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🧠🫂May is . The U.S. Center for SafeSport’s 2024 Culture & Climate Survey, reported that more than half of surveyed athletes (53.1%) experienced symptoms of depression or anxiety during their time in sport. This highlights a critical connection between athlete safety and overall mental health.

USA Track & FieldSafe Sport plays an important role in addressing this need by promoting environments that are physically safe and emotionally supportive. By setting clear standards around respect, appropriate behavior, and athlete well-being, Safe Sport helps reduce risk factors such as emotional abuse, neglect, and toxic team cultures—factors that can significantly impact mental health.

Creating a positive sport experience starts with the adults who shape it. Coaches and parents are key in reinforcing Safe Sport principles and fostering a culture where athletes feel valued, heard, and supported. https://www.usatf.org/safe-sport/reporting-a-safe-sport-complaint

Become a USA Track and Field Certified Official and join the team behind the team that plays a vital role in making thousands of events run smoothly and safely.

To learn more, visit usatf.org/programs/officials or contact your local Association Certification Chair and begin the journey!

USA Track & Field | Officials Without officials, a meet cannot take place. USA Track & Field is committed to providing training and certification for over 4,600 officials across the country. Apart from competing as an athlete or serving as a coach, there is no better way to be involved in the sport than serving as an official, j...

🎯June 23rd is the deadline to register for the 🌏WMA - World Masters Athletics Outdoor Championship in Daegu, South Korea 🇰🇷 , August 22 to September 3. Details can be found at https://world-masters-athletics.org/.

2026 World Masters Athletics Championships Daegu