Organisers - Training
The Event Organiser oversees the whole event, putting it together, arranging helpers and assigning jobs.
There is one level of training available:
Grade 3 (Local Events)
Training Courses
Grade 3 Organiser
If you wish to become a Grade 3 Organiser you will be required to attend a short course which will be organised by a club or group of clubs. Courses normally last for one day, but can be spread over several evenings if required, although daylight is needed for the practical exercise. Courses follow an agreed syllabus, using course materials provided by the National Office.
Courses will be organised close to a mapped area that can be used for the practical exercise and courses are generally staffed by at least two experienced Organisers or Controllers acting as instructor.
As a Grade 3 Organiser you will:
- Be able to organise a colour-coded event at district level (C-4)
- Understand the techniques required to organise at this level and the potential pitfalls that should be guarded against
Pre-Course knowledge you will require includes:
On conclusion of the course participants you will be able to demonstrate:
- Knowledge of the role of the organiser
- Knowledge and understanding of how to organise an event including:
- Establishing the Event framework including land permission, event registration, access, car parking, assembly area, publicity and timescale and with the planner the courses and timetable
- The equipment to be used including clocks etc
- Event safety and missing competitors procedures
- Manpower requirements
- Checklists for managing the event on the day and after the event (car park, assembly, registration, start, finish, results)
- Risk assessment, risk management and contingency plans
- Creating an event timetable
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Training Courses
- Courses updated as organised
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