Become an Official

How do I become a CAMS Accredited Official?

All new officials start off as a CAMS Trainee Official which requires them to work under direct supervision. Trainees are teamed with experienced officials and learn how to do most things on the job.  As officials gain more experience they are given the opportunity to upgrade to a CAMS General Official. A CAMS General Official is the minimum level to enable the official to branch out into other areas and disciplines of officiating.

Become a CAMS Trainee Official

Once you’ve decided what type of event you would like to officiate at, or which categories of officiating you would like to attempt first, there are several options you may take. The best way of getting involved is to become a member of a CAMS affiliated car club. Of course we would recommend FFCC.

It is then up to you to make contact with the club and make enquiries regarding the possibility of officiating at their club events.

If you have a particular event in mind that you wish to participate in as an official, you may contact the organiser of that event directly and arrange to be a Trainee official at that event or contact your CAMS Sport and Club Development Officer in your state on 1300 883 959 to help arrange an event for you to attend.

Step 1: Trainee Officials Licence

Download your CAMS Trainee Officials Licence before you attend your chosen event and take it with you (Available at http://www.cams.com.au ).  Make sure at the conclusion of your event you get your Trainee Officials Licence signed by your supervisor or senior official. You will then be required to lodge this form with CAMS Customer Sevice. Upon receipt of this form you will be allocated with your CAMS Member number and be contacted regarding Step 2 of the process to becoming a General Official.

Remember that you need to officiate for 1 day before applying to become a CAMS General Official. Instructions on your next steps are also provided on the CAMS Trainee Officials Licence application form.

Step 2: Introductory Theory Module

To ensure that you are duly informed and aware of the potential dangers of motor sports, you are required to undertake a short training module. This can be done on-line  or alternatively instructor-led by your club or event organiser.

Step 3: Apply for a General Officials Licence

Once you have completed the Introductory Theory Module and attended 1 day at an event  your General Official licence will be forwarded to you.