STAN BOWKER CHAIRMAN RACING OFFICIALS ACCREDITATION PROGRAM

STAN BOWKER

CHAIRMAN

RACING OFFICIALS ACCREDITATION PROGRAM

What is the Racing Officials Accreditation Program (ROAP)?

Collaborative effort of industry organizations dedicated to ensuring the integrity of horse racing through educating and training racing officials

ROAP works with the University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program and the University of Louisville Equine Industry Program

Who is ROAP?

ROAP is represented by an alliance of

industry representatives

For what types of racing does ROAP provide accreditation for?

Flat

Harness

Steeplechase

Levels of Accreditation

Accredited Senior Steward/Judge Accredited Steward/Judge Accredited Racing Official Fair Steward/Judge

Educational Requirements

Attend 60 hour accreditation school Pass all required exams Meet experience requirements 16 credit hours of continuing education

every two years

Continuing Education

Sponsored by the University’s of Louisville and Arizona, or by another group such as a racing commission

Agenda must include ROAP’s Points of Emphasis

8-16 credit hours

2008 Points of Emphasis

Uniform handling of objections & inquiries in reviewing races

Determining disqualifications in races with multiple incidents of interference

Stewards & judges should conduct regular meetings with racing officials

Weekly race video review with jockeys

2009 Points of Emphasis

Conduct mock disciplinary hearings Writing rulings Write daily reports Consideration of mitigating and aggravating

factors when reaching decisions on penalty phase

United States Canada Puerto Rico

Caribbean South America Asia

Global Impact

Program Benefits Racetracks and racing commissions that

employ accredited officials are represented by qualified professionals

Racing fans are confident the sport is being overseen by qualified experts

Goals & Objectives Achieved

Enhanced accreditation schools & continuing education classes

Produced training DVD Created Code of Conduct Designed lapel pins for accredited officials Reviewed State rules for uniformity on

interference, riding fouls, and disqualifications

Developed ROAP website with Directory Enhanced teaching of RCI Model Rules, RMTC

recommended medication polices uniform penalties, & racing law

Secured adoption of model rule requiring accreditation of stewards & judges

Developed race video survey Produced 2nd edition Resource Guide Created Steward/Judge evaluations

Goals and Objectives For 2009

Develop “On Call” Steward/Judge Program Conduct accreditation school internationally Coordinate industry wide survey to research

salary ranges & compensation packages for racing officials

100% adoption of accredited stewards’ & judges‘ model Rules

Create one day educational workshops

ROAP Committees

Steering Committee Steward/Judge Advisory Committee Continuing Education Committee Communications Committee Fundraising Committee

Accreditation Requirements By State

State Accreditation Required No. of Accredited

Arizona No 6

Arkansas All Stewards 3

California No, but encouraged 15

Colorado Yes 1

Delaware Yes, in statute 7

Florida No 8

Idaho Yes 2

Illinois All Stewards 10

Indiana Yes - Policy 4

State Accreditation Required No Accredited

Iowa State Stewards, but recommended for others 3

Kansas No 3

Kentucky No, but consideration given to those who are 12

Louisiana Nothing written, but in policy yes 9

Maryland No 6

Massachusetts No 1

Michigan Not in rule book, but in principle it is required 6

Minnesota All Stewards 3

Montana No 2

Nebraska Yes, in rule 4

New Jersey Yes, common policy 8

State Accreditation Required No

Accredited

New Mexico Yes, in statutes 7

New York Yes, state unwritten rule 9

North Dakota State Steward Only 2

Ohio State Steward Only 12

Oklahoma Yes, by administrative rule 7

Oregon No written rule, but principle 4

Pennsylvania Stewards and judges required to have gone to school, passed exams, and keep up with CE for

employment

10

Texas Not required 9

Virginia All Stewards 9

Washington Only at Class A & B tracks 6

West Virginia State Stewards 6

Wyoming No, but in process of making it a rule 2

Resources Website Video Library Responsibilities & Duties of Racing Officials DVD Educational Materials Resource Manual ROAP Directory Job postings/help wanted

ROAP Website

ROAP Directory

Educational Resources

Articles of Interest

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QUESTIONS

Racing Officials Accreditation Program

821 Corporate Drive

Lexington, KY 40503

859-224-2702 (phone)

859-296-3033 (fax)

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