An important component of surf sports within Surf Lifesaving is the Surf Sports Officials that volunteer their time to oversee and run the events and carnivals that are conducted during the year. Most members become involved as an official due to either their children being involved in the sport or through a keen interest in a specific discipline and the desire to help out their respective surf club. At most carnivals it is a requirement for clubs to supply officials so members will get involved in an area they can assist in where others will assist by covering water safety at our events, which is another process that is in line with the Australian Sports Commission’s structure.
Officials ensure competitions are run in a safe and secure environment while maintaining rules and regulations. There are several different types of officials.
- Core officials work in a range of officiating roles at recreational or competitive surf sports carnivals with entry-level participants who generally non-proficient Bronze Medallion (BM) award.
- Technical officials work in a range of officiating roles at competitive surf sports carnivals with entry-level participants. These participants are mix of proficient and non-proficient SRC and BM award holders actively competing in various surf sport competition environments. Examples of technical official roles include Marshall, Starter, Check-starter, Recorder, Timekeeper and Finish Judge.
- Senior officials work in a range of officiating roles at competitive surf sports carnivals with award holders actively competing in state/national surf sport competition environments. They are also mentors to other core and technical officials and can facilitate National Officiating Accreditation Structure (NOAS) training workshops in their nominated roles. Examples of technical official roles include Chief Judge, Referee, Area referee, Sectional Referee and Course Supervisor.
For further information on Officials please contact SLSQ Sports Team.
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