Event medical supervision is required as part of the USATF Pacific event sanction process. Every sanctioned event must have one approved primary medical provider on site for the entire event.
Primary medical provider requirements
The primary medical provider must be one of the following and must carry their own malpractice insurance:
- EMT (basic or paramedic)
- Registered nurse (RN or LVN)
- Doctor (MD or DO)
Include the provider’s current phone number and email address in the Medical section of the event sanction form.
Secondary medical providers
The following providers may assist as secondary providers, but they do not meet the primary-provider requirement. They must be at the same location as the approved primary provider and carry their own malpractice insurance.
- Athletic trainer
- Chiropractor
- First aid provider (basic or advanced)
- First responder
- Emergency medical responder (EMR)
- Park ranger
Forms and related information
- Medical accommodation request form for athletes whose asthma or diabetes medication contains a prohibited substance.
- USATF Pacific sanction and event forms, including available information for volunteer medical providers.
- USATF Event Medical Professional Liability Program summary.
Questions and provider assistance
For questions or assistance, contact the Sports Medicine Committee Chair at 415-722-8876 or specialmed1@yahoo.com.
If you need help finding a medical provider for your event, contact the committee. USATF Pacific may be able to provide a list of providers who have supported previous sanctioned events.
Information last reviewed March 15, 2023. Confirm current requirements and forms during the sanction process.