Eligibility Requirements

• General: All eligible members of USATF and eligible members of other IAAF member federations may compete in these Championships. However, only U.S. citizens may score or win Championship medals. Non-U.S. citizens must enter the Championships using the paper mail-in entry form (online entries are not available).
• Qualifying Standards: There are no qualifying standards for this competition.
• Age Divisions: Athletes must be 30 years or older on July 9, 2009. Individual competition will be conducted in five-year age divisions. Relay competition will be conducted in ten-year age divisions.
• USATF Membership: All U.S. citizens must be 2009 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. Non-U.S. citizens must be eligible members of their IAAF member federation.
• Club Scoring & Athlete Representation: All clubs must be 2009 USATF member organizations to score team points and have athletes represent the club in these Championships.
• Relays: Club and non-club relay teams shall be separate divisions. USATF Competition Rule 332.2(g) details the definitions for club and non-club relay teams.
• Proof of Birth: Proof of date of birth will be required from all competitors in advance. See the entry information page for more details.