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NEW ( & CURRENT) MEMBER CLINIC
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - MIT INDOOR TRACK, VASSAR ST, CAMBRIDGE
RSVP Please - peterittenburg61@gmail
The focus will be on Field Events, with sessions including High Jump, Horizontal Jumps and Shot Put/Weight Throw. Instruction will cover pre-meet preparation, equipment required, event set-up, event rules (including rules comparison between HS and NCAA), officials' roles and mechanics, advancement to finals, event scoring, etc.
Parking and lunch will be provided. Successful participation in this clinic will satisfy one of the two observation assignments required of new officials.
Further details, including a more specific time schedule, will be sent directly to those responding. Note that although the clinic is geared toward newer officials, it is open to anyone who would like to participate. We hope to see you there!
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From the Association Board of Directors
Our XC assignments end this weekend with the MSTCA XC Invite at Wrentham on Saturday and the BAA Half on Sunday. MIAA XC DIV and MOC assignments were done by the Tournament Directors.
MTFOA Winter assignments were emailed on October 10/11. We will be reaching out to cover 'give-back' dates as needed. First meets are on December 4-6. You must be registered with the MIAA in order to officiate at ant high school meet (see link below).
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). Discus and JAV (NFHS) measured to the nearest lesser one inch. 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 - 9/11/26 - (mtfoatreasurer@gmail.com)
We are now offering Arbiter electronic payment as well as paper checks. If you want to be paid via Arbiter, please email your Arbiter email (username) and your 10-digit account number to Bob Muldoon.
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 or at the requested Arrival Time per the Co-Commissioners notice. 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 = $175 (4 hr minimum) plus $45 hr after 4 hrs; plus $50 hr after 8 hrs; Refs $185; Starter $195
Specialty Meets negotiated separately - BAA Events; Pro Meets; Special Olympics, etc.
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The MIAA Registration site for the upcoming year is now open. You must be registered with the MIAA to ensure you are approved to officiate at any high school meet. The link is found at (https://www.miaa.net/you-are/officials) - miaa registration - Click on Arbiter Registration
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ANNUAL DUES
Now accepting, 2026-27 membership dues --- $90.00 ( October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027); $68 first year new members only
Existing member ON-Line Payment Option ($3.96 convenience fee) - On-line-Dues (click here)
2026-27 NEW member On-line Dues payment - (click here)
Checks made payable to MTFOA and send to Bob Muldoon 40 Weston Avenue, Braintree, MA 02184
++++ MTFOA APPAREL ON-LINE STORE ++++
MTFOA apparel can be purchased on-line 3-times per year during a specific dates. 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.
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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
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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