Registered Coach “RC”, Warm-up Pass “WP”, and Stadium Pass “SP” credentials are designed to allow an athlete’s coach and/or personal support access to the warm-up area, athlete seating or practice track for the purpose of preparing for competition. Credentials are non-transferrable and each support person will only be allowed to receive one credential.
Individual must be 18 years of age or older to receive a credential.
Individual must be a current (2017) member of USA Track & Field.
Individual receiving the “RC” Registered Coach’s credential must also be a current (2017) member of USA Track & Field’s Coaches Registry Program, which now includes completing the USOC Safe Sport course. **View the Registered Coach section below for my information on the application process.
Credentials can be obtained at Credentialing/Packet Pick Up in Albuquerque, NM. Athletes will have the following credential options for their support persons: 1. One Complimentary Credential Option (pick one of the following):
RC - Registered Coach - coach of record (warm-up area and stadium only)
WP - Warm-up Pass (no stadium access; warm-up area access only)
SP - Stadium Pass - (stadium seating access only; no warm-up area access)
Each participating athlete may request one of the above options for his or her personal support by specifying the name of the individual designated to receive that credential on his or her on-line registration (entry form). On-line Registration (entries) closes Friday, February 24, USATF will not be accepting any updates for registration via email. Athletes who still need to designate (add/update) coaches/athlete support names for credentials can complete this on-site in Albuquerque, NM. There will be a USATF verification station that can validate which credential option the coach/athlete support is eligible for. 2. Second Credential Option for purchase (pick one of the following):
There is a fee for the second credential option, which is in addition to USATF membership fee. Price for 2nd credential:
$30 (3 Day Pass)
Each participating athlete may request one of the above options for his or her personal support by specifying the name of the individual designated to receive that credential on his or her on-line registration (entry form). On-line Registration (entries) closes Friday, February 24, USATF will not be accepting any updates for registration via email. Athletes who still need to designate (add/update) coaches/athlete support names for credentials can complete this on-site in Albuquerque, NM. There will be a USATF verification station that can validate which credential option the coach/athlete support is eligible for.
Credential category details below: Individual must be 18 years of age or older to receive a credential. RC - Registered Coach Credential (best option for coach) All coaches designated to receive a “RC” credential must be a current (2017) member of USATF and must be a current member of the USATF Coaches Registry and completed the USOC Safe Sport Course, prior to receiving a “RC” credential. Individuals must have completed and been approved (be listed on the USATF Coaches Registry) prior to their arrival in Albuquerque, NM. Only the individuals specified by participating athletes for this purpose will be allowed to receive an “RC” credential. You will not have the option to sign up for the Coaches Registry on-site (in Albuquerque, NM) to obtain a coaches credential. Please view the following link for more details on the USATF Coaches Registry: https://www.usatf.org/programs/coaches/additional-coaches-resources WP - Warm-up Pass Credential (best option for personal medical) Personal support designated to receive a “WP” must be a current (2017) member of USATF. Please renew or sign-up for a membership at the following link: https://www.usatf.org/home/top-utility-nav-content/membership/individual-adult-membership. Only the individuals specified by participating athletes for this purpose will be allowed to receive a “WP” credential. There is no stadium access with this credential. Stadium Pass Credential (best option for family member or friend) Personal support designated to receive a “SP” must be a current (2017) member of USATF. Please renew or sign-up for a membership at the following link: https://www.usatf.org/home/top-utility-nav-content/membership/individual-adult-membership. Only the individuals specified by participating athletes for this purpose will be allowed to receive an “SP” credential. There is no warm-up access with this credential. Any unauthorized person in possession of a credential and any unauthorized person in a credential-restricted area (the athlete warm-up areas, or other restricted zones) will be immediately escorted from the facility, the credential will be revoked, and the unauthorized person may be subject to penalty. Credential Terms and Conditions can be found at https://www.usatf.org/Credentials.aspx.