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Credentials

2012 USA Indoor Track & Field Championship Credential Options

Note – Updates/Changes to credentials cannot be made online once the entry has been completed. However, entrants will be able to make any changes at packet/credential pick-up in Albuquerque.

Registered Coach “RC”, Warm-up Pass “WP”, and Stadium Pass “SP” credentials are designed to allow an athlete’s coach and/or personal support access to the 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 to receive a credential.

Credentials can be obtained at Packet Pick Up on site in Albuquerque.

Athletes will receive two complimentary credentials:

  1. 1 Complimentary Credential Option:
    • RC-Registered Coach – This credential gives coach access to warm-up & stadium.
    • Each participating athlete may request one (1) Registered Coach “RC” credential for his or her coach 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. All coaches applying for a “Coach” credential must be a member of USATF and must be a member of the USATF Coaches Registry, prior to receiving a “RC” credential. Individuals must have completed and been approved (be listed on USATF Coaches Registry) prior to their arrival in Albuquerque. You will not have the option to sign up for the Coaches Registry on-site (Albuquerque) to obtain a coaches credential. Coaches cleared through the background screen must also be current (2012) member of USATF to appear on the Coaches Registry.
    • USATF reserves the right to deny or revoke a “RC” credential to any coach who USATF has reason to believe (a) has committed an anti-doping rule violation or materially contributed to the commission of an anti-doping rule violation; or (b) is under investigation by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (“USADA”) or other authorities with respect to a potential anti-doping rules violation; or (c) has engaged in conduct deemed by USATF to reflect a pattern of unethical behavior
  2. 2nd Complimentary Credential Option (pick one of the following):
    • WP – Warm-up Pass – No seat in stadium (can be used for personal medical or other athlete support functions that only need access to the warm-up area). Personal medical receiving this pass must have a medical license on file with Sandy Snow.
      • or
    • SP – Stadium Pass – Stadium access only; no warm-up track access (can be used for family member or friend).
    • Each participating athlete may request only 1 of the options listed above “WP” or “SP” 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 no fee for this credential. Only the individuals specified by participating athletes for this purpose will be allowed to receive a “WP” or “SP” credential. All individuals applying for a “WP” or “SP” credential must be a current (2012) member of USATF.
    • USATF reserves the right to deny or revoke a “WP” or “SP” credential to any personal support who USATF has reason to believe (a) has committed an anti- doping rule violation or materially contributed to the commission of an anti- doping rule violation; or (b) is under investigation by the United States Anti- Doping Agency (“USADA”) or other authorities with respect to a potential anti- doping rules violation; or (c) has engaged in conduct deemed by USATF to reflect a pattern of unethical behavior.
    • Other stipulations that apply to “WP” and “SP” credentials:
      • Must not have a violent felony conviction
      • Must not have a non-violent felony conviction within 3 years
      • Any unauthorized person in possession of a credential and any unauthorized person found in a credential-restricted area (the athlete warm-up areas, or other restricted zones) will be immediately escorted from the facility, the credential will be revoked, and the unauthorized person may be subject to penalty.

Note – Updates/Changes to credentials cannot be made online once the entry has been completed. However, entrants will be able to make any changes at packet/credential pick-up in Albuquerque.

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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 and fourth places.


Prize Money

For the 2012 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships, USA Track & Field will pay prize money to the first through fourth place finishers in each Championship event. The prize structure is as follows:

1st - $2,500
2nd - $1,500
3rd - $500
4th - $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.
  • Athletes who are eligible to receive prize money will receive their checks via mail (U.S. Postal Service) but only after all drug testing results from USADA have become final. It can take anywhere from 6-8 weeks for USATF receive these results after the last day of competition.
  • Athletes who are eligible to receive prize money and this is your first time receiving any type of funding from USATF will be required to complete the following IRS W-9 form: IRS Form W-9: Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification (PDF, via IRS.gov)
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Implements & Spikes

  • Only Indoor implements may be used at these championships.
  • Athletes must provide their own implements for practice and competition.
  • Athletes will be permitted to use their own implements for competition, provided they pass the implement inspection. All implements will be impounded after inspection. Implements not passing inspection will be returned after the completion of competition.
  •  Implement weigh-in and inspections will be held in the Albuquerque Convention Center.
  •  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.
  •  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.
  • Only ¼ inch “Pyramid Spikes” will be allowed on the competition surface in Albuquerque.  The LOC will have regulation spikes available.  Prohibited spikes include “Christmas Tree Spike Pins” and “Needle Spike Pins.”
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National Team Processing

Please bring Passports!

