March 15 kicks off the five-day 2006 World Masters Indoor Championships in Linz, Austria, and information is filtering out on how Americans can sign up. First, visit the new USATF page on the meet. The U.S. entry form is posted here. But Phil Raschker — a native of neighboring Germany — shares something called a USA Supplemental Entry Form. You’ll need to review that as well. (It reads like a waiver to fight in the U.S. military.)

Here it is:
USA Supplemental Entry Form
2nd World Masters Athletics Championships (Indoors)
Linz, Austria
March 15 to 20, 2006
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________
2006 USATF Membership Number (required) _______________________________________________
(2006 USATF memberships can be purchased online at www.usatf.org)
Entry Fees:
Fee Number Total
WMA, LOC and USATF fees $67.00 67.00
Uniform top (required unless you competed in San
Sebastian) $25.00
Each Single Event (including track, field, road walk,
cross-country, and half marathon)
$19.00
Pentathlon $50.00
Total
Payment Information: NO REFUNDS
Check One: __ Check or Money Order Enclosed
__VISA – The ONLY credit card accepted by USATF
VISA Acct.___________________________________
Expiration ________________
Signature ______________________________________________
Information for USA Athletes Entering
ENTRIES FOR US CITIZENS
All Entries must include:
• Meet Entry form
o Name & Address
o Birth Date
o Age Category
o Events
o Fee Calculation in Euros.
o Signature and Date
• USA Supplemental Entry form
o Fee Calculation in US Dollars
o Uniform Selection and Size
o Uniform Shipping Address (no Post Office Boxes)
o 2006 USATF Membership Number
o Payment information (Credit Card, Bank Check, Money Order, Personal Checks)
o No Refunds
• Proof of Age (Copy of birth certificate or passport only – no driver’s licenses)
ALL ENTRIES for US CITIZENS must be mailed to: USA Track & Field
Attn: Sherry Quack
One RCA Dome, Suite 140
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Entries must be received in Indianapolis by January 10, 2006. NO entries will be accepted after January 10, 2006. Please
allow sufficient mailing time to meet this deadline.
Housing Forms are to be mailed directly to Local Organizing Committee in Linz (the address is on the form).
Confirmation – you will receive a post card from USATF when they receive your entry. If there are any errors, contact Philip
Greenwald (greenwaldp@att.net or 212 595 2486 before 9 PM Eastern Time) immediately.
TRAVEL PLANNING
Please arrange to arrive in Linz the day before your first event.
You are responsible for making your own arrangements for travel and accommodation.
COMPETITION INFORMATION
ON ARRIVAL IN LINZ – please contact the USA Team Manager – Philip Greenwald – either at the Team Meetings
(see below) or by looking for the US flag in the stands. This is particularly important for those who have not attended a
previous WMA championship. As noted below, there are different rules and procedures and it is important to double check
that you have completed all of the steps to be able to compete.
Rules – This is a large, international meet conducted under IAAF and WMA rules and many of the rules and procedures are different from local and US national meets. USATF is transmitting your entry to the Local Organizing Committee in
Linz and does not administer this meet.
Uniforms – ALL athletes in all events must wear an official USA uniform top during competition (WMA officials have
notified us that this uniform top rule will be strictly enforced throughout the competition). Unless you have a uniform top
from the WMA Outdoor Championship in San Sebastian, you need to purchase one (see supplemental entry form).
Uniforms are either an authentic National Team Uniform or newly created replica uniform with the same logos and
similar colors. For each size and style, the authentic uniform items will be provided on a first come – first served basis
until the inventory is depleted.
Additional uniform tops and supplemental uniform pieces (matching shorts, tights and warm-up clothing) are available at http://www.usatf.org/groups/Masters. Products sold on-line are attractively priced and available on a first-come, first serve basis.
Competitor’s Handbook – You will receive one when you pick up your packet in Linz. PLEASE READ IT! It contains vital information about the competition, i.e.: when and where you must declare your intention to compete in your events;
when and where to check in; transportation information, final competition schedules and sites; etc. Additional information is available at the meet website – www.linz2006.com
Team Meetings – There will be a USA team meeting at 10:30 AM every day from March 15 to 20 at the Intersport Arena (the exact location will be posted on the Information Board). Please attend the meeting the day before your competition
and, if possible, the day of competition. There is generally important last minute information from the meetings between the Team Managers and WMA and the Local Organizing Committee.
USA Information Board – Check the USA Information Board at the Intersport Arena for notices and/or updates. You can also post notes for the team managers or for each other.
4×200 Relays
• The relays will take place on Monday, March 20, presumably in the afternoon.
• Philip Greenwald will have a relay sign-up sheet in Linz. Please note that if you sign-up and are placed on a team, you are expected to compete; your team-mates will be depending on you.
• The USATF Masters Committee set the guidelines for the selection of relays. Relay competitors are selected from among the 200 meters dash competitors in Linz, with some discretion on the part of the Team Manager.
• There will be a relay meeting – check the USA Information Board for the date, time and place.
Road Race Walk, Half Marathon, and Cross Country Teams – There will be team scoring in each age group – details will be explained at the Team Meetings.
