ABOUT TECHNICAL OFFICIALS

BENEFITS OF BECOMING A TECHNICAL OFFICIAL 

Local technical officials (LTO) operate on site at triathlons throughout Queensland and nationally to ensure events are run safely and fairly for all competitors.

Through volunteering as an official, you'll gain a unique insight into how triathlons and major sporting events are managed, and learn valuable transferable skills. All training is offered free of charge and you'll also receive a financial contribution each time you volunteer to cover your costs. 

• You'll build and hone strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Gain confidence in decision making, and learn to assess risk in a practical sense, particularly as it relates to the operation of sporting events. 
• Your accreditation as a triathlon technical official is recognised by the Australian Sports Commission. 

UPCOMING TECHNICAL OFFICIAL COURSES

WHAT IS AN LTO COURSE 

Local technical official courses are run in across different regions of Queensland based on demand. 

Please contact carol.wooldridge@triathlon.org.au if you have any questions and for more information on upcoming courses near you. 

You must be at least 18 years old to qualify. 

TECHNICAL OFFICIAL RESOURCES & PATHWAYS

HOW TO GET ACCREDITED 

As your experience grows, and with further training, you can progress through accreditation levels in the technical program, providing you with opportunities to lead teams, mentor others, and exercise advanced risk management skills as they apply to the operation of sporting events. With advanced officiating skills, you may be selected to officiate internationally.

For more information on the development and training of technical officials, please click here.

For technical resources such as pre-race day documents, policies, guidelines and activity logs, please click here.

Queensland Technical Official claim form

Technical Official Activity Log

TQ Selection, Reimbursement & Official Support Policy

TQ Technical Committee Terms of Reference & Roles and Responsibilities

• Attend a four hour training course and pass an open written exam 
• Participate in a practical assessment on the field of play 
• Become a volunteer member of Triathlon Australia (Free of charge) 
• Sign a code of behaviour agreement 
• Attain a Blue Card for child safety  
• To maintain your accreditation you need to officiate each season

OFFICIATE AT STATE / NATIONAL EVENTS

WANT TO GET IN TOUCH?

If you would like to be considered for a technical official role at a Queensland sanctioned event, please click here.

If you wish to apply for a role for an Event of National Significance (EONS), click here to apply. 

EONS are Triathlon Australia Championships, Ironman, Ironman 70.3, ITU and OTU events in Australia.

Email us at technical@qld.triathlon.org.au to let us know you're interested in volunteering as a technical official. Include where in Queensland you live, so we can let you know when the next course will be offered in your area.

If you are a current Technical Official and need to update your details please email technical@qld.triathlon.org.au