Philippa began volunteering as a track and field official more than 35 years ago when she started hand timing indoor meets in Edmonton and soon after, high school meets and Athletics Alberta competitions. More than 20 years ago she formally registered as an official with Athletics Alberta and for many years has been the coordinator of officials any time an ASAA Championship was hosted in Edmonton or other parts of northern Alberta, notably being the horizontal jumps chief whenever ASAA provincials were held in Edmonton. She is now qualified as level 5 in horizontal jumps and level 3 as an umpire. Unlike most other sports where officials are paid, Philippa has had to find willing volunteers to take on officiating roles for the high school sector; something she does in her selfless and unassuming manner. She ensures that high school meets (not to mention club meets and other championship events) are taken care of, often requiring considerable time on her part to contact and confirm officials, coordinate event placings and fill the inevitable gaps that occur. She is an invaluable asset to the high school track and field community.
Annually Philippa assists with officiating clinics at various levels. As an official, her lists of accomplishments are too many to mention. However, some highlights involve officiating at the following competitions: Universiade 1983, many national championships, 2001 World Championships in Athletics, Canadian legion Championships and much more. She has been recognized for her contributions to officiating by several bodies at provincial and national level. Over the years she has been actively involved with professional associations related to officiating in her sport and is still active on the Athletics Alberta Officials Committee, Edmonton Track and Field Council, liaison for the Edmonton Meet Organizing Committee and the National Officials Committee.
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