About Us

ATOM Mission

The mission of ATOM is to promote uniformity in the officiating of track and field and cross country in Michigan, to help train and develop new track and field and cross country officials, to foster a high standard of officiating ethics, the promote track and field and cross country generally and to promote good fellowship among ATOM members.

ATOM Constitution & Bylaws

Officials Code & Expectations

Our History

The Association of Track Officials of Michigan, known as ATOM, was started in 1987 by a group of Track and Field and Cross Country Officials, who were interested in bringing some uniformity and consistency to the officiating of their sport. At that time, despite being one of the largest participation activity offered by schools and the MHSAA, there was no real control over those who were being employed as Cross Country and Track officials, except for the registration process offered by the MHSAA. Schools were content to hand a person a starter pistol, let them “fire away” and call these people Track Officials. This small group represented all sections of the state who worked diligently to involve others from their areas in their dream: a state-wide organization that would foster a spirit of professionalism in the officiating of Track and Cross Country. Their foresight and devotion to the sport, and the student athletes who participated, eventually evolved into the only state-wide officials association whose purpose is the constant development of professional individuals serving as officials for two of the most popular sports offered to the young athletes in every school district in Michigan.

ATOM’s Objectives

To promote good fellowship among its members;
To promote uniformity in officiating track & field and cross country;
To assist in training and developing new officials;
To foster a high standard of officiating ethics;
To promote improved track & field and cross country organization;
To promote track & field and cross country generally.

Become a Member

ATOM is associated with the Michigan High School Athletic Association

ATOM Executive Committee

To learn more about the ATOM Leadership Positions, click here (PDF download).

Dave McPhail

President

29138 Shirley
Madison Heights, MI 48071
dmcphail83@hotmail.com

Charles Parker

1st Vice President

Vacant

2nd Vice President

Christine Lee

Treasurer

7140 Lincoln St.
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-2492 (h) | (810) 338-1092 (m)
christinejlee10@yahoo.com

Jill Sandro

Secretary

950 Falkirk Road
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-4122 (h)
jsandro@almaschools.net

Jon Bush

Newsletter Editor

914 Gainder Rd
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 501-1680
jonathan.bush@wmich.edu

ATOM Leaders

The 2023 Thumb Sports Leaders were Brown City’s Richard and Christine Lee, who were honored during the parade ceremony at May 30th’s Thumb Meet of Champions. The two have a combined 74 years of track officiating — Richard with 47 years of experience and Christine with 27 years. Both are past ATOM presidents. Christine is ATOM’s treasurer and Richard is one of the Zone 4 representatives.

Photo courtesy Scott Bolsby, Tuscola County Advertiser

Executive Committee Meetings

The Executive Committee typically will meet at the MHSAA Office Building located at 1661 Ramblewood, East Lansing, MI. Meeting time is 10:00 AM except where noted.