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.
Maximum capacity is fifty. Pre-registration will end if maximum is reached. Note: Please park only in white parking spaces or on the side street. The yellow parking spaces are for firefighters in an emergency Clinic is free but national application fee for certification is $20 for the Olympiad. USATF Rulebooks will also be available for $15. Tentative Time Schedule: 11:00 AM - Para Athletics (Optional) 12:30 PM - Break & Registration 01:00 PM - Introduction & Track Events 02:45 PM - Break 03:00 PM - Field Events & Racewalk 04:30 PM - Finish 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.
Wednesday, September 30, 2020, 7:00 PM Contact: officials@usatf.newjersey.org to be added to the Zoom meeting. ************************************************************************************** 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.) USATF NJ OFFICIALS BY-LAWS