2027 Officials Apprentice Level Training Clinics

APPRENTICE CLINICS  (for new officials)

This is a "hands-on" course which is 6.5 hours in length taught in 2 sessions - a 1.5 hour Zoom session to provide basic event information and a 4.5-hour hands-on session.  This training is designed for a brand new official or someone who feels they need a little extra education on the basics.  We focus on High School rules, but will also share the differences for NCAA and USATF when applicable.
 
Attendees will work with the tools of the trade–measuring tapes, marking canes, flags, cones, score sheets, crossbars, and stopwatches. The majority of the exercises utilize scaled mock-ups of throwing circles, long jump, high jump, track markings, and relay zones. Topics covered include event safety, philosophy of officiating, field events (marking, measuring, recording, fouls, flight coordination), and track events (starting lines, break line, violations, umpiring and relays).
 
Due to time constraints, we do not teach: Referee, Starter, Race Walk, Cross Country, or setting up the Pole Vault.
 

DATE	LOCATION	REGISTRATION
Jan 21 (7-8:30pm) Virtual session Jan 23 (8am-3:00pm) In-Person session	Glacier Peak HS 7401 144th Place SE Snohomish Washington	register here by Jan 20 (Noon PT)
Feb 18 (7-8:30pm) Virtual session Feb 20 (8am-3:00pm) In-Person session	Kirkland Juanita High School (Cafeteria) 10601 NE 132nd Street, Kirkland	register here by Feb 18 (Noon PT)

Please note: many of the facilities turn their heat down on the weekends.  Please bring warm clothes as the rooms may be cold.

FEE 

$30  

Notes:

• Officials who have their 2028 Olympiad certification may audit the clinic at no charge.

QUESTIONS

Chris Kunzelman