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Officials' Safety and Insurance

Safety Overview

Safety at athletic competitions is a top priority for officials. This pertains to the safety of athletes, coaches, fans, and officials.

Providing the safest possible circumstances for competitions involves an awareness of potential problems, inspection of venues, identification of issues, and resolution of those issues. When a safety issue is detected, officials should stop the competition and immediately correct it. If it can’t be immediately corrected, it must be reported to the event head official, Referee, or Meet Management. When an incident or accident occurs, it should be recorded and reported as indicated in the Safety Training presentation.

Safety Training and Documents

Upon initial certification and recertification, officials are specifically encouraged to review the Safety Training presentation which has been developed by the NOC. This presentation and other useful documents addressing safety and liability can be found in the Safety and Liability section of this link for the Resources and Best Practices (Track & Field).

Personal Insurance Matters

  • Personal Umbrella Insurance Considerations

Insurance

  • Officials' Non-Sanctioned Event Insurance

Provides Certified member officials with general liability insurance while acting in their capacity as officials during non-USATF sanctioned sports events organized by recognized sports organizations, leagues, and associations—to include colleges, elementary & high schools, Boys & Girls Clubs, etc.

  • USATF Sanctioned Event Insurance

Provides Certified Member Officials with general liability insurance at USATF Sanctioned events

  • USATF Secondary Accident Insurance

Provides Certified Member Officials with excess accidental medical expense and accidental death and dismemberment insurance at USATF Sanctioned Events.

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