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Local Technical Officials - South West


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Course entries open 18/05/2016 2:45pm and close 27/05/2016 8:00am


Course Information

Overview

This qualification is aimed at individuals who are interested in beoming a race official and has been designed to provide attendees with the knowledge required to begin officiating as well as covering the soft skills needed to develop as an official.

The training is made up of:

  • A full day course
  • An associated knowledge tester
  • The completion of four shadows of qualified officials

For a full overview of the qualification process please click here.

The LTO courses are organised by the Regional Programme Managers and are a full day course which costs £15 to attend.

 

Course Content

The course focuses on the fundamentals of officiating identifying the specific requirements of the race official and introducing the soft skills which help officials become more successful, including:

  • Responsibilities of the LTO
  • Personal Characteristics of Officials
  • Officiating Style
  • Communication
  • Conflict Management
  • Transition Area
  • Race Briefings
  • Race Reports
  • Children's Events
  • Paratriathlon

 

Role Descriptor

Following the successful completion of both the theoretical and practical elements candidates will be eligible to be the chief official at pool based triathlon and aquathlon events along with duathlons, including children's and paratriathlon events. 

They are also qualified to be an assistant official at open water events.

 

Pre-Requisites

To attend the course candidates must:

  • Be a minimum of 16 years of age.
  • Hold a Home Nation Association membership, of associate level or above.

 

 


Course Venue

Bovington Camp, Allenby Barracks, Bovington, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6JA

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