Eligibility Requirements

In addition to correctly entering the meet and having equaled or bettered the qualifying standard(s) during the stated qualifying periods, the following criteria must also be met:

• Only citizens of the United States who are eligible to represent the U.S. in all levels of international competition and who have met the published entry standards during the stated qualifying period are eligible to compete in these Championships. See USATF Rules for more information and exceptions.
• Female athletes must be 14 years or older on the day of competition. There is no age restriction for male athletes.
• Athletes may enter an event(s) even if they have not yet met the qualifying standard for that event(s). However, athletes will not be permitted to compete unless they have:
1. A 2007 USATF membership
2. Met the entry standard
3. An updated athlete location form on file with USADA
4. Completed the entry process
5. Completed the declaration process
• Proof of qualifying performance, if required, must be submitted to USATF no later than 1:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, February 27, 2007. Any submittal received after this date will not be accepted. Please contact stats@usatf.org for verification procedures.
• All athletes must be 2007 members of USATF in good standing. USATF memberships may be purchased online, through your local Association Office, or by calling the USATF National Office at 317-713-4665.
• Athletes wishing to represent a branch of the Armed Forces of the United States must be registered with the Membership Committee of their local USATF Association.