The first three finishers in each age group in each event will receive gold, silver, and bronze 2022 USATF Masters Outdoor Championships medals. USATF individual event Champions will also receive a championship patch. Only one patch will be awarded to an individual athlete no matter how many events they win. The fourth through eighth place finishers in each event will each receive a USATF Masters Championship ribbon. Non-US Citizens are not eligible to displace US Citizens and those eligible to represent the US internationally for awards or to score points in the club competition. Awards may be picked up at the designated tent at the west end of the concourse no earlier than one hour after the completion of the event.
Team trophies will be presented to the first place, second place, and third place teams. Scoring is both separately for men and women and combined men and women. Trophies are awarded in all three categories. Points are awarded as follows:
Trophy presentations will take place in the infield at the conclusion of the meet. Back to Top
Your competitor (bib) number must be worn on the front during all competitions (exceptions for High Jump, Pole Vault, and Throws athletes). In addition, all track athletes will be required to wear a bib number on their back indicating their age division. Back to Top
Athletes in track events must declare either online by 5:00 p.m. the day before your event or in person at least 60 minutes before the start of your event at the declaration desk near the clerk’s tent. After you declare (either in person or online), you must also check-in with the clerk 15 minutes before the start of your event. To declare online, you will need the email and registration password that you received in your confirmation email (the password is at the bottom of the email, under the heading "Managing Your Registration." Declarations open on Monday, July 25, 2022. The deadline for online declarations are below:
Use this link to declare or scratch online.
Click "Manage My Registration," log in, click on Declare for your events. On the next screen, select "declare" or "scratch" for each of your track and pentathlon events. After you have made all your changes, click the "Save" button on the bottom of the form.
Athletes must declare at the field event venue 15 minutes before the start of all field events, except the pole vault. Pole vaulters must declare one hour before the start of your event (Schedule).
UK Outdoor Track & Field Complex 698 Sports Center Drive Lexington, KY 40506 The facility also includes a training room, concessions, and plenty of open areas.
The facility will be open during the following hours each day (subject to change based on final schedule):
*On Wednesday, the field event areas (vertical jumps, horizontal jumps, and throws) will be open for practice. The track will be available for inspection and warm up activities. There will be no trainers available and no coolers or water available. Athletes must come prepared.
Take I-75 S to KY-922 S/Newtown Pike in Lexington. Take exit 115 from I-75 S. Merge onto KY-922 S/Newtown Pike. Continue straight onto Newtown Pike. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto W Main St. W Main St turns slightly right and becomes W Vine St. Turn right onto Old Vine St. Turn right onto Woodland Ave. Turn left onto Sports Center Dr.
Follow I-75 N to Athens Boonesboro Rd in Lexington. Take exit 104 from I-75 N. Slight left onto Athens Boonesboro Rd. Continue onto Richmond Rd. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Man O War Blvd W. Turn right at the 3rd cross street onto Alumni Dr. Turn right onto Tates Creek Rd. Turn right onto Tates Creek Rd. Turn right onto Sports Center Dr.
Follow I-64 E to KY-922 S/Newtown Pike in Lexington. Take exit 115 from I-64 E Merge onto KY-922 S/Newtown Pike. Continue straight onto Newtown Pike Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto W Main St. W Main St turns slightly right and becomes W Vine St. Turn right onto Old Vine St. Turn right onto Woodland Ave. Turn left onto Sports Center Dr.
Follow I-64 W to US-60 W/Winchester Rd in Lexington. Take exit 110 from I-75 S Merge onto I-64 W. Take exit 81 on the left to merge onto I-75 S toward Richmond/Knoxville. Take exit 110 for US-60 toward Lexington. Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto US-60 W/Winchester Rd. Continue straight onto Winchester Rd. Use the left 2 lanes to turn slightly left onto Midland Ave. Turn left onto E Main St. Turn right onto Woodland Ave. Turn left onto Sports Center Dr.
Two (2) competition-approved implements of every size and weight will be provided. However, it is recommended that you bring your own implements and have them certified at the Implement Inspection area. The Implement Inspection area will be located at the east side of the storage building. Athletes wishing to use their own implements must submit those implements for inspection at least two hours before the scheduled start of their throwing event. Approved implements will be impounded until the start of the competition. Implement Inspection will be open as follows (subject to change based on final schedule):
All implements should be checked in at least two hours prior to the start of your event. Implements for all early morning throws (8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.) should be checked in the afternoon before the event.
The USATF Masters Championships Games Subcommittee will have 30 vaulting poles available for rent during the Championships in Lexington. The cost of rental is $50 per athlete ($75 for late or onsite rental). Those paying the rental fees have access to all 30 poles, though they may have to share a particular pole with other athletes. If a pole breaks or is seriously damaged, the renter is responsible for replacing the pole. On-time rental ends Sunday, July 24 at 12:00 PM ET. For more information and to reserve and pay in advance, please click here for the Lease/Rental Agreement.
Only ¼ inch “Pyramid Spikes” will be allowed on the competition surface at the University of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility. Prohibited spikes include “Needle Spike Pins,” “Christmas Tree Spikes,” and any of length longer than ¼ inch. All shoes will be checked.
