OFFICIATING

Officials monitor races and competitions to ensure that the rules are being followed. The officiating pathway follows a similar tiered structure to coaching:

• Core Official

• Technical Official

• Senior Official (By Expression of Interest Only - register your interest by clicking on ‘enrol’ in the course via your SLS Members Area Training Library)

Click here for more detailed information on the role of the official (SLSA information).

HOW TO BECOME AN OFFICIAL

These guides will take you through the steps required to become either a Core Official or Technical Official

• STEP-by-STEP guide for becoming a Technical Official (roles such as Starter, Marshall, Results Recording)

• STEP-by-STEP guide for becoming a Core Official (basic roles such as finish line & course judging)

Please note: you do NOT need to undertake a Core Officials course PRIOR to undertaking a Technical Officials course.

For those Technical Officials who would like to further their training & level of responsibility to become a Chief Judge, Course Supervisor or Referee, the Senior Officials course is the next step. This course is generally conducted once a year & includes a combination of online course work + group practical/scenarios. To register your interest, please complete the EOI through the SLS Members Area > eLearning > Officials Training area (click enrol under Senior Official course)

Related documents:

• Official Assessment Tool (to be completed by an Officials Mentor as they are signing off the accreditation process)

• Officials Reaccreditation Form (to be completed & returned, together with supporting documentation as required, to surf.sports@surflifesavingsa.com.au for any official who is needing to update their accreditation

• Aussies 2021 - Circular re nominations for Officials

NEW OFFICIALS FACE TO FACE WORKSHOPS

• Wednesday 18th November 2020 - South Port SLSC

• Wednesday 16th December 2020 - Surf Central, West Beach

• Wednesday 17th February 2021 - Surf Central, West Beach

2020 Officials Position Descriptions

• Referee- Board Riding

• Referee- Champion Patrol & Lifesaver

• Referee- First Aid

• Referee- IRB

• Referee- Junior Carnivals

• Referee- Masters State Championships

• Referee- Pool Rescue

• Referee- Rescue & Resuscitation

• Referee- Senior Carnivals (Beach)

• Referee- Senior Carnivals (Boat)

• Referee- Senior Carnivals (Water)

• Referee- Senior Carnivals (Board & Ski)

• Referee- Senior Carnivals (Swim Series)

• Referee- Senior Full Carnival & State Championships

• Deputy Referee- Junior Carnivals

• Deputy Referee- Senior Full Carnival & State Championships

• Deputy Referee- IRB

• Deputy Referee- Masters State Championships

• Deputy Referee- Pool Rescue

QUERIES?

Contact the Surf Sports department for any officiating or officials accreditation queries. 

All documentation relating to courses, accreditation, re accreditation, recognition of prior learning, is available for members on the Members Portal.