MONTANA and ELSEWHERE
UP COMING EVENTS!
LINK FOR USATF NATIONAL CALENDAR (the link is not broken; just click on calendar/events)
Junior Olympic Preparation & Promotion
Congratulations on the upcoming successful 2010 Track & Field season! This summer's events culminated with the Junior Olympic National Championship meet in Sacremento, California
where we will witness some outstanding performances and a significant increase in participation.
Montana YOUTH ATHLETES, let's make our GOAL to get as Many MONTANA ATHLETES, there as possible!!
To start the 2010 summer program, we have the MONTANA USATF STATE ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP MEET, which will be held June 10,11,12 at Butte
The all athletes in each event and age group will qualify for the USATF REGION XI JUNIOR OLYMPIC CHAMPIONSHIP to be held JUNE 24, 25, 26, in Bozeman at MSU;
which includes athletes from Montana, North Idaho, and Wyoming.
The TOP 3 athletes in each event and age group will qualify for the USATF NATIONAL JUNIOR OLYMPIC OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS to be held
July 27 to August 1, in Sacremento, California
If you have any question, please feel free to contact Montana's Youth Chair: Dave Skelton at: bztkclub@bresnan.org
• USATF Calendar - Is your Junior Olympic event listed on the USATF Calendar and tagged properly as an Association Championship and
USATF Calendar - Is your Junior Olympic event listed on the USATF Calendar and tagged properly as an Association Championship and a Junior Olympic competition? If so, it will be displayed at www.usatf.org/groups/Youth/programs/JuniorOlympics/XC.asp.
You may also check the calendar at www.usatf.org/calendars to see if the meet is on the calendar BUT not properly tagged as a championship
and/or Junior Olympic event. Once your event is posted, please contact Marilyn Turner if you need assistance tagging it as a Junior Olympic event.
• Awards/Bib Order Form - Have you submitted this form yet to receive your medals and competition bib numbers for your Junior Olympic events?
Awards/Bib Order Form - Have you submitted this form yet to receive your medals and competition bib numbers for your Junior Olympic events? Please do not wait until the last minute to submit your orders. Please also remember to submit requests 21 or more days prior to the date of
competition to guarantee delivery without incurring late fees. Orders for awards postmarked between 10-20 days prior to the
competition date must be accompanied by a check or money order in the amount of $75.00. Orders for awards postmarked less
than 10 days prior to the competition date must include a check or money order in the amount of $125.00.
•Meet Information on Your Website - Does your association website have full meet information (entry fees, entry deadlines,
Meet Information on Your Website - Does your association website have full meet information (entry fees, entry deadlines, "mail to" information, meet schedule, etc.) posted? A meet information sheet template is available in the Association Resource Center
to assist you with posting this information. The template has been set up to allow you to replace all items noted in red font and
also serves as a concise way to provide a substantial amount of information to participants. After you update the items in red font
be sure to change the font color to black. The red font is only there to provide a key as to what content may need to be changed to reflect
the specifics of your event. You should also place your Association's logo on the form.
•Maximum Event Fees - As a reminder, the maximum event fees have increased for the 2010 Junior Olympic Cross Country season.
Maximum Event Fees - As a reminder, the maximum event fees have increased for the 2010 Junior Olympic Cross Country season. Please make certain you communicate the following changes to your athletes, parents, and coaches.
Competition Level Maximum Fee
Association $10.00
Regional $15.00
National $20.00
Thank you for your continued support and dedication to USATF Youth Programs and Events!
The following is the current list of upcoming events.
JANUARY 3 TO MARCH 9, 2011 Rocky Mountain Flying Panthers track club Indoor Track Practice,
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, from 3:30pm to 5:00pm
March 13, 20111, SUNDAY, 1st ANNUAL BIG SKY HURDLE CAMP!
Hosted by the Rocky Mountain Flying Panthers Track Club, Inc
Hi,
We would like to share an event with your runners. This is not a local event but offers your runners an opportunity to "Run in the Sun" during the winter months. The Sombrero Beach Run was voted top 15K Challenge, 10K, 5K Walk Run in the Races and Places section of Runner's World Magazine in March 2010. This is the #1 Running Event in the Florida Keys. This is a great race in a great place! Please visit our website www.sombrerobeachrun.com or find us on facebook by clicking here:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sombrero-Beach-Run/135165299828579.
Thanks,
Jane Packard
Race Director
The 5th Annual Sombrero Beach Run, March 5, 2011
The Key West Southernmost Runners Club welcomes you to the 5th annual Sombrero Beach Run. This is the premier 15K Challenge! 10K Run & 5K Walk Run in the Florida Keys. The 15K Challenge registers you in both the 10K & 5K Run and makes you eligible for awards and prizes in the 15K Category only. Overall prize for the 15K male/female winners is $500 CASH!
If you are looking for a truly special run/walk for your vacation in paradise, this race has it all. Kick off Friday night with a pre-registration party poolside at Sombrero Resort. Food and drink will be available. Race day be swept away with entertainment by DJ Tito, runners breakfast, after race lunch, drinks, ice cold beer, trophies, custom t-shirts, raffles all at the spectacular setting of Sombrero Beach. Come see for yourself why this is the #1 Running Event in the Florida Keys
Date: March 5, 2011 - 10K Start 8:00 a.m./5K Walk Run Start 9:15 a.m
Location: Sombrero Beach, Marathon, Florida Keys
Phone for Information: Jane Packard at 305-289-9868
WebSite: www.sombrerobeachrun.com
Email: sombrerobeachrun@bellsouth.net
Online Registration: www.active.com
URL: http://www.active.com/running/marathon-fl/sombrero-beach-run-2011
Distances: 15K Challenge! 10K Run / 5K Run / 5K Walk
Entry Fees: 15K Challenge $35 Early Registration/$40 Day of Race (Students 18 & Under $15)
10K Run - 5K Walk Run $25 Early Registration/$30 Day of Race (Students 18 & Under $10)
Early Registration Deadline: March 4, 2011 - 7:00 p.m.
Day of Race Registration Times: 10K 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. - 5K 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Awards include 5 year age groups/Senior Grand Masters/Grand Masters/Masters/Overalls. Overall awards valued from $50 to $500 Cash.
Course Description: The course is a USATF Certified flat, urban course on a newly paved trail and road. This flat tropical course begins and ends at the most beautiful beach in the Keys, Sombrero Beach.
Course Timing: Accu-Chip timing.
USATF Certifications: 10K FL10020EBM - 5K FL10019EBM
100% of the proceeds of this race go to KAIR. KAIR is the middle Keys food pantry and emergency service agency helping those individuals and families who have found themselves in crisis.
Jane Packard
Sombrero Beach Run
Race Coordinator
