Even at community events, you may officiate high performance athletes, such as at club competitions, regional qualifiers or in sports with small numbers. When officiating high performance athletes, it’s important to understand their needs and adapt your approach to facilitate optimal environments for them to achieve their goals.
Leadership programs aiming to increase the depth, diversity and representation of women in Australian sport.
When officiating competitors, it’s important recognise that, while competing in their sport is important to them, they will also have other motivations and individual needs. Understanding these and adapting your approach can facilitate safe, inclusive and enjoyable environments for all participants.
When officiating social participants, it’s important to understand their motivations and needs and adapt your approach, through modified rules, formats or other agreed adjustments.
When officiating beginners, it’s important to seek to understand their needs and adapt your approach accordingly.
Understanding who you officiate and what they need is critical to creating safe, positive and inclusive competition environments that meet the needs of today’s participants.