by T.C. Lane, director of officials, U.S. Trotting Association

Columbus, OH — The USTA will hold its next Judges and Stewards School October 13-22, 2008 at the USTA offices in Columbus, Ohio.

This school is part of the Racing Officials Accreditation Program (ROAP). The 60 hour educational seminar will be conducted under the auspice of the University of Louisville and meets all the instructional requirements established by the Racing Officials Accreditation Program and the Association of Racing Commissioners International to become an accredited racing official.

As members of ROAP, the goal of this USTA program is to see that all judges and stewards achieve and maintain their accreditation as racing officials.

For more information on the USTA’s program, click on the following link.

To learn more about the entire Racing Officials Accreditation Program, visit www.horseracingofficials.com.