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Every year, many people (parents in particular) find themselves appointed to the position of referee, umpire, linesperson, scorer, timer, or other officiating role of a sporting team - often by default as there was no one else who would volunteer to do it.  Most new officials are seeking information to assist them to do the best job that they can for the participants.

The information below will assist beginner officials to undertake their role more effectively. You can also refer to the ‘templates for officials’ section for other tools to assist you.

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Australia is one of only two nations to have competed in every modern Summer Olympic Games

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700 Athlete scholarships are offered annually at the AIS
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