Official

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.

 National Officials Committee (NOC)

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

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

The Committee is responsible for various processes including appointments to National events, education etc. Currently the main concern is training new Officials. It is supported by the 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 Educator. The current National Officials Committee Members are:

Ruth Liong (Chair)
Geoff Annear
Tony Sargisson

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.