Technical Officials (TO's)

In Weightlifting there are five levels of Technical Officials (TOs):

4 - The first level of officiating is the SWA Provincial Level 4 Technical Official. SWA Level 4 TO's may officiate at all BCWA hosted competitions, excluding National events.

3 - The second level of officiating is the Canadian Weightlifting Federation Haltérophile Canadienne (CWFHC) National Level 3 Technical Official. In addition to the above competitions, CWFHC Level 3 TO's may officiate at all levels of national competitions.

2 - The third level of officiating is the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Category 2 Technical Official. In addition to the above competitions, an IWF Category 2 TO may officiate at all levels of international Events, excluding Olympic Games, Youth Olympic Games, World Championships and Universiades.

1 - The fourth and most prestigious level of officiating is the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Category 1 Technical Official. In addition to the above competitions, an IWF Category 1 TO may officiate at all levels of international Events, including Olympic Games, Youth Olympic Games, World Championships and Universiades.

C - The newly established International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Certificate of Duty makes up the fifth category of officiating. The IWF Certificate of Duty TO is eligible to assist in all levels of international Events, including Olympic Games, Youth Olympic Games, World Championships and Universiades; except in positions where an IWF Category 1 or 2 TO is required according to IWF Technical and Competition Rules & Regulations. (This is an exceptional category and distributed at the discretion of the IWF.)

SWA PROVINCIAL LEVEL 4 TECHNICAL OFFICIAL (TO)

To become a SWA Level 4 TO, one must:

Be a current SWA member
Attend an Officiating Clinic conducted by an CWFHC Level 3 (or higher) TO
Pass the 50-question theory exam - conducted by a CWFHC Level 3 (or higher) TO.
- Passing grade is 85%.
Referee a session while being adjudicated by a CWFHC Level 3 (or higher) TO.
- The session must have at least 8 athletes, and must consist of the weigh-in
Participate at a weigh-in as a referee for one session
Act as marshal for one session
Act as Technical Controller for one session

SWA Level 4 TO adjudication may be arranged with the SWA VP Technical or assigned designate at either a club, or provincial competition.

Upon successful completion of the above the SWA VP Technical or assigned designate ensures the SWA TO database is updated with relevant TO information: name, contact information, level, date received.

CWFHC NATIONAL LEVEL 3 TO

To become a CWFHC Level 3 TO, one must:

Be a current SWA member
Be an active SWA Level 4 TO for at least one year
Pass the IWF Technical Official Examination – conducted by a CWFHC Level 3 (or higher) TO.
- Passing grade is 75%
Referee at least 100 lifts while being adjudicated as a referee at a SWA sanctioned Provincial or National level competition by a Jury consisting of IWF Category 1 and/or 2 TOs.
- The 100 lifts must be done within one competition and must consist of the weigh-in
Referee at least six SWA sanctioned provincial competitions
Act as Technical Controller for a minimum of 3 of the 6 SWA sanctioned provincial competitions
Act as a Speaker or Speakers Assistant at a minimum of 3 of 6 SWA sanctioned provincial competitions

SWA Level 3 TO adjudication may be arranged with the SWA VP Technical or assigned designate at either a club, or provincial competition.

IWF INTERNATIONAL CATEGORY 2 TO

To become an IWF Category 2 TO, one must:

Be a current SWA member
Must be a provincially active TO for at least five years; as required by the IWF
Submit an application to the CWFHC VP Technical via the SWA VP Technical to take the IWF Category 2 TO examination at a National level competition
Pass the IWF Category 2 Technical Official exam, both practical and theory, as required and noted in the 2013-2016 IWF Technical and Competition Rules & Regulations

Upon successful completion of the above the applicant provides the required payment for both the IWF Category 2 TO license and new IWF card to the SWA VP Technical. The relevant fees are noted every quadrennial in the IWF Technical and Competition Rules & Regulations handbook. The SWA will forward the payment to the IWF via the CWFHC VP Technical or authorized designate and send the IWF TO card to the applicant.

IWF INTERNATIONAL CATEGORY 1 TO

To become an IWF Category I Referee, one must:

Be a current SWA member
Have been an IWF Category 2 TO for at least two years; as required by the IWF
Submit an application the CWFHC VP Technical via the SWA VP Technical to take the IWF Category 1 TO exam at a national level competition
Pass the IWF Category 2 Technical Official exam (both practical and theory) as required and noted in the 2013-2016 IWF Technical and Competition Rules & Regulations

Upon successful completion of the above the applicant provides the required payment for the IWF Category 1 TO license to the SWA VP Technical. The relevant fee is noted every quadrennial in the IWF Technical and Competition Rules & Regulations handbook. The SWA will forward the payment to the IWF via the CWFHC VP Technical or authorized designate and send the IWF TO license to the applicant.

VALIDATION OF TECHNICAL OFFICIALS

SWA Provincial Level 4 TO
A SWA Level 4 TO certification remains valid for the duration of the individual’s lifetime.

CWFHC National Level 3 TO
A CWFHC Level 3 TO certification remains valid for the duration of the individual’s valid SWA membership.

IWF International Category 1 and 2 TO & Certificate of Duty
An IWF TO license must be renewed each quadrennial (Olympic cycle) as noted the relevant IWF Technical and Competition Rules & Regulations handbook.