What it's like to Officiate the 2022 D1 NCAA Indoor National Track N' Field Championships: Mini Vlog Series Episode 1)

Episode 1: Packing to Travel

Follow my Mini Vlog as I travel as an Official for the D1 NCAA Indoor National Track N' field Championships. Episode 1 is all about packing.

Everyone has their travel essentials. But for officials, depending on the assignment, it means packing equipment in order to have a fair & successful meet. During this weekend's meet, I will be serving as an Umpire for all running events. My equipment for this indoor meet will consist of:

• ​Red, White, & Yellow Flags
• USATF Officials Photo ID & Membership Card
• Lanyard
• Clipboard
• Pencils, pens
• Official Rulebook
• Khaki Pants or Shorts
• Sneakers

Most, if not all officials, provide and fund their own equipment. If you have ever participated in a track meet, most of the equipment you see at the meet, are owned by the officials themselves! Often times, we don't rely on the facility to have the equimpment that meets the ever changing standards of Official rulebooks. 
I chose to travel by plane this meet as an 8 hour drive one way, wouldn't fit into my remote working schedule.

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