Steve the K
, director of the June 28
Chuck McMahon masters meet north of San Diego, reports that the San Diego-Imperial USATF association is offering a pair of $500 stipends to help local USATF members attend Winston-Salem nationals in July. This is part of the initiative to get first-timers to nationals.
National Masters News, in its June issue, provided more details: If you’ve never competed at an indoor or outdoor nationals, you’re
eligible for grants. They vary by time zone — Easterners get $75, Central $100, Mountain $125 and Pacific $150. In addition, the LOC (local organizing committee) is offering 50 percent discounts on the entry fee “for a limited number of first-timers.” For details, email
Bonnie Bernat. You can contact Steve on the San Diego offer via
this page. Don’t leave money on the table!
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USATF-New England and Mass Velocity TC have each awarded a $500 stipend to “1st timers” to compete at Nationals in Winston-Salem, NC.
Wow! That’s great. It may be just the push people need to go.
I wish that had been available when I ran my first one (although it was “local” and I drove down with my 5 year old and stayed at a friend’s house). I’ve only done 3 total, but financially they are out of reach unless my hometown has one — and it won’t –l (and even then, the entry fee is pretty high). Even if I loved track, I can’t afford to run these any more. Hopefully, some of the newbies will get hooked and keep doing them. It’s nice that the associations are offering incentives!
Many locations have high school all comers meets which are typically low cost meets.
Usually Jan, Feb time frame.
Great hanging with the high schoolers.
Many meet directors (coaches) will accommodate masters.
Pacific Northwest Association Masters Committee has also offered an additional $500 for newbies to go to National meet even though it conflicts with 20 year on this weekend Seattle Masters Classic meet.
George
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