21st February 2017

2017 Officials Conference

21 February 2017 

On Sunday 2nd April 2017, British Athletics are holding the 14th Annual Officials Conference at Chesford Grange, Kenilworth. The theme for this year’s conference is ‘Broaden Your Horizons’.

The usual attendance is around 250 officials of all levels and experience coming together from around the country to discuss relevant topics and issues in officiating, as well as offering valuable networking opportunities and sharing of best practice. During the day we will be holding a number of workshops from Conflict Management to EDM and Disability Track & Field. 

We have taken on board the feedback from previous years to ensure that the workshops reflect what officials would like to see delivered. Please view this document for descriptions of the various workshops we will be covering. You will need to select 5 workshop options in order of preference.

Young Officials (25 years and under) – We would particularly like to welcome young officials to register for the conference this year. There will be a separate registration area for young officials at conference so that you can meet up with other young like-minded people. We will also be providing hooded sweatshirts for young officials so please ensure that you select your size in the online form.

If you are interested in attending the conference, please click the link below to register:

http://www.britishathletics.org.uk/competitions/officials/2017-officials-conference/

Registration closes on Friday 10th March 2017
. Places will be on a first come first service basis, so please make sure you submit your request early.

Officials Social Evening: 

Saturday 1st April 2017 – We will be holding a social dinner for officials on Saturday evening before the conference. We will have 80 places available and these will be allocated on a first come first served basis. The dinner is free and will include a 3-course meal and entertainment. Accommodation is available at the venue at a cost of £40pp (Twin) and £85pp (Single) payable by cheque or BACS in advance of the evening. If you would like to attend the social dinner then please tick the relevant box on the conference registration form. You will be informed whether you were successful or not by Tuesday 14th March 2017. Please do not send payment until you have received confirmation of your place.