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Officiating Masterclasses

The Officiating Masterclasses will help grow the capability and competence of Australia’s officials.

  • A Taekwondo official wearing a blue jacket places a medal around the neck of a young athlete who is wearing a white dobok. They are both smiling.

    Who you officiate

    Discover the importance of getting to know the participants you officiate in order to create engaging and motivating competition environments.

  • A young volleyball official wearing a navy blue jacket fist pumps another official. There is a volleyball on the table.

    How you improve

    Become confident using reflection to continually improve and become a more effective official.

  • A triathlon official is starting a race with young participants beginning to run. There is a yellow tear drop flag saying 'start.'

    What you officiate

    Discover ways to prepare and adapt your officiating approach for a diverse range of people and in various contexts.

  • A basketball official holding a ball is smiling and pointing. There are two officials in the background.

    How you officiate

    Identify ways to enhance decision-making and communicate decisions effectively.

  • An athletics official is standing next to and smiling at a young participant who is sitting in a throwing chair and laughing.

    Where you officiate

    Guidance for officials on how to assess risks, manage equipment and the environment to create a safe and inclusive competition experience.

  • A surf lifesaving official is smiling and talking with some participants who are wearing caps.

    How you connect

    Recognise the impact that communication has on the experience of participants and determine how best to connect to participants, fellow officials and other stakeholders.

  • A lawn bowls official wearing a yellow shirt is standing on the green talking to a participant wearing a blue uniform.

    How you engage

    Recognise how to effectively engage with stakeholders who support officials and work effectively in a team.

About the masterclasses

Each Masterclass extends upon topics covered in the Community Officiating Essential Skills course and guides officials on how to apply this knowledge in their own environment by following the ASC’s Officials Development Model.

Officials Development Model

During each masterclass you'll follow the journey of officials as they experience the topic of focus. Put yourself in their situation as you complete the masterclasses and consider:

  • what you know
  • what you do
  • what others think
  • what you think.

Each masterclass comes with a separate workbook where officials can apply the knowledge they learn and create plans for their future officiating.

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