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Sports Officials and Referees  (NOC 5253)
Yellowknife Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Sports officials and referees observe and enforce rules and regulations governing sporting events, athletic games and sports competitions. They are employed by national, provincial and local sporting commissions, organizations and leagues.

athletics judge, clerk of the course – racetrack, figure skating judge, goal judge, harness racing starter, racetrack timer, referee, sports linesman/woman, sports official, umpire.

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Sports officials and referees perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Officiate at sporting events or athletic competitions to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules and safety regulations are observed
  • Record lapsed time and keep scores during events or competitions
  • Judge the performance of competitors, award points, impose penalties for infractions and determine results
  • Compile scores and other athletic records
  • Establish and maintain rapport with coaches, players and organizing committees
  • Verify credentials of athletes or animals engaged in sports or related special events and respond to written protests.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Yellowknife, Hay River

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Education & Job Requirements for Sports Officials and Referees in Yellowknife Region

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