The West Virginia University track and field program, in conjunction with USATF-West Virginia and WVSSAC, will host an official's clinic on Sunday, Feb. 4, in Room 251 of the WVU Coliseum.
 
The clinic is scheduled from 1-4 p.m. and will be presented by Richard Messenger, Officials Certification Chair of USATF-West Virginia, who is also the WVSSAC Track & Field Rules Interpreter. He will be able to certify anyone who wants to become a high school or college track official. There is no cost for the clinic, but anyone wanting to become a certified official needs to bring a check for registration.
 
The cost to become a high school official is $40. WVSSAC Track Official Packets, which include the National Federation rule books, will be available at the clinic. 
 
To be certified as a college or open official, you will need to become a member of USATF, which costs $30 for one year, $55 for two years, $80 for three years or $100 for four years. Interested officials will also pay a $30 fee to USATF-WV for the official's certification, which is good for the Olympiad.  All USATF officials are required by United States Olympic Committee to complete SafeSport Training, as well as a background check. That information will be provided via a handout at the clinic.
 
If you have questions, please contact Richard Messenger by email: rmessenger32@gmail.com or phone 304-476-8410.