The mission of the Oregon Track Club is to support track and field in our community. Becoming an official at University of Oregon track and field meets is one important way to become involved in the organization and this exciting sport.
Overview
For over six decades Oregon Track Club has recruited, oriented, and trained officials for UO and other track and field meets at Hayward Field such as youth, high school and masters meets, as well as the Prefontaine Classic and collegiate and post-collegiate national championships. Each February OTC officials and those interested in becoming officials have an informational meeting for the upcoming track and field season.
Job Description
Volunteers are introduced to various officiating tasks. These include horizontal jumps (long jump, triple jump), vertical jumps (pole vault, high jump), throws (shot put, discus, javelin, hammer), wind gauge, starter, weights and measures, field communications, electronic results, electronic measurement, Finish Lynx timing, clerks, umpires, and marshals. Ideally new officials will attend a training clinic before indicating which event or position they wish to work.
Expectations
All officials are encouraged to become members of the Oregon Track Club (OTC), USA Track & Field (USATF) and be certified as track and field officials. To find out about the levels of officiating, clinics and fees visit: <http://oregon.usatf.org/Resources/Officials.aspx>.
OTC Officials are asked to officiate University of Oregon track and field home meets each spring, the OSAA State High School Championships and the Hayward Classic for Masters athletes. As they become eligible they may work the Prefontaine Classic and, if selected, national and international meets held at Hayward Field. Additionally, there are many officiating opportunities during the summer at OTC's All Comers' meets.
Uniform requirements for UO track and field meets are khaki colored pants, shorts, or skirts, white polo shirt, and white shoes and socks. Hats and rain gear are also encouraged when needed.
Perks
Some Hayward Field meets provide shirts and/or hats to wear for that competition. Food is often provided to OTC officials working through meal times. Officials earn waterproof raingear by working three consecutive years. The Prefontaine Classic is awarded to those officials who demonstrate commitment and competency throughout each track season.
Contact Information
Oregon Track Club Officials Committee
Dave O’Brien, Chairperson <[email protected]> (541) 343 5536
Dick Lamster, <[email protected]>
Cyndi Cramblit, <[email protected]>
Jeanne Kofranek, <[email protected]>
Bill Kelly, <[email protected]>
Pam Farmer <[email protected]>
University of Oregon
University of Oregon Track and Field Office, (541) 346 9154
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NEW OFFICIALS INFORMATION
- People interested in becoming a track and field official can attend a training clinic which will be held in February, 2019 at a location TBD.
- Before coming to class, attendees should email or call Dave O'Brien (contact information above).
- The cost of the clinic is $40 and the certification received will be good for the the current Olympiad, 2017-2020. Current officials must renew their certification at the beginning of this Olympiad.
- Certified officials also need to be members of USA Track & Field. New members may join at www.usatf.org. The cost varies with the length of membership desired.
CURRENT OFFICIALS
- Current officials who want to upgrade their level of officiating (Apprentice to Association, Association to National or National to Master) should visit <http://oregon.usatf.org/Resources/Officials/Levels-of-Officials.aspx> or contact Scott Phoenix of USATF-Oregon at [email protected] for information on how to do this.
- Current officials do not have to attend a new officials training clinic.
- Best Practices: If current officials want to sharpen their officiating skills or look into working a variety of events they can log onto www.usatfofficials.com and go to “resources” then “best practices” for information. They can also email Scott Phoenix at the address in #1 above and ask him for instructional videos.
