Officials

Training and certification of officials is central to USATF's goal of ensuring fair and safe competitive opportunities for athletes. The training and certification processes promote a serious and professional approach to officiating and demonstrate 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: Association to National to Master.

National Officials Committee

Competition Officials are required to be re-certified as Association, National and Master qualified each Olympiad. The 2009-2012 Olympiad Period classroom clinics and re-certification testing will be held at the Bierman Football Complex, University of Minnesota, 514 15th Ave SE, Minneapolis on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. Information and registration

For more information contact Merrill Fischbien, USATF Minnesota Officials Chair