USATF officials inject jolliness into official Web site
It’s not true that USATF officials supply the bulk of mall Santas this time of year (despite their tendency to sport bellies of jelly). But they do display Christmas spirit (Hanukkah spirit as well) on their national Web site: a little parody of “Jingle Bells.” “Weird Al” Yankovic it’s not. But it’s nice to see them showing some levity in an all-too-serious sport where now even coaches are on notice they can be suspended. Sing along with us . . . .
Dashing through the snow, in a late cross-country race,
O’er the hills they go, Vying for first place!
We’re there to keep the score, and make sure there’s no fight.
What fun it is to be a judge at this Race Walk tonight!
Oh…
Hammer Toss, Triple jump, Shot put sure is fun!
High Jump, Pole Vault, hurdles too —
There’s the starting gun — BANG
Decathalon, Javelin throw, discus and long jump.
Oh What fun it is to be a marshall, ref or ump!
Feel free to try your own hand!
Anyone for “O Little Town of Indianapolis”? or “Twelve Days of Olympic Trials”?
On a more respectful note:
A gift that masters can give in the coming year (or when time allows) is becoming a certified USATF official and starting on the ladder to working such events as the Olympic Trials and national championships. New blood is always needed.
