A total of 24 of the UK’s leading Technical Officials have achieved bronze status in the recent round of the World Athletics Referee Examination. This achievement highlights the knowledge and expertise that exists across the sport in the UK. An incredible accomplishment with over 50% of those who achieved bronze level scored in excess of 85% in the final exam.

Congratulations goes to the following UKA Technical Officials; Lewis Makey, Jacky Brett, Craig Birch, Chris Lawrence, Cath Hickey, Sandra Hardacre, Charles Bromley-Gardner, Sara Fletcher, Norma Bruce, Tim Nicholson, Chris Berry, Steve Snodden, Carol Rose, Elizabeth Flitcroft, David Walach, Lesley Minervini, Fiona Hancock, Jack Lambert, Kenneth Burkett, John Driscoll, Nicky Stone, Sian Thomas, Tim Williams and Mark Purser.

Chris Moss, Development Director at UK Athletics, commented, “Once again, to see our Officials achieving qualifications at World Athletics level is really encouraging. We have a strong tradition of having Technical Officials that operate internationally across all disciplines of the sport, and our aim is to keep increasing those who can support the sport both nationally and internationally and on the biggest stages.

“With the European Championships coming to Birmingham next year, it is vital that we have the appropriate level of technical expertise in place to best deliver the championships. Congratulations to all those in the recent cohort who have achieved Bronze level status, and also thanks must go to the UKA Technical Advisory Group for their support in this process.”