Organisation Name:
City of York Athletic Club
Organisation's Cause(s):
Fitness / Sport
Location of voluntary activity:
Home competitions are held at University of York Athletics Track, Heslington, York. YO10 5NA. However, there are also away fixtures for anyone particularly keen which are usually in and around Yorkshire and the Humber but can even go beyond.
When are volunteers needed: For athletics competitions typically monthly during the summer at weekends/ bank holidays. Attendance is typically between 10am (arrive) and 6pm (finish). There are one or two evening events too which would be between 5.00pm and 9.00pm.
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Event Support
Outdoor
Sports / Physical Activities
Volunteering with Children & Young People
Role description:
The new outdoor athletics season is fast approaching and the City of York Athletic Club are desperately seeking officials especially time keepers but also starters, photo finish, track and field judges. There are lots of competitions from those involving top athletes - the club competes in the National League - through to our juniors taking their first strides in the sport. We are very proud of our disability team too. These competitions can't happen without officials. In many competitions, our officials even earn points for the team too! If you fancy being at the heart of top sporting action and helping to start, time, measure, and judge some fantastic sporting achievements in the sun (actually, its not always sunny!) at a fantastic modern venue (it is that) then this really is for you.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
Eye for detail, ability to follow instructions and apply rules. Good communicator, especially verbal skills to communicate with athletes, other officials. Technical, IT skills for the photo finish. An admirer of great human achievement and a love of sport helps whether or not that is in athletics. People who enjoy football, rugby, cricket - any sport at all - are very welcome and fit in here as our people love all sports too. Athletics is a sport, full of different sports!
Will there be a DBS check? Yes
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Hearing impaired
Ongoing Volunteering
Skilled Volunteer
Wheelchair users
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
It's a great day out, the officials are a really friendly bunch and good company. Plus, you always get a cracking lunch! It's a good way to be involved in the club and really make a difference without too much commitment. Come and give it a try, you will be helped all the way and the club even pays for the qualification for those who want to get on the UK Athletics Officials' pathway. Being on the pathway can take you to the top competitions in the UK and even across the world! You never know, you could get to the Olympic games! Qualified Officials may also claim mileage at 45p per mile (or the cost of public transport) for attending events.
How to get involved:
Please contact John Moreland via officials@cityofyorkac.com for more information.
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 31-12-2026