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USATF - NJ Officials Zoom Clinic, 1/31/2021

Officials play an important role in making thousands of events run smoothly. From working national championships to officiating high-school track meets, officials are essential for maintaining the highest levels of integrity at all levels of competition. This section offers resources for current officials, as well as those seeking certification.

Introductory USATF Officials Clinic

  • Sunday, 1/31/21
  • Zoom Clinic
  • contact officialstraining@newjersey.usatf.org for further information
To certify as an official, an individual must:
1) attend a clinic
2) be a member of USATF (a special discounted 4-year rate is available to officials)
3) Pass SafeSport with its associated background check
4) Pay the official's certification fee of $XX
5) Pass the official's rules review
6) Submit an electronic copy of their photograph (exact formatting details to follow)

We ask all candidates to let us know you plan to attend so we have enough materials on hand. Please email officials@newjersey.usatf.org.
 
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TO BECOME AN OFFICIAL:
1. Fill out an application for the 4-year Olympiad;
2. Pay an application fee of $20;
3. Attend a free introductory clinic offered twice yearly in NJ;
4. After the clinic, send in a take-home review;
5. Send a digital headshot for certification badge;
6. Become a USATF member ($40 annually);
7. Get a USATF-approved background check;
8. Take USOC Safe Sport course online or in person;
(Requirements do not have to be done all at once or in order.)

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