How Does One Register/Enter Masters' TAF, Meets

[bijanc]

I have a p.r. client named Steve Hayes who is 57, and we time him at 11.1 in the 100M. (if you "Google" him his name comes up in a search at his whole name, .com, and there's a Youtube vid of him working out & sprinting that was I posted here once). He would like to train and enter Masters or age group track meets in Northern Virginia where he resides, or Greater D.C/suburban Md. if he's eligible there. Any suggestions about how athletes his age begin the process toward age group competition for their respective regio? I don't see local info online.

[dukehjsteve]

Start from scratch @ USA Track & Field's website. It should lead you easily in the right direction.

[bijanc]

Masters

Thanks High Jump Steve.

[ndamix]

Re: How Does One Register/Enter Masters' TAF, Meets

I have a p.r. client named Steve Hayes who is 57, and we time him at 11.1 in the 100M. (if you "Google" him his name comes up in a search at his whole name, .com, and there's a Youtube vid of him working out & sprinting that was I posted here once). He would like to train and enter Masters or age group track meets in Northern Virginia where he resides, or Greater D.C/suburban Md. if he's eligible there. Any suggestions about how athletes his age begin the process toward age group competition for their respective regio? I don't see local info online.

Since your client lives in Northern VA, he may want to check out the Potomac Valley TC: http://www.pvtc.org/

Also, PVTC is putting on the 34th Annual Potomac Valley Games which is scheduled for this coming weekend: http://www.pvtc.org/2009pvgames.doc

bijanc, tell your friend to come out...the meet's a lotta fun and you never know who you may run into.

[bijanc]

Potomac Masters

That's quite helpful- thanks.

[dukehjsteve]

My bro does Seniors meet in the DC area too, and says they are just great, and lots of great people too.

[Marlow]

Masterstrack.com is an excellent resource. Here's a good link from them:

http://www.masterstrack.com/meets/usa.html

the fact of the matter is that almost ALL masters meets are all-comers meets, meaning you can show up, pay a fee and run.

[bijanc]

Hmm

Thx Marlow

[Speedfirst]

Masterstrack.com is an excellent resource. Here's a good link from them:

http://www.masterstrack.com/meets/usa.html

the fact of the matter is that almost ALL masters meets are all-comers meets, meaning you can show up, pay a fee and run.

But if you're a member of USATF as a master, your fee is less.

[scottmitchell74]

Interesting thread. It's itching in the back of my head for years now to train for this, and now that I'm 35 it seems the timing could be right.

Any resources for novice/masters training so one doesn't hurt one's self?

[Marlow]

Masterstrack.com is an excellent resource. Here's a good link from them:
http://www.masterstrack.com/meets/usa.html
the fact of the matter is that almost ALL masters meets are all-comers meets, meaning you can show up, pay a fee and run.

But if you're a member of USATF as a master, your fee is less.

Not always. Many meets have entry fees totally unrelated to USATF membership.

[Speedfirst]

Masterstrack.com is an excellent resource. Here's a good link from them:
http://www.masterstrack.com/meets/usa.html
the fact of the matter is that almost ALL masters meets are all-comers meets, meaning you can show up, pay a fee and run.

But if you're a member of USATF as a master, your fee is less.

Not always. Many meets have entry fees totally unrelated to USATF membership.

I understand, but I'm speaking in general and when it does apply. :wink:

[Marlow]

Interesting thread. It's itching in the back of my head for years now to train for this, and now that I'm 35 it seems the timing could be right.
Any resources for novice/masters training so one doesn't hurt one's self?

Yeah, do NOT do workouts from college. Get in the weight room thrice weekly and build strength. JOG (and I do mean JOG) at least thrice weekly, until you can run a decent 5K, then SLOWLY start specialty training for your event, be it 100, 110H, PV or JT. It takes at LEAST 6 months of specific training before you even THINK about competing in a meet. Hammies go first!

[Halfmiler2]

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