by Jessica Schroeder, U.S. Trotting Association Outreach

Columbus, OH — Time is running out to sign-up to attend the one-day continuing education seminar for racing officials.

Slated for Monday (May 14) it will be held at the state fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill., in the auditorium of the state agriculture building from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Presiding Judge Tim Schmitz will go over the rules of racing and provide scenarios for infraction discussion. This meeting is open to anyone wanting to learn new information on judging procedures, drug testing, conducting hearings and solving unforeseen problems in harness racing.

Lunch is included but we need to know how many are attending, so please RSVP by April 20 to Jessica Schroeder at 877.800.8782, ext. 3212, or e-mail jessica.schroeder@ustrotting.com.