How do I become an accredited race officer with Australian Sailing?

Under Australian Sailing's National Officiating Program, the pathway is:

1. Enquire about volunteering as an official at your Australian Sailing affiliated club.
2. Complete an e-learning course or attend a face-to-face course (in-person courses are listed at https://www.sailing.org.au/courses?category=5/ and e-learning at https://www.sailingresources.org.au/training/elearning-courses).
3. Build skills with hands-on experience at your club.
4. Complete the online application form for the accreditation you want. Australian Sailing responds within 10 working days.

Other points from the Accreditation Policy:

• An accreditation lasts four years, and re-accreditation extends it by four years.
• Accredited officials must be a member of a club affiliated with Australian Sailing and comply with the Code of Conduct for Officials and the National Integrity Framework.
• A practical assessment must be conducted by a National or International official in the same discipline (for example, a National Race Officer can assess a prospective National Race Officer). Regional level assessments can use mock events; National level assessments must be at live events.
• Recognition of Prior Learning is available by emailing officials@sailing.org.au with an explanation and supporting evidence.
• A refused application can be appealed in writing to officials@sailing.org.au within 30 days of being notified.

Accreditation is not needed for most club racing in general, but it is required in some cases, for example when a National or International Jury is appointed (the jury members and Race Officer(s) must be accredited).

Sources: https://www.sailingresources.org.au/officiating/become-an-official, https://www.sailingresources.org.au/officiating and the Accreditation Policy at