Mass. Track & Field Officials Association - Competing with the best 

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.

MTFOA updates

  • Tri Valley League seeks officials Tri Valley League (TVL)- Looking for officials for spring meets for following dates.* April 2  3;30* April 9  3:30* April 23  3:30* April 30  3:30* May ...
    Posted Mar 20, 2019, 2:14 PM by Paul Williams
  • Middlesex League seeks officials Middlesex Leagus has openings for officials (starters have already confirmed).Tuesday, April 2, 2019  Wilmington @ Melrose     SHSWHSRMHSWednesday, April 10, 2019Wednesday, April 10, 2019Wednesday, April 10 ...
    Posted Mar 20, 2019, 2:11 PM by Paul Williams
  • Merrimack Valley seeks officials Dave Johns is the new assignor for the Merrimack Valley Conference (MVC). He is looking for officials for the following dates.April 3April 10April 13 Lowell InviteApril ...
    Posted Mar 18, 2019, 4:43 PM by Paul Williams
  • Catholic Central League seeks officials Catholic Central League - Please contact Bryan Van Dorpe (bvandorpe@awhs.org) if you have availability for the any of the following dates (all Tuesdays):April 2, 3:30 p.m ...
    Posted Mar 6, 2019, 8:53 AM by Paul Williams
  • Nominating Committee volunteers sought The Executive Board is looking for volunteers to serve on the Nominating Committee:The Nominating Committee will consist of five members.The Nominating Committee will meet for the purpose of ...
    Posted Mar 4, 2019, 2:03 PM by Paul Williams
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Rules, changes & interpretations

  • Following are updates about new rules, changes and interpretations and case studies of rules organized by high school, NCAA, USATF and IAAF. For the current rulebook for each level, please see the Rules, changes & interpretations.
  • NCAA released rules changes, rationales NCAA has released Rules Changes for the coming year. They are posted below or can be access at http://www.ncaa.org/sites/default/files/2016DIMTF_Rules_Changes_20160727.pdf
    Posted Sep 5, 2016, 8:38 AM by Paul Williams
  • 2017 track and field rules changes and rationales released by NFHS   NFHS has released the 2017 track and field rules changes and rationales. The NFHS 2017 Rule changes are also available at http://nfhs.org/media/1017125/2017-major-rules-changes ...
    Posted Aug 11, 2016, 9:11 AM by Paul Williams
  • Track & field/cross country rules changes include assisting injured competitor Effective with the 2017 high school track and field season, a participant who assists an injured/ill competitor shall not be disqualified if an appropriate health-care professional is not ...
    Posted Jul 15, 2016, 6:02 AM by Paul Williams
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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.

MIAA background checks

MIAA background checks required for 2018-2019
The MIAA requires background checks for all officials working high school meets in Mass.  Please follow the directions here.  There are deadlines for each season so please read the instructions carefully.

Members who are returning must register and do the background check (the background check is valid for 3 years).  These are members who did the background check in 2015, and they are due to renew their checks this year.  Also, all new members must register and do the background check.  The cost is $10 to register and $35 for the background check. 

Registration opens on July 1 and it is a one-time registration and background check for the three seasons. Note: Registration/renewal deadline for cross country season is July 31.

Off to the races


What's the rule?

So you think you know the rules? Test yourself, thanks to the Professional Development Committee and official Mark Young.
The format is simple. Each week, a new situation is presented below and you can determine if the rule has been correctly applied. The ruling is published the following week. When you consider the situations, think about both college and high school rules.
Situation: A1's discus throw hits the side of the cage and deflects to a landing inside the sector lines. What ruling should be made? As usual, respond for both NFHS and NCAA rules.
    Result? Reply for both NFHS and NCAA rules.Ruling here next week.