Registered Coach “RC”, Warm-up Pass “WP”, and Stadium Pass “SP” credentials are designed to allow an athlete’s coach and/or personal support access to the warm-up area, athlete seating or practice track for the purpose of preparing for competition. Credentials are non-transferrable and each support person will only be allowed to receive one credential.
Individual must be 18 years of age or older to receive a credential.
Individual must be a current (2017) member of USA Track & Field.
Individual receiving the “RC” Registered Coach’s credential must also be a current (2017) member of USA Track & Field’s Coaches Registry Program, which now includes completing the USOC Safe Sport course. **View the Registered Coach section below for my information on the application process.
Credentials can be obtained at Credentialing in Sacramento, CA. Athletes will have the following credential options for their support persons: 1. One Complimentary Credential Option (pick one of the following):
RC - Registered Coach - coach of record (warm-up area and stadium only)
WP - Warm-up Pass (no stadium access; warm-up area access only)
SP - Stadium Pass - (stadium seating access only; no warm-up area access)
Each participating athlete may request one of the above options for his or her personal support by specifying the name of the individual designated to receive that credential on his or her on-line registration (entry form). On-line Registration (entries) closes June 15, 2017, USATF will not be accepting any updates for registration via email. Athletes who still need to designate (add/update) coaches/athlete support names for credentials can complete this on-site in Sacramento, CA. There will be a USATF verification station that can validate which credential option the coach/athlete support is eligible for. Credentials are non-transferrable and each support person will only be allowed to receive one credential. 2. Second Credential Option for purchase: Price- $75 (Pick one of the following):
There is a fee for the second credential option, which is in addition to USATF membership fee. Each participating athlete may request one of the above options for his or her personal support by specifying the name of the individual designated to receive that credential on his or her on-line registration (entry form). On-line Registration (entries) closes June 15, 2017, USATF will not be accepting any updates for registration via email. Athletes who still need to designate (add/update) coaches/athlete support names for credentials can complete this on-site in Sacramento, CA. There will be a USATF verification station that can validate which credential option the coach/athlete support is eligible for. Credentials are non-transferrable and each support person will only be allowed to receive one credential.
Credential category details below: Individual must be 18 years of age or older to receive a credential. RC - Registered Coach Credential (best option for coach) All coaches designated to receive a “RC” credential must be a current (2017) member of USATF and must be a current member of the USATF Coaches Registry and completed the USOC Safe Sport Course, prior to receiving a “RC” credential. Individuals must have completed and been approved (be listed on the USATF Coaches Registry) prior to their arrival in Sacramento, CA. Only the individuals specified by participating athletes for this purpose will be allowed to receive an “RC” credential. You will not have the option to sign up for the Coaches Registry on-site (in Sacramento, CA) to obtain a coaches credential. Please view the following link for more details on the USATF Coaches Registry: http://www.usatf.org/Resources-for---/Coaches.aspx WP - Warm-up Pass Credential (best option for personal medical) Personal support designated to receive a “WP” must be a current (2017) member of USATF. Please renew or sign-up for a membership at the following link:http://www.usatf.org/Products---Services/Individual-Memberships.aspx. Only the individuals specified by participating athletes for this purpose will be allowed to receive a “WP” credential. There is no stadium access with this credential. Stadium Pass Credential (best option for family member or friend) Personal support designated to receive a “SP” must be a current (2017) member of USATF. Please renew or sign-up for a membership at the following link: http://www.usatf.org/Products---Services/Individual-Memberships.aspx. Only the individuals specified by participating athletes for this purpose will be allowed to receive an “SP” credential. There is no warm-up access with this credential. Any unauthorized person in possession of a credential and any unauthorized person in a credential-restricted area (the athlete warm-up areas, or other restricted zones) will be immediately escorted from the facility, the credential will be revoked, and the unauthorized person may be subject to penalty. Credential Terms and Conditions can be found at https://www.usatf.org/Credentials.aspx.
Athlete/Athlete Support Credentials (Athlete-A, Registered Coach-RC, Support persons-WP/SP, AR – Athlete Representative) will be available for pick up at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento in Sacramento, CA based on the schedule listed below. The Athlete Manual will be available on-line only. Click here to view Credential and Passes (details and requirements- RC, SP, WP).
Location: SHERATON GRAND SACRAMENTO HOTEL 1230 J St. Sacramento, CA 95814 Room: Falor and Bondi, 2nd Floor Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday, June 20: 1:00pm – 6:00pm Wednesday, June 21) 8:30am – 6:00pm Thursday, June 22: 9:00am – 6:00pm Friday, June 23: 9:00am – 6:00pm Saturday, June 24: 9:00am – 5:00pm Sunday, June 25: 9:00am – 12:00pm Note: Competition Bibs will not be available during credentialing at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel. Athletes will pick up bibs at Sacramento State’s Hornet Stadium during event check-in on the athletes first day of competition.
Dehydration and Fluid Replacement
Please be aware of the forecasted temperatures for meet week. Fluids will be provided throughout the venue for the duration of the meet. Please hydrate well in advance of your competition. In emergency circumstances, IVs may also be given by paramedical staff or physicians on the field of play, but an emergency TUE application is required as soon as reasonably possible after treatment has been received. Examples may include a semi- or unconscious athlete, an athlete who cannot tolerate oral fluids, or treatment of an acute injury. IV infusions during home visits, urgent care or after-hours clinics, boutique IV and rehydration services, and doctor’s office visits are not hospital admissions and would require an approved TUE in advance. For additional information on dehydration and fluid replacement, please click here. For additional information on IV infusions, please click here.