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Upcoming Meets
16-Jan MSTCA Relays Div 5 Reggie Lewis 4:00 PM
17-Jan Beantown Challenge Harvard 10:30/Noon
17-Jan Reggie Poyau Invitational Brandeis 10:30/Noon
17-Jan Branwen Smith King Invitational Tufts 10:00 AM
17-Jan MSTCA Relays Div 3 Reggie Lewis 9:00 AM
17-Jan MSTCA Relays Div 4 Reggie Lewis 4:00 PM
17-Jan Pre Nationals Tune Up Youth Meet New Balance 10:00 AM
18-Jan MSTCA Relays Div 2 Reggie Lewis 9:00 AM
18-Jan MSTCA Relays Div 1 Reggie Lewis 4:00 PM
18-Jan Suffolk Open Meet New Balance 9:30/10:00
From the Association Officers
The Reggie Lewis Center has implemented a tighter security-based entry procedure. MTFOA officials may be asked to present a name tag/photo I.D. and are expected to be dressed in MTFOA attire. It is suggested that officials use the Main Entrance.
There should be no cell phone use by any official working in a competition area while an event is being conducted. It is a safety issue and not a good look for our Association.
Measurements in horizontal jumps, shot put and weight throw must be read and recorded to the nearest lesser 1/4 inch increment (NFHS) or nearest lesser centimeter (NCAA and USATF). Please be sure to review the relevant Rule Book before working your event and ask your Referee if there's anything you are unsure about.
From the Treasurer
The first payroll of the Winter season was mailed on 12/23/25 subsequent runs approximately every two weeks. Please keep your eye out for checks and deposit them ASAP.
Except for Referees, Pole Vault, High Jump and Implement Check-In who typically need to arrive earlier, all other paid time starts 30 minutes prior to the first event of the meet. You are not paid if/when you arrive early. MSTCA meets require each official to scan their QR code IN and OUT. All meets require officials to personally check in/out with your Referee as well.
Current Pay Structure
MSTCA Meets = $38 per hour; less $8 (our Admin fee); Starters get an extra $20 for shells
Non-MSTCA Meets = $155 (4 hr minimum) plus $35 hr after 4 hrs; Refs $165; Starter $175
Specialty Meets negotiated separately - BAA Events; Pro Meets; Special Olympics, etc.
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NEXT MEMBERSHIP MEETING/CLINIC - Tuesday, March 10, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. @ Haas Athletic Center-Beard Field House, Wheaton College, Norton MA.
MIIA Directors have lists of those who elected these dates and were not assigned to other meets. The Directors will be contacting/assigning officials.
Be sure to register for all three seasons at the MIAA link to ensure you are cleared to officiate at the high school level. The link is found at miaa.net home page. (https://www.miaa.net/you-are/officials) - miaa registration
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ANNUAL DUES
Now accepting, 2025-26 membership dues --- $90.00 ( October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026)
ON-Line Payment Option ($3.96 convenience fee) - On-line-Dues (click here)
Checks made payable to MTFOA and send to Bob Muldoon 40 Weston Avenue, Braintree, MA 02184
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MTFOA apparel can be purchased on-line. December Officials apparel orders have been completed. If you asked for them to be shipped directly to you expect it to arrive in 2-3 days. All those who said they would pick them up can do so at Pop Tops Sportswear- 10 Plymouth Dr - Easton.
Store is next opened in March.... Also available at the March membership meeting.
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Everything about MFTOA, right under your cursor. We provide top quality officiating for the sports of track and field, cross country and road racing. We work closely with colleges and high schools, as well as USA Track & Field New England, to organize, judge and score meets and races. Membership is open to anyone over the age of 18.
JOIN US - WE NEED YOU!!
Contact Jeff Blonder at blonder@consultant.com
Rulebook & Testing fee from Jeff is $22. On-line payment (Click Here)
Open book rules test (must score 90% or better) at: https://forms.gle/bsHeXrNGHo4qZE4EA
Complete the National Federation of High School Sports course " Officiating Track and Field" The course is free and takes about 2 hours. The link is : https://nfhslearn.com/courses/officiating-track-and-field
MTFOA updates
Rules updates
Two rules revisions involving the competitor’s uniform, along with procedural changes in several field events designed to reduce the risk of injury, highlight rules changes in high school track and field and cross country for the 2022 season.
Updates on concussions
While concussions and suspected head injuries occur only occasionally in track and field, they do happen. Although MIAA rules do not specifically indicate a role for officials, they should continue the best practice of ensuring that the event is stopped if an athlete is suspected of suffering a head injury and should facilitate the call for and access for medical personnel. For more information, updates on rules and resources, please see Concussions.
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