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RACE DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT FORPROFESSIONAL RACE DIRECTORS
Gregory J. Evans, President & CEORace Director University, Inc.
THE FIRST NATIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR RACE DIRECTORS
LEARN EXPLORE GROW ENRICH ACHIEVE SHARE
VISION Race Director University will become a national leader educating and certifying race directors in the running industry.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Race Director University is to increase professionalism in the road race management industry by certifying race directors after taking them through a formal instructional learning environment with established academic strategies, practical applications, experiential process, continuing education criteria and e-learning.
GOAL The goal of Race Director University is to elevate the running industry’s core of race directors, newly hired race directors and prospective race directors from local, regional, state and national clubs, parks, running clubs and event and race management services who will enroll in classroom and online race management instruction.
MEMBERS
“Talent is everywhere, it only needs an opportunity”.
Kathyrn Switzer, a groundbreaking marathon runner who registered for the Boston Marathon by signing her name as “K.V. Switzer” because women were prohibited from running, ran and completed the Boston Marathon as the first woman to do so in 1976, said in an interview that “talent is everywhere, it only needs an opportunity.”
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Professional Development insures that staff have met the minimum skills to produce a successful event.
More importantly, the urgency for all existing event management and production agencies, among other things, is that the revenue that these events produce may be at risk because the inherited logistics and operations handed down from untrained or unschooled event managers make many communities fearful of continuing with the same, traditional activities.
WHY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR RACE DIRECTORS?
WHY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR RACE DIRECTORS? (continued)
These issues with event management will disappear if event management exhibit leadership by educating their personnel into professional staff who can plan and produce road race events of all size.
The difference between Race Director University and the other organizations that schedule annual conferences, seminars and provide resources for race directors:
Academic classroom environment for learning, 40 hours
Extensive curriculum design
Instructors from Academia, Business, Law, Medicine,
Finance, Government, Radio/TV
Required reading before the 1st day of class
Online e-learning tools, video, quizzes
Examination for certification, pass/fail.
Advance training for Race Director Expert, Masters level
Access to course materials 24/7
Assistance with events, peer-to-peer review and mentoring
13 CATEGORIES
1. Sports Science & Medicine2. Financial Management3. Race Management Staff Training &
Development4. Operations & Logistics5. Law: Business & Sports6. Insurance & Risk Management7. Sports Marketing8. Race Premiums9. Communications10. Community Relations11. Equipment12. Emergency & Disaster Relief13. Entertainment
There are several aspects of both Sports Science & Medicine that may be of concern to the race director:
An epidemic or outbreak like SARS that spread from China in 2003, Hepatitis A and E-coli transmission from humans-to-humans due to poor health and hygiene inside the food tent.
Basic knowledge about running injuries, prevention and treatment. Medical issues due to hydration, weight loss, sudden cardiac death on the run, heat related illness, use of ergogenic aid, before, during and after a run….
SPORTS SCIENCE & MEDICINE
Sports Medicine, Cardiology, Public Health Issues, Sports Nutrition, Medical Staff, CPR, First Aid & AED
Emergency Medical Technicians are usually the first responders to an accident or incident at sporting events.
Race Directors should have advance knowledge of issues relating to all aspects of the human body: fitness, sports exercise physiology, nutrition, sports injuries and cardio pulmonary resuscitation. This category begins to explore the challenges for all race management staff, medical, EMT’s and volunteers who are often the first responders on the course coming to the aid of a runner. RDU I, II & III.
CERTIFICATION
Professional development is
acquired by on the job training,
continuing education and
compulsory examinations.
Renewal of licenses and
certifications are insures that the
individual is meeting the
minimum skills. Insurance
adjusters and risk management
staff uphold training as an
industry standard for most
professionals.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
The Certified Race Director is registered as USA Track & Field Administrator/Member
Opportunity to go other major races throughout the U.S., to get more experience
Discounts on USA Track & Field – Seminars (Illinois Association) Mentoring by Professional Race Director Development staff Sponsorship Opportunities Additional information on Race Director Strategies and Tactics
online at RDU Networking with other Race Director University – Graduates Guest Speakers – reduced fee for additional programs throughout
the year
RACE DIRECTOR CERTIFICATION INSURES THAT YOU HAVE MET THE REQUIREMENTS TO PRODUCE A ROAD RACE
WHO ARE THE BEST CANDIDATES FOR RDU?
Director of Special EventsSpecial Events CoordinatorSports CoordinatorRace Directors < 5 yrs. of experienceAssistant Race DirectorsRace TimersCollege Graduates*Physical Education TeachersVeteransSpecial Event ManagersParks & Recreation Sports StaffUSA Track & Field Meet DirectorsRunning Club PresidentsSport AdministratorsCampus Recreation Directors
* Sports management, Physical Education & Recreation Majors & Graduates should be come certified as a Race Director
Race Director University (Race Director I & II) is designed for the parks professional. Recommended for the Novice, 0-5 years experience
Race Director Certification insures that the certificate holder has met the requirements to produce a road race. It is with this distinction that your race staff will have the tools to succeed and to have support from RDU in the years to come.
RDU III* – 6-10 years
Curriculum – distributed during class.
RDU IV** – 10 years +
Curriculum guide will be distributed in the fall of 2013
Entry into RDU III & IV requires documentation of experience.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE RDU I, II, III & IV ?
