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Officials - Welcome & How to Become an Official

What Do Officials Do?

Looking to further your involvement and service to the multisport community? Become a USA Triathlon Official! Officials enforce the multisport competition rules during events and foster competition that is fair and safe — through high-level customer service and providing rules education before, during, and after events. Without officials, we would not have competitive multisport.

Enforce the Rules Fairly

Apply competition rules in an equitable and consistent manner at every event.

Foster Fair & Safe Racing

Keep every race fair for all competitors and safe on the field of play.

Protect Athletes

Guard athletes against unfair competitive advantages on the course.

Serve as Ambassadors

Represent USA Triathlon with professionalism at every event.

Provide Rules Education

Educate athletes on rules before, during, and after events.

How to Become an Official?

All officials must have a firm understanding of both the multisport competition rules and the officiating procedures outlined in the program manual. Follow the steps below to begin your journey as a USA Triathlon Official.

1

Express Interest

Contact USA Triathlon at [email protected] to express your interest in becoming an official.

2

Interview

The Program Advisory Group Leads schedules and conducts an initial candidate interview to outline the certification process.

3

Apply

Submit your official application to begin the certification process.

4

Background Check & SafeSport

Complete your background check and SafeSport training. Materials and instructions are provided upon application submission.

5

Enroll in Level I Training

You will be enrolled in the USAT Level I Training Module on Triathlon Learning.

6

Pass the Exam

Complete the education modules, the certification exam, and required review.

7

Enter the Pipeline

Upon passing, you enter the pipeline as a Local Technical Official — Provisional (LTO(P)).

8

Review Practicum Materials

Review all practicum materials with a program designee before your first on-site experience.

9

Complete Practicum

Complete the LTO(P) Practicum and receive your designation as a Level I Local Technical Official (LTO).

After Completing Level I Training

Candidates are classified as a USAT Level I Local Technical Official — Provisional (LTO(P)). After completing the assigned race practicum, you are classified as a Level I LTO. Provisional officials are generally not entitled to mileage, lodging, or a stipend and serve on a probationary basis until the practicum is complete. Requests for advancement from Level I to Level II, and Level II to Level III NTO, should be sent to both the assigned Mentoring and Officials Advancement Team Lead.

For more information about the officials program, contact [email protected].

Officials - SafeSport & Background Check

SafeSport & Background Check Requirements

Who Is Required to Comply?

Athlete safety is USA Triathlon's top priority. The U.S. Center for SafeSport requires that all USA Triathlon officials complete SafeSport training and maintain a cleared background check prior to officiating at sanctioned events.

SafeSport Training

USA Triathlon has partnered with the U.S. Center for SafeSport to provide members with training and resources to prevent and stop abuse in multisport. All officials must complete SafeSport training before officiating at sanctioned events.

Required Annually

Background Check

All USA Triathlon officials must submit and receive a cleared background check through USA Triathlon's screening process. Background checks are processed through NCSI and must be kept current throughout your officiating career.

Required Every 2 Years

If you have any questions about SafeSport or background check requirements, please email our Compliance Team at [email protected].

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