Qualify as a Surf Sports Official
You don’t need to know everything about Surf Lifesaving to be a very effective official. And, at least on the Nippers side of things, a significant part is hearding cats! As a club we aim for all Official roles to be shared by 2 qualified Officials wherever possible.
There are a number of stages to getting qualified.
The online courses give you an overview of the general principles of Officiating and cover the different roles that Officials can play.
The Face to Face session is a great opportunity to pick up some tips & tricks from an experienced Official and ask questions.
Finally, as a probationary official you are supported through your first couple of carnivals by another official.
Expand each section below to find a summary of the associated steps.
Step 1. Register at Dee Why SLSC
If you are not already a member of Dee Why SLSC then click here to Join and follow the instructions.
If you wish to be added to an existing family group, email registrar@dyslsc.org.au after you have registered.
Step 2. Enrol in the Child Safe Awareness Course
Log into your SLS Member Portal and select:
- eLearning
- Training Library
- SLS – Safety & Wellbeing – click on VIEW COURSES
- Child Safe Awareness Course – click on ENROL
The SLS – Child Safe Awareness course takes about 20 minutes to complete.
Step 3. - Enrol in the Technical Officials Course
Log into your SLS Member Portal and select:
- eLearning
- Training Library
- SLS – Officiating
- SLS – Technical Official – select PURCHASE
Complete modules 1, 2 and 3 (a) (b) and (c) – these take about 2 hours.
You will need to watch all the videos for the course to show as Completed.
NOTE – Module 1 takes you into the Sport Australia website.
Once you have completed your certificate you will need to go back into your SLS Members Portal area and go into Module 1 again and Click on “Take Assessment”.
You need to insert your Sporting Principles Certificate Number in here to ensure that Module 1 shows as completed.
NOTE – Additional information can be found on the Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches website, regarding Official Accreditation Levels.
Step 4 - Attend a Face to Face Training course
Once you are sure you have completed all the online components get in touch with Surf Sports Coordinator and they will line you up with a Face 2 Face Officials Course.
NOTE – You can check your courses have all been certified by looking on your SLS Members Portal account under:
- Memberships
- Awards
NOTE – Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Branch Office run Face to Face Officials courses prior and during the season, dates and times will be available via their website and social media platforms.
Step 5. - Sign up to be an Official for 2 carnivals
You will need an Officials Log book and to make sure you get signed off as having officiated at each Carnival. There is form to fill in once you have done 2 Carnivals and you will need details of who signed you off at each one to complete that form.
NOTE – Anyone who will be officiating for more than 5 days a year will also need to get a Working with Children Check.
SLS SNB recommend that anyone else who is officiating also get a Working with Children Check though it is not required.
To sign up to officiate at a Sydney Northern Beaches carnival please nominate via the SLS SNB Officials webpage.
Tips & Tricks
TIPS & TRICKS
- You must watch all the videos or the course will not show as completed
- Make sure you click exit from the online modules or they will not show as complete
- Module 1 takes you out of the SLS website & into the Sporting Australia website. Once you have completed this module you MUST go back into your SLS Portal and back into MODULE 1 & input your certificate number so that the module shows as complete.
If you have any issues with your awards showing as completed then get in touch with the SLS Helpdesk – you can call them or lodge a ticket. They are very helpful & responsive.
