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Athlete Info

Table of Contents

  • Awards & Prize Money
  • Credentials
  • Packet Pickup
  • Uniform Guidelines
  • Implements
  • Warm-up & Practice

Awards & Prize Money

Awards

A Gold Medal, emblematic of the Championships of the United States of America, will be given to the winner of each Championship event; a Silver Medal to second place; and Bronze Medals to third through sixth places.

Prize Money

At Outdoor Track & Field Championships, USA Track & Field will pay prize money to the first- through eighth place finishers in each Championship event. The prize structure is as follows:

1st Place $4,000
2nd Place $3,000
3rd Place $2,000
4th Place $1,000
5th Place $500
6th Place $500
7th Place $500
8th Place $500

Notes

  •  Athletes with remaining collegiate eligibility are not eligible to receive this prize money.
  • Athletes are eligible to receive prize money in more than one event.
  •  Prize money will not be distributed until all drug-testing results have become final, which can take anywhere from 6-8 weeks after the event to be sent to USATF from USADA.
  • Funds will only be distributed to persons who are eligible to represent the United States in all levels of international competition.
  •  Prize money may be paid by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and subject to their stipulations.

Questions: All questions relating to awards and prize money should be directed to Sariyu "Beka" Suggs at (317) 713-4689.

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Credentials

Attention to all coaches requesting a credential for the USA Junior Outdoor Track & Field Championships or USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon - June 23-26, 2011

Coaches requesting a credential must be a current member of the USATF Coaches Registry. The current list can be found here or (http://legacy.usatf.org/groups/Coaches/registeredCoaches/list.asp). Coaches MUST have a current 2011 membership to validate their NCSI two year background screen from 2010 and appear on the published list of registered coaches.

Coaches seeking to join the Registry must apply by June 1, 2011 to be eligible for a Coaches Credential at the National Championships. No applications for the Coaches Registry will be processed during the credentialing process. For more information on the Coaches Registry visit http://legacy.usatf.org/groups/Coaches/registeredCoaches/index.asp; click �Begin the application process now� at the bottom of the page to apply, or you may click here.

If you have questions, contact:

Terry Crawford, Director of Coaching
Terry.Crawford@legacy.usatf.org
Phone: 317-713-4671

Securing Credentials: Athletes will designate their �Coach� or �AS� person at the time of entry online. Only designated individuals will receive a credential.

Note to Athletes - Changes to credentials cannot be made online. However, entrants will be able to make any changes at packet/credential pick-up in Eugene, OR.

Coach (C) and Athlete Support (AS) credentials are designed to allow an athlete�s coach and/or personal support access to the event shuttle, warm-up area, athlete seating and practice track for the purpose of preparing for competition. An individual must be 18 years of age or older and a member of USA Track & Field in order to receive a credential.

Credentials can be obtained at Packet Pick Up by the designated individual with a photo ID. Athletes can not pick up credentials for support personnel/coaches.

Athletes may receive one complimentary credential:

  1. Coach (C) or Athlete Support (AS) Credential
    Each participating athlete may request either a �Coach� or �AS� credential for his or her coach/personal support by specifying the name of the individual designated to receive that credential on his or her entry form. There is no fee for this credential. Please note athletes will only have the option to receive one complimentary credential (Coach or AS).
    • Coach (C) Credential:
      All coaches applying for a �Coach� credential must be a current member of USATF and must be a member of the USATF Coaches Registry , prior to receiving a �Coach� credential. Individuals must have completed and been approved (be listed on USATF Coaches Registry) by June 1, 2011 prior to their arrival in Eugene. You will not have the option to sign up for the Coaches Registry on-site (Eugene) to obtain a coaches credential. Coaches cleared through the background screen in 2010 must also be a current (2011) member of USATF to appear on the Coaches Registry.

      Or

      Athlete Support (AS) Credential:
      All individuals applying for an �AS� credential must be a current (2011) member of USATF. Individuals will be allowed to purchase a 2011 membership at the packet pickup.
  2. Purchase an additional Athlete Support �AS� Credential �$65
    Each participating athlete may purchase one additional �AS� credential for his or her personal support by specifying the name of the individual designated to receive that credential on his or her entry form or at Packet Pick up. There is a fee of $65 for this credential. Only the individuals specified by participating athletes for this purpose will be allowed to receive an �AS� credential. All individuals applying for an �AS� credential must be a current (2011) member of USATF.  Payment must be made on-site at packet pick-up by Credit Card (Visa) or Cash. USATF reserves the right to deny an individual any type of credential who is currently under a USADA sanction or has received a lifetime ban from USADA.

