Local Technical Official Course - North West
Course Details
Course Contact
- Name: James Cole
- Email: jamescole@britishtriathlon.org
- Phone: 07500 400 131
Course Dates
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Course Information
The Local Technical Official (LTO) course is the first step on the British Triathlon officiating pathway.
Overview
This qualification is aimed at individuals who are interested in becoming a volunteer Technical Official and has been designed to provide attendees with the knowledge required to begin officiating, as well as covering the soft skills needed to develop as an Official.
The training is made up of:
- A full day course
- An associated knowledge tester
- The completion of four shadows of qualified Officials
For a full overview of the qualification process please click here.
The LTO courses are organised by the Regional Programme Managers and are a full day course which costs £15 to attend.
Course Content
The course focuses on the fundamentals of officiating identifying the specific requirements of the race official and introducing the soft skills which help Officials become more successful, including:
- The Role of Local Technical Official and Triathlon
- Ways of Officiating
- Effective Communication
- Conflict Management
- Performance Management and Setting Goals
Role Descriptor
Following the successful completion of both the theoretical and practical elements candidates will be eligible to be the Chief Official at pool based triathlon and aquathlon events along with duathlons, including children's and paratriathlon events.
They are also qualified to be an Assistant Official at open water events.
Pre-Requisites
To attend the course candidates must:
- Be a minimum of 16 years of age
Expenses
As volunteers, qualified Local Technical Officials are entitled to receive reimbursement for expenses incurred for attending events, which are claimed directly from the Event Organiser. The British Triathlon Officials Expenses Policy can be found in the Officiating Resources section.
Clothing sizes - please choose the appropriate size on your application
Mens Technical Polo
Size: |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
3XL |
Chest (to fit): |
34 |
38 |
42 |
46 |
50 |
54 |
Ladies Technical Polo
Size: |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
Ladies size: |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
Chest (to fit): |
30 |
34 |
38 |
42 |
46 |
50 |
Unisex Waterproof Jacket
Size: |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
3XL |
Chest (to fit): |
38 |
41 |
44 |
47 |
50 |
53 |
Course Venue
Lancaster University, Lancaster University Sports Centre, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4XX