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News for 2010

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Bill Anderson and Chris McCann  have been elected as Certification co-chairmen for the Virginia association.  If you have contact to e-mail, our e-mail address that both of us will be using and checking regularly is: Crtfyngvatrack@hotmail.com

If not, our contact information is:
Bill Anderson                      cell phone: (804) 382-2866
8107 Westbury Dr
Henrico, VA 23229
 
Chris McCann                     cell phone: (804) 467-7016
8320 Hunton Circle
Richmond, VA 23235
 
To become certified, there are very important things you have to do.  In the following list, I will also include internet addresses, just in case you can get access.  Complete your rules review form for your level of certification.  We have included the appropriate open book review for your certification level.  According to the review, you will need to reference the latest version of various rule books. You will need to eventually send the answer sheets to us.  Please notify me immediately if you also need a specialty rules review, and I will send that one to you.  
Reviews can be found at    http://www.usatfofficials.com/certification.html
Rule books can be found at    http://www.usatfofficials.com/rules.html
 
A blank resume form at this link is included for you to fill in your officiating experience during the past 4 years.
 

Here is the actual form you will use to register for the USATF.

The “2009-2012 Certification Application and Database Form” is included.  There are instructions on the back of the form to assist you.  Please write legibly and remember to sign it at the bottom.  Keep in mind that your overall certification level is the highest of your skill levels, and that you may have skill(s) on any or all of the different (lower) levels.  For example, a National level official may have skill(s) at the National level, and at the Association level, but none at the Master level.  We need you to circle the appropriate A’s, N’s and M’s on steps 17-19 before sending it to us.  We will still need to compare what you are requesting against your resume.
 
You must become a member of the USATF at the Virginia level.  The membership application is included.  After applying, you will receive your new 10-digit membership number that will be needed for your certification application (“database form”).
                 
Mailing address for the USATF-Virginia membership:
USATF Virginia
8010 Cameron Rd
Richmond, VA 23229
 
We strongly encourage you to do the easiest and quickest way by using a credit card on the internet at https://www.usatf.org/membership/application/   .   This way will give you your 10-digit membership number immediately.  The mail will take quite a while,
 
You must attend a USATF-sponsored training clinic.  Further information may be found on this website.  Bill Anderson or McCann will be at the training sessions to discuss certification.  We will have copies of all forms, if you still need them.  We will also be working directly with new officials, and will be taking close-up digital pictures for your badges.
 
When all is done, mail your answer sheet(s) “database form”, your resume, and
a check for $20 made out to "USATF" to either Chris McCann (if you are a New or an Associate official), or to Bill Anderson (if you are a National or Master level official).  Our addresses can be found on the “database form”.
 
Liability Insurance: A very important benefit of USATF membership is that all certified USATF officials will be provided with liability insurance that covers you during any USATF meet.
 
**** As always, if you have any questions or any difficulty, please do not hesitate to contact us.   We are looking forward to working with you.
 
Chris McCann
Bill Anderson
Certification co-chairs for USATF – Virginia

Forms for the Clinics: ~ Clinic Pre-registration form

The Virginia Association of USA Track & Field is sponsoring four (4) one day joint high school, college & USATF Track & Field Clinics that will be in convenient locations for most all VHSL Coaches and USATF officials in Virginia.

The purposes of these clinics are to assist VHSL Coaches and USATF & VHSL Officials in the proper conduct of  High School, Intercollegiate, and USATF Association track & field competition for the 2010 season in a fair and consistent manner. The classes will stress the fundamentals of track officiating, rules changes from all three rules books, national mechanics, points of emphasis, and tips of the trade.    The selected clinic dates and locations for the 2010 clinics are as follows:

USATF/NCAA/VHSL Certification Clinic outlook:

Sunday: January 31, 2010 --- U. of Richmond
Sunday, February 7, 2010 --- CNU, Newport News
Sunday, February 14 -- VHSL Rules Clinic-10 AM-Charlottesville & USATF
                Spring Business Meeting in Richmond 2PM.
Sunday, February 21, 2010 -- VMI-Lexington
Saturday, March 6, 2010 -- T.C. Woodson HS, Fairfax.

The Scope of the USATF clinics:

Registration: 8:30 - 9:15 AM
General Session: 9:15 to 11:45 AM- USATF/NCAA/NFHS Rules Changes/NFHS
and VHSL Points of Emphasis/Running & Hurdle Violations

Afternoon Breakouts Sessions:
1:00 - 1:50 PM:
-----(1) Implement Inspection
---- (2) Conduct and Safety of the Pole Vault
---- (3) Starters Round Table
---- (4) Officiating the Race Walk (CNU & TC Williams only)
2:00 - 2;50:
---- (5) Meet Management - Games Committee & Jury of Appeals
---- (6) Set-up and Conduct of the High Jump.
---- (7) Throws and Throws Safety
---- (8) Being an effective Clerk of the Course
3:00 - 3:50:
---- (9) Conduct of the Long Jump/ Triple Jump
---- (10) Responsibilities of the Umpires & Marshalls
---- (11) Referee’s Development


The Instructional Committee is composed of experienced USATF Master Officials. The Virginia High School League has approved the clinic and attendance will meet the Annual Clinic responsibilities for the 2010 season. Attendance Cards will be forwarded to VHSL upon conclusion of the clinic.

The cost of this clinic will be $TBA for early registration, and $TBA at the door. Included in the cost is a Consolidated Tules & Officials Manual, Clinic Pin,and other significant printed material.        
Early registration is encouraged to in order to plan for sufficient handout material.

