Much like an athlete, Lorraine dedicated herself to her craft and built an impressive resume of officiating roles at the sport’s highest level. Appointed as the youngest female athletics official at the 1982 Brisbane Commonwealth Games, and to the role of competition director for a World Grand Prix Final, Lorraine was rewarded with the achievement of a goal she’d pursued for so long; appointment to ‘the best Olympic Games ever’ – including as competition manager at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, and competition director at the 2000 Paralympic Games – a double appointment that is yet to be matched by a female official.

With a lifetime’s positive experience in, and contribution to the sport, Lorraine’s officiating career is coming full circle ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, as she dares prospective and existing officials to dream. 46,967 volunteers contributed to the running of the Sydney Olympic Games, and Kyabram’s Claudia Moore (pictured top, center) is hoping to be someone who can support the 2032 Brisbane edition.

Involved at Kyabram Little Athletics Centre since its inception in 1994, and going on to be the venue’s first to log ten years of membership, Claudia fell for athletics instantly. Initially a sprinter, before finding her place as a discus thrower, Claudia also held ambitions of representing Australia, before following in the footsteps of her father (she credits her dad, David Green, for his influence on her love for the sport) when she began coaching and officiating. Athletics is something that the pair have been able to participate in together, and Claudia speaks of officiating at her first state championship, where her father was celebrated for his thirty year contribution to athletics, as her highlight so far. Looking forward though, she has some lofty goals.

‘I had a dream to one day compete in the Olympics, but that dream faded a long time ago. I would love to be able to officiate at the Brisbane Olympics in 2032… Officiating gives you the best seat in the house!’ – Claudia Moore

While the selection criteria are yet to be released, at a minimum, appointed officials will require a bronze level of education from World Athletics – a pathway that needs at least three years of officiating experience. Claudia began studies for her World Athletics accreditation in early 2025, and there is no better time than now to join her on that journey.

To pursue bronze accreditation, you’ll first need to complete the National Athletics Referee course (NAR) on the World Athletics eLearning Hub. To get started, follow the steps below.

1. Create yourself a personal account on the World Athletics eLearning Hub.
2. Navigate to the Courses menu (sidebar on desktop), then select Technical Officials (WARECS), and enrol yourself in the National Athletics Referee course.
3. Complete all required theory modules, including assessment, to generate your Course Completion Evidence form (you’ll need to print a copy).
4. Contact your officials’ education/appointments manager to arrange three days of practical experience* (one of each track, jumps, and throws).
5. Complete your practical experience (remember to bring your printed Evidence Form).
6. Keep going! – you’ll need three years of experience to be able to sit for your bronze accreditation.

*Practical experience can only be signed off at certain competitions, and to make this process easier, we’re targeting a mass signing event at this year’s Relay Championships. As a multi-day competition, you’ll be able to get multiple signatures for credit toward your NAR accreditation – the first step on your path toward Brisbane. You’ll need to have steps 1 through 4 completed before then!

Unsure if officiating is for you? Check out the profiles of other officials who help deliver our sport, including some who are targeting Brisbane – you may find someone just like you!