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2005 USA MASTERS 5 KM CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS Sunday , October 16, 2005 Saratoga
Spa State Park Saratoga
Springs, New York USATF Adirondack
Association and the Adirondack Athletic Club are proud to host the 2005
USA Masters 5 km Cross Country Championships in conjunction with the
Saratoga National Bank Open 5km Cross Country Classic. We are eagerly anticipating competition
from a multitude of USATF Associations, and have prepared this brochure
for your information and registration. Please visit www.usatfadir.org
and/or www.saratoganational.com for updated information on the Saratoga
National Bank Cross Country Classic and the Masters Cross Country Championships. Register Online:
www.usatfadir.org/USAMasters5k.htm Entry Fee: $25 Last Chance Registration Fee: $40 (October 15) Mail-in and Online Registrations
must be received on or before October 10th. Entry Fees are Non Refundable
Event Shirt: A long sleeve performance wicking material shirt is available
to each registrant for an extra $15 fee. Limit one shirt per registrant
at $15. Additional shirts and those sold to non-registrants are
$20 each. Only a small quantity of sizes small and extra large
will be available.
Host Hotel: The Fairfield Inn
Suites off of exit 12 on I87. 101 Saratoga Village Boulevard, Malta,
New York 12020 For reservations call:(866) 368-6900 or (518) 899-6900 http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/ALBAM
$129/night - 2 double beds
or 1 king bed $149/night king suite - one king bed & one
pull out double sofa bed |
Please make reservations
before room release date of September 23rd. A Hospitality Room
will be open to all masters competitors from Noon until 6pm on Saturday, where
championship bib pick-up and directions to race site will be available.
For additional hotels
around Saratoga, visit The Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau website
at www.discoversaratoga.org.
For more information call: (518) 584-1531
Albany area hotel:
Clarion Hotel of Albany, 3 Watervliet Ave, Albany NY 12206. Exit 5 on I-90. (518) 438-8431. www.clarionhotelalbany.com
$99 for up to 2 adults (children under 18 stay free). Deluxe continental breakfast and full use of facility is included.
for a virtual course tour.
Course: Race starts and finishes on the wide grass area between
the Spa Little Theater and Hall of Springs parking lot. This championship
course is a combination of flat and hilly, open and wooded trails that wind
through the Saratoga Spa State Park in Saratoga Springs, NY. Please visit
http://www.padded-cell.com/racing
for a virtual course tour.
Directions:
Exit 13N off I87, 2 miles North on Route 9,
turn left at Second State Park Entrance. Follow signs.
Last Chance Registration and Pre Race Check In - October
15: is at the Host Hotel, the Fairfield Inn & Suites, 101 Saratoga
Village Boulevard
Malta, New York 12020 (exit 12 on I87). A Hospitality Room will be open on Saturday
noon to 6pm.
Day of Race
Check In: starts at 8:00 am in the State
Park Administration Building next to the Little Spa Theater. Parking and
restrooms are available, and refreshments will be served after the race.
USATF Membership:
2005 USATF membership is required
for competition in this Championship. If you are not a 2005 USATF member,
please visit www.usatf.org/membership/
to register for or renew membership.
Awards: Regulation USATF medals will be awarded to first, second,
and third place Individuals in each five-year age division, starting at 40-44*
and to the scoring members of the first, second and third place teams** in each
team division. Only US citizens are
allowed to win USATF medals and other Championship awards, including prize
money, or to score on a team. The
Championships will be conducted in accordance with USATF Rules of Competition.
Schedule of
Events:
10:00 am– Open
5k Cross Country Classic
11:00 am– USA
Masters Men 40-49
11:30 am– USA
Masters Men 50-59
12:00 pm– USA
Masters Women (all)
12:45 pm– USA
Masters Men 60+
Prize Money
Breakdown:
Individual Age Graded
1st 2nd 3rd
Men $125 $75 $50
Women $125 $75 $50
Teams
Division 1st 2nd 3rd
Men 5 score 40-49 $350 $200 $100
5 score 50-59 $350 $200 $100
3 score 60-69 $175 $100
3 score 70-79 $175
Women 3 score 40-49 $200 $150 $100
3 score 50-59 $200 $150 $100
3 score 60-69 $175
3 score 70-79 $175
Health
Services: On site race day health care
services will include Emergency Medical Service, certified athletic trainer,
chiropractic care and massage therapy. Services will be available throughout
race day. Consult race packet information for further details.
Protests***: Protests concerning eligibility of competitors
or team members should be made to
Protests relating
to matters which developed during the conduct of the competition must be made
to the Referee at once and not later than 24 hours after a result has been
announced.
*The
age of the competitor on the day of the race determines the age division.
**A
runner may compete in a younger age division as a team member.
***
Protest should be submitted in writing with a check for $25. The $25 will be
refunded upon investigation of the
protest, if it is deemed appropriate.
TEAM
COMPETITION IS FOR 2005 USATF REGISTERED CLUBS ONLY. ALL TEAM
MEMBERS MUST BE 2005 USATF INDIVIDUAL
MEMBERS BELONGING TO THE CLUB FOR WHICH THEY ARE COMPETING. TEAM CONTACT
MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF 2005 VALID CLUB CERTIFICATE. CONTACT YOUR CLUB FOR DETAILS.
·
All female teams declare up to 5 members and score the top 3 finishers
·
Male 40-49 teams and Male 50-59 teams declare up to 8 members and score the
top 5 finishers
·
Male 60-69 and Male 70 teams declare up to 5 members and score the top 3
finishers
·
Teams will be scored by place
·
Team entry forms must be received by October 8, 2005
USATF Adirondack
PO Box 1200
Troy NY 12181
518-273-5552
Fax: 518-273-0647
info@usatfadir.org