Bronze Level Athletics Referee

The Bronze Level Athletics Referee program helps experienced National Athletics Referees advance to become World Athletics (WA) Referees. Candidates need at least 3 years of experience as a National Athletics Referee and must be at least 19 years old. To qualify, they complete online education and an evaluation, available in multiple languages. Once qualified, they gain experience by working in relevant roles within agreed competitions. 

Once certified, Bronze-level Referees hold their status for life, unless removed for misconduct or poor performance. They can also serve as Technical Delegates in certain international events and continue receiving education and evaluations from World Athletics and their Area Association. 

The Bronze Level Athletics Referee programme is organised by World Athletics with support from Area Associations and Member Federations.