The Pacific Association’s Officials Committee is responsible for all aspects of providing certified officials for USATF sanctioned events: recruiting, training, certifying, and scheduling. This group of inspiring and dedicated volunteers work hard to keep the playing field level so the sports of track and field, long distance running and race walking are fair for all. PA Officials have achieved top levels of certification and have traveled the state, the nation and the world to help officiate at top-level championships, always with the “best seat in the house”! Learn much more by visiting the pages accessed with the links to the right. Find more details in the “About Us” section in the Officials Info Links to the right..
First Steps to Become an Eligible Official
1st Step – Become a member of USATF; $40 annual or $140 for 4 years, USATF Officials Membership Link
2nd Step – Complete the U.S. Olympic Committee and USATF mandated NCSI background check. Your NCSI background check requires $22 investment every two years. Background Screening Procedure Link
3rd Step – Complete the U.S. Olympic Committee and USATF mandated SafeSport Training. This needs to be accomplished on-line and takes 90-120 minutes. Safe Sport Training Link. Have your current USATF number at the ready.
Use the links in the menu to the right (especially the CERTIFICATION PROCESS link), for more details.
USATF 2021-23 Pacific Officials’ Committee Officers
| Phil Leake, Chair | John Lilygren, Vice Chair | Tori Busto, Secretary |
| Dr. Leon Glover, Awards | Mike Bower, Past Chairman | Bill Hawkes, Calendar |
| Bill Bartel, Training | Ajay Padgaonkar, Certification | Scott Kostka, At Large Rep. |
| Bruce Makinson, At Large Rep. | VACANT, Newsletter | Dennis Boyle, Mentor Chair |
- CLICK HERE to view a list of Pacific Association Officials Committee Chairpersons 1978 – present.
- CLICK HERE to view tributes to Officials like Jim Hume’s Celebration of Life page.