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April 01, 2025

USATF Florida Certification Chair February Newsletter

Good Morning USATF Florida Officials Association,
 
First and foremost I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to Rod Larsen and Pam Betz for their many years of service to USATF Track and Field.  They have decided to retire from Track and Field but will remain active members of the Florida Association and will be able to assist and mentor when needed.  You both are appreciated and the Florida Association has benefited from your unwavering support.  Again Thank You!!
 
Recertification is now on the way  for the new Olympiad 2025-2028 Season.  All certified Officials should have this completed by March 31, 2025 at the latest.  Things to remember to do before your recertification can be processed.  For those of you who have already completed these steps, Thank you.   Please remember to add your resume, Unfortunately the resume does not come to me if you attached it to your recertification application.  If you are missing certain events on your badge it can be added during this time. Officials who were certified for the first time during 2024 will not have to recertify but you will need to make sure your membership, safe sport and background is current and all fees are paid.  Officials who would like to upgrade please send your upgrade application, resume, letters of recommendation and test questions (National/Masters) all at one time. You must meet the requirements listed in the USATF upgrade criteria before submitting the application.  
 
 
USATF Membership  https://www.usatf.org/home/top-utility-nav-content/membership  
SafeSport Training    https://www.usatf.org/safe-sport/safesport-training
Certification Fee $20.00 (To pay this click on your officials certification status and click on the invalid or lapsed tab, this will open the screen to allow you to pay)
Recent photo ( NO hats, NO sunglasses,  white or beige background, e.g. passport like photo, This will be on your badge.) 
Resume  (This is used for upgrades and adding events to the back of your ID card) https://www.flipsnack.com/USATF/certification-upgrade-checklists/full-view.html
Age 18 years or Older
Certification Application  https://creatorapp.zohopublic.com/markheckel/2021-usatf-meet/form-perma/Recertification_Application/GmsVXPuJ2ae98T48mFvAdmU6KVq0Vw01Nw6FQMQp5k8XCdNJQQ1zF15B6FrBMJAK7QFTRnKNzEZQP9q1mz7J4FMwRYRtD61tkqu7
Background Screening  https://www.usatf.org/safe-sport/background-screening  Must be completed every 2 years. 
Rules Reviews   https://noc.mach2k.net/#rules  
If you are currently certified in any Specialty field e.g. Implements, LDR, Racewalk and Combined events etc.  You may complete those additional reviews using the link provided above.  Master Officials must complete 8 questions and National 5 questions with 1 being a Starter question for the new Olympiad season.  There are 29 questions to choose from. 
Code of Ethics & Performance Guidelines
Association Training: This is recommended for ALL seeking to be upgraded. These can include any of the Zoom links and in person training posted by the Certification Chair or any record of attendance from a USATF Training website or Association with proof of attendance. 

 
Here is a list of meets that have requested Officials.  Please contact the Meet Director/Officials Coordinator for these events via the email provided.  If you have a meet that you are coordinating and would like it  published please let me know.  Thanks in advance.
 
Youth
Speed Capital Caribbean Showcase February 22, 2025 at Ansin Sports Complex Contact Bobby Hall bobbyhal@bellsouth.net
SPARQ Track Meet Sarasota, FL March 29, 2025 at Booker High School contact Monica Snead mdsnead68@gmail.com
Westchase Cheetahs Track Meet April 5, 2025 at Freedom High School contact Monica Snead mdsnead68@gmail.com
Speed Capital Showcase Florida April 26-27, 2025 at IMG Academy contact Monica Snead  mdsnead68@gmail.com 
MBK Track Meet Tampa, FL May 3, 2025 at Freedom High School contact Jonathan Terry (JT) jterry@speedcapital.com
BAYTAF Classic May 23-25, 2025 Tampa, FL at USF contact Monica Snead mdsnead68@gmail.com
 
College
 
FSU Relays March 27-29, 2025 Tallahassee, FL complete application here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJQxSTuNSiGARlSbNaja-OHpra8h-u9e6V0x3PxzCdhujDRg/viewform
 
For any official looking to work meets in the Central Florida Area visit https://www.cftoa.net website and select the Officials and Events.  You will be able to select the events you are able to work.  This also covers high school.   Contact Anthony Summerville at anthony@cftoa.net if you have any questions. 
 
Para Meet Opportunities
Para Track & Field Meets Calendar can be found at AFTUSA,org, Click on the Calendar tab, You can read about the different Levels 1-3 meets.  You can go to the Move United website by clicking on Move United Calender hyperlink above the meet table and scroll and click on the meet you would like to work and contact the Meet Director.  Unfortunately the rule book is only available online at this time. 
 
 
To subscribe to the NOC Newsletter for the latest news click here  https://list-manage1.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=1a0346e06922886956c10c4e0&id=e4884c838e
 
If you have any questions please email me, I will try to respond within 24-48 hours.  

 
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