1. So You Want To Be A Field Referee!

2. General Procedures
Arrive Early, Obtain Schedule of Events, Any Conflicts and Have Rule Book
Knowledgeable of Rules, Possible Records, Coaches Box & Athletes Seating
Be Aware of Special Protocols, Emergency Plans and Medical Procedures
Plan Ahead and Write It Down – What Could Go Wrong and Options
Meet With Appropriate Officials Regarding Event Procedures Or Concerns
Know Call Room/Paperwork Flow, Check Results and Results Procedures
How Officials Can Communicate If Necessary and Other Contact Info
Observed The Field Events and Be Available As Much As You Can
If Event Is Running Smoothly – Don’t Interfere

3. Throws
Inspect The Sectors, Markers If Used and Additional Flagging For Danger Zone
Inspect Cage, Circle, Stop Board, Runway, etc. Regarding Any Issues
Knowledge of Implements Being Used, Common Implements, Impoundments
Inspection and Check-Out Procedures, Markings Being Used On Implements
Delivery of Implements For Warm-Ups and Retrieving Implement Procedures
Measurement Procedures Including Back-Up and Back-Up Recording
Supplies and Equipment Needs – Clock, Towels, Mats, Flags, Tape, Chalk, etc.
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4. Vertical Jumps
Time to Determine Location or Direction of HJ and PV Due To Wind
Inspect Standards, Cross Bars, Runways, PV/HJ Pits/Mats, Cover & Taping
Have Multiple Cross Bars Available If Possible and Wind Sock
Other Events That Could Affect Verticals and Removal of Curbing For HJ
Check Sheets For Starting Heights and Progressions, Delivery of Poles
Measurement Procedures Including Back-Up and Back-Up Recording
Marshalls or Volunteers Available To Assist
Supplies and Equipment Needs – Clock, Towels, Flags, Tape, Chalk, etc.

5. Horizontals
Time to Determine Location or Direction of LJ/TJ Due To Wind
Inspect Standards, Runways, LJ/TJ Pits and If Water Is Needed For Pits
Location Of Hose If More Water Needed or Options Available
Set Up For Wind Gauge(s) and Wind Sock (Back-up Wind Gauge or Batteries)
Extra Boards If Possible and Plasticine Boards If Being Used
Measurement Procedures Including Back-Up and Back-Up Recording
Supplies/Equipment Needs – Clock, Helper, Rakes, Brooms, Flags, Tape, etc.

6. Electronics Not Allowed In The Field Of Play
SAFETY AT ALL TIMES
Electronics Not Allowed In The Field Of Play

7. Thank You