Sports Science & Medicine

Athletes who are injured or have medical care needs have multiple USATF/USOPC-based resources.

USATF Sports Medicine Resources

 

Tier 1, Tier 2, TPP	Tier 3	Tier 4
2020 Tier System and Athlete Criteria	2020 Tier System and Athlete Criteria	2020 Tier System and Athlete Criteria
USATF Medical Stipend	USATF Medical Stipend	USATF Medical Stipend
USOPC EAHI (Elite Athlete Health Insurance)	USOPC EAHI (Elite Athlete Health Insurance)
USATF/St. Vincent Sports Performance Elite Athlete Medical Support Programs	USATF/St. Vincent Sports Performance Elite Athlete Medical Support Programs
U.S. Olympic Training Center Short-Term Medical Program	U.S. Olympic Training Center Short-Term Medical Program
International Travel Medical Insurance	International Travel Medical Insurance
Nutrition and Sport Psychology	Nutrition and Sport Psychology
European / NACAC / Domestic Meet Medical Support	European / NACAC / Domestic Meet Medical Support
European Training Base	European Training Base
USOPC National Medical Network

Resources and Programs Available in Addition to Those Under the Tier/TPP System

• USATF Group Accident Medical Coverage
  • This insurance coverage is free to all USATF Members. Covers acute injuries that occur at competitions and regular practice. Coverage of up to $10,000 with a $200 deductible and 20% co-pay on the first $5,000 of expenses. First medical expense for a covered injury must occur within 30 days of the injury and a claim must be filed within 90 days of the injury. Does not cover chronic injuries, only acute injuries. Athletes MUST be a USATF member at the time of the injury to be covered. Renew USATF memberships now for 2020.
• 2020 Sports Performance Workshops

For questions or more information, contact Tyler Noble, Sports Medicine Coordinator, or Dr. Robert Chapman, USATF Associate Director of Sports Science and Medicine.

*Note–the list above is not comprehensive and other high performance/sport science resources are available.