► RR PA’s Sara Hall 1st Woman at Marathon Project 26.2 with 2nd Fastest Ever U.S. Time & PR
Runner’s World Photo USATF News: “CHANDLER, Arizona — Sara Hall came tantalizingly close to besting Deena Kastor’s American women’s record and seven men broke 2:10 in a remarkable day of racing Sunday morning at The Marathon Project in Chandler, Arizona.” Read More… NBC Sport News Report Runner’s World Feature Videos 4:38 Sara Hall Is Changing Our Understanding Of The Marathon FloTrack 1:36 Sara Hall runs second fastest American marathon Galesburg AZ...
read more► YOUTH Youth Birth Certificate Policy Change
USATF Date of Birth Verification Policy Document showing changes, which includes: “all birth certs must be uploaded at the National Website no later than FIVE days prior to the meet deadline.” USATF Pacific Youth Page with this information. USATF Youth Page with Youth Birth Certificate Policy Change For assistance and questions, call 317-261-0500.
read more► MUT PA’s David Sinclair 3rd & Michelino Sunseri 4th at National Trail Marathon Championships
read more► PA 20 Sept Annual Meeting minutes-video posted
Attached are our 20 Sept Annual Meeting minutes To view the zoom video of the meeting click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/afuCbJmwGHul29yzHXVEUsxJHjkHYBZLLzExCyNwGBgX62dbWUNN7uuSd5NrRoTdsYenzv1Mor-YQkn0.VQlymRNpsZGtBRIg?autoplay=true&startTime=1600638057000 Next BoA meeting will be Tuesday, 17 November via zoom.
read more► YOUTH 2020 Natl. USATF JO XC Champs Dec. 12 – No Qualifiers Needed
Please be advised that due to COVID-19 there will be no Association nor Regional qualifying procedures for advancement into the 2020 USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships. The JOXC Championships will be held in Lexington and has now been scheduled to be a two (2) day competition on December 12-13, 2020. This schedule change is necessary to assure that all precautions have been made to assure the safety and welfare of the Competitors, Officials, Staff and Spectators. The schedule and event information will be available...
read more► PA Important Update for Coaches & Parents of Unattached Athletes
ATTENTION: ALL TEAM COACHES & PARENTS OF UNATTACHED ATHLETES IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING THE MEMBERSHIP & AGE VERIFICATION PROCESS The USATF has made two (2) SIGNIFICANT changes that will affect Membership Registration and Age Verification. It is important that all coaches and parents of unattached athletes are aware of and understand these new changes to avoid any eligibility or participation conflicts with their athletes. Below is a brief outline of those changes and what your next steps are. USATF CONNECT USATF has updated it...
read more► OFF John Murray and Jim Hume to be inducted into the Nat’l Officials Hall of Fame
Join us in congratulating John Murray, and Jim Hume (posthumously) into the National Officials Hall of Fame! The induction would normally take place during the Officials Banquet at the Annual Meeting, though we are unsure as yet if the annual meeting will be in-person or virtual. Determination to be made late September.
read more► PA Jim Hume’s Celebration of Life video, pics and bio
On Friday, 21 August, 50 family members and friends joined together to celebrate Jim Hume’s life. Click on the link below for video of the celebration (thanks JR Heberle and Sean Laughlin) along with Jim’s bio and photos. Officials_ by Fred Baer, USATF Pacific Media Hume died in June, following a series of illnesses in recent years. A memorial is planned for 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21 and will be streamed and posted on the USA Track & Field National Officials Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/groups/98592597792....
read more► LDR PA LDR Masters get their American Records Ratified Early
The Masters LDR Committee sent out the letter below announcing the early ratification of numerous age-group American Records, including several performances by PA runners. Masters Long Distance Running (LDR) ? Greetings on behalf of the Masters LDR Committee! The economy is starting to reopen which brings hope. We are all eager to resume competing head-to-head safely in National Championships. But there is still no definitive word on when it will be possible to stage Masters LDR Championships. In the meantime, the Masters LDR Committee has...
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