Step-By-Step Process
Step 1
Obtain a USATF Member number at: usatf.sport80.com
– Make sure you choose “certified official” which will give you the option of 1 year ($65.00 plus processing fees = $71.96) or 4 years ($240.00 plus processing fees = $264.88).
– Contact Certification Chair as soon as you complete Step 1 for validation. [email protected]
Step 2
Download New Officials Application Form (PDF) – fill out electronically and return by email, or print and complete.
Step 3
Complete the following steps:
- Take digital “head shot” photo that we can put on your badge. Please email this to [email protected] (Cell phone photos work well!) Duke Fuller is our Vice Chairman for Certification. Please put the words, “New Official Application” in your email subject line and explain in your email you are a new applicant and the paperwork referenced above is in the process of being sent or has already been sent.
- Email or text all documents to: Vice-Chair Certification, Duke Fuller [email protected] (714) 875-9341.
Step 4
Complete Online SafeSport Training (free) at: usatf.sport80.com
Good for one year.
Step 5
Complete USATF officials Background Screen (NCSI only) at: usatf.sport80.com
Cost is $23 which you can find in your shopping cart at the top right.
Good for two years.
Step 6
USA Track & Field | Rules Reviews for the 2025–2028 Olympiad
Step 7
Download the New Officials Meet Practicum Form (PDF) – First Year Official Instructions:
- Take the Practicum form to each meet to which you have been assigned or have made arrangements with an event chief or OC to work.
- Have the designated event chief or OC evaluate your performance and sign the form on the appropriate line.
- When you have completed the Practicum, return to: Duke Fuller, Vice-Chair: Certification – scan and email to: [email protected], or mail to: 6231 Huntley Ave, Garden Grove CA 92845.
USATF Starter Requirements
USATF Starters are a group of officials who start track meets at the college, open, youth, masters and
international level. Experience and knowledge of Open (USATF) and International (IAAF) rules and procedures are important—particularly when they are at odds with high school rules and procedures.
How to Become a USATF Starter
Questions
Call Duke Fuller at (714) 875-9341 or via email at [email protected].
