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Reply to "Kevin Lucas' Proposed Amendment"

It is my strong belief, and the shared belief of the co-sponsors of the proposed USATF RRTC Bylaws Amendment, that the upcoming Annual Meeting, November 30 – December 4, in Jacksonville will be very productive in discussion outlining areas of improvement with meaningful solutions to implement over the subsequent months that follow. The collective talent within the RRTC will properly review areas needing improvement, outline solution plans, and establish a timeline for achievement.

The focus of discussion will address ways to expand the number active course measurers. Measurement clinics and trainings across the country will be scheduled to educate new measurers. We will agree on the development of a measurer testing method for both written and hands on knowledge, which parallels the current Officials Certification process and ranking criteria. Criteria for each level of measurer thru certifier status will be established.

Of course, we will discuss the need to increase the ranks of Certifiers who can review and approve applications for certification. Expanding the current Certifier list to include all final signatories and allow each to review and approve applications in any area of the country. Identify and elevate more senior measurers to final signatory status. Communicating this expanded certifier list, with an active measurer list, to all 57 associations and interested parties.

With the onset of the new USATF Running Ranking System that will rank performances from events only run on certified courses, addressing the necessary timely flow of paperwork will be an agenda item. Someone has already suggested that 4-6 persons could act as final reviewers and upload course data and maps to the national system, sharing the current work load now completed by two vice chairs and the course registrar. We will naturally explore ideas of electronic application forms for measurers and certificate and map submissions by certifiers.

Looking forward to the discussion with many of you in Jacksonville. Enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. We’ll see you soon.
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