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Athletes as Officials: Officiating Track & Field
Athlete Leadership SportsSlide2
IntroductionsCourse warm-upFacilitators and course attendees:
Self-introductions
Say name and where from
Share your favorite sport to play Slide3
Course Objectives & Desired OutcomesDescribe Athlete Leadership
Describe what it means to be an officialIdentify what an official needs to know
Outline expectations for prospective official & mentor
Explore jobs / levels of responsibility in competition management
Experience conducting an event
Plan next steps in training and certification
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Definition of Athlete Leadership
Through organized training and practical experiences, Athlete Leadership prepares athletes to undertake
meaningful positions
of influence and leadership throughout the Special Olympics organization, both on and off the playing field
.
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Key Concept of Athlete Leadership
Allowing athletes CHOICE
in HOW
and in
what
ROLE
they participate in Special Olympics
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Role Play Time2-minute drill: 1. Each prospective official will brainstorm and list choices that you regularly make
2. Tell us what you choose to do every day
Clothes
Hair cut
How you treat others
To be in an Athlete Leadership role
3. What about your choice to be an official?Slide7
Part 1: Explore What “Official” MeansConsiderations
For the Prospective Official
For the
Mentor/Event Director
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Things to Consider by the Prospective Official
The prospective
official
will consider the following
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Official’s Code of EthicsThoroughly study rules & mechanics of sportFollow the rules; be fair and unbiased manner
Work with other officials as a TEAMBe professional in appearance and actions – do the right thing at all times
No tobacco or
H
onor commitment of working an event – keep your word
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Official’s ChecklistStrive to do your bestBe calm and do your jobGet into the flow of the competitionShow confidence; be assured
Forget the fans; focus on the athleteHave the person in charge answer questionsChoose your words wisely
Stay
cool
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Avoiding ProblemsEstablish a firm but polite relationship with coaches; don’t talk to the fansBe on time!
Prepare yourself mentallyInspect the field, court, or facility being usedReview the procedures with your
supervisor
Maintain
your poise & emotional controlBe clear & concise with your signalsUse common sense
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Apply an “Athlete-Centered” Officiating PhilosophyProvide best competition – athletes deserve itSafety is #1 concern!
Properly apply rules to situation – Be Fair; Objective; ImpartialProvide consistent and clear communication
Take a positive
proactive
approach (preventive officiating)Professionalism, integrity and teamwork
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Golden Rule for Track OfficialsNo athlete should be allowed to gain an unfair advantage, and no athlete should have to suffer an unfair disadvantagePrimary concern – SAFETY!Slide14
Athletic Injury GuidelinesStop competition as soon as possible – this is the official’s only role!Allow medical personnel to enter field of playHave coach notified
Allow coach to be with the athleteAllow unlimited time to care for the athlete – resuming play can wait!
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Event Planningand Management
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Role of Games CommitteePromote event and secure sponsorsProcess entries and prepare heat sheetsRecruit and manage sufficient officials
Secure needed equipmentPrepare facility for competitionsRecord and distribute results
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Role of the Venue ManagerOverall responsibility for the venue Supervises all officialsMakes rulings on possible violations
May re-division athletesKeeps the events on schedule
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Officiating Track Events
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Keeping the Meet on Schedule Announcer Staging Tents Starter Awards Area
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Staging Tent Duties
Know the facility
Assign competitors to heats and lanes
Proactively checks uniforms
Gather, hold, escort and place in lanes
Anticipate and resolve challenges
Attend to keeping the meet on schedule
Remain calm and organized
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Know the Facility Starting Line Locations and Markings
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Staging Tent DutiesAssign Competitors to Heats and Lanes
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Staging Tent DutiesGather & Hold Runners
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Staging Tent DutiesGather, Check Uniforms and Escort
Escort to Start Line
Check Uniforms
Issue Hip Numbers
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Qualities of a Good StarterIs knowledgeableIs decisiveProvides brief, concise instructions
Is firm, patient and fairPossesses common sense and tactKeeps meet on schedule
Works as part of a team
Keeps the focus on athletes
Creates/maintains calm atmosphere at the starting line
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StartingStraightaway Sprints
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Position of Starter For Staggered Lanes Starts
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Position of Starter800m and Longer
Start Line
Step Up Line
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False Start RulesNo false start rule (HS and college)One false start rule or ‘One to the Field’ (IAAF and USATF)Two false start rule (for Combined Events, Youth and Masters)
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UMPIRES“The eyes and ears of the Venue Manager”Observe & report.
Umpires do not disqualify athletes; they report what they see to the Venue Manager (and the Venue Manager makes the decision).
If you see an infraction, raise the yellow flag and stay at your position until the Venue Manager comes to you.
Be prepared to give a full (written) description of who did what to whom and when.
If you’re not sure, don’t make the call.
If you see a situation you know is not a foul, but there may be a question, write a report to pass on to the Venue Manager.
