The Nebraska Championship Meet could not happen without the work of our 200 plus dedicated meet staff and officials. Championship Meets take not only great facilities but impartial, informed and committed workers. If you are interested in becoming an official or part of the meet staff, please go to the contact page and fill out the email contact information.
The Cindermates organization appreciates all the tireless work from the volunteers and officials who come together to put on this annual event. We would like to honor some of our state and national officials that have given their time for this event.
2010 TJ Pierce: Former head of operations for track and field and the University of Nebraska, current multi-event coach University of Nebraska. TJ's co-founder of Black Squirrel Timing provides the FAT timing and results used at each NCM.
2011, 2012, 2014 Milian Donley: Former KU T & F Head Coach, Long time Director KU Relay's & current NCAA offical selection.
2011 Mike Maryott: Head USATF coordinator for Officials for the State of Nebraska, Head Referee for the University of Nebraska. Master level official.
2012, 2013 Dick Railsback: Montreal Olympian and record holder in the Pole Vault.
2014 / 2019 Paul Hamilton: 3 time Big 12 HJ Champion, 4 time all American, Highest clearance in the HJ by a native Nebraskan, Husker Official
2014 / 2019 Epley Bullock Hamilton: 6 time all American, 2011 USA indoor HJ champion, UNL Outdoor record holder, Husker Official
2014 Luke Pinklemen USA Shot Putter, Big 12 Champion, All American Shot Putter, 2012 Olympic Trials.
2015 / 2019 Mark and Bonnie Cizek: J/O National Head Field Event Referees
2015 Ken Lefever: Master Level 30 year Husker Vertical Head Official.
Mark Llyod Master Level 20 year Husker Throws Head Official.
2015 - 2023 Suzie & Brian Pierce: University of Nebraska IT / HJ USA Championship selected officals .
2016 Dennis Olfason, University of Oregon Officials Coordinator, World & Olympic Official.
2016 / 2019 Dick Strand, Minden Nebraska native 2000 Sydney Olympic Team Doctor
2016 / 2019 John Chaplin, World Record Holder, Washington State Coach, 2000 Sydney Olympic Coach, London Olympic Referee
2017 - 2023 Marusa Jonas Rio Olympic HJ Competitor
Special Thanks to the numerous Husker Officials who make their way to Gothenburg each year.