FOR FAIR AND SAFE COMPETITION
The Officials Committee of USATF Oregon recruits, trains, and certifies people to officiate track and field and associated sports (Cross Country, Road Racing, Race Walking) at all levels. We seek individuals who are dedicated to ensuring that these events are all run safely and fairly. 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. Our members work at meets throughout the State of Oregon, and North America. A number of our state officials are chosen each year to work meets of national importance, especially USATF and NCAA Championships, and occasionally meets outside the U.S.
Oregon Needs New Track and Field Officials!
We would love to have you join our officiating team here in Oregon! You can start the process of becoming an official at anytime and help is available in successfully completing the process. Explore these helpful informational presentations: The Benefits of Officiating Frequently Asked Questions Contact Scott Phoenix if you have certification or recertification questions: sandcphoenix@gmail.com (503-715-6685)
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Certification Information If you have questions about becoming a USATF Certified Official, recertifying, or upgrading your certification level, contact Scott Phoenix: sandcphoenix@gmail.com. Also go here review this certification information. Recertification Information If you are a current USATF Official and want to recertify for the 2025-2028 Olympid, follow these links for recertification information: Scott's Recertification Blender #1 Scott's Recertification Blender #2 Scott's Recertification Blender #3 Scott's Recertification Blender #4 You can now pay your recertification fee online. Follow this link.
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Virtual Training Sessions for Track & Field Officials USATF Oregon Certification Chair Scott Phoenix has created and hosted a series of virtual training and discussion sessions for track and field officials. This successful series has attracted a nationwide audience of officials. Phoenix has been recognized by the USATF National Officials Committee for his work in hosting this ambitious training series. You can view recordings of the 2024 sessions by following the link below.
RefTown There are a growing number of track and field meets that compensate officials for officiating a meet. RefTown is a service used and managed by USATF Oregon Association. It is a website that posts upcoming Oregon track and field meets that need officials and the officials are paid. There is no cost to register on RefTown. You must be a USATF Certified Official to register. Your certification must be current. Check your status on your USATF Connect account. Go here to visit the RefTown site. Email Jerry Westfall if you want to register: jerry_westfall@yahoo.com
USATF Oregon Announces its Outstanding Officials The USATF Oregon Association named its outstanding track and field officials awards for 2024 during the Association’s Annual Meeting held in September. There were two winners for each of the Outstanding Officials Awards.
Bruce Davis - Outstanding Track Official of the Year Vancouver, WA John Weyers - Outstanding Track Official of the Year Eugene, OR Bill Linhart - Outstanding Field Official of the Year Lebanon, OR Gabby Simdars - Outstanding Field Official of the Year Portland, OR Roger Hall - Overall Outstanding Official Award of the Year Portland, OR Maureen Pollock - Overall Outstanding Official Award of the Year Eugene, OR Noreen Lane - Boys & Girls Track & Field Official of the Year Award from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA). Battle Ground, WA These officials were selected because of the thoroughness and professionalism with which they approach their assignments, their willingness to be of help to others, and their promotion of USATF Oregon activities. USATF Oregon Officials Board 2024
Robert Reynolds Debi Hanson Scott Phoenix Chair 1st Vice Chair Certification Chair