2024 BC Athletics Officials Recognition Luncheon
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On Nov 17, 2024, the Officials Recognition Luncheon was hosted in Langley. The award winners are included below and will be publicly announced with the rest of the BC Athletics award winners at the end of January.
Official of the Year Award
Jake Madderom
In 2024, Jake was one of our busiest officials in BC. Jake traveled across BC, officiating in multiple competitions in Horizontal Jumps, Throws, Walks, Track Referee, Field Referee - Jumps, and Combined Events Referee accumulating over 100 credits.
When it comes to competition, Jake is there to ensure the competition can happen. Jake is flexible and willing to change roles to ensure the best conditions are possible for the athletes.
Connie Halbert
In 2024, Connie was very active in the development of fellow officials. Connie has delivered two clinics this year and evaluated 3 officials to their level 3/4/5 at the National Legion T&F Championships in Calgary. She has also been instrumental in developing Officials in BC, most notably in racewalk.
Connie was also seen officiating across the province at the BC Jamboree and the Pacific Distance Carnival in Coquitlam.
Daniel Elke
In 2024, Daniel was seen officiating in Kamloops and at the National Track and Field Championships in Montreal earning 26 credits over the week. During his time in Montreal Daniel officiated as a Technical Manager and completed his Photo Finish evaluation.
Daniel is a very knowledgeable, competent and efficient official. He is a great problem solver and responsive to the flow of the meet. Daniel is a level 4 Photo Finish, and a level 3 Throws Official.
New Official of the Year Award
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Lanie Man
Lanie has not only been a valuable team member on the field of play but also behind the scenes helping to organize the recruitment of officials, onboarding of OMS system and stepped in as a zone rep for the BC Summer Games. Lanie has great ideas that she eagerly shares and tirelessly takes on extra responsibilities that take many hours.
Lanie has volunteered at 13 competitions earning 45 credits. Lanie has most recently achieved Level 3 in Throws while officiating at the BC Summer Games.
Bin Xu
Bin has attended 14 competitions earning 35 credits over the year. He has upgraded his certification to Vertical Jumps Level 3 and is ready to upgrade his certification in Horizontal Jumps. Off the field of play, Bin has volunteered his time to be a part of the BC Athletics Board of Directors.
Bin is friendly and flexible in his officiating duties. Most notably Bin exemplifies what it is to be a great official through his hard work and friendliness that he brings to the official’s community.
Long Standing Service Award
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Aileen Lingwood
Aileen has dedicated three decades to serving the athletics community through officiating. As a horizontal jumps specialist, she has watched more toes than any of us can imagine! Aileen is a whip-smart official who leads with kindness. She has mentored many officials, taught workshops and clinics, and evaluated fellow officials as they progress along their officiating pathways. Aileen is admired for her incredible knowledge and dedication to athletes of all ages and experience levels. She has officiated at both grassroots and high level meets and consistently demonstrates an impeccable ability to keep large groups organized and events running smoothly. Other officials gravitate to her warm and kind demeanour, finding they have great things to learn when Aileen starts talking. Thank you, Aileen, for 30 years of incredible and dedicated service.
Ken Christensen
Ken’s passion for working with athletes and being part of the community that elevates them above their sport has shone through his 35 years of service. He has mentored hundreds of officials and officiated at meets ranging from grassroots to high performance competitions. His rise through officiating levels never stopped him from caring about the smallest of grassroots meets.
Ken loves to teach, and when you learn from him, you also learn the importance of loving the people in athletics. His sense of humour has tickled the funny bones of countless officials, coaches, and athletes. Ken has been known to show up at a stray baseball-plagued pole vault pit in a hard hat decorated and gifted by an athlete. Ken is a fixture at the vertical jumps pits, an official the athletes look forward to seeing, and someone other officials can look up to and know they will be supported by.
Special Recognition
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Shirley Byington – 50 Year Recognition
Ina Wallace – Retirement
After 39 years of dedicated service to BC Athletics, schools, and athletes, Ina has announced her retirement from officiating. Throughout her career, Ina has officiated at all levels of competition, from local to international, across various disciplines. Known for her kind demeanor, sharp wit, and affection for athletes in vertical jumps, Ina has been a mentor and evaluator, helping hundreds of officials achieve their goals. She has shown outstanding service by sharing her knowledge with new and advancing officials. Her invaluable feedback and supportive manner made working with her a joy for everyone.
Ina not only upheld the safety and fairness of athletics but also became a beloved figure at meets. Island athletes looked forward to seeing Ken and Ina at high jump and pole vault.
Thank you, Ina, for your incredible contribution to our community.
Special Recognition
The following individuals were recognized for the extra responsibilities that they have taken on last year. There roles included Regional Coordinators, Working Group Members,Officials Committee Members, OMS Ambassadors,and Special Projects.
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BC Athletics Updates – November 2024
Officials Updates can be found here.
Photos from the event can be found online here.
