Massachusetts Track and Field Officials Association Membership InformationAre you a former track athlete who misses the sport and would like to participate again? Are you a former coach who would like to continue working in the sport? Are you a parent who would like to be involved in the sport and your community? Then join MTFOA! We're always looking for dedicated people who would like to become officials. Schedules are flexible - you can work as little or a much as you'd like. You can choose to work at meets close to home, or to travel throughout eastern Massachusetts. Joining is simple. The officiating is rewarding. Don’t just be a spectator – be part of the action! For information on becoming a track official please contact:
Joe Bullock (508) 676-0250 or email etnicken3@aol.com. Requirements:To become a member of MTFOA, you must pass our exam, pay yearly dues and be at least 18 years old. Our exam is an open book, take-home, true-false test that consists of 100 questions based upon the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) rulebook. A passing score is 90 out of 100. Fee Structure: Our fee structure is as follows: Testing fee $15 (payable when you send for the test). Exam Procedure:When you pay $20 for the test, you will be sent an exam, a rule book, an answer sheet, and an application blank. All of the test materials (exam, answer sheet and application) must be returned postmarked within 21 days of the time they are mailed to you. (Example: If mailed to you postmarked on Nov. 24, your return postmark must be stamped Dec. 15 or earlier.) Requests for testing materials and checks for the materials including rule books should be mailed to: Joe Bullock 68 Eastern Ave. Swansea MA 02777 Cell: 774.218.6153 Home: 508.676.0250 You will be notified within 21 days if you have passed the test or not. At that time, an invitation to join the MTFOA will be extended to you. This invitation will be good for six months. Dues: Payment of your dues entitles members to new high school & NCAA rulebooks each year and the high school case book (available at MTFOA cost) each time it comes out (every other year). New members are also given an MTFOA-logoed hat when they join the organization. Rulebooks and hats should be picked up at our membership meetings. Please make dues checks payable to MTFOA. Dues should be mailed to: Don Kirkland II PO Box 372 Derry NH 03038 Our meetings are held at West Roxbury Education Complex, 1205 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury (Boston). Meetings are on the first Thursday of the month in October, December, March, and May. See the MTFOA calendar for details. Meetings begin at 7pm. |
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