Athlete Information

Entries for U.S. citizens

Competition will be conducted for men and women aged 35+ in the standard five-year age groups. There are no qualifying standards for U.S. team members.

Although athletes are responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses, the logistics of team entry, travel, lodging, and uniforms will be coordinated by the Team Leader.

Entry forms will be submitted as a group. USATF is covering the cost of entry fees and the event banquets. If you haven't already done so, please send Lorraine Gersitz the following information by November 11 so it can be included on all entries:

• Name
• Address
• Phone
• E-mail
• Birth Date
• Sex
• Age
• Age Group
• Passport Number
• National Federation - USA Track & Field

Entry Process

• A signed entry form is required for all competitors. USATF will send all the entry forms to the race together, along with the fees.
• Please print, complete, and sign the entry form (PDF).
• Fax completed entry forms to USATF (317-261-0514, attn: Sherry Quack) by Friday, 11/18/05. Do not delay. Do not send money (USATF is covering the cost of entry fees and the event banquets). Or scan and e-mail to Sherry.Quack@usatf.org (be sure your signature is on it).

For more information, contact Team Leader Katy Cotton.

Proof of Age

Please fax a copy of your birth certificate or passport to Sherry Quack in the USATF office by November 14, 2005. Her fax number is 317-261-0514. Make sure you put her name on the cover sheet. Include your name and "2005 USA Masters 100 km Team" as well.

Travel Planning

You are responsible for making your own arrangements for travel and accommodations. Please arrange to arrive in Bariloche a few days before the event. Please make sure you give your travel itinerary and lodging arrangements and any changes to Team Leader Katy Cotton prior to your departure.

Competition Information

Upon arrival in Bariloche, please contact Team Leader Katy Cotton. This is particularly important for those who have not attended a previous WMA championship. As noted below, there are different rules and procedures and it is important to double-check that you have completed all of the steps to be able to compete.

Rules - This is a large, international meet conducted under IAAF and WMA rules, and many of the rules and procedures are different from local and U.S. national meets. USATF is transmitting your entry to the Local Organizing Committee in Bariloche and does not administer this meet. Information about competition rules can be found on the event website at www.mundial100k-wma.com.ar

Uniforms - All athletes must wear an official USA uniform top during competition. Uniforms are either an authentic National Team Uniform or newly created replica uniform with the same logos and similar colors. For each size and style, the authentic uniform items will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis until the inventory is depleted. After they are depleted, the replica items will be sent. You can see pictures of the uniforms online.

NOTE!!! If you haven't already done so, please send Lorraine Gersitz your singlet size and warm up size. Women can also request a Team USA sports top. Please specify size.

USATF Masters LDR funding is covering the cost of Team USA singlets. If additional funding comes through, warm-ups or sweatshirts will be given to team members. In the meantime, additional uniform tops and other uniform pieces are available to team members at their own expense. See the Masters Athletes section of the USATF website to see what's available. Products sold online are attractively priced and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Other USATF apparel is available in the USATF Online Store.

Competitor's Handbook - Team Leader Katy Cotton will be attending all pre-race technical meetings and will relay all information to the team at the pre-race team meetings. In addition, you will receive a competitor's handbook when you pick up your packet in Bariloche. It contains vital information about the competition (i.e., when and where to check in, transportation information, final competition schedules and sites, etc.). Additional information is available at the meet website.

Code of Conduct - Please read and abide by the Code of Conduct (below).

Team Meetings - There will be Team USA meetings at times and locations TBA. Please attend the meetings. There is generally important last-minute information from the meetings between the Team Leader and WMA and the Local Organizing Committee.

Team Photo - A team photo will be taken at a time and location TBA.

Drug Testing - WMA will conduct drug testing under IAAF rules. There are many over-the-counter medicines that are banned. Additional information is available at www.iaaf.org/antidoping/downloads. If you require approval for use of therapeutic medications, please submit a Therapeutic Use Exemption Application to the United States Anti-Doping Agency at www.usantidoping.org, immediately.

Opening Ceremony - The opening ceremonies will begin with the Flag Parade on Saturday December 10 at 4:00 p.m. Please plan to attend the opening ceremony.

Team USA Code of Conduct

All Masters Athletes and USA Track & Field (USATF) Delegation Managers are required to adhere to the following Code of Conduct as a condition of competing internationally under the auspices of USA Track & Field.

1. I will conduct myself at all times as a goodwill ambassador for USATF and the United States of America, and that I will refrain from any act(s) that may reflect unfavorably upon myself, my teammates, the sport of track and field, USATF or the United States of America.
2. I will not intentionally or voluntarily undertake any action that desecrates or disrespects the American flag.
3. I will dress appropriately and respectfully for all official functions, wearing the designated official USATF uniform top during competition. I understand that I am forbidden from altering or covering up the sponsor logo, if any, on the official USATF uniform top.
4. If I am unable to compete in any event with team awards due to injury, illness, or for any other reasons, I will notify the USATF Delegation Managers.
5. I understand that it is my responsibility to be informed about all issues related to the competition, and to provide my own equipment and athletic gear to extent that these are not provided by the competition organizing committee, USATF or a USATF sponsor.
6. I will read and abide by USATF Regulation 10/Doping Control. I understand that my failure to abide by the anti-doping regulations may result in disciplinary proceedings against me and the imposition of appropriate penalties, suspension or other disciplinary measures.

USATF may publish and/or release for publication entry information (name, gender, age, hometown, events, and marks) in accordance with its Privacy Policy.