Training Center
Vice Chair: Rex Harvey - rexjh@aol.com

Note: These copyrighted materials belong to the author(s) and the USATF National Track and Field Officials Committee. They can be copied and used FOR OFFICIALS TRAINING ONLY.
For easy navigation on this page, try using your bowser's search function (often under the "edit" tab at the top of the page)and enter the topic your looking for, e.g. "umpire."

Clinics & Classes

2008 NCAA Rules Update Online Clinic by Mark Heckel and the Continuing Education Group
- http://www.mach2k.net/usatf/Training/2008NCAA/2008buzrules.htm
- 20 minutes in length
- covers the 2008 NCAA Competition rule changes
- Requires ADOBE Flash Player
- make sure your audio is turned on, not muted
Protocols to Minimize Injury and Liability, by Shelby Sharpe, 2007
Certification Clinic Materials:

Five Alive Clinic presented at the 2004 Olympic Trials (Power Point File)
Electronic Measurement- 2006 Committee/Clinic materials:

Protocols for training officials to use Electronic Measurement of the long throws
Recommendations for Training Officials on Electronic Measurement Devices
Vertical Jumps by Jim McGoin pocket guide

Electronic Measurement- FIELD LYNX Quick Start Quides

Electronic measurement testing and certification of officials, see certification page
Rule Change Clinic Materials:

2007 NCAA Rules Update On-Line Clinic. by Rob Buzaitis and formatted for online viewing by Mark Heckel, the clinic is approximately 20 minutes in length and covers the 2007 NCAA Competition rule changes. NOTE: ADOBE Flash Player is required to view the material
Clinics for USA Track & Field Officials incorporating 2006 rule changes

Starting in the United Kingdom - UK Exchange webpage

UK Starters Exchange Report (abridged) by R.Pierre and T. Freddie-Banks for the entire report go to the UK webpage above
Starters Clinic by Alan Bell, Chief Starter, UK Athletics,(power point file)

Training Program Outline for High School Volunteers Pacific Northwest Association
University Level Course - Track & Field Officiating Pacific Northwest, 1999

Equipment & Facilities Committee

2008 Weights & Measures Manual by George Kleeman
contains the most recent update of the Masters discus specifications
Newsletters

Forms

Track & Field
Cross Country and Road Racing
- Chute/Finish Line Layout
Race Walking - provided by USATF's National Race Walk Committee

Internet Resources

Fieldlynx Emulator - Full-featured Fieldlynx demonstration for PC's (EXE)
Online Fieldlynx Training Seminar - Interactive semninar that doesn't require any files to be downloaded/installed
Links to Online Rules and Rule Books for All Governing Bodies

Manuals & Handbooks

Administrative and Mechanics Manual for Track & Field Events by W.A. Wise and Clyde Neff, rev. 2002
Guide for USA Track & Field Officiating v4 National Officials Committee, rev. 2002
Long Distance Running, National Officials Committee, rev. 2000
Officials Mentoring, by Rita W. Peterson, rev. 2005
- Officials Mentoring Handbook
- Officials Mentoring Slides
Race Walking - provided by USATF's National Race Walk Committee
- Officiating Handbook - Nov. 2004 Edition
- Judge's Padles
Track & Field Cross Country Event Management Manual George Kleeman, Editor, 2000
2008 Weights & Measures Manual by George Kleeman
contains the most recent update of the Masters discus specifications

Monograph Series on Officiating

Each was approved by the USATF NOC Training Sub-Committee. Future revisions will be provided by the USATF NOC Training Sub-Committee's Continuing Education Group Chaired by Mike Armstrong.

The Clerk of the Course Guide to Officiating by Leonello G. Costanzo, rev. 2002
Rules for Multi Jurisdiction Combined Events by Rex Harvey, rev. 2002
Lap Scoring by George Kleeman, rev. 2006
The Marshals by Shelby Sharpe, rev. 2006
Technical Manager's Manual by George Kleeman, 2002
Throwing Official's Manual by George Kleeman, rev. 2007
The Umpire Manual by Bob Springer, Editor, 2006
Vertical Jumps by George Kleeman, rev. 2002
Implement Inspectors Manual formerly called Weights & Measures Manual by George Kleeman, rev. 2008-2

NOTE: Each monograph, intended for both the seasoned and novice official, covers techniques for each officiating assignment and provides an in depth explanation of each job.

