Official

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.

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.