Only meet-supplied starting blocks will be allowed. No personal starting blocks will be permitted. Back to Top
Packet pick-up will be located at the front gate of the University Of Kentucky Outdoor Track Complex. Packet Pick-up will be open as follows (subject to change based on final schedule):
Any protest must be made to the event head official or to the referee no later than 30 minutes after the results of the event are communicated, announced, or posted. Protests not filed within that time frame will be denied. Once a protest has been decided and the result of the protest is communicated, announced, or posted, you have 30 minutes to file an appeal. The fee to file an appeal is $100. To file an appeal, you must submit the written appeal to the Games Subcommittee. The appeal fee is non-refundable unless your protest/appeal is upheld. Forms for both will be available at the Declarations and Clerking tables. Back to Top
For appropriate and timely processing of record applications, athletes obtaining a new age division record in an event should be prepared to submit a copy of their birth certificate or passport (driver’s license or similar is not acceptable), if not already submitted to USATF with your entry. Please submit to the “Record Processing” area located next to the awards tent. Back to Top
Starting heights for the high jump and pole vault competition will be determined by facility equipment limitations and the Masters Track & Field Championships Games Subcommittee. Minimum High Jump height is 0.70m; minimum Pole Vault height is approximately 0.80m. Back to Top
All eligible members of USATF and eligible members of other World Athletics member federations may compete in these Championships. However, only U.S. citizens and those eligible to represent the U.S. internationally may score or win Championship medals; non-U.S. citizens will receive equivalent awards.
There are no qualifying standards for this competition.
Athletes must be 25 years or older on July 28, 2022. Individual and relay competitions will be conducted in five-year age divisions.
All athletes must be 2022 members of USATF in good standing. USATF Memberships may be purchased online. Non-U.S. citizens must be eligible members of their WA Member federation.
All clubs must be 2022 USATF member organizations to score team points and have athletes represent the club in these Championships.
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. Non-U.S. citizens may not be members of club relay teams.
Proof of date of birth will be required from all competitors in advance. See the Verification of Age section under Entry Information for more details. Back to Top
You must be a 2022 USATF member to enter the Championships. If you do not have a 2022 membership, please complete a membership application first. You must also meet the eligibility requirements. NOTE: If you are a multi-year member through at least 2022 you may enter using your 2022 USATF membership number.
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 debit card.
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.
To check the status of your entry, visit the status of entry page (statuses are updated hourly). ALL received entries 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.
Help ensure the high quality of the Championships and future meets with a “Friends of the National Masters Championships” donation. All contributions will be listed in the official meet program, unless a supporter requests to remain anonymous. Please consider one of the following:
Relay team entries will open on Thursday, July 28 at 12:00 p.m. at Packet Pick-up. Relay entry forms will be available there. The fee for relay team entries is $40 per team, payable in cash or by check (made payable to KTCCCA). Relay entries will close at 2:30 p.m. the day prior to the relay. Athletes must be entered in the meet to compete on a relay team. Athletes who will only be entered in a relay may register online and select the “Relay Only” event. This will enter the athlete into a relay pool, that they can then register for a relay team later:
If an individual will be joining others to form a team and is not competing in any other events, the process described above still applies. All members of club relay teams must be U.S. citizens or USA Affiliated Athletes for WMA purposes for the club relay team to score points in the team competition.
To withdraw from the meet after entering or to scratch from an individual event, email usatfmscratches@gmail.com. Back to Top
Bluegrass Airport (LEX) (6 Miles to Facility) 4000 Terminal Dr. Lexington, KY 40510 Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) (80 Miles to Facility) 3087 Terminal Dr. Hebron, KY 41048 Louisville Muhammad Ali Airport (SDF) (78 Miles to Facility) 600 Terminal Dr. Louisville, KY 40209
Complimentary shuttle service will be available daily between the UK Outdoor Track Complex and select hotels listed on the housing and accommodations page. Shuttle Service will be operated on demand basis only. Athletes will need to schedule shuttle service the night prior by 5:00 p.m. ET for service the next day. A more detailed schedule with individual hotel pick-up times will be published prior to the start of the meet.
The Campbell House Lexington, Curio Collection by Hilton 1375 South Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504 (859) 255-4281 $149.00/night + taxes Restaurant on-site Free Wi-Fi Free Parking Fitness Center Distance to University of Kentucky Outdoor Track Complex: 1.6 Miles
Group Code: TFC Dates: 07/26/22 – 08/01/22
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Downtown 1000 Export Street, Lexington, KY 40504 (859) 389-6800 $124.00/night + taxes Breakfast Included Free Wi-Fi Free Parking Indoor Pool On-site Fitness Center Distance to University of Kentucky Outdoor Track Complex: 1.6 Miles
Click on the Group Online Booking Link above and this will take you to our reservation site. You can also call 1-877-666-3243 to book reservations. Make sure to ask for the USA group code.
Hampton Inn Medical Center/UK 1953 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY 40503 (859) 313-9019 $179.00/night + taxes – Use Booking Code UTF Breakfast Included Free Wi-Fi Free Parking Outdoor Pool Fitness Center Distance to University of Kentucky Outdoor Track Complex: 1.9 Miles Origin Hotel Lexington 4174 Rowan, Lexington, KY 40503 (859) 245-0400 $139.00/night + taxes Restaurant on-site Free Wi-Fi Free Parking Fitness Center Distance to University of Kentucky Outdoor Track Complex: 5.6 Miles
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Athletes, officials, championship staff, and guests are invited to attend the athlete party and awards celebration on Saturday, July 30 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.* The event will take place at: Clarion Hotel Lexington North 1950 Newtown Pike Lexington, KY 40511 Tickets are $27 and include dinner, dessert, and select non-alcoholic beverages. Seating is limited; select your ticket on the meet entry form today to guarantee your spot. *Event time is subject to change depending upon the competition of the event. Back to Top
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