Eligibility Requirements

In addition to correctly entering the meet and having equaled or bettered the qualifying standard(s) during the stated qualifying periods, the following criteria must also be met:

• Only citizens of the United States who have met the published entry standards between May 3, 2002 and February 24, 2003 are eligible to compete in these Championships. See USATF Rules for more information and exceptions.
• Female athletes must be 14 years or older and male athletes must be 16 years or older on the day of competition.
• Athletes may enter an event(s) even if they have not yet met the qualifying standard for that event(s). However, athletes will not be permitted to compete unless they have:
1. Have a 2003 USATF membership
2. Met the entry standard by February 24, 2003
3. Have an updated athlete location form on file with USADA
4. Completed the entry process
5. Completed the declaration process
• Proof of qualifying performance, if required, must be submitted to Duffy Mahoney at the National Headquarters no later than 5:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, February 25, 2003. Any submittal received after this date will not be accepted. Please fax to 317-261-0514.
• All athletes must be 2003 members of USATF in good standing. USATF memberships may be purchased online, through your local Association Office, or by calling the USATF National Headquarters at 317-261-0478 x316.
• Athletes wishing to represent a branch of the Armed Forces of the United States must be registered with the Membership Committee of their local USATF Association.