California Track & Running News Sept–Oct 2013, Volume 39 NUMBER 3 | Page 28

CTRN-SeptOCT2013__Layout 1 9/18/13 7:51 AM Page 28 central ca assn events, resources Lawrence Watson [email protected] President’s Message Greetings to all in the Central California Association, which includes the counties of Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Kern, and Merced. We have made excellent growth in all areas in 2013. Our plan for improvement is on target. Thank you for helping us reach our USATF national goals. Keep recruiting members, athletes, coaches, officials, clubs, event promoters, and friends of our sport. We have received a grant to develop racewalk (in schools and for general wellness). We can help teach the racewalk in any setting. Congratulations to our athletes on their successes at local, national, and international events. At www.central-california.usatf.org you can CENTRAL CALIFORNIA USATF TRACK & FIELD OFFICIATING CLINIC Sat., Oct. 26, 2013, 10:30 am RAIN or SHINE CSU Fresno State, 3505 North Campus Rd. Building K, Room IT101, Parking lot Q ($3) TOPICS •Implement Certification: How-To Demonstration and Information on New Equipment •New Laser Measurement System: All field events •Understanding the Metric System •Throws: Rules, Procedures and Officiating Tips •Vertical/Horizontal Jumps: Rules, Procedures and Officiating Tips •Umpiring: Rules and Procedures •How to Become a USATF Official •Safety Comes First: All field events TRAINING MANUAL and LUNCH will be provided. Must be a 2014 USATF member. 28 ct&rn • September–October 2013 Please RSVP by THURSDAY, OCT. 24, 2013 Sanctioned and conducted by the Central Calif. USATF, Lawrence Watson, President. In cooperation with the So. Calif. USATF Officials Training Clinic Committee, Bob Seaman, Vice Chairman. Hosted by Fresno State Univ. Track & Field, Scott Winsor, Head Coach. Contacts: Mike Guidry, 559.709.4125, [email protected] Jerlene Powell, 661.717.0767, [email protected] DIRECTIONS: Exit Fwy. 168 at Shaw Ave. and go west to Cedar Ave. Exit Fwy 41 at Shaw Ave. and go east to Cedar Ave. Proceed north on Cedar past Warmerdam Field to Barstow Ave. Right (east) on Barstow a short distance and park in Lot Q on your left. You will have to purchase a $3 parking pass which can be obtained from a permit kiosk in the lot. Walk south from lot Q across Barstow Ave. to Bldg. K Room IT101. North Campus Rd. which intersects Barstow Ave. and Lot Q borders on the east side of Bldg. K. find info on meets in your area. Following are email contacts for other information you may need. n If you need insurance to cover athletics events, email [email protected] n If you need officials to cover athletics events or help setting up an officials clinic, email [email protected] Officials are needed at all meets. Some events provide payments. n If you need to set up a coaching clinic, email [email protected]