Gene, just to play Devil's Advocate on this:
We certify a course, not a race. However, we have been producing maps that contain the race's name, which has given the false impression to many that we certify the race.
If we stopped putting race names on the maps, that would support out contention that we certify courses. The race would say the use "Course Number VA11025JQP", and the database shows that now. There would be no change needed in the reporting process.
The certificate would still have the race name on it, as they are who contracted to have the course measured and certified. They deserve to have their name on the cert. But, the fact remains, it is the course itself which is certified, and anyone can use the course, if they make the proper arrangements with authorities and any pertinent landowners. I think that would go a long way towards correcting the perception that we have certified a race, instead of a course.