Wheelchair & Ambulatory Sports, USA

Where Excellence is Achieved

Athletics (Track/Field) 

  • 2013 WTFUSA Rulebook  
  • WTFUSA Record Form
  • Track Records
  • Field Records
  • High School Participation 
  • Helpful Tips for Coaches & Athletes
  • Para Officials Course (How to Officiate at an IPC Rules Meet)
    • To take course and certify:
      • Must be a USATF Member and Official
           (Pre-rec: take & Pass 2013-16 Re-cert test).
      • Must review Para Officials Course and take On-Line Test.
      • Must score USATF % correct to pass Re-cert test for your Highest 
      • Track/Field Official Level. (Apprentice, Association, National, or 
           Master).
      • After taking the test your results will be forwarded to your association offiical chair.
      • If you pass the test at the appropriate % you will have Para-Official put on your USATF
          Badge.
      • To move up to the IPC International Level a US Para Official must be a USATF Master
           official certified as a USATF National Technical Delegate (NTO).  
           Once at this level the Official must be recommended to the IPC for advancement by USATF
           and USA PAralympics.

2013 Notable Track & Field Rulebook Changes
WTFUSA Changes
  - Add Master 50+, & Master 60+ Divisions.

IPC Rule Changes
  - 2013 rule changes are coming but will not take effect until after the World
     Championships in the summer of 2013.  As soon as these changes take effect
     this website will discuss them.