In addition to credentials, all-session tickets for the 2011 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships are on sale now.Please click on the following link for more information:

http://legacy.usatf.org/events/2011/USAOutdoorTFChampionships/tickets.asp

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Packet Pick-up

Packet pick-up will take place on the concourse level of Matthew Knight Arena immediately inside the west entrance to the arena (see attached diagram). The arena is accessible from Hayward Field by following the path outlined on the attached map. Athletes using the LOC shuttle will be able to exit the shuttle at the Market of Choice stop (corner of Franklin Blvd. and Orchard St.) and walk around to the west entrance of the arena (approximately 100m).

Wednesday, June 22 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 23 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, June 24 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 25 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 26 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.


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Uniform Guidelines

Athlete competition attire worn at the USA Outdoor Championships must be in accordance with policies established through IAAF and the USOC. The athlete clothing policy for the 2011 Outdoor Championships will allow both club names and a manufacturer's name/logo on an athlete's attire. The size of the club name and manufacturer's name/logo must meet IAAF guidelines (outlined below).

Any advertising or other identification on such attire not permitted under these regulations is strictly prohibited and will constitute a breach of these regulations.

It is the responsibility of the athlete to ensure his/her clothing meets these requirements. Strict adherence to these Outdoor Championship rules will be enforced at the competition -- if an athlete's attire does not meet these requirements, he/she will not be permitted to wear it in the Outdoor Championships.

Only clubs registered with USATF in 2010 prior to the USATF National Club Track & Field Championships (July 9-10, 2010) are eligible to have their club name on the competition or warm-up attire at the 2011 USA Outdoor Championships. In order for athletes to be permitted to wear the club uniform at Outdoor Championship events, their club must be a registered USATF club at the time of the Outdoor Championship competition. Clubs registered on July 11, 2010 or later, or registering for the first time, may apply for a waiver of this restriction, which must be approved by the USATF National Office.

To apply for a waiver or for any questions about these rules and regulations, please contact the Events Department at the USATF National Office ( 317-713-4686 or events@legacy.usatf.org)

Upper-body Attire

Manufacturer's Logo and Club Identification

Competition attire (vests/leotards) worn by an athlete on the upper body may carry a manufacturer's logo on the front, which may be a maximum of a 30 cm2 rectangle with the lettering a maximum height of 4 cm and the total logo a maximum height of 5 cm. The manufacturer's logo may appear only once on vests/leotards.

A graphic or figurative logo of the manufacturer (not including name or any text) may also be used as a decorative "design mark" once or repeatedly as a strip not exceeding 10 cm in width in one of the following positions, provided such use does not, in the opinion of the IAAF (USATF acting on behalf of the IAAF) at its discretion, dominate or unduly detract from the appearance of the garment:

  • Across the bottom of the sleeves
  • On the outer seam of the sleeves
  • Down the outer seams of the garment

Other competition and warm-up attire (track suit tops, t-shirts, sweatshirts, rain jackets) worn by an athlete on the upper body must conform to the same regulations as the vests/leotards, except the size of the manufacturer's logo display on such attire may be a maximum of a 40 cm2 rectangle.

In addition, an athlete who is a member of a duly registered club (as described above) may, on their upper-body attire, have the club name, club sponsor, or the club logo may be displayed on the front of the vest/leotard on the right chest. The display must be rectangular in shape, with a maximum size of 40cm2 and with the lettering a maximum height of 4cm if printed directly onto the vest/leotard or the size of the patch. The club name may appear on the back of the vest/leotard with the lettering a maximum height of 4cm, and no restriction in width.

Lower-body Attire

Manufacturer's Name/Logo

The manufacturer's name/logo is the only identification that may appear on lower-body competition attire (shorts, tights), and it may be a maximum of 20 cm2 in area, with a maximum height of 4 cm and may appear only once.

