Officials and volunteers are integral to the effective functioning of our sport. To ensure that individuals feel suitably prepared when assisting, and are provided with advanced education opportunities, where desired, the following is to be offered.
More detailed information about each program, its requirements, and enrolment options can be found via the menu below.
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The Community Helper program is an educational series of resources, including multi-lingual videos, and A5 instructional event cards, now available on Little Athletics Victoria’s website and YouTube accounts. These resources are designed to assist parent helpers and, while review is not mandated, it is highly encouraged for those seeking simplified instruction on how to assist at competition, and for those of whom English is not their first language (video resources).
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| A5 Event Cards |
| English Instructional Videos |
| Punjabi Instructional Videos (Playlist includes Coaching Tips) |
| Sinhala Instructional Videos (Playlist includes Coaching Tips) |
| Engagement Activities (Sport Aus Resources) |
Focusing on individual disciplines, the Community Officials program allows participants to pick an area of interest and undertake introductory studies, with a view to officiating. Comprising a series of small modules to enable expedited completion, the program also requires participants to undertake a practical assessment with a community facilitator. Face-to-face education will also be facilitated as an all-discipline offering (approx. 2.5 hours), or discipline specific workshops (by request). Face-to-face sessions can be facilitated by Development Officers as part of their scheduled visits – to learn more about the Development Officer Program, please visit the link at the bottom of this section.
To enrol in an eLearning module (Coming Soon), you’ll need to visit the platform link below. To enrol in a face-to-face learning session, please visit the appropriate registration link in the table below. Further sessions may be added to this list, as available.
| Program | Date | Location | Registration | Close (11:59pm) |
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| Community Officials: Starting | 14 Sept (10am) | Chelsea | Coming Soon | 10 Sept |
| Community Officials: Throws (with AV) | 23 Sept (7pm) | Zoom | Register Here (Zoom) | NA |
| Community Officials: Photo Finish (with AV) | 25 Sep (7pm) | Zoom | Email LAVic | NA |
| Community Officials: Horizontal Jumps (with AV) | Oct (7pm) | Zoom | Register Here (Zoom) | NA |
| Community Officials: Vertical Jumps (with AV) | 7 Oct (7pm) | Zoom | Register Here (Zoom) | NA |
| Community Officials: Track (with AV) | 11 Nov (7pm) | Zoom | Register Here (Zoom) | NA |
| Community Officials: Racewalking | TBA | TBA | Coming Soon | TBA |
| Community Officials | TBA | TBA | Coming Soon | TBA |
| Community Officials | TBA | TBA | Coming Soon | TBA |
| Community Officials | TBA | TBA | Coming Soon | TBA |
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) will be available for current state and region-level officials. To apply, please create a profile on the eLearning platform and enrol in the RPL module.
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| eLearning Platform (Coming Soon) |
| Development Officer Program |
The Community Officials + program (Coming Soon) aims to build on the foundational knowledge of its prerequisite program by introducing advanced technologies. Where participants have already learnt the foundations of conduct for certain disciplines, for example, the shot put, the Community Officials + program will educate on the use of technology, including electronic distance measuring (EDM).
Community Officiating + modules (Coming Soon):
- Digital Recording
- EDM
- Hy-Tek Meet Manager
- Photo Finish – an upcoming online workshop (September 2025) is available in the absence of an eLearning platform. For further information about this opportunity, please review the Community Officials sub-menu.
- Timing Solutions
- Wind Gauge
These modules will be made available via an eLearning platform, with further information to follow.
Whilst a practical component is not mandated in the completion of these modules, it is expected that graduates will work alongside suitably experienced operators and officials until confidence and capability is established. For further information, and to enrol, please visit the eLearning Platform link below.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is available for current state and region-level officials. To apply, please create a profile on the eLearning platform and enrol in the RPL module.
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| eLearning Platform (Coming Soon) |
Encompassing four different levels, the World Athletics Referees Education and Certification System (WARECS) focuses on the education required to deliver our sport at the highest levels. The World Athletics pathway comprises the following gradings, each of which have different completion requirements.
To pursue a World Athletics accreditation, you’ll first need to enrol on the World Athletics eLearning Hub. To get started, follow the steps below.
- Create yourself a personal account on the World Athletics eLearning Hub.
- Navigate to the Courses menu (sidebar on desktop), then select Technical Officials (WARECS), and enrol yourself in the National Athletics Referee course.
- Complete all required theory modules, including assessment, to generate your Course Completion Evidence form (you’ll need to print a copy).
- Contact your officials’ education/appointments manager to arrange three days of practical experience at a permitted meet* (one of each track, jumps, and throws).
- Complete your practical experience (remember to bring your printed Evidence Form).
- Keep going! – you’ll need three years of experience to be able to sit for your bronze accreditation.
For more information on the WARECS pathway, or to join a team of officials hoping to gain selection to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, please visit the links below.
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| Centre Event Officiating QR Code Flyer |
| Race Walk Pad |