Officiating in Western Australia
Western Australia is considered a leader in the field in the development and promotion of sports officials. The Department of Sport and Recreation coordinates a number of programs designed to help recruit, train, retain and recognise sports officials in Western Australia.
Western Australia is considered a leader in the development and promotion of sports officials. The Department of Sport and Recreation coordinates a number of programs, workshops, accredited courses and scholarships to provide ongoing support and development for officials.
Officials are an essential part of sport. They should be given an opportunity to make a valuable contribution to sport by learning new skills through education, training and mentoring. It is important to create a respectful, appreciative and supportive environment for everyone participating, including spectators.
Who are officials?
An official is any person who controls the actual play of a competition by the application of the rules and laws of the sport to make judgements on the rule infringements, performance, time or score.
Why do we need officials?
To ensure the spirit of the game/event is observed and enjoyed by all.
Benefits of being an official
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Officials require the following skills
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The Officiating Advisory Group advises the Department of Sport and Recreation on strategies and policies to develop and support the role of sporting officials in Western Australia.
The Australian Sports Commission offers a wide variety of training programs and resources to assist officials to develop in their role. Many of these are facilitated by the Department of Sport and Recreation. For further information on the National Official Accreditation Scheme and the Australian Sports Commission please check their website.
More information on Australian Sports Commission Officials webpage
Sports Accreditation Online is the Australian Sports Commission’s (ASC) online information management system for national sporting organisations and currently accredited coaches and officials. Access is available to all currently accredited coaches and officials as long as your details have been provided to the ASC by your sport. To view details and gain access to Sports Accreditation Online please check the ASC website.
The Department of Sport and Recreation is committed to raising the profile, expertise and experience of officials in Western Australia. Professional development opportunities for officials are the cornerstone of this process. We have a comprehensive program to provide accredited training and professional development opportunities for officials at the community level through to the elite.
Provides an NOAS-accredited course incorporating the general principles of officiating at both the beginner and advanced levels.
The quality of education for coaches and officials relies on trained presenters, assessors and mentors to deliver, assess and develop coaches and officials.
Throughout the year DSR conducts several workshop, breakfasts and other professional development opportunities for the Sport and Recreation industry.
The Local Sporting Champions program is an Australian Government initiative designed to provide financial assistance for juniors towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment when competing, coaching or officiating at an official national sporting organisation (NSO) endorsed state or national competition.
More information on Local Sporting Champions Program – Juniors
All you need is an interest in sport and a willingness to be involved. If you would like more information about becoming an official in your sport contact your State Sporting Association or the Department of Sport and Recreation.
This information sheet helps you to inspire people to become officials and how to keep them.
Harassment is defined as offensive, abusive, belittling or threatening behaviour directed at a person or persons because of a particular characteristic of that person on persons. The behaviour must be unwelcome and of a nature that a reasonable person would recognise as unwelcome.
A tribunal is a forum for dispute resolution. An athlete appearing before a tribunal must receive natural justice.
The duty of the sports official is to act as an impartial judge of sporting competition. This duty carries with it an obligation for the official to perform with accuracy, consistency, objectivity and the highest sense of integrity.
Coaches and officials are the lifeblood of Australian sport, they contribute their valuable time, effort and expertise to help participants enjoy their sport and develop their skills.
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Aaron Morse
Project Officer – People Development
246 Vincent Street, LEEDERVILLE WA 6007
PO Box 329, LEEDERVILLE WA 6903
Telephone (08) 9492 9758
Facsimile (08) 9492 9711
Email Aaron
Lorraine Campbell
Project Officer – People Development
246 Vincent Street, LEEDERVILLE WA 6007
PO Box 329, LEEDERVILLE WA 6903
Telephone (08) 9492 9626
Facsimile (08) 9492 9711
Email Lorraine
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