1 USATF Ohio Association Officials Committee USATF Ohio Association Track & Field Officials Committee Prepared by Len Krsak, Ohio Certification Chair Courtesy

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USATF Ohio Association Track & Field Officials CommitteePrepared by Len Krsak, Ohio Certification Chair

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Certification Guidelines

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USATF Officials CertificationTraining and certification of officials is central to USATF’s goal of ensuring fair and safe competitive opportunities for athletes at all levels of competition. The training and certification process promotes a serious and professional approach to officiating, and demonstrates an official’s commitment to excellence. As an official gains experience, exposure to correct officiating practices, and additional training, USATF recognizes this skill development through progressive levels of certification.

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Certification guidelines for USATF Ohio Association Officials

To become a USATF Official, contact:

Len Krsak

USATF Certification Chair

4788 Crazy Horse Lane

Westerville, Ohio 43081-4416

[email protected]

© USATF Ohio Officials Committee 2013

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There are four levels of certification:

• Apprentice

• Association

• National

• Master


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Requirements for certification are:

• Knowledge of rules of competition

• Professionalism and dependability

• Agreeing to accept a variety of assignments

• Willingness to officiate a variety of

competition levels


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Certification Guidelines for USATF Ohio Association Officials

Minimum requirements to become an

Apprentice Level Official• Complete all necessary forms, data base form,• Satisfactory completion of Apprentice Rules Review,• Submit a track and field resume if applicable,• Submit two passport type pictures or digital color

picture,• Pay the certification fee of $50.00.


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Association Level Official• Serve as an Apprentice Level Official for at least two (2)

years,• Officiate at a minimum of eight (8) meets as an

Apprentice Level Official,• Have at least one (1) positive, written recommendation

from a National or Master Level Official you have worked with or under,

• Complete the required Association Level Rules Review,• Satisfy any additional requirements imposed by the Ohio

Association.


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National Level Official• Must have been an Association Level Official for two

(2) years,• Attend at least one clinic in your area of

specialization,• Satisfactory completion of National Rules Review,• Submit a meet resume of meets worked and

functions performed during the previous two (2) years,

Continued


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National Level Official (Continued)• Must have officiated a minimum average of ten (10)

meets per year over the past two (2) years. Of these meets, one must be Out of State, and one must be a Road Race, Race Walk, or Cross Country Meet,

• Must have worked the event or events (for which you are requesting an update) at least five (5) times, alternating duties within the event when possible,

• Must have two (2) letters of recommendation; they can come from a Master Official, Meet Director, Coach, Coordinator of Officials, or a Chief Judge for which you have worked.


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Master Level Official• Must have been an National Level Official for three

(3) years,• Attend at least one clinic in your area and be a

clinician,• Satisfactory completion of Masters Rules Review

encompassing all events. It will include rules for High School (NFHS), NCAA, USATF, and IAAF,

• Submit a resume of meets and clinics you have worked over the past five (5) years,

Continued


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Master Level Official (Continued)• Officiated a minimum average of fifteen (15) meets a

year over a period of five (5) years; two (2) a year must be a Race Walk, Road Race, Cross Country or Masters Championships. You must have officiated at least one (1) International meet,

• Must submit two (2) letters of recommendation from a Master Official, Meet Director, Coach, Coordinator of Officials, or from a Chief Judge for which you have worked.


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Master’s Emeritus StatusThis category has been added so that retired Master Officials can retain permanent certification.


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Next Steps to Certification

Check for fees made payable to:

“Officials”in the amount of $50.00

Complete one (1) copy of the data form (application) along with Passport Photos

Complete the rules review(s) Submit resume


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If you are not already a member of USATF, obtain a USATF membership by going to:

http://www.usatf.org/membership

or

Contact Your Membership Chair


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Continuing Education

Websites of interest:• http://www.usatf.org (USA Track & Field)

• http://ohio.usatf.org (Ohio Association)

• http://www.usatf.org/groups/officials/• http://ohio.usatf.org/Officials.aspx

(websites for officials materials and monographs

on technique and mechanics of officiating)


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Questions?

Len Krsak, Ohio Certification Chair

[email protected]


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Welcomes You to Officiatingand

Thanks You for Your Interest

National Track & Field Officials Committee ofUSA Track & Field

and the Ohio Association Officials Committee


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1 USATF Ohio Association Officials Committee USATF Ohio Association Track & Field Officials Committee Prepared by Len Krsak, Ohio Certification Chair Courtesy