The 2012 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships will serve as the selection meet for the 2012 IAAF World Indoor Championships to be held in Istanbul, Turkey March 9-11, 2012.

Because of the limited time between the USA Indoor Championships and the World Indoor Championships, athletes must have a passport valid for at least 6 months past the return date to be considered for the team.

Team Processing will take place on the 2nd floor of the Albuquerque Convention Center in the Mesilla room. Please note that Team Processing will be conducted on both Saturday and Sunday. All athletes selected as members of the team must attend Team Processing to complete paperwork necessary for entry into the IAAF World Indoor Championships and to make travel arrangements. Athletes will travel as a group to Istanbul and will leave on March 4, 2012 and return on March 12, 2012.  Athletes will receive their uniform package and travel itineraries during Team Processing. Visas are required for entry into Istanbul, so athletes must bring valid passports to Team Processing. Passports must be valid for 6 months past your return date. Team staff will be available in the Mixed Zone to provide further information.


Hours of Operation

Saturday, February 25 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 26 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Athletes should bring the following to team processing:

  • Valid U.S. passport
  • Necessary information to complete forms (contact information for agents, coaches, etc.)
  • Please come prepared to let USATF know if your coach and/or personal medical will be traveling to Istanbul for the Championships.

The first four (4) places, who have met the 2012 IAAF World Indoor Championships standard, in all track and field finals should complete paperwork at Team Processing.

All finalists in the 400m should also complete the team sign-up process in order to be eligible for the national team relay pools.
All athletes are required to complete Team Processing the day of their final in order to be eligible for the 2012 IAAF World Indoor Championships. Those who do not complete Team Processing by 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 26 will forfeit their rank for selection to the IAAF World Indoor Championships. Allowances will be made for athletes who are still in drug testing; however, those athletes must come to Team Processing immediately after they leave drug testing. Please plan your travel so that you have time to complete Team Processing.

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Packet Pick-up

Athlete packet pick-up and credential pick-up will take place based on the following schedule:

Location:
Albuquerque East Convention Center - Upper Level (San Miguel Room)

Dates/Times:
Friday, February 24 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 25 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 26 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Practice Schedule

Albuquerque Convention Center

All athletes competing in the USA Indoor Track & Field Championships must abide by this schedule as to not interfere with the practice, warm-up, and competition of the Mountain West Conference meet. Both the Mountain West practice schedule as well as the USA Track and Field Championships practice schedule are listed below. Please reference the USA Track & Field time slots and make practice plans accordingly.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22

Mountain West Conference

  • 3:00pm – 7:00pm All events
  • Weight Throw 3:00-5:00pm
  • Shot Put 5:00-7:00pm

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23

Mountain West Conference

  • 9:00am – 5:30pm General practice
  • General practice not to interfere with Pentathlon or Heptathlon
  • Weight Throw 4:00pm – 5:00pm
  • Shot Put 5:00pm – 6:00pm
  • No throws 12:30pm – 4:00pm

USA Track & Field

  • 6:00pm – 8:00pm All events
  • Shot Put 6:00pm – 7:00pm
  • Weight Throw 7:00pm – 8:00pm

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24

Mountain West Conference

  • 9:30am – 12:30pm General practice
  • Shot Put 9:30am – 12:30pm

USA Track & Field

  • 8:00am – 9:30am All events
  • Shot Put 8:00am – 8:45am
  • Weight Throw 8:45am – 9:30am
  • 6:30pm – 9:30pm All events
  • Shot Put 6:30pm – 8:00pm
  • Weight Throw 8:00pm – 9:30pm

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25

Mountain West Conference

  • 9:00am – 10:15am Oval only
  • All other in Pre Function rooms

USA Track & Field

  • 8:00am – 9:00am
  • Sprints, Oval, High Jump, Pole Vault
  • NO Long & Triple Jump or Throws
  • After 9:00am all warm-ups in Pre-Function room
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Personal Medical

Space has been reserved at the Hyatt Hotel, the headquarter hotel, for athlete personal medical to set up and utilize. Please take advantage of the space located on the 2nd floor in the Boardroom East room. This space will be made available on the following days and times:

  • Friday, February 24: 2 p.m. - 10 p.m.
  • Saturday, February 25: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
  • Sunday, February 26: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Advertising Guidelines

USA Track & Field's Board of Directors on Saturday afternoon voted to suspend uniform advertising guidelines that had been posted for the 2012 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships. No restrictions will be enforced.

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