Entry Info

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• Entry Information
• Eligibility Requirements

Entry Information

You must be a 2017 USATF member to enter the Championships.  If you do not have a 2017 membership, please complete a membership application first. You must also meet the eligibility requirements.
 
Entry Process

• Non-U.S. citizens must enter the Championships using the paper mail-in entry form (online entries are not available).
• A 2017 USATF membership is required to enter online (please join online if you are not a member).  NOTE: If you are a multi-year member through at least 2017 you may enter using your 2016 USATF membership number.
• To enter online without an entry mark, put “NT” or “NM” (without the quotes) in the Mark box during the entry process.
• A Help Line is available for those athletes who need assistance with the entry process.  For assistance, call the USATF National Office at 317-713-4658 during normal business hours, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm ET Monday – Friday.
• If after completing your entry the status of entry page indicates “info needed” you should fax a copy of your birth certificate or the information page of your passport--with your membership number written on it--to the USATF National Office at 800-833-1466.

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. At this time the paper mail-in form is not yet available. Online registration is not available for non-U.S. citizens.

Qualifying Standards:
There are no qualifying standards for this competition.

Age Divisions:
Athletes must be 30 years or older on February 17, 2017. Individual competition will be conducted in five-year age divisions. Relay competition will be conducted in ten-year age divisions.

USATF Membership:
All athletes must be 2017 members of USATF in good standing. USATF memberships may be purchased online, or through your local Association Office. Non-U.S. citizens must be eligible members of their IAAF member federation.

Club Scoring & Athlete Representation:
All clubs must be 2017 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 both club and non-club relay teams.

Proof of Birth:
Proof of date of birth will be required from all competitors in advance.  

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