A couple thoughts occurred to me... without reorganizing all of the RRTC, is there anything the RRTC can do to be more in-touch with the local associations? Many certifiers live outside the USATF association that they are certifying courses for.
How about asking certifiers to make one more copy of the course certificate and mail it to the local USATF association? The copy may end up in a stack on top of someone's desk, but it may also be just what the local association needed to confirm the local race was certified.
How about certifiers introducing themselves to the local association? That could be done by sending a letter or email and would include a description of the certification process and fee.
Doesn't it make sense that USATF course certifiers should be members of the USATF organization? A similar situation came up several years ago with the USATF officials. In the past, it was possible to become a USATF official and work national championship events that selected which athletes would represent the USA in international competition, without ever being a member of the USATF. Now, all officials selected to work at championship meets must have current USATF memberships.
Suggestions? -- Justin