2023-2024 AOO Executive Committee Members
| Chair | Peter Hocking | Email Peter Hocking | |
| Vice Chair | Sherry Purdie | Email Sherry Purdie | |
| Secretary | Barb Mero | Email Barb Mero | |
| Director of Seminars and Upgrading | Phil Martin | Email Phil Martin | |
| Treasurer | René VanAndel | Email René VanAndel | 416-766-9612 |
| Director of Availability | Kathryn Dertinger | Email Kathryn Dertinger | 905-802-4814 |
| Director of Awards and Incentives | Alicia Friday | Email Alicia Friday | |
| Past Chair | Brian Keaveney | Email Brian Keaveney | 416-605-8478 |
| AO Officials & Volunteer Coordinator (P-T Staff) | Jonathan De Souza | Email Jonathan De Souza | 647-352-7210 |
Important Documents:
- Officials-Expenses-Policy-September-2023
- Officials Expense-Form Jan 2024 (2)
- Terms of Reference for the AOOEC (Officials)
- Athletics Ontario Procedures and Technical Rules for Ontario Provincial Championships
- List of Official of the Year Recipients for Ontario (As of 2021)
National Officials Council (NOC) Documents:
2024 Officials AGM – in person
Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: Approximately 1:00 PM
Location: Central Public School, 24 Alexander St, Brampton, ON L6V 1H6
Note: This event will be available to those unable to attend in person, via Zoom.
Director’s Reports:
Level 4 ‘National’ Clinic – Starter – In Person
Clinician – Lisa Ferdinand
Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024
Start Time: 1:o0 PM (after the AGM)
End Time: Approximately 3:00 PM
Location: Central Public School, 24 Alexander St, Brampton, ON L6V 1H6
Prerequisite – Starter 3
(No prerequisite for in-person attendance for ‘interest only’ – you will not be allowed to write the L4 clinic assignment)
This clinic will be an in-person presentation. Virtual participation will be available to ‘Out of Province’ officials and otherwise qualified ON officials unable to attend in-person who have the prerequisites as detailed in the link below
Officials Beginner Courses
Looking to become an official? The courses below are some of the first steps to your officiating journey!
Officials 101: https://thelocker.coach.ca/
Officials 201: https://thelocker.coach.ca/
Officials Clinic (2 Day Virtual Clinic on Zoom) – FREE
This course is ideal for parents, athletes, students, and those looking to be involved in the sport to volunteer and support your local host club in putting on a track and field competition. Upon completion of the course, you will be prepared to help at an upcoming event by gaining knowledge of the sport, competition management structure, and some of the rules.
- Date & Time: TBD
- INFO & REGISTRATION: Check back again soon
2023 AO Officials AGM
Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Chinguacousy Wellness Centre, 995 Peter Robertson Blvd, Brampton, ON L6R 2E9
Director’s Reports:
