Eligibility Requirements

In addition to correctly entering the Trials and having equaled or bettered the Olympic Trials "A" or "B" qualifying standards during the stated qualifying period, the following criteria must be met:

• For all athletes, a 2007 USATF membership number must be provided or entry will not be accepted. USATF memberships may be renewed or obtained online, through your local USATF Association, or by calling the USATF National Office at 317-713-4665. The fee is $30.
• Only citizens of the United States who are eligible to represent the United States in an Olympic competition under United States Olympic Committee and International Olympic Committee rules are eligible to compete in the Trials. Athletes who have citizenship questions should contact Kimberly Hicks via e-mail or 317-713-4668.
• Athletes may enter the event even if they have not yet met the qualifying standard. However, athletes will not be permitted to compete unless they have:
  • Completed the entry process
  • Met the entry standard by October 7, 2007
  • Completed the declaration process
  • Have an updated athlete location form on file with USADA prior to competition if they are in the Out-Of-Competition (OOC) Drug-Testing Pool