As the New Year approaches UK Athletics wishes to congratulate a cohort of highly experienced technical officials that have had international appointments for multiple events in 2022 confirmed.

Officials Alan Bell, Chris Cohen, Bill Courtney, Christine Courtney, Dave Jessett, Leskey Minervini, Gordan Staines, Mark Purser, Steve Taylor, Linda Turner, Dave Vidler and Hilary Walker have been appointed for Major Championships spanning next year’s crucial competition calendar.

Events where they will be providing their expert service include:

World Indoor Tour Meetings, European and World Masters Championships, the World Athletics Indoor Championships and World Race Walking Team Championships, the Race Walking Challenge, European U18 Championships, World Athletics Championships, Commonwealth Games, European Athletics Championships, WPA World Championships, World and European Mountain & Trail Running Championships, World 100k Champs and the European 24Hr and 50km Championships.

UKA’s Interim Development Director Chris Moss said:

“It is great to see the expertise and experience of our technical officials continually recognised worldwide. These appointments are a clear endorsement of the quality of officiating the UK produces.

“This alongside our recently launched Officials’ Strategy will help to continue the development of officiating talent – it is always inspiring to see peers in action at the biggest events in the world.

“Congratulations to all those that have received selections so far and there will no doubt be more to highlight in the New Year.”