Training Committee Meeting Minutes


		Training Center Vice Chair: Rex Harvey - rexjh@aol.com Clinics & Classes \| Equipment and Facilities \| Forms \| Internet Resources Manuals & Handbooks \| Monographs \| Committee Minutes Note: These copyrighted materials belong to the author(s) and the USATF National Track and Field Officials Committee. They can be copied and used FOR OFFICIALS TRAINING ONLY. For easy navigation on this page, try using your bowser's search function (often under the "edit" tab at the top of the page)and enter the topic your looking for, e.g. "umpire." Clinics & Classes 2008 NCAA Rules Update Online Clinic by Mark Heckel and the Continuing Education Group http://www.mach2k.net/usatf/Training/2008NCAA/2008buzrules.htm 20 minutes in length covers the 2008 NCAA Competition rule changes Requires ADOBE Flash Player make sure your audio is turned on, not muted Protocols to Minimize Injury and Liability, by Shelby Sharpe, 2007 Certification Clinic Materials: Level 1 Certification Clinic Presentation (Power Point File) Training & Certification Clinic Outline - Participant Version Training & Certification Clinic Outline - Presenter Version Clinic Planning & Content Analysis Five Alive Clinic presented at the 2004 Olympic Trials (Power Point File) Electronic Measurement- 2006 Committee/Clinic materials: Protocols for training officials to use Electronic Measurement of the long throws Recommendations for Training Officials on Electronic Measurement Devices Vertical Jumps by Jim McGoin pocket guide Electronic Measurement- FIELD LYNX Quick Start Quides Horizontal Jumps Throws Vertical Jumps Electronic measurement testing and certification of officials, see certification page Rule Change Clinic Materials: 2007 NCAA Rules Update On-Line Clinic. by Rob Buzaitis and formatted for online viewing by Mark Heckel, the clinic is approximately 20 minutes in length and covers the 2007 NCAA Competition rule changes. NOTE: ADOBE Flash Player is required to view the material Clinics for USA Track & Field Officials incorporating 2006 rule changes Starting in the United Kingdom - UK Exchange webpage UK Starters Exchange Report (abridged) by R.Pierre and T. Freddie-Banks for the entire report go to the UK webpage above Starters Clinic by Alan Bell, Chief Starter, UK Athletics,(power point file) Training Program Outline for High School Volunteers Pacific Northwest Association University Level Course - Track & Field Officiating Pacific Northwest, 1999 Class 1 - Introduction and Syllabus Class 2 - Event Planning & Management Quotes - How wrong can we be? Equipment & Facilities Committee 2008 Weights & Measures Manual by George Kleeman contains the most recent update of the Masters discus specifications Newsletters February 2008 October 2007 February 2007 October 2006 February 2006 September 2005 January 2005 Forms Track & Field Track & Field Events Forming Heats Meet Officials Assignments Horizontal Jump Officials Positions Vertical Jump Officials Positions Organizing Officials for Meets with ONE Referee Organizing Officials for Meets with TWO Referees Organizing Officials for Meets with TWO Referees Throws Officials Assignments and Positions Attempt Times Comparisons for Field Events Umpire's Incident Report Umpire's Locations and Coverage Lap Scoring Example for 5k Lap Sheet for 10K Cross Country and Road Racing Chute/Finish Line Layout Race Walking - provided by USATF's National Race Walk Committee Disqualification Cards Judge's Tally Sheets Road Race Summary Sheet Track Race Summary Sheet Internet Resources Fieldlynx Emulator - Full-featured Fieldlynx demonstration for PC's (EXE) Online Fieldlynx Training Seminar - Interactive semninar that doesn't require any files to be downloaded/installed Links to Online Rules and Rule Books for All Governing Bodies Manuals & Handbooks Administrative and Mechanics Manual for Track & Field Events by W.A. Wise and Clyde Neff, rev. 2002 Guide for USA Track & Field Officiating v4 National Officials Committee, rev. 2002 Long Distance Running, National Officials Committee, rev. 2000 Considerations for Effective Race Planning Officiating Long Distance Running and Road Events Understanding Long Distance Running Officials Mentoring, by Rita W. Peterson, rev. 2005 Officials Mentoring Handbook Officials Mentoring Slides Race Walking - provided by USATF's National Race Walk Committee Officiating Handbook - Nov. 2004 Edition Judge's Padles Track & Field Cross Country Event Management Manual George Kleeman, Editor, 2000 2008 Weights & Measures Manual by George Kleeman contains the most recent update of the Masters discus specifications Monograph Series on Officiating Each was approved by the USATF NOC Training Sub-Committee. Future revisions will be provided by the USATF NOC Training Sub-Committee's Continuing Education Group Chaired by Mike Armstrong. The Clerk of the Course Guide to Officiating by Leonello G. Costanzo, rev. 2002 Rules for Multi Jurisdiction Combined Events by Rex Harvey, rev. 2002 Lap Scoring by George Kleeman, rev. 2006 The Marshals by Shelby Sharpe, rev. 2006 Technical Manager's Manual by George Kleeman, 2002 Throwing Official's Manual by George Kleeman, rev. 2007 The Umpire Manual by Bob Springer, Editor, 2006 Vertical Jumps by George Kleeman, rev. 2002 Implement Inspectors Manual formerly called Weights & Measures Manual by George Kleeman, rev. 2008-2 NOTE: Each monograph, intended for both the seasoned and novice official, covers techniques for each officiating assignment and provides an in depth explanation of each job. Training Committee Meeting Minutes June 2007 - Conference call Minutes Nov. 2006 - Annual Meeting Minutes August 2006 - Conference Call November 30, 2005 - USATF Annual Meeting September 25, 2005 - Conference Call June 26, 2005 - Meeting April 18, 2005 Conference Call