Racing Officials Accreditation Program
for Stewards, Judges, and Officials
Requirements
Curriculums
Continuing Education
Current Lists
Calendar
Medical Review 2007
The Racing Officials Accreditation Program for Stewards, Judges, and Officials had its genesis in 1987 when several representatives of the University of Louisville, The Jockey Club, the Association of Racing Commissioners' International and the Thoroughbred Racing Associations - along with four of the sport's most distinguished officials: Keene Daingerfield, Dr. Manny Gillman, Kenny Noe, and Cal Rainey - began meeting to plan such a program.
It was agreed that, in light of the
economic, technological and cultural changes occurring in the pari-mutuel horse-racing
industry, it was important to improve the
skills and enhance professionalism of
racing stewards through a rigorous system of training and testing. While the assumption
initially was that the veteran stewards would somehow be 'grand-fathered' in, it was
agreed ultimately that every steward, regardless of experience and stature, should
have to be tested. The following national goal was adopted: That all stewards working
Thoroughbred tracks shall be required to be fully accredited by December of 1996.
In 1991, the coordinating and operational responsibilities for the Program was turned over to the ARCI (Association of Racing Commissioners' International). Also in 1991, the American Quarter Horse Association, which had been conducting schools for Quarter Horse stewards in cooperation with the University of Arizona, became a sponsor of the national Program, and accreditation efforts were thereby expanded in western states. In 1995, the United States Trotting Association also became a Program sponsor, and immediately set its own goal of fully accrediting all licensed judges at harness-racing tracks.
As of the spring of 2001 , the
University of Louisville's Equine Industry
Program has now conducted over two dozen official stewards' schools, and has accredited
approximately 200 stewards for the racing industry. The acceptance of the Program
by the industry has been enthusiastic, and several states already have
regulations or statutes that require each of their licensed stewards to be
Program-accredited. Many commissions and tracks also request lists of those accredited
students available before hiring. And there is no doubt about the positive attitudes of
stewards and judges themselves. Everyone agrees that the most rewarding results of this
Program have been better informed and more capable racing officials.
Curriculum in Racing Officials Accreditation Program's Basic School
The curriculum of the 60-hour Basic
Schools cover the responsibilities and interactions that make up any steward,
judge or licensed official's day-to-day activities. It generally includes:
Continuing Education November 2008
Accredited Stewards/Judges Continuing Education
November 17-18, 2008
Holiday Inn Downtown
Louisville, KY
The CE clock begins the year after accreditation is awarded.
Registration Information: Rate is not available at this time. There will be no on-site registration. Fees include all handout materials. Candidates are responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses.
Registration Form: pdf version
Hotel Accommodations:
Holiday Inn Downtown
120 W Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
Rates: Not available at this time.
Airport Information: Louisville International Airport is the airport closest to the hotel.
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| Distance: | 5.0 miles | Approximate Travel Time: | 7 mins |
| Directions |
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| 1. | Start going toward the AIRPORT EXIT - go < 0.1 mi |
| 2. | Continue on FREEDOM WAY - go 0.1 mi |
| 3. | Take ramp toward FAIR/GATES 2-3-4 - go 1.0 mi |
| 4. | Turn
on CRITTENDEN DR - go 1.6 mi |
| 5. | Bear
on E WARNOCK ST - go < 0.1 mi |
| 6. | Turn
onto I-65 NORTH - go 1.9 mi |
| 7. | Take exit #136A onto S BROOK ST toward CHESTNUT ST/BROADWAY - go 0.3 mi |
| 8. | Turn
on BROADWAY - go 0.1 mi |
| 9. | Arrive at
120 W BROADWAY, LOUISVILLE, on
the
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For more information or an application form please call, the Equine Industry Program at 502-852-7617, or write College of Business, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292. Attention: Stewards/Judges Accreditation. Fax: 502-852-4867, or e-mail at: UofL Stewards'/Judges' Accreditation Program.
Basic Steward/Judges Schools
Basic Stewards/Judges Accreditation School
November
2009
contact the University of Louisville at 502-852-7617
Please check back as information will be posted as it becomes available.
The university will be conducting a Basic Steward/Judge Accreditation School for persons seeking a career as a steward and/or judge. The dates have not been set but will be during the month of November 2009 and will be held in Louisville, KY. The exams will be given on the last day of the school. Registration information will be available at a later date. For more information or an application form please call Terri Burch at 502-852-7617.
Registration Information: The cost for the 8-day course has not been set. There will be no on-site registration. Fees include all handout materials. Candidates are responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses.
Registration Form:
Hotel Accommodations:
Holiday Inn Downtown
120 W Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
Rates:
Airport Information: Louisville International Airport is the airport closest to the hotel.
| Starting from: |
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| Arriving at: |
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| Distance: | 5.0 miles | Approximate Travel Time: | 7 mins |
| Directions |
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| 1. | Start going toward the AIRPORT EXIT - go < 0.1 mi |
| 2. | Continue on FREEDOM WAY - go 0.1 mi |
| 3. | Take ramp toward FAIR/GATES 2-3-4 - go 1.0 mi |
| 4. | Turn
on CRITTENDEN DR - go 1.6 mi |
| 5. | Bear
on E WARNOCK ST - go < 0.1 mi |
| 6. | Turn
onto I-65 NORTH - go 1.9 mi |
| 7. | Take exit #136A onto S BROOK ST toward CHESTNUT ST/BROADWAY - go 0.3 mi |
| 8. | Turn
on BROADWAY - go 0.1 mi |
| 9. | Arrive at
120 W BROADWAY, LOUISVILLE, on
the
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ROAP (Racing Officials Accreditation Program)
Racing Officials Accreditation Program