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Training

The USDBF periodically offers training courses in a number of different disciplines and may be run by an outside vendor associated with the USDBF. Among the most frequent courses on offer are:

USDBF Race Official Certification

Course covers:

  • Race organization
  • Racing rules and protocol
  • Roles and responsibilities of officials
  • Open book test
  • Interactive discussions of racing scenarios
  • More information here
  • To log hours: Official-in-Training Log (rev 1.22)

After course completion, candidates must complete a minimum of 4 hours of practical experience at each of four stations (marshalling, starts, umpire, finish line) in order to be considered for Senior Race Official status. The information in this course is also very helpful for athletes, coaches, and race organizers to better understand how races work—whether they intend to certify as an official or not.

More information on Race Official Certification here.

USDBF Coach Certifications (Level 1 & Level 2)

Coach - Level 1: an entry-level program to teach essential coaching skills for novice, recreational and intermediate teams.

  • This includes a new-for-2025 self-directed Level 1 Community Coaching Certification which is entirely online and done at one's own pace. See more about this new course under Events.

Coach - Level 2: an advanced program which prepares coaches to “coach to compete.”

More information on Coaching Courses here.

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