Protests /Appeals – You can protest any infraction of the rules with the referee. Any appeal of the referee’s decision must be by a team manager.
Drug Testing – WMA will conduct drug testing under IAAF rules. It is each athlete’s responsibility to know and comply with the IAAF Anti-Doping Rules. Please note that there are many over-the-counter medicines that are prohibited for use by athletes competing in Athletics. Additional information is available at www.iaaf.org/antidoping/downloads If you require approval for use of therapeutic medications, please submit a Therapeutic Use Exemption Application to the United States Anti-Doping Agency at www.usantidoping.org immediately
Opening Ceremony – The opening ceremony will be on Wednesday, March 15.
See you in Austria
Philip Greenwald, Track & Field Team Manager
101 West 81st Street, Apt. 718, New York, NY 10024
212 595 2486 (before 9 PM Eastern Time)
greenwaldp@att.net
USA Team Uniform Options
Authentic singlet – The only difference between
the men’s and women’s versions is the cut of the pieces,
they are tailored towards each gender. The replica singlet
(which will include the National Team mark on the front)
and shorts will be the same “obsidian” (navy blue)
throughout, and will not have the light blue or the red
color striping on the side or back. Note: Shorts will be
sold separately at
www.usatf.org/groups/Masters/2006WMA.
Authentic Throwers Top –Both the
Authentic and replica tops will be made of Nike Dri-FIT
material. The replica throwers top will be the “obsidian”
(navy blue shown on the front of the shirt) throughout (no
light blue or red coloring) and will include the National
Team mark on the front center of chest as shown.
Authentic Unitard – The unitards are offered in
both a men’s and women’s version while supplies last,
and all unitards sold will be as shown (no replicas will be
sold).
Authentic Women’s airborne top –
Women’s authentic airborne top will be as shown. This is
cut to resemble a “sports bra.” The replica airborne top
will be constructed of the same Nike Dri-FIT performance
material; however it will be the solid obsidian blue with
the National team mark in the front center as shown above
left. The replica is a different cut; while still form-fitting,
the material extends down to the waistline. Both the
authentic and replica tops include a sewn-in sports bra.
Competition Uniform Selection:
XS S M L XL XXL
Women’s Singlet R R R A A
Men’s Singlet R R AR AR A
Women’s Airborne Top
R AR R A A A
Men’s Unitard A A A A A
Women’s Unitard A A A A A A
Men’s Thrower Shirt
R AR AR A A
Women’s Thrower Shirt
A A A A
Entries will be processed in the order received by USATF. Authentic competition tops (availability at press time is indicated by an “A”) will be fulfilled while supplies last. Once the supply of authentic gear is exhausted, orders will be
fulfilled with replica gear. Note that the Replica Throwers Shirt is unisex.
Competition tops will be shipped early in 2006. If your shipping information changes, please contact USA Track & Field at 317-261-0500 and ask for the merchandise department.
Uniform shipping address:
Name
Address (No PO Boxes)
City, State, Zip
Team USA Code of Conduct and Waiver
All Masters Athletes and USA Track & Field (USATF) Delegation Managers are required to adhere to the following Code of Conduct as a condition of competing internationally under the auspices of USA Track & Field.
1. I will conduct myself at all times as a goodwill ambassador for USATF and the United States of America, and that I will refrain from any act(s) that may reflect unfavorably upon myself, my teammates, the sport of track and field,
USATF or the United States of America.
2. I will not intentionally or voluntarily undertake any action that desecrates or disrespects the American flag.
3. I will dress appropriately and respectfully for all official functions, wearing the designated official USATF uniform top during competition. I understand that I am forbidden from altering or covering up the sponsor logo, if any, on the official USATF uniform top.
4. If I am unable to compete in any event with team awards (4 x 200 relay, race walk, cross country, and half marathon) due to injury, illness, or for any other reasons, I will notify the USATF Delegation Managers.
5. I understand that it is my responsibility to be informed about all issues related to the competition, and to provide my own equipment and athletic gear to extent that these are not provided by the competition organizing committee,
USATF or a USATF sponsor.
6. I will read and abide by USATF Regulation 10/Doping Control and IAAF Anti-Doping Rules. I understand that my failure to abide by the anti-doping regulations may result in disciplinary proceedings against me and the
imposition of appropriate penalties, suspension or other disciplinary measures.
USATF may publish and/or release for publication my entry information (name, gender, age, hometown, events, and marks) in accordance with its Privacy Policy
I am voluntarily participating in the 2nd World Masters Athletics Championships (Indoors) and I understand that USA Track & Field (USATF) is providing a service to assist American athletes in entering and participating in said
competition, and that USATF does not assume any responsibility for my participation therein. I, for myself, my heirs, personal representatives and assigns do hereby release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue and do hold harmless USATF, its respective employees, volunteers or agents (collectively “Releases”), from all liability, loss, claims, demands, possible causes of action, court costs, settlement costs and fees, attorneys fees and any other expenses arising from any claim or lawsuit that may arise from any loss, damage or injury (including death) to me or my property resulting from or arising in connection with, or related to, my participation in the 2nd World Masters Athletics Championships (Indoors).
Date: Signature:
Printed Name: