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Back to CANCELED: 2020 USATF Masters Outdoor Championships

Frequently Asked Questions

Where will the meet be held?

Irwin Belk Track located at 1201 E. Sullivan Street, Greensboro NC 27411, the website is available here.

Who can enter the meet? 

Athletes must be 25 years or older on July 9, 2020.

Does the meet have qualifying standards? 

No, the meet has no qualifying standards. Any USATF (or other WMA affiliate) member 25+ as of July 9, 2020 can participate.

Is food available at the Irwin Belk Track?

Yes, there will be a concession stand selling drinks and snacks.

Are showers and lockers available at Irwin Belk Track? 

No.

What's the track surface? 

400-meter oval track with a Mondo Super X 14 mm surface—the same surface that has been used at the IAAF World Championships. 

Will the meet provide starting blocks? 

Yes; you may use only meet-supplied starting blocks.

What kind of spikes can I wear? 

Maximum ¼-inch pyramid or Christmas Tree spikes only. We perform a spike check before you can compete.

Will throwing implements be provided? 

Yes, we will provide at least two implements for each age group in each event.

May I bring and use my own throwing implement(s)? 

Yes, you may bring and use your own implement(s), but they must be weighed and inspected prior to the competition and will be impounded until your event(s). More information about implement inspection is available in the Athletes Info section of the meet website.

Will there be poles available for athletes who do not bring their own to use at the meet?

Yes. For more information please click here.

If I ship my pole vault, where shall I send it? 

Please send it to:
           
            USATF Masters Outdoor National Championships
            Irwin Belk Track at BB&T Stadium
            NC A&T State University
            Athletics Department
            818 Lindsay Street
            1601 East Market St.
            Greensboro, NC 27411

For the return shipment, UPS pickups must be arranged with Billy Edringston, (336) 398-8673 or
edringst@ncat.edu) for proper pickup location at the facility.

Where can I learn more about Irwin Belk Track? 

See https://www.visitgreensboronc.com/things-to-do/nc-at-state-university-irwin-belk-track-complex/.

If I'm driving, how do I get there? 

See driving instructions under Facility Information page

Will there be a meet shuttle from the hotels?

Yes. There will be a free shuttle from the headquarters hotel (Doubletree) and the Drury Inn.

What if the parking lots are full? 

Although there may be some additional on-street parking during the event, you can avoid this problem by taking the shuttle.

When will the final schedule be posted? 

The full schedule, including heat times for running events and flight times for field events, will be posted approximately one week after the late entry deadline. The earliest will be June 25, 2020 two weeks prior to the first day of the meet.

What is the process for entering a relay team? 

Relay teams may only enter on-site, however, each member of a relay team must also be entered in the meet as an individual. The normal entry process applies to each team member, including the deadlines. All relay teams must sign up in the packet pick-up area by 1 PM on the day before the relay is to be contested. Relay entry forms are color-coded for Male/Female and for 4x200m/4x400m/4x800m. Additional specific entry procedures and location will be communicated prior to the meet and on-site in the meet program.

The fee for a relay is listed as $40. Is that fee per person or per team? 

Per team, but as noted each member of the team must already be entered in the meet as well.

What events are in the outdoor pentathlon? 

For women - short hurdles, high jump, shot put, long jump, and 800m run; for men – long jump, javelin throw, 200 meters, discus throw, 1500m run.

How do I send proof of age? 

If after you complete your entry, the status of entry page indicates “dob docs needed,” then please fax or e-mail 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 to the attention of Elizabeth Guarneri or as an attachment elizabeth.guarneri@usatf.org.

Can I add an event or change my time or mark for an event? 

Yes, you may do so until the late entry deadline on June 18, 2020. After that date no changes may be made. You can, however, verify your entry, by event, on the Status of Entries page.

Once I'm at the meet, how do I declare for an event? 

At least one hour before each of your track events sign in on the declaration sheet for that event. For field events you must report to the event venue 20 minutes prior to the start time for your event.

  • For track events, we post declaration sheets at the clerking area.
  • For field events, we post declaration sheets at the field event venue.

Who can I contact with questions about the track and field competition? 

Email questions to DePaul Mittman depaulmittman@bellsouth.net.

Who can I contact with questions about hotels, transport, event shuttle, etc.?

Email questions to Collins Lowder at clowder@sportsproperties.com.

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