Athlete/Support Accreditation

Credentials

CREDENTIALS (RC, RMP, AAR)

Registered Coach (“RC”) and Registered Medical Provider (“RMP”) (collectively “Support”), and the Authorized Athlete Representative (“AAR”) credentials are designed to allow an athlete’s coach and/or personal support access to specified areas that may include the stadium, warm-up area, and/or practice track for the purpose of preparing for competition and access to seating in the competition venue in order to support your athlete. Credentials are non-transferable, and each support person will only be allowed to receive a maximum of one credential per category.

• Individual must be 18 years of age or older to be listed as a Support person.
• Individual must be a current (2024) member of USA Track & Field.
• Individual receiving the Registered Coach (“RC”) credential must also be a current (2024) member of USA Track & Field’s Coaches Registry Program, which includes completing an accepted Education Standard option. **View the Registered Coach section below for more information on the application process.
• Individuals receiving the Registered Medical Provider (“RMP”) credential must be a current (2024) member of the USATF Medical Provider Registry which includes passing the NCSI medical licensure screen. **View the Registered Medical Provider section below for more information on the process for receiving this credential.
• Authorized Athlete Representative (“AAR”) must be SafeSport 3-Step Compliant, currently listed as an authorized Athlete Representative on the World Athletics Directory, in good standing with USATF, and pay a $25 credential fee here.  **View the Authorized Athlete Representative section below for more information on the process.

Credentials can be obtained at Credentialing/Packet Pick-Up on-site for the following events:

• 2024 USATF Indoor Championships

Athletes will have the option to designate one (1) credential per Support category listed below by specifying the membership number, name, and contact details of the qualified individual designated to receive that option on his or her online registration (entry form).
 
After the declaration window has expired, changes must be made on-site at the athlete accreditation check-in table. Only athletes are able to designate Support on-site.

OPTION DETAILS

1. Registered Coach*, “RC” (complimentary)
   1. RC – Registered Coach – coach of record (warm-up area and stadium)
2. Registered Medical Provider*, “RMP” (complimentary)
   1. RMP – Registered Medical Provider (warm-up area and stadium)
3. Authorized Athlete Representative, “AAR” (paid)
   1. AAR – Authorized Athlete Representative (warm-up area and stadium)

*Each athlete upon checking in will be provided one coaching box pass, that will grant access to the stadium, to be given to either their designated Registered Coach or Registered Medical Provider.

RC - REGISTERED COACH CREDENTIAL (BEST OPTION FOR COACH)

All coaches designated to receive a “RC” credential must be USATF 3-Step Safe Sport Compliant, meet the USATF Education Standard, and be specified on the athlete's entry form in advance or added (by athlete) late on-site. Individuals must have a green (current) status on USATF Connect under the Memberships, Center for SafeSport Training, Background Screening, and Coach Certifications tabs through the last date of competition. A requirement marked “Pending Approval” does not qualify as current. Please allow 10 business days for new/renewal screenings to complete. Please view the following link for more details on the USATF Coaches Registry.

RMP – REGISTERED MEDICAL PROVIDER CREDENTIAL (BEST OPTION FOR PERSONAL MEDICAL)

Personal Support designated to receive a “RMP” credential must be USATF 3-Step Safe Sport Compliant, pass the NCSI medical licensure screen, and be specified on the athlete's entry form prior to the close of entries or added (by athlete) late on-site. Only the individuals specified by participating athletes for this purpose will be allowed to receive a “RMP” credential. Only individuals with an RMP credential will be allowed to perform manual therapies inside of the facility. You will not have the option to sign up for the USATF Medical Provider Registry after the close of entries to obtain a medical credential.

AAR – AUTHORIZED ATHLETE REPRESENTATIVE

Personal support designated to receive a “AAR '' credential must be USATF 3-Step Safe Sport Compliant, currently listed as an authorized Athlete Representative on the World Athletics Directory, and in good standing with USATF.  Any personal support obtaining an “AAR” credential will be required to pay a credential fee of $25.  That credential fee can be paid here.
 
Credential Terms and Conditions can be found here.

DISTRIBUTION PROCESS ON-SITE

The 2024 USATF Indoor Championships is a controlled access event. Credentials must be worn for admittance to any area other than public areas.

• Athletes must appear as “qualified” or “accepted” and “declared” on the “View Public Entries” page of the USATF website to receive a credential.
• All athlete Support persons must be designated as athlete support persons by an athlete who is “qualified” or “accepted” and “declared” per the “View Public Entries” page.

All individuals will be required to show a photo ID to pick up their credentials.

CREDENTIALING

Credential pick-up will take place as follows:

LOCATION

Second floor of the Convention Center (West Building) - Ballroom C

DATES/TIMES

Credentials will be required for access into the venue for competition or practice starting Thursday, February 15, 2024.