Officiating qualification

Level 1 Starter

The level 1 Starter/Starters Assistant course is an entry level qualification on the Track & Field Officials pathway.

Starter/Starter's Assistant
Prerequisites
Min age 16
Course duration
2.5 hours
Qualification level
Level 1
Delivery format
In person or online
Certification body
England Athletics

About this qualification

This 2.5 hour course will introduce candidates to the key roles and responsibilities of race starters/assistants, including how to implement relevant rules of a race start, correct positioning and clarity of starters instructions/signals.

Who should go on this course?

Anyone who is interested in ensuring athletes are ‘ready’ for the start and ensuring all athletes have a fair and even start to a race.

Is there an assessment?

There isn’t an assessment but after the course candidates must have completed the Health & Safety course for Officials course and Safeguarding in Athletics course.

What will I learn?

  • Understand and implement the appropriate rules for the start procedure of all races
  • Know the correct positions for Starters and Starters Assistants for all races
  • Describe/Understand the Voice and clarity of instructions/signals
  • Describe/Understand Health and Safety issues associated with a Starter/Starters Assistant