VHSL (only) VALLEY AREA RULES CLINIC for high school coaches - VHSL TRACK LINK

March 1st '10 Spotswood High School 7pm Clinician-Joe Showker email stpjoe@aol.com

 Click here for the VHSL officials form that must be submitted to VHSL.

Upcoming USATF, NCAA, and select high school Track Meets for Working (more dates to come)

INDOOR TRACK SEASON
1/22-23 HU Invite/Bo Williams Hampton jlperrin47@aol.com
1/22-23 Hokie Invite Blacksburg run4sr@aol.com
1/29-30 CNU Invite w/ multis Newport News twingard@cun.edu
1/29-30 Liberty Open Lynchburg bctolsma@liberty.edu
1/30 GMU-Patriot Games Fairfax rjcomisky@comcast.net
2/6 VMI Winter Relays Lexington spanglerpc@vmi.edu
2/6 CNU-Vince Brown Invite(Col) Newport News twingard@cnu.edu
2/12 Liberty Quad Lynchburg bctolsma@liberty.edu
2/20 Mason-Dixon Indoor C’ship Newport News twingard@cnu.edu
2/23-24 ACC Indoor C’ship Blacksburg jburrows@zebra.net
2/28 GMU-Last Chance Fairfax rjcomisky@comcast.net
3/3 CNU-Last Chance Pentathlon Newport News twingard@cnu.edu
3/5 VaTech Last Chance Blacksburg run4sr@aol.com

DATE	SITE	TIME	CLINICIAN
2-18-10	Menchville High School, Newport News	7:00 pm	Don Mollenhauer, Jr.
2-18-10	Douglas Freeman High School, Richmond	7:00 pm	Jim Holdren
2-15-10	Handley High School, Winchester student union	7:00 pm	Bill Stewart
3-1-10	Spotswood High School, Penn Laird	7:00 pm	Joe Showker
2-16-10	E.C. Glass, Lynchburg	7:00 pm	Rod Camden
2-10-10	West Springfield High School, Springfield	6:30 pm	Mike Kiernan
3-3-10	Northside High School, Roanoke (Cafereria)	7:00 pm	Joe LaRocco
3-1-10	Lebanon Valley High School,	7:00 pm	Phil Robbins
3-3-10	VHSL, Charlottesville Virginia	7:00 pm	Cy Weaver
2-17-10	Kings Fork High School	7pm	Stan Pope
2-3-10	Brooke Point High School, Stafford Drivers' Ed. Room	6:30	Ocheltree/Davis/

USATF Shirt Re-size contact-my shirts now fit!

Throws Safety Slide Show-updated for '09 - Primarily for VHSL use, but ok for all throw safety clinics Throw Safety '09 Powerpoint download

Event sheets from Mark Heckel-NTCA Clinician ||| Shot Put ||| Discus ||| Hammer/Weight ||| Javelin Throws Coach Overview for Safety-Mark Heckel

INDOOR THROWING VENUE SAFE? CAN YOU DEFEND YOUR SCHOOL'S ACTIONS IN A COURT?

CLICK FOR A LARGER VERSION OF THIS PICTURE

Bill Boyd Additional Info: 757/253-6573

Training Coordinator e-mail: hoppyboyd@widomaker.com

please renew!

Special Throws Safety acrobat file (applies to many aspects of field events as well)

 Ring Fouls for Throws PPT - For High School Clinics

To order an NCAA Rules Book Click Here ~ Download the rules book (big download and large document)

To order a NFSHSA Rules Book Click Here

Rules Comparisons	Rules Overview Sheets HS	Verbal Instruction Sheets NCAA	Verbal Instruction Sheets HS	Info. Sheets HS & NCAA	Info. Sheets HS & NCAA con't
Shot ~ Discus ~ Jav	Shot Put ~ Discus	Shot ~ Discus ~ Jav	Shot ~ Discus	Hammer Weight Cover - Duty	Implements-All Levels
Pole Vault	High Jump	Hammer ~ Weight	High Long JUMP	Jav Cover ~ Duty	PV Pre-Meet Review
Hammer ~ Weight	Long Jump	Triple ~ Long JUMP	Pole Vault	Discus Cover ~ Duty	PV standards ~ markings
Hurdle	Pole Vault	High Jump		High Jump Cover ~ Duty	Tech Indoor Markings
Great Link for Documents All types including event setup, rules, interpretations of all levels including national federation (High School), NCAA, USATF, AIFF ... NOTE: Documents may not reflect Rules changes for '05 unless noted-check and update! Special thanks to William H. Buttermore, Ohio Association
Evaluation Forms All Events	Clerk	Throw	Time/Judge	Umpire	Vertical ~ Horizontal

USATF Officials General Information Online Center for Officials	Three Rivers	Buttermore's Forms	National Federation General Rules Link
NCAA	VHSL Officials Link	CAA	Big East
ACC	IC4A ECAC	Big South	Atlantic 10
Pole Vault Certification INFO.

Bill Boyd 757/253-6573 Virginia Training Coordinator e-mail: hoppyboyd@widomaker.com

Joe Showker 866-663-4243 (voice mail) and leave your phone number or stpjoe@aol.com

Membership:

Bill Anderson                      cell phone: (804) 382-2866
8107 Westbury Dr
Henrico, VA 23229
 
Chris McCann                     cell phone: (804) 467-7016
8320 Hunton Circle
Richmond, VA 23235
 

How the process works.