Resources for Oregon Track & Field Officials
USATF Oregon has created this resource as a convenient online one-stop collection so you do not have to visit several different online locations to find the information you need.
This material can help new officials learn the basics and best practices of officiating track and field events. The materials are also ideal for experienced officials to help them learn a new event or new officiating role they have not worked before. We want to thank the Oregon Track Club Officials Committee for helping compile this collection of resources.
Contact us if you have suggestions for training material we might add to this site.
Certifications
There are three certifications available to officials in Oregon: USATF CertificationAlso visit this site. World Athletics Certification Oregon School Activities Association Certification (OSAA)
In-Person Training Events
Each year, USATF Oregon and the Oregon Track Club Officials Committee host training clinics for new officials and experienced officials. These clnics are usually free. Visit this page later for the schedule of clinics in 2025.
Virtual Training Events
A wide range of competition events, officiating positions, and specialized topics are covered in these free virtual sessions. Many of the very best officials in the nation served as instructors and discussion leaders for this popular series. Visit this page later for a schedule of the 2025 virtual events for officials.
USATF Oregon offered 24 virtual training and discussion sessions in 2024. The sessions were hosted by Scott Phoenix, USATF Oregon Certification Chair. Follow this link to access the list of recordings of the sessions held in 2024.
Video Training
World Athletics E-Learning Create a free account. Go to "Technical Officials" under the "Courses" category.
NFHS Learning Center Create a free account. Select your state. Select "Order Course" (Free).
USATF.TV Enter "Officials" in the search.
USATF Connect Tutorials.
Safe Sport Training First Time or Refresher Course.
Filling Out USATF Meet Evaluation Forms.
Officiating Para Athletics Level 1 Certification or Officiating the Visually Impaired.
TFO Associates Training These videos are dated but still helpful.
Books/Documents/Newsletters
USATF 2024 Competition Rules USATF Best Practices Library
NCAA 2023-2024 Track & Field and Cross Country Rules
NCAA Rules Changes and Monthly Rules Interpretations Scroll down to "Updates." National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS):
Track & Field and Cross Country Rules Book Track & Field and Cross Country Case Book Track & Field and Cross Country Officials Manual
Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) Rule books. The OSAA sells online the NFHS Rule Book, Case Book, and Officials Manual at a less expensive price than ordering direct from NFHS. OSAA Track & Field Officials Certification Program OSAA Girls Track and Field Meet schedules available OSAA Boys Track and Field Meet schedules available
NFHS Pre-Meet Notes 2024 - Rule Changes and Interpretations.
NFHS Track & Field - Scroll down to "Resources"
Track & Field Rule Book Differences By Jim Hanley. Excellent comparison of USATF, NCAA, NFHS, WA rules. Para Athletics 101
USATF Safe Sport Handbook USATF National Officials Committee Newsletters Tracking 27 Newsletters for Oregon Officials Oregon Track Club Newsletters
Helpful Websites
Websites you might want to bookmark on your browser:
USATF Oregon Association - Officials Section Oregon Track Club - Officials Committee page Hayward Field Officials Dashboard
USATF Associations Online Store. You can order USATF Oregon branded apparel
USATF Certified Officials Store
National USATF Website - Officials Section A gold mine of valuable information
Search for A USATF Certified Official
USATF National Officials Committee Dashboard
U.S. Track & Field Officials Facebook page
USATF Connect
Technical support for USATF Connect issues
TrackTown USA
Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA)
RefTownOregon meets willing to pay officials
National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS)
NCAA Track & Field - Men
NCAA Track & Field - Women
Refquest Provides online registration, education, assigning, and payment services to officials for selected NCAA championship events.
World Athletics
Become an Official
Oregon Needs New Track and Field Officials!
We would love to have you join our officiating team here in Oregon! You can start the process of becoming an official at anytime and help is available in successfully completing the process.
USATF Oregon Association and the Oregon Track Club Officials Committee are the two primary organizations that recruit, train, and mentor new officials in Oregon.
Explore these helpful informational presentations:
Benefits of Officiating Frequently Asked Questions
**What is the first step?**Contact Scott Phoenix, USATF Oregon Certification Chair: sandcphoenix@gmail.com
Or contact Jeanne Kofranek, Oregon Track Club Officials Committee Chair: windfall17@yahoo.com