WHAT IS AN OFFICIAL-Core

Officials play an important part within our organisation and are integral to the ongoing delivery of our sport. Officials ensure competitions are run in a safe and secure environment, while maintaining rules and regulations. Some Branches, as well as State events, require Clubs participating in competition to fulfill a quota of officials in order to compete in a carnival. To officiate at competitions, individuals must nominate to the relevant club, branch, state or national representative.

Core Officials work with entry level participants in a club surf sport environment (recreationally or competitively). Participants will generally be non-bronze proficient.

Core Officials need to understand the key elements of the Surf Sport environment and how this relates to officiating in junior surf sport (beach, board and swim) environments. Core Officials will be supervised at competitions by a competent Technical (or above) accredited Official.

Roles: A Core Official can officiate at Branch & State Carnivals in the positions of;

  • Judge
  • Timekeeper
  • Marshall
  • Recorder

BECOME A CORE OFFICIAL-Get close to the action

This course provides a basic understanding of the key events conducted for junior level competitions. Core Officials are permitted to Officiate at any carnivals and competitions including State Championships where up to and including under 14 years age categories are conducted.

Course Requirements: 16+ years, Child Safe Awareness Course, SLSA Membership, WWCC

Course Cost: $60

Umina SLSC-Core Officials Course

Sunday 27th October 9:30am Upstairs at Umina Surf Club.

Without Officials our athletes cannot compete !
WE NEED YOUR HELP to ensure our Nippers can compete this season and into the future.
We are looking for a least 2 representatives from each age group (u8 to U14) to help increase our numbers of officials. This will allow our current officials to
manage their commitments more effectively, as they will not need to officiate at every carnival. We would like to create a roster, so the roles are shared.
Accredited Core officials play a vital role in maintaining a safe and regulated competition environment. You will be Authorised to officiate at various events,
including State Age Championships and U8 to U14’s events. You will be under  the supervision of a qualified Technical Official.

Course Prerequisites:
• Must be 16 yrs or older
• Must have a SLSA membership if not a current member of Surf Lifesaving JOIN HERE
• A Working with children check is required (volunteer role) APPLY HERE
• Completion of Module 1 of the Australian Sports Commission Community Officiating General Principals is recommended prior to the face to face session. CREATE ACCOUNT
The course Fee is $60, which is set by SLSA and payable upon registration.

This fee will be reimbursed by our club after you complete both the online and face-to-face component of the course, along with your commitment to officiate at a local carnival.
For expressions of interest or any questions please contact us by 23rd October so that we can plan the day.
Christine Lavers: Mob 0407 909 386 or Jan Harding : Mob: 0406 537 667