Fancy becoming a Triathlon Official?

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If you'd like to be part of our fantastic team of Technical Officials that are integral to the future growth of triathlon then READ ON.

Technical Officials

The role of our volunteer Technical Officials is integral to the success of events and the growth of the sport. They help to create positive race experiences for all competitors by ensuring that races are safe and fair. 

Through the Technical Official Education Programme, British Triathlon aim to develop a workforce of high quality, confident and competent Officials who display consistency across the country and have the opportunity to progress from local to international officiating.

Volunteering through officiating is hugely rewarding by not only helping competitors enjoy the sport, but also to gain great personal experiences across the country and beyond.

The London Region and the East Region have teamed up to put on a Local Technical Officals course.

Local Technical Officials

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.

Date: 18th March 2017
Venue:Lee Valley YHA, Windmill Ln, Cheshunt EN8 9AJ.
Cost: £15
Book online: HERE

Regional Technical Officials

The Regional Technical Officials (RTO) course is designed to build on the experience gained as an LTO and further develop Officials.

Overview

The RTO course is the next step on the officiating pathway and builds upon the skills and knowledge gained during the course of training and operating as an LTO, and further develops these whilst adding to them.

The training consists of:

  • A half day course
  • An associated knowledge tester
  • The completion of two shadows of qualified Officials at two open water events
  • View a full overview of the qualification process please here. 

Date: 8th April 2017
Venue:Lee Valley YHA, Windmill Ln, Cheshunt EN8 9AJ.
Cost: £15
Book online: HERE

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