Technical Official Course Saturday 23rd Jan 2016 - SIGN UP TODAY!
If you are a supporter of triathlon, wish to give back to the sport you love or want something to do while not competing, why not become a Triathlon Australia Technical Official?
Technical Officials are responsible ensuring that an event is run in accordance with the Triathlon Australia (TA) Race Competition Rules (RCR).
Our aim as officials is to:
- Create an atmosphere of sportsmanship, equality and fair play;
- Optimise safety and protection;
- Penalise competitors who seek to gain an unfair advantage; and
- Emphasise ingenuity and skill without unduly limiting the competitor's freedom of action.
WHY BECOME A TECHNICAL OFFICIAL?
- Gain a better understanding of the TA RCR;
- A chance to give back to the sport and help to develop it;
- Gain an insight into what is involved in conducting a triathlon event thus giving you a greater appreciation for marshals and officials at future events making you a better competitor.
To register or for more information please contact technical@wa.triathlon.org.au or 08 9443 9778
COURSE DETAILS:
When: Saturday 23rd Jan 2016, 8am - 12noon
Where: Department of Sport and Recreation, 246 Vincent Street Leederville
COURSE OUTLINE
Participation involves attending a working seminar that runs for approximately 4 hours, completing an open book exam covering the race competition rules and completing 1 practical session by officiating at a sanctioned race event. To become a Triathlon Australia Technical Official, you must be 18 years of age or older.
For the practical session, you will meet on the day with the technical team to discuss the race’s technical plan; be assigned a mentor and be allocated to a field position. A technical uniform top will be presented and worn whilst officiating.
Upon successful completion, your name will be added to the state and national register. Participants must then become members of TWA either as a competing member or as a non-competing technical official (reduced membership fees.) After participating as a TO in 3 sanctioned races (excluding the practical), your TA membership fees will be reimbursed. After completing your practical session, you will be paid a ‘Field of Play’ allowance for additional races that you attend as a TO. For races which require travel over 75km, mileage reimbursement may be claimed.
ACCREDITATION PROCESS
1. Complete online NOAS course
2. Theory session (seminar)
3. Exam (open book)
4. Practical session at a sanctioned event with a mentor
5. Become a member of TWA
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