Level 1 Timekeeper Course
31/08/22
On Wednesday 31st August there will be a Level 1 Timekeeper Course held at our Track at Eirias Park from 6pm until 8pm.
Location - Colwyn Bay Leisure Centre, Eirias Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 7SP
To sign up - click here
The Level 1 Timekeeping course is ideal for those with a high level of accuracy or those wishing to improve with experience and practice.
Who should go on this course?
Anyone who is interested in timing the track events, including sprints, relays and distance events.
What will I learn?
- Bring appropriate equipment and clothing to a meeting
- Take appropriate times accurately and understand some of the reasons for inaccuracy
- Understand how to report times to chief timekeeper
- Understand how a timekeeper works as part of a team
- An appreciation of the different start positions used during a meeting
- An understanding of what constitutes the finish of a race and the appropriate actions of a Timekeeper regarding this
- Understand what additional duties may be required
By attending the course candidates will have a knowledge and understanding in the following areas:
- Knowledge and application of rules relevant to the role
- Ability to follow duty sheet Relationships with other officials
- Relationships with athletes Health and Safety Appropriate attire/equipment
All of the modules are interactive and they are designed to help officials apply new knowledge and skills in practice, either through workshops and discussion, or through practical drills.
The Level 1 Timekeeping course is ideal for those with a high level of accuracy or those wishing to improve with experience and practice.
Please note, you must also have completed the online Health & Safety Course and the Safeguarding in Athletics course to qualify as an official. This can be accessed via Athletics Hub.
PRIORITY FOR WELSH RESIDENTS
Officials outside of Wales, please email officials@welshathletics.org