USATF OFFICIALS CERTIFICATION CLINICS
12/8/13 Vanderbilt University
1/19/14 East Tennessee State University
2/2/14 Vanderbilt University
If you are a coach, parent or track and field enthusiast that has been interested in contributing to the sport of track and field by becoming a certified official the Knoxville Youth Athletics – USATF Officials Certification this is the first step in making this wish a reality. This highly informative afternoon long session will emphasize USATF (Youth and Open) and NFHS (High School) rules. This certification clinic will feature both classroom sessions at and hands-on sessions at the track facilites within walking distance of the clinic. Our goal is to have you prepared to officiate in area Middle School, High School and Youth Meets for the 2014 season and beyond.
1:20 PM – Meet / Greet Drop off Pre- Clinic Forms
1:40 – USATF Certification process
1:50 – Philosophy of Officiating
2:05 – Officiating Track Events (starter,umpire, clerk, etc.)
2:35 – Track Events hands-on
3:05 – Vertical Jumps presentation
3:35 – Vertical Jumps hands-on
4:00 – Break – Snacks
4:15 – Horizontal Jumps presentation
4:50 – Horizontal Jumps hands-on
5:20 – Throws presentation
5:50 – Throws hands-on
6:15 – Officiating Other Areas
The cost for this outstanding clinic is only $30.00. We have been able to bring this outstanding value to you with the support provided to us by Coach O and The Knoxville Youth Athletics Program. Please bring a copy of your online registration (registration link below) Your clinic fee of $30.00 can be paid online. Your registration fee covers the following:
> Clinic Materials
> Expert Instruction
> USATF Certification Fee (normally $45.00) – You must obtain a USATF Membership online prior to the clinic.
> Snacks, Refreshments and Dinner
Date | Location | Map | Registration Link |
12/8/13 | Vanderbilt Universtiy Multi-Purpose Faciltiy, Nashville -TN | Area Map | Register Now |
1/19/14 | MSHA Center – East Tennessee State University, Johnson City – TN | Area Map | Register Now |
2/2/14 | Vanderbilt University Multi-Purpose Facility, Nashville -TN | Area Map | Register Now |
2/9/14 | Webb School of Knoxville, Knoxville – TN | Area Map | Register Now |
Pre-Clinic Materials:
Please download, review, follow instructions within, complete, print out and bring with you to the certification clinic (all PDF)
X = What you need to download and have filled out to help you complete the process of becoming a new official
> USATF Offiicials Certification Application (for new officials) X
> USATF Officials Certification Application (if you are recertifying through 2016)
> USATF Membership – Must complete online if you are going to become certified X
> USATF Rule Book 2013 (large file) – 2014 rule book has not been published as of 1/8/14 X
> USATF Association Level Rules Review (print out and review using Rule Book as your guide)
> NFHS Rule Book (High School) X
> Officials Best Practices
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT
Marty Sonnenfeldt @ 865-304-8381 / [email protected] or
Mike Ham @ 615-293-7341 / hamfam4@comcast.net