Club News and Notes: March 23, 2007

USATF to Offer $50,000 in Travel Grants to Youth Clubs

In partnership with the USA Track & Field Foundation, USATF has announced the 2007 Mark Springer Youth Travel Grant program will provide youth clubs with $50,000 in travel grants this year to aid in bringing athletes to USATF's four National Youth and Junior championship events:

June 20-24: USA Junior Outdoor T&F Championships, Indianapolis, IN

July 3-8: USA Youth Outdoor T&F Championships, Lisle, IL

July 24-29: USATF National Junior Olympic T&F Championships, Walnut, CA

December 8: USATF National Junior Olympic XC Championships, Lawrence, KS

More information on the Mark Springer Travel Grant program and the grant application can be found on the USATF website at www.usatf.org/clubs/benefits/travelGrants/