Officials Certification/Training Clinics, 2015/2016
This year the Colorado Association of USA Track & Field will offer two certification/training clinics – in Colorado Springs (Dec 13th) and Boulder (Jan 9th); details are provided below. They’re about 4 hours long, covering officiating techniques for all officials’ positions through classroom presentations and practical demonstrations on the track,plus we’ll have a number of handouts. We'll also cover safety issues and the USATF certification process.
Everyone’s welcome to attend the clinic; those who don't intend to be, or are uncertain about being certified are invited to attend -- high school officials, coaches, and others – to sharpen their skills.
There’s a $5.00 clinic fee. For those being certified, there’s a $25.00 certification fee which includes a 2016 USATF rule book mailed to you when it’s printed in February 2016. Certification also requires annual membership in USA Track & Field ($30/year).
If you plan to be at a clinic, please send an e-mail to Rich Schornstein, Officials’ Certification Chair, at .to confirm your attendance and the date, so we'll have adequate materials available.
For full details on USATF certification for officials in Colorado, go to the "Certification Information" tab on our Officials website at: http://colorado.usatf.org/Officials.aspx
Date / Time / Location (Directions provided below)Dec 13, 2015 / 7:45 am** / Colo Spgs - US Air Force Academy, Falcon Athletic Center
Jan 9th, 2016 / 7:45 am** / Boulder – Univ of Colorado, new Champions Center
** Registration starts at 7:45, presentations start at 8:00
USAF Academy, Falcon Athletic Center, 80840 (search for Cadet Field House on Google)
I-25 to exit 150 - USAF Academy South Gate (you’ll need to show a license or gov’t ID card at the security gate). Proceed straight ahead on South Gate Blvd/Stadium Drive for past the stadium to the end; turn left onto Northgate Blvd. for about 1 mile, take 1st left onto Parade Loop for ½ mile, take 1st right on Fieldhouse Dr, go to the Cadet Fieldhouse (1st building on the right) and park in that lot. When facing the front of the Fieldhouse walk west to the far left end of the building; walk down the slight ramp, enter through the glass doors & follow signs to the clinic. If difficulties, call me at 314-960-3271.
University of Colorado, Champions Center, 2150 Stadium Drive, Boulder 80309
Hwy 36 west to Boulder, remain on Hwy 36 as it becomes 28th St. and proceed north. Turn left onto Colorado Ave, go one block west, turn right on Folsom to the bottom of the hill and across the creek, then turn left into Lot #169 - open & free on weekends. Take the path back towards Folsom St, turn right for 50 meters, then turn right again onto a path up to Champions Center. Follow the signs on the doors of the Center. If Lot #169 is full, from Colorado Ave go one block and take a left on Regent then turn left into Lot #436 (also open & free on weekends). If difficulties, call Rich Schornstein at 314-960-3271.