The aim of British Triathlon's officials education programme is to provide the sport with well trained and competent officials who will help uphold the sports standards and therefore develop the sport of triathlon.

The education of officials is an essential part of the development of Triathlon in the UK. Race Officials are a valuable resource and as such are rewarded for their time commitment and skills in the form of a subsistence payment of no less than £30 per event plus a payment for the mileage they have travelled in the course of their duties. For more detailed guidelines as to the level of payment officials should receive, please click on the Officials Expenses document at the bottom of this page. If you have any questions, please contact Ali Sibcy


The aim of the new British Triathlon Officials Education Programme is to service the increasing needs of the competitive programme with high quality officials trained to a consistent standard who operate in a fair and professional manner with common aims and objectives. The programme will provide clear and equitable routes for progression and development to all candidates and will ensure that British Triathlon is capable of developing high quality officials.

OFFICIATING QUALIFICATIONS

British Triathlon Introduction to Officiating in Triathlon Award Level 1
The process for achieving the Level 1 award is outlined in the Level 1 Official's Qualification Process document.  Potential officials will be required to complete the application form and return it to British Triathlon before a homestudy pack and knowledge tester are sent out.  Once the knowledge tester has been returned and passed candidates will receive an official's pack (containing a high visibility vest, clipboard, whistle, lanyard and logbook) and will be required to complete four shadow experiences prior to being fully qualified, with already qualified officials confirming their suitability to qualify.  Please return application forms to Ali Sibcy or the address on the form.

British Triathlon Level 2 Officiating in Triathlon Award
The Level 2 course builds on the knowledge gained at Level 1 and introduces officiating at open water, paratriathlon and children's events as well as further developing your communication and conflict management skills.  The Level 2 course is a full day course, costing £30 after which delegates will be required to complete a knowledge tester comprising questions relating to the course contents and the British Triathlon rules and complete two shadowing experiences before fully qualifying.  To attend the course you need to be a qualified British Triathlon Level 1 official and have officiated at TWO events as the chief official.  For details of any upcoming courses please contact your Regional Programme Manager.

ITU Level 1 - National Technical Official (NTO)
This course is designed to provide participants with the theoretical and practical training required to officiate as a Technical Delegate at National level events and as a Technical Official at European events held in Britain.  You need to provide evidence of officiating at two British Ranking Series or World/European Qualifying events as the chief official and shadowed at two British Age Group events over the past two years.

ITU Level 2 - Continental (European) Technical Official (CTO)
This course is designed to provide participants with the theoretical and practical training required to officiate as a Technical Delegate at European level events and as a Technical Official at International events held in Britain. You are required to officiate as an NTO for at least 2 years before applying for the CTO course.  You will need to provide evidence of being the chief official at four Elite British Championships or major events over the past two seasons.

ITU Level 3 - International Technical Official (ITO)
This course is designed to provide participants with the theoretical and practical training required to officiate as a Technical Delegate or Officials at the highest level International level events.  This course is hosted by the ITU and you are required to have been a CTO for at least four years.  You should have been the chief official at five Elite British Championships and assisted at two European or World Championships.  You will need to provide proof of officiating at draft-legal events and your application needs to be supported by reports from two senior officials.

OFFICIALS REPORTS
An officials report is a vital piece of information regarding the quality of events that are taking place around the country. Do no underestimate the importance of this report. Therefore, if you are officiating at any races this season, please download the updated form below and use it to record the requested information.

Once completed, please send your forms to the Workforce Development Department, the appropriate RTC and the event organiser.

RELATED DOCUMENTS

• Penalty form for Chief Official to post
• Competitor Appeal Form
  
• Official's Report
• Guidelines for Officials Expenses
• Chief Officials report on a shadow
• Traffic light penalty form
• Officials name form for posting at event
• Officials Checklist
  

Rules and Technical Committee - Terms of Reference
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