Entry Information

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).

Entry Process

Online entry is the preferred method of entry.

 A 2012 USATF membership is required to enter (please join online if you are not a member).  To enter online, you will be required to provide your 2011 USATF membership number and password (click here to retrieve your password if you don't know it).

A Help Line is available for those who need help with the entry process. For assistance call 317-713-4685 during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.  For entries close to the deadlines: although we will make every reasonable effort, we cannot guarantee responses to requests for passwords. Please enter early!

Non-U.S. citizens who live outside the United States: Entries must be submitted using the printable individual entry form. Online entries are not available. Please note that your name will not appear on the Status of Entries page for the Championships. Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing before sending a request for your entry confirmation.

Important Documents

•  Eligibility requirements
•  Membership application

Entry Deadlines and Fees

* An additional $10 per athlete will be charged for the required National Masters Track & Field Committee surcharge.

All fees are non-transferable and non-refundable. No entry will be considered completed unless it is accompanied by full payment of fees and all required documents (see below).

Entry Forms

• Online individual entry 
  •  You may also update your mark(s) and affiliation before the close of entries
•  Printable/Mail-In Entry Form

Online entries must be paid for by credit card (Visa - the only card accepted by USATF) or electronic funds transfer ("electronic check"). Paper entries must be paid for by check or money order. Please make checks payable to "Seattle Masters AC."

Other Required Documents

•  Verification of Age (a copy of your birth certificate or passport)
  • If entering online: if your entry status is showing as "info needed" on the Status of Entries page, you must fax or mail a copy of your proof-of-age document--with your membership number written on it--to the USATF National Office:
    
    Fax: 800-833-1466 -- attention: Masters Championships
    Address: USA Masters Championships, 132 East Washington Street, Suite 800, Indianapolis, IN 46204
    
  •  If entering by paper: athletes entering by mail must attach a copy of their proof-of-age document to the entry form.
    USATF also recommends athletes bring a copy of their proof-of-age document to packet pick-up as a back-up measure--a proof-of-age document is required prior to receiving competitor packets.

USATF also recommends athletes bring a copy of their proof-of-age document to packet pick-up as a back-up measure--a proof-of-age document is required prior to receiving competitor packets.