2025 Track and Field Officials Certification Training Course offered through
City of myrtle beach sports tourism division
Course starts the week of October 6 and meets on a weekly basis
(Mondays from 9-10:30am OR Thursdays from 5:30-7pm) through week of November 3, 2025.
(Mondays from 9-10:30am OR Thursdays from 5:30-7pm) through week of November 3, 2025.
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2025 Member Organization
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Myrtle Beach Sports will offer a FREE Track & Field Officials Certification Training course this Fall at City of Myrtle Beach Recreation Center locations, including hands on training at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium. Myrtle Beach Sports hosts the Spring Break Meets in March and April on an annual basis. In addition to supporting various Championship TF events.
Why become a TF Official? (video link)
Course Schedule
Week/Session #1 (Introduction/Overview of sport of Track & Field and Officiating)
Monday 10/6 9-1030am (Pepper Geddings Class Room 3)
Thursday 10/9 5:30-7pm (Crabtree Memorial Gymnasium)
Week/Session #2 (Running Events/Cross Country/Road Racing)
Monday 10/13 9-1030am (Pepper Geddings Class Room 3/Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium)
Thursday 10/16 530-7pm (Crabtree Memorial Gymnasium)
Week/Session #3 (Jumping Events)
Monday 10/20 9-1030am (Pepper Geddings Class Room 3/Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium)
Thursday 10/23 530-7pm (Crabtree Memorial Gymnasium)
Week/Session #4 (Throwing/Combined Events)
Monday 10/27 9-1030am (Pepper Geddings Class Room 3/Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium)
Thursday 10/30 530-7pm (Crabtree Memorial Gymnasium)
Week/Session #5 (USATF Rules Review)
Monday 11/3 9-1030am (Pepper Geddings Class Room 3
Thursday 11/6 530-7pm (Crabtree Memorial Gymnasium)
The course will cover the basics of officiating track and field events using the classroom and a hands on, interactive setting. The course will cover high jump, pole vault, long jump, triple jump, shot put, javelin, discus and hammer, as well as track, hurdle and relay events. We will review the process and requirements for becoming certified.
USATF Certification Process Explained: https://usatfsc.org/officials-certification/
For the final course you will complete a rules review needed to start of the process of certification through USATF. Myrtle Beach Sports staff will share information about collegiate, high school, and championship meets to be held at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium in 2026 and beyond.
USATF Certified officials are compensated for working meets at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium starting at $115/day.
Additionally, there is an opportunity for reimbursement of USATF certification fees for local officials who work a minimum number of meets per season.
Why become a TF Official? (video link)
Course Schedule
Week/Session #1 (Introduction/Overview of sport of Track & Field and Officiating)
Monday 10/6 9-1030am (Pepper Geddings Class Room 3)
Thursday 10/9 5:30-7pm (Crabtree Memorial Gymnasium)
Week/Session #2 (Running Events/Cross Country/Road Racing)
Monday 10/13 9-1030am (Pepper Geddings Class Room 3/Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium)
Thursday 10/16 530-7pm (Crabtree Memorial Gymnasium)
Week/Session #3 (Jumping Events)
Monday 10/20 9-1030am (Pepper Geddings Class Room 3/Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium)
Thursday 10/23 530-7pm (Crabtree Memorial Gymnasium)
Week/Session #4 (Throwing/Combined Events)
Monday 10/27 9-1030am (Pepper Geddings Class Room 3/Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium)
Thursday 10/30 530-7pm (Crabtree Memorial Gymnasium)
Week/Session #5 (USATF Rules Review)
Monday 11/3 9-1030am (Pepper Geddings Class Room 3
Thursday 11/6 530-7pm (Crabtree Memorial Gymnasium)
The course will cover the basics of officiating track and field events using the classroom and a hands on, interactive setting. The course will cover high jump, pole vault, long jump, triple jump, shot put, javelin, discus and hammer, as well as track, hurdle and relay events. We will review the process and requirements for becoming certified.
USATF Certification Process Explained: https://usatfsc.org/officials-certification/
For the final course you will complete a rules review needed to start of the process of certification through USATF. Myrtle Beach Sports staff will share information about collegiate, high school, and championship meets to be held at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium in 2026 and beyond.
USATF Certified officials are compensated for working meets at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium starting at $115/day.
Additionally, there is an opportunity for reimbursement of USATF certification fees for local officials who work a minimum number of meets per season.
If you have additional questions contact Jeff Jacobs-City of Myrtle Beach Track & Field Program Manager [email protected] 843-918-2256