If you live in Oregon you are a resident of the Oregon Association. We currently have over 500 officials located in all parts of the state. The Oregon Association chair is: Jerry Westfall. You can contact him via email at:  jerry_westfall@yahoo.com. He will send you information on becoming an official.

There are four levels of certification. All new officials begin at the Apprentice level. You are able to work meets throughout Oregon.

Certification at any level is good for an Olympiad or a four year period. (i.e. 2009-2012).  The cost for this is $40.00. In addition you must also have a USATF Yearly membership. The cost varies from one year to a four year discount. That membership is done through the national office. (Click the link below.)

Initial Membership

For your initial membership a prospective official must:

• Attend a beginning level training clinic. To find a clinic click the link at the right: Clinics.
• Submit to the Association Certification Chairman these items:
  • A completed USA Track & Field – Officials Committee Certification Application.
  • USA Track & Field membership ID number.  If you registered on line, proof of membership.
  • A picture (think digital passport type photo, i.e. head shot);
  • A completed short rules review. This review is drawn from the three rule books we usually work with…high school, college, and USATF.
  • Sign the Code of Conduct form.

After you are certified as an Association level official you will receive your certification card once your information has been transferred to the National Officials database. It normally takes several weeks.