MONTANA USA TRACK & FIELD OFFICIALS
TRACK and FIELD, CROSS COUNTRY, ROAD RACES,
RACE WALK
Officials play an important role in making thousands of events run smoothly. From working national championships to officiating high-school track meets, officials are essential for maintaining the highest levels of integrity at all levels of competition. This section offers resources for current officials, as well as those seeking certification.
OFFICIALS AND CERTIFICATION
Montana now has several USATF certified officials to officiate track meets, road races and race walks. A list of these officials, and their area of expertise, can be obtained from the Montana Official chairperson or from the Officials area of this web site. USATF Montana encourages events to make use of these officials, who are knowledgeable both in their respective sports and in USATF rules and procedures. Montana has officials that are certified for both state and national competition. Information on becoming a USATF certified official may be obtained by contacting our officials chairperson, Dennis Grue, at P.O. Box 158, Manhattan, MT 59741. Requirements to become an official include a competency test, a processing fee, and a desire to officiate. You may also reach Dennis by email: dmgrue@msn.com
Officials Clinic
Sunday January 15, 2012 1PM to 4PM
Montana State University
Fieldhouse - Hall of Fame Room
Bozeman, Montana
2012 is not a re-certification year, so the certification part of the clinic will be be for those wanting to become certified for the first time. The new certifications will be good for 2012, and will also carry over and be good for the 2013-2016 Olympiad. The re-certification process for currently certified officials will not start until Nov.1, 2012.
