Officials

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Photo of officials at a track meetOfficials play an important role in making thousands of events run smoothly. From working national championships to officiating high-school track meets, officials are essential for maintaining the highest levels of integrity at all levels of competition. This section offers resources for current officials, as well as those seeking certification.

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News for Officials


  • 12/15/09 - Shelby Sharpe (Southwestern) has made available a new document entitled Track and Field Official’s Liability and How to Avoid it. He has also updated an earlier document entitled Protocols to Minimize Injury and Liability.Both items can be found on our website under the Meet Management Section
  • 12/15/09 - Two new videos posted: How to Prepare for an International Officating Experience and 2009 UK Officials Exchange Program on the Field Events
  • 12/7/09 - USATF Rule Changes for 2010 as Approved at the 2009 Annual Meeting
  • 12/5/09 - Congratulations to this year's Award Winners and Officials Hall of Fame Inductees:
    • Andy Bakjian Award: Ginger Mulanax - Ozark Association
    • Charles Ruter Award: Karen Krsak - Ohio Association
    • Horace Crow Award: Win Eggers – Illinois Association
    • John Davis Award: Finn Hansen – Utah Association
    • James Grey Award: Val Foss – Maine Association
    • 2009 Hall of Fame Class: Dick Connors (Pacific), Keith Mitchell (Indiana), Warren Ring (Metropolitan), Stanley Underwood (Tennessee), W.A. Wise (West Texas)

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