In partnership with the WA Athletics Officials Club (WAAOC), Athletics West are pleased to offer a FREE Relay workshop, designed to upskill Club/Centre team managers & relay coaches in the lead up to the WA State Relay Championships in December.

The workshop will provide participants with a better understanding of the rules of competition relating to all track relay events including athlete marshalling, relay types, change zones & protests, along with guidance towards team/position selection, training session ideas, & changeover technique directions/feedback. Participants will be talked through the process, from call room, to athlete changeover zones, to the relay race from start to finish.

This free workshop is designed for Club & Centre officials, team managers & relay coaches.

Accredited coaches will earn 15 Continued Professional Development (CPD) points by attending the workshop.

Details:

Sunday 26 November, 2023, 9:00am - 10:30am

WA Athletics Stadium, Mount Claremont

Program:

You can choose to attend one or both of the following sessions, though we highly recommend coaches attend both:

• 9:00am - 10:00am: Relay Rules of Competition - preparing your team for state events from call room to race completion, delivered by WAAOC.
• 10:00am - 10:30am: Relay Coaching - guidance for selection, training & relay changeovers, delivered by Lyn Foreman, coach of a several Australian Relay Teams!

Registration:

Registration for the workshop is essential. Registrations close 12:00pm Friday 24 November, & can be completed by selecting 'Register' at the top left of this screen.

What to bring & wear:

• Please dress for the elements & be SunSmart: hat, sunscreen & appropriate clothing.
• Closed in shoes.
• Snacks/refreshments & water.
• Notebook & pen.
• Questions & examples!

Post Workshop Opportunities:

Athletics West Junior Development Squad

Immediately following the Relay Workshop, the third & final Athletics West Junior Development Squad session will be running at the WA Athletics Stadium. Squad participants (LA U13 & U14, AA U15 age groups) will be receiving coaching in their selected events accross two 70-minute sessions, commencing at 10:45am & 12:05pm. Workshop attendees are welcome to stay & observe the sessions being delivered by Athletics Australia accredited event coaches for their own professional development, provided they dont interrupt the sessions.

Become an Athletics West Official

If you are interested in registering as an Athletics West Official this 2023-24 season, we are taking registration via the Get Started in Officiating page on our website.

If you have any questions, please contact the Coaching & Officials Coordinator, Rebecca Del Pup, by emailing rebecca@athleticswest.com.au