Selection Procedures

All Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team members must be current USATF members.

Open Team

The following races will serve as selection races for the 2005 Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team:

Junior Team

For team consideration, athletes:

• Must be under 20 years of age in the year of competition.
• Must have run 16:45 or better (junior men) and 19:30 or better (junior women) in a 5 km road or cross country event. (Equivalent times will be considered for distances other than 5 km.)
• Must have experience running (in training and preferably racing) on up and down courses similar to the event.
• Must be mature, motivated, with a positive attitude to proudly represent the United States and sponsors internationally, under the rules of USATF and the event governing bodies.
• Must have a letter of recommendation from a coach, parent, or mentor-runner accompanying the athlete resume.

Resumes (including road, trail, track, and cross country results and current training info) will be accepted through July 15, 2005. Late-breaking information and results can be added until August 10, 2005. Team members will be announced by August 15, 2005.

Each Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team Member will receive the following:

• Official USATF National Team apparel
• Teva footwear
• Airline ticket to New Zealand, or up to $500 - whichever is less
• Lodging and meals for the 4-night/5-day stay in Wellington