Practical Experience Card
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  • Notes for Guidance Champs T&F
  • Download

Track

  • Track Umpires (Team)
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  • Track Umpires (Positions)
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  • Track Umpire Report Form
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  • Track Umpire Report Form - WPA
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  • Relay Report Form
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  • Relay Report Form - WPA
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  • 2000m Outside Steeple Lap Scoring
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  • 2000m Inside Steeple Lap Scoring
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  • 3000m Lap Scoring sheet
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  • 3000m Steeple Lap Scoring
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  • 5000m Lap Scoring Sheet
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  • Steeple Chase information
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  • 10,000m Lap Scoring Sheet
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  • Multiple Lap Scoring Sheet
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  • Chief Timekeepers Record
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  • 4 x 400m Relay Tracking Form
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  • 4 x 100 Relay Guidelines
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  • 4 x 400 Relay Guidelines
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  • Track Implement Layout
  • Download

Race Walking

  • Race Walking Judges Card
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  • Race Walking Judges Red Card
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  • Race Walking Judges Summary
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  • Penalty Zone Recording Sheet
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  • Chief Judge DQ 54.4.1
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  • Penalty Zone
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  • 10Km Race Walk Lap scoring sheet
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  • 20Km Race Walk Lap scoring Sheet
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  • 50Km Race walk Lap scoring sheet
  • Download

Field Events

  • Chief Judges Procedures
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  • Resolving Ties
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  • Chief Judges Briefing High Jump
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  • Chief Judges Briefing Pole Vault
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  • Chiefs Judges Briefing Horizontal Jumps
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  • Chief Judges Briefing Throws
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  • Vertical Jumps Recording Sheet
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  • Field Recording Sheets
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  • Shot Put Team of Officials
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  • Discus Team of Officials
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  • Hammer Team of Officials
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  • High Jump Team of Officials
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  • Javelin Team of Officials
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  • Long Jump Team of Officials
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  • Pole Vault Team of Officials
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  • Triple Jump Team of Officials
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  • Field Recording Tips
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Out of Stadia

  • Out of Stadia Umpire Report Form
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  • Out of Stadia Notes For Guidance
  • Download

Equipment

  • Children's Hurdles, Implements
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  • Equipment specifications
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  • NI & SI Schools Hurdles & Implements Specifications
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  • NI & SI Schools Para Implements
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  • NZSSAA Hurdles & Implements Specifications
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  • NZSSAA Para Implement Specifications
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  • Non Stadia Equipment check list
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  • Technical Implement Check Form
  • Download
  • Private Implement Certification - Javelin
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  • Private Implement Certification - Shot Put
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  • Private Implement Certification - Discus
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  • Private Implement Certification - Hammer
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  • Private Implement Lodgement Sheet
  • Download

Call Room

  • Athlete only sign
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  • Banned items sign
  • Download
  • Bay signs
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  • Call Room receipts
  • Download
  • Entering Field of Play
  • Download

Other

  • Official Uniform Guidelines
  • Download
  • ANZ Practical Guidelines for officials working with children
  • Download

Opportunities to Officiate

There are opportunities to officiate at regional and national events throughout the year – please refer to the table below. Call-outs for officials will be sent on email to our officials database, on our social media, and listed on our competitions calendar. For information on opportunities coming up, or to make sure you are included on these updates, please contact Officials Development Manager Trevor Spittle.

Region Event Application Site Link Date Contact
Northland        
Auckland 2024 Sir Graeme Douglas International Registration Page

10 Mar
2024

Paul
Auckland 2023 Daikin Night of Fives

Registration Page

16 Dec

 
Taranaki       Karen
Hawkes Bay Gisborne       Sharee
Hawkes Bay 2024 Potts Classic Registration Page 20 Jan  
Manawatu Wanganui NI Secondary Schools Champs   1-2 Apr 2023  
Wanganui 2024 PaknSave Cook’s Classic Registration Page 27 Jan 2024  
Wellington       Vaughan
Wellington 2024 NZ TnF Champs Registration Page 14-17 Mar 2024 Trevor
Wellington 2024 Team Ledger Harcourts Capital Classic Registration Page 2 Feb 2024  
Tasman        
Canterbury 2024 New Zealand Masters Track & Field Championships Registration Page 16-18 February  
Canterbury International Track Meet (ITM) – World Continental Tour Bronze Registration Page 24 February  
Otago 2024 New Zealand Combined Events Championships Registration Page 17 – 18 February 2024 Eddie
Southland SI Secondary Schools   31 Mar – 2 Apr 2023 Lillian

The officiating pathway

In New Zealand we have a great team of Officials delivering events around the country weekly and annually. Many of our officials go on to officiate at important international competitions, and have an awesome time doing so. There are often minimum education standards to meet before applying for these roles, so contact our Officials Development Manager for more information on this.

The introductory step to officiating internationally is via Oceania Athletics Association events, which are often held in beautiful locations around the pacific.

Oceania Athletics Association

Expressions of interest for Officials – Opportunity Information Pending and will be added here when available

International Appointments

We also have the following New Zealand officials who have been appointed Internationally at World Athletics, World Para Athletics and Oceania Level.

     
World Athletics ITO  2018/21 Trevor Spittle 
Oceania Athletics Association ITO (Area)  2018/21 Anthony Curry, Ruth Liong, John Phillips
Oceania Athletics Association IRWJ (Area)     2018/21 Geoff Annear, Grant Lord
World Para Athletics ITO  2018/21 Ruth Liong, Trevor Spittle

Training Courses

Training Courses

World Athletics approved Officiating training is carried out at various locations around the country by our Regional Officials Educators. You can find contact information for the Officials Educator for you Region in the list below, along with information about upcoming courses.

 

Region Course Date Contact

National

   

Trevor Spittle

Northland      
Auckland     Paul Craddock

Waikato Bay of Plenty

   

Malcolm Taylor

 

Taranaki      

Hawkes Bay Gisborne

   

Sharee Jones

Manawatu Whanganui     Brian Curry
Wellington Officials Education Course, Theory & Practice 18 November 2023 Eddie Soria

Tasman

   

Brian Cockeram

Canterbury     Ruth Liong
Otago      
Southland     Lillian Tudor