A graphic or figurative logo of the manufacturer (not including name or any text) may also be used as a decorative "design mark" once or repeatedly as a strip not exceeding 10 cm in width in one of the following positions, provided such use does not, in the opinion of the IAAF (USATF acting on behalf of the IAAF) at its discretion, dominate or unduly detract from the appearance of the garment:

  • Across the bottom of the legs
  • Down the outer seams of the legs

Socks may also have the manufacturer's name/logo displayed once, with a maximum size of 5 cm2 in area and a maximum height of 2.5 cm.

A graphic or figurative logo of the manufacturer (not including name or any text) may also be used on socks as a decorative "design mark" once or repeatedly as a strip not exceeding 5 cm in width across the top edge of each sock, provided such use does not, in the opinion of USATF at its discretion, dominate or unduly detract from the appearance of the socks.

Other competition and warm-up attire worn on the lower body is subject to the same requirements as that for the competition attire for the lower body.

The identification of the name/logo of the manufacturer on other apparel such as headgear, hats, headbands, gloves, armbands, wristbands, glasses and sunglasses is limited to one identification mark, which may be a maximum size of 6 cm2.

The name/logo of the manufacturer of shoes used by an athlete during the course of the competition is not restricted in size.

If an athlete's clothing is not in compliance with these regulations, the athlete may be required by the event officials to wear plain attire as provided by the competition organizer.

Schools/Universities/Military/Longstanding Club Exemptions

IAAF size restrictions shall not apply to uniforms of colleges/universities/military units or branches, or longstanding track clubs (under IAAF rules, clubs existing prior to January 1, 1980) whose names do not include any sponsor identification. However, longstanding track clubs wishing to be exempted from the IAAF size restrictions must request an exemption in writing, and the exemption must be granted in writing by the USATF CEO. Please contact the USATF Events Department at 317-713-4686 or events@legacy.usatf.org for more information on this topic.

Implement Inspection

  • Athletes must provide their own implements for practice and competition, provided they pass the implement inspection. All implements will be impounded after inspection and must be marked with the athlete’s name. Implements not passing inspection will be returned after the completion of competition.
  • Implements must be presented at the Implement Inspection Room, located in the garage beside the 1500m starting line no later than the day prior to the start of the event.
  • Meet organizers will NOT provide a supply of implements for use by competitors not wishing to use their own implements or whose implements have not passed inspection.
  • Personal implements that are accepted for use in the competition lose identity as privately owned implements for the duration of the competition and may be used by any competitor.
  • Equipment bags will be inspected. Athletes will not be allowed to have any implements in equipment bags taken to the competition venue. Athletes with practice implements must leave the extra implements with the Clerks.

Implement Inspection Room Hours of Operation
Implement inspection will be open at the following times:

Wednesday, June 22 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 23 9:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Friday, June 24 9:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 25 9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 26 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Warm-up Facility Hours of Operation

The athlete warm-up area at Hayward Field features multiple fields and a track. The general warm-up area is open to all credentialed athletes for warm-up or shakeouts. The day-of-competition warm-up area is located on the artificial turf field to the north of the general warm-up area, and it houses the tent for the Clerks.

Only athletes on that day’s start list will be permitted to enter the day-of- competition warm-up area. Credentialed athlete support personnel will not have access to the day-of- competition field, but will be permitted around the perimeter of the area and be able to communicate with their athletes until the athlete is escorted to the field of play.

These areas will be open at the following times:
Thursday, June 23 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Friday, June 24 7:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 25 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 26 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Practice Schedule at Hayward Field
Practice for credentialed athletes will be held at Hayward Field on June 21st and 22nd at the following times:
Tuesday, June 21 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 22 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Practice will NOT be allowed on the competition track on June 23–26.

For safety purposes, practice for field events will be allowed only during the following times:

 

Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Track  1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Long Jump  1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Triple Jump  1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Pole Vault  3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
High Jump  1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Put  1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Javelin Throw  3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hammer Throw  1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Discus Throw  1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Track   11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Long Jump   11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Triple Jump   11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Pole Vault  2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
High Jump   11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shot Put   11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Javelin Throw  2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hammer Throw   11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Discus Throw   11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

 

All competition equipment and medical services will be available for athlete use during these practice periods.

Special Practice For Hammer
Athletes wishing to practice the hammer after Wednesday must do so at Hayward Field. The hammer ring at Lane Community College is not available.

Athletes may practice the hammer at Hayward Field at the following times on the following days:
Thursday, June 23 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Friday, June 24 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

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