EDUCATION & TRAINING
For New Officials and Those Interested in Becoming an Official
This course involves an online Zoom introduction on a Monday evening from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, followed by a one- to three-month period of practical experience at track and field competitions. This program is ideal for parents, athletes, students, and anyone looking to get involved in the sport by volunteering and supporting their local club in hosting a track and field competition. Upon completion of the course, participants will be prepared to assist at upcoming events with their gained knowledge of the sport, competition management structure, and some of the rules. The current facilitator is renowned Official Lisa Ferdinand.
Upcoming Courses-
October 5, 2026 | Learn more & register HERE
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Mentorship Program for Volunteers of All Ages
This program is for registered Technical Officials of all levels, for mentors and mentees.
Next Course:
Mentor Clinic
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026 | Learn more and register HERE
These workshops for Officials are delivered via Zoom at no cost and are an excellent opportunity to learn from experienced Officials on a variety of topics.
How to Complete an Umpire Report from the Eyes of a Track Referee Workshop
Date: November 26th, 2026 | Learn more and register HERE
Does a Start Referee Do Anything?
Date: December 1st, 2026 | Learn more and register HERE
Call Room Clinic (On Zoom)
Date: October 20th, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST | Learn more and register HERE
Vertical Jumps Clinic (On Zoom)
Date: November 5th, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST | Learn more and register HERE
Umpire Clinic (On Zoom)
Date: November 17th, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST | Learn more and register HERE
Track Referee Clinic (On Zoom)
Date: December 8th, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST | Learn more and register HERE
No courses currently scheduled.
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ONE (1) Credit = Working up to and including four (4) hours in one day.
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Two (2) Credits = Working over four (4) hours, up to and including eight (8) hours in one day.
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Three (3) Credits = Working over eight (8) hours in one day.
*The maximum number of credits that may be claimed in one day is three.
** Ontario officials are generalists at Levels 1 and 2 and begin to specialize when they move to Level 3.
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