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Umpiring
How would you prioritize:
if you have 4, 8, or 12 Umpires?
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Umpire TasksMinimum of 4 required - to cover curves, straights and relay exchange zones
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Observe & Report Possible Violations
Impeding
or jostling
Unfair
assistance or contact
Exchanging
the baton beyond the relay exchange zone
Failing
to run in a direct line on final straight
Running
on or over inside lane line on a curve
© USATF National Officials
Committee
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Relay Passes Baton Must Be Within the Zone
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Relay Passes Baton Must Be Within the Zone
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The Finish
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Finish Judges
Assigned to a
place
, NEVER to a lane
Stop the watch, identify placer, follow placer
Communicate immediately if problems occur
Work as a team
Finish Judges
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Time/Place Finishers Based on Position of the “Torso”
Torso = Trunk
NOT - head, neck, arms, hands, legs or feet
Courtesy of FinishLynx
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Officiating Track & Fieldfor Athletes with Disabilities
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Officiating Track & Fieldfor Athletes with WheelchairsExamples of rule modifications:In wheelchair racing, the start and finish are determined by the hub of the front wheel
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Officiating Track & Fieldfor Athletes with Hearing or Visual ImpairmentsExamples of rule modifications:
When starting races for deaf athletes, the starter must use visual cues such as a flag or a strobe lightBlind athletes are allowed sighted guides in running events or can use a guide rope.
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In Summary
Organize to keep meet on schedule
Work as a team
Secure enough officials to time, place and observe each competitor
Be as “invisible” as possible
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Officiating Field Events
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Officiating Field EventsThink Safety First!Administer an organized eventReview rules prior to competitionProvide clear and complete instructions
Inspect all implements and competitorsMeasure distances accuratelyCreate a fair competition environmentProvide consistent calls:
“Up”, “On deck”, “On hold”
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Tips for ConductingSafe CompetitionsLimit access to jumps and throws areasResponsible adult supervision during warm-ups
requiredClosely supervise all warm-up activities
Use calls, rules and assertive leadership
No practice after competition completed
Practice throws within sectors onlyControl access to implements
Check implements for damage
Walk all implements back, no
tossing
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Officiating Long JumpApproach to Officiating Field Events
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Long Jump Positions
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Preparation - Assigning OfficialsMatch assignment with experience and skillAssign the duties for entire divisionRotate positions between divisions
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Preparation - Minimum CoverageCompetition requires at least 2 officials:Judge 1 (Head Judge)
Call athletesJudge the take-off board
Hold tape at right angle to foul line
Check and record distances
Judge 2 (Pit Judge)
Mark break in sand
Hold tape’s zero end at break point
Prepare pit for next competitor
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Preparation - Essential SuppliesFiberglass tape (20 meters)Clipboard and PencilsStopwatchRake
ShovelBroomAccess to water/hose
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Preparation - Readying the Competition AreaCheck the board - condition and steadinessMoisten the pit
Turn pit with shovel or roto-tiller, remove debrisLevel pitSweep area around pit, clean the runway
Sweep and rake following warm-up period
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Take-off Board - Foul vs Fair
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Long Jump Measurement Sand Break Points
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The Competition Proper MeasurementMark closest point of landing to the boardZero end of the tape is placed on the edge of the break in sand closest take-off board
Measure perpendicular to take-off board and parallel to the edge of runwayAnnounce distance to lesser centimeter, or “foul” as the red flag is raised after attempt is complete
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Points of Measurement
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The CompetitionPotential Problem AreasCompetitors jumping out of orderJumpers checking in, then “disappearing”
Unacceptable language, behaviorPeople walking across the runwaySafe use and storage of equipment
Pit edge visible and surface kept level
Officiating crew in the proper positions
Conflicts with other events
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In SummaryMake announcing calls:“Up” - “On deck” - “On hold”Watch the board for legal take-off
Signal “fair” or “foul”/”no mark” after the competitor has exited the pit Announce clearly; don’t shout
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Officiating Throwing Events:
Shot
Put, Softball Throw &
Mini-Javelin
Officiating Throwing Positions
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Shot Put, Softball Throw & Mini-Javelin ThrowConsiderations
Sector
Line
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Sector - Fair/Foul
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Shot Put Circle Fouls
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In Review
Think
and practice
safety in
warm-ups and competition
Consistent communication
and
practice
Accuracy
and athlete-centered
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Officiating Race Walking
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Rules of Race Walking TechniqueRule # 1 The walker is to maintain continuous contact with the ground
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Growing as an Official
If you stop learning, your skills
start to
diminish.
Use
each
competition
as a learning experience
O
pen
to constructive
criticism
Seek feedback
from
officials
Observe other officials
Never stop reading the rules
Work as many events as you can
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What’s Next?
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Participant Guide
Practicum
Requirements
Goals
Course Evaluation
Next Steps
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