Become a USA Triathlon Official: Dave Carlson

Here is something to think about - Nick and I are USAT officials. We took the training and work a couple of races here during the year. It is just another way we give back and support the local triathon community. We have the opportunity to see the race and the set-up from the inside and I feel my presents sometimes makes the race safer because we can make recommendations to the race director. Not all races have officials - it is not a requirement but those that do are generally the more professionally done and safer races in my opinion.

To become a USA Triathlon official, one must participate in one of the many clinics held around the country each year. There is no charge for attending a clinic. One must be a member of USA Triathlon and bring the membership card or join at the clinic.

Clinics are held in conjunction with a sanctioned event, and will have USA Triathlon officials assigned to marshal the race. The Officials Certification Clinic consists of about three hours of classroom lecture and discussion. Each clinic has a limited number of spaces and applicants are urged to contact the clinic instructor to reserve a space early. The SW Region has the following clinics open for registration:

Saturday, October 24, 2009 (afternoon) Practicum Race: SOMA Triathlon (10/25/2009)

Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 (Noon- 3pm) Practicum Race: Silverman Triathlon (Nov. 8, 2009)

Clinic participants are expected to attend the lecture and work following day at the associated practicum race. You must be able to participate in both the lecture and the race in order to attend the clinic.

To sign up for a USAT Officials clinic, please contact Shelly Lydon at Lydon@peoplepc.com.

Thank you for your interest.

Shelly Lydon
USAT SW Regional Coordinator
(707) 228-5289