OFFICIAL'S NEWS FOR AUGUST

Good Afternoon USATF Florida Association, 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL BORN IN THE MONTH OF AUGUST!!!!!!!
 
The Annual Meeting will be held on  August 26.2023 in Orlando, FL at the conference room at the Genesis Health Clubs Orlando Sportsplex 8701 Maitland Summit Blvd, Orlando FL.

The  NCAA Championship meets are now open, the deadline is September 30, 2023.  

In case you didn't see this.  This came from the NOC.  If you have anyone that fits the criteria and would like to nominate them please see information below.  For more information please check you NOC August Newsletter. If you aren't already subscribed please do so in your USATF Connect account or email officialsnewsletter@gmail.com

If you know of anyone who would like to become an Official the next Basic Rules Review will be held on September 5, 2023. Zoom Link will be sent out 2 weeks before the zoom link.

If you have not completed the Minority Officials survey please do this August 20, 2023.  The email was sent out on June 9.

National Officials Committee (NOC) presents awards each year to recognize outstanding officials in several key areas of officiating. The NOC is asking for your nominees for these six official awards:  Lets have some representation in each of these categories. 

Andy Bakjian Award - Outstanding Service
Charles Ruter Award - Outstanding Running Event Official
Horace Crow Award - Outstanding Field Event Official
Lori Maynard Award - Outstanding Racewalk Official
James Grey Award - Outstanding Leadership
John Davis Award - Outstanding Humanitarian

The deadline to submit your nomination(s) is August 31, 2023. Follow the individual links above to read about the award criteria and the selection process and to access the nomination form  Send your nominations to Gordon Bocock, NOC Awards Committee Chair, coachbo@twc.com and CC me on the email.