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Entry Info

You must be a 2016 USATF member to enter the Championships.  If you do not have a 2016 membership, please complete a membership application first. You must also meet the eligibility requirements.

Entry Process

  • Non-U.S. citizens must enter the Championships using the paper mail-in entry form (online entries are not available).
  • A 2016 USATF membership is required to enter online (please join online if you are not a member).  NOTE: If you are a multi-year member through at least 2016 you may enter using your 2015 USATF membership number.
  • To enter online without an entry mark, put “NT” or “NM” (without the quotes) in the Mark box during the entry process.
  • Ensure that your club affiliation (if applicable) is accurate and designated upon registering. Club affiliation changes or amendments will be honored up until the late registration deadline of July 16, 2016 at 12:00am ONLY. No exceptions.
  • No individual registration will be permitted on site. No exceptions.
  • A Help Line is available for those athletes who need assistance with the entry process. For assistance, call the USATF National Office at 317-713-4648 during normal business hours, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm ET Monday – Friday.

If after completing your entry the status of entry page indicates “info needed” you should fax a copy of your birth certificate or the information page of your passport--with your membership number written on it--to the USATF National Office at 800-833-1466.

Eligibility Requirements

General: All eligible members of USATF and eligible members of other IAAF member federations may compete in these Championships.  However, only U.S. citizens may score or win Championship medals.  Non-U.S. citizens must enter the Championships using the paper mail-in entry form (online entries are not available).

  • Qualifying Standards: There are no qualifying standards for this competition.
  • Age Divisions: Athletes must be 30 years or older on July 14, 2016.  Individual competition will be conducted in five-year age divisions.  Relay competition will be conducted in ten-year age divisions.
  • USATF Membership: All athletes must be 2016 members of USATF in good standing.  USATF memberships may be purchased online, or through your local Association Office. Non-U.S. citizens must be eligible members of their IAAF member federation.
  • Club Scoring & Athlete Representation: All clubs must be 2016 USATF member organizations to score team points and have athletes represent the club in these Championships.
  • Relays: Club and non-club relay teams shall be separate divisions.  USATF Competition Rule 332.2(g) details the definitions for both club and non-club relay teams.
  • Proof of Birth: Proof of date of birth will be required from all competitors in advance. See the entry information page for more details.

Entry Fees and Deadlines

Date Received Individual Events Combined Events Relay
Online Entry
on-time: on or before 6/16/16 at 11:59 pm ET 1st event: $50+$25*
2nd event: $20
Each add’l: $18		 $65+$25* n/a
late: on or before 6/24/16 at 11:59 pm ET above fees, plus $50 per athlete n/a
Mail-in/Paper Entry
on-time: received on or before 6/16/16 1st event: $55+$25*
2nd event: $20
Each add’l: $18		 $70+$25* n/a
late: received on or before 6/24/16 above fees, plus $50 per athlete n/a
On-site n/a n/a $45

*National Masters Track & Field Committee surcharge of $25 per athlete.  Combined events count as the first event.
 
All fees are non-transferable and non-refundable.  No entry will be considered completed unless it is accompanied by full payment of fees and all required documents (see below).

Entry Form

Online entries must be paid for by credit card or electronic funds transfer (“electronic check”). Paper entries must be paid for by a check drawn on a US bank. Please make checks payable to “USATF”.
 

Other Required Documents

  • Verification of Age (a copy of your birth certificate or passport)
  • If entering online: After completing your entry, if the status of entry page indicates “info needed,” you should fax or mail a copy of your proof-of-age document--with their membership number written on it--to the USATF National Office: 

Fax: 800-833-1466 
Attention: USATF Masters Outdoor Championships
USATF Masters Championships
132 E. Washington St., Suite 800
Indianapolis, IN 46204

  • If entering via paper/mail-in entry: athletes entering by mail must attach a copy of their proof-of-age document to the entry form.

USATF also recommends athletes bring a copy of their proof-of-age document to packet pick-up as a back-up measure--a proof-of-age document is required prior to receiving competitor packets.
 
Athletes will not be considered to be entered into the meet until ALL required documents have been received.  Athletes missing required documents will be listed as “info needed” on the status of entries page of the USATF website until all such documents are received.
 
Mailing Address
Mail paper entries and fees to:
USATF Masters Outdoor Championships
USATF National Office
132 E. Washington St., Suite 800
Indianapolis, IN 46204
 
Checks should be made payable to “USATF”

Entry Status

To check the status of your entry, visit the status of entry page. ALL received entries (both online and paper) are posted on the Status of Entries page.
 
Athletes will not be considered entered into the meet until ALL required documents have been received.  Athletes missing required documents (usually date of birth verification) will be listed as “info needed” on the Status of Entries page on the USATF website until all such documents are received.
 
For registration questions or concerns, please email MastersChampionships@USATF.org

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