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October 12, 2025

USATF Florida October Newsletter

Here is some important information you may have missed, along with a  brief recap of our Annual Meeting held September 20, 2025:

  • We currently have 150 certified Officials.
  • More than 110 Officials are still pending or have chosen not to renew their membership.
  • If you know someone who would like to become an Official, please send me their email address and I will forward the certification process to them.
Thank you for your continued commitment to keeping our officials’ community strong and growing!

Congratulations to Our Award Recipients!

We are proud to recognize the following USATF Florida Officials who received the National Outstanding Officials Award:
  • Anthony Summerville
  • Napoleon Brown
  • Doreen Small-Mercer
  • Cleveland Jenkins
  • Dan Epstein
  • Bill Leavy
  • Lionel Bonck

Your dedication, professionalism, and service to the sport are truly appreciated. Thank you for representing our Association with excellence on the national stage
Recertification & Upgrade Reminders
Before your recertification can be processed, please make sure you have completed the following steps:
  • Resume & Photo – These do not come through with your online recertification application. Please send them directly.
  • Badge Updates – If you are missing certain events on your badge, they can be added at this time.
Special Notes:
  • Officials who wish to upgrade should submit the following items together:
    • Upgrade application
    • Resume
    • Letters of recommendation
    • Test questions (National/Masters only)
      You must meet the requirements listed in the USATF Upgrade Criteria before submitting.
 
 Membership & Compliance
  • USATF Membership → Join or Renew Here
  • SafeSport Training → Complete Training
  • Background Screening (required every 2 years) → Start Here
  • Rules Reviews → Access Here
    • Specialty officials (Implements, LDR, Racewalk, Combined Events, etc.) may complete their additional reviews here.
    • Master Officials must complete 8 questions, National Officials 5 questions (including 1 Starter question) for the new Olympiad season.
    • There are 29 questions to choose from.

Certification Steps

  • Certification Fee – $20
    • To pay: Go to your officials certification status, click on the Invalid or Lapsed tab. This will open the payment screen.
  • Certification Application → Apply Here
  • Recent Photo
    • No hats, no sunglasses
    • White or beige background
    • Passport-style (this photo will be on your badge)
  • Resume → Upgrade Checklist Resource
    • Used for upgrades and for adding events to the back of your ID card

Additional Expectations

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Code of Ethics & Performance Guidelines compliance required
  • Association Training is recommended for all who are seeking upgrades.
    • This includes Zoom sessions, in-person training posted by the Certification Chair, or verified training from USATF with proof of attendance.
Deadline to submit your application for the USATF National meet deadline is October 15, 2025.  Click here to submit.  https://creatorapp.zohopublic.com/markheckel/2021-usatf-meet/form-perma/Application21/qqx8w2BwA8ZCRKTgJxhbEwBjFGVH2tjTrBzwXwbj5rbwqOkAqndhJ1TEFeQPhVNDjFXPD5jrbdnSHQRXNzXzRfFD4qD9FtCZd4Aq
If you are coordinating an event and would like it published send me the details and I will send  the request out on Friday.
Thank you in advance for your support and dedication!
 
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If you have any questions please email me, I will try to respond within 24-48 hours.  
 
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Monica Snead
USATF Florida Officials Certification Chair