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Pacific Association Olympic Training Grant

General Information, Instructions and Application

Note: Must be submitted by March 15 of the year the grant will be used.

What is the Pacific Association Olympic Training Grant?

The Pacific Association of USATF established the Olympic Training Grant for 2012 Olympic hopefuls competing in Track and Field and Marathon.  Grants for training and competition are awarded to athletes that live and compete within the jurisdiction of the Pacific Association, show potential for representing the U.S. at the 2012 Olympic Games or 2011 IAAF World Championships, and show financial need.

How is the grant administered?

Applications are distributed and processed by the Pacific Association Grant Selection Committee. General responsibility for management of the grant, including all award decisions, resides with the selection committee.

What can the grant be used for?

Grants are intended for training and competition expenses. Examples of approved grant uses: training costs, coaching, travel to competitions.

Are the grants sufficient to pay all training and competition costs?

Because training and competition costs vary widely, these grants are intended to provide only partial support.

Who is eligible?

General athlete eligibility requirements

  • Be a current member of PAUSATF and eligible to represent the USA at all levels of international competition
  • Must have exhausted remaining athletic eligibility at NCAA colleges and universities
  • Not exceed the committee’s established annual income level of $40,000 (from all sources)
  • Have performed at an elite level in the past 24 months (e.g. met the Olympic Trials “A” or “B” standard)
  • Have a clean drug testing record with no history of drug-related suspensions
  • Compete in race walk, marathon or track, field events that will be contested at the Olympic Games
  • Live at a valid residential address within Pacific Association jurisdiction
  • Compete in at least one USATF sanctioned event within PA jurisdiction during the season prior to the Olympic Games.

How can I find out what my USATF membership number is?

Go to http://www.pausatf.org/data/members.php?cmd=search and enter your information. Your membership number will be listed.  To be eligible for this grant you must have a “Y” in the approrpiate year column, indicating that your membership has been renewed.

If a grant is awarded, how much can an athlete expect to receive?

  • Ten $1,000 grants will be awarded
  • Primary consideration will be given to athletes in the following order: International A standard, International B standard, Olympic Trials A standard, Olympic Trials B standard.

How does an athlete apply?

Athletes must complete the attached application, personal essay and a letter of recommendation and submit it via (First Class mail, UPS, etc.) by March 15st of the year of the grant application to the following address:

Olympic Training Grant (indicate the year)
Pacific Association Office
120 Ponderosa Court
Folsom, CA 95630

What should be included in the essay?

The essay should address why the athlete is a worthy grant recipient.  In particular the athlete should explain:

  • Competitive goals for the next year and for the next 4 years
  • His or her background in the sport, including competition results
  • Financial need/circumstances affecting the athlete’s ability to train and compete
  • How this grant, if awarded, would “make a difference”
  • What it means to be able to practice/participate in the chosen sport

Who should write the letters of recommendation?

This is entirely up to the athlete but teachers, coaches, and employers are good choices since they can usually comment on overall character, achievement, and promise.  The recommendation letters must contain the name, address, and telephone number of the writer.

When will applicants be notified?

Applicants will be notified of the award decision after the selection committee meeting in late February. We anticipate that decisions will be finalized around March 15th of the year of the application.  Applicants will be notified by mail and email confirmation.

Terms and Conditions of Grant

An award will be paid in one installment. If selected, the applicant will receive the award with a notification letter.  In addition to an acknowledgement to the Pacific Association Board of Athletics, the athlete will be asked to provide a competition schedule that includes at least one USATF sanctioned meet within the Pacific Association jurisdiction.  Examples of meets that are historically sanctioned are: California Relays (formerly Modesto Relays), Stanford Invitational Open, Payton Jordan Invitational, and Pacific Association Championships. At the completion of your 2011 competitive season you will be asked to submit an update of your progress and how you were able to accomplish your athletic goals.

The Pacific Association salutes your efforts and hard work in pursuing your Olympic dreams. Please email any questions to [email protected].

 

Pacific Association Olympic Training Grant

Application Form

Applications must be received by close of business on March 15 of the year of the application.

 

Name_________________________________________ Gender  __ Male      __ Female            

 

Address________________________________________________________________________

City_________________________________ State____________ Zip______________________

Social Security Number_________________________

Birth date_________________________

 

Telephone Number________________________

Email Address__________________________

Sport_______________________

USATF Membership Number:_________________________

 

Have you met the IAAF or Olympic Trials standard in the past 24 months? (check one)

 IAAF “A” Standard                       Olympic Trials “A” Standard

 

 IAAF “B” Standard                       Olympic Trials “B” Standard

 

Event_____________ Date of Performance________________________

Result______________________________________________________

Location of Performance_______________________________________

 

Order of finish at USA Championships:

Event_____________                  Year _________               Year_________

Event_____________                 Year ___________             Year_________

 

International Teams: (Olympic, World Championship, Other Team USA event):

Year___________             Team__________________________________

Year___________             Team__________________________________

Year___________             Team__________________________________

 

Are you a college graduate? Yes___ No___

Name of School___________________________________________

Year of Graduation________________________________________

Degree(s) Held____________________________________________

 

Do you have a clean drug testing record with no history of drug-related suspensions?

 

Yes___ No___

 

 

Income & Expense                                                                                                                     

Income for both  year preceding application and year of application (estimate):

Prize money, appearance fees, commercial contracts, shoe contracts, grand prix, etc.

$____________                                  $____________         

 

Grants, scholarships, etc.                             

$____________                                  $____________         

 

Primary employment (full or part-time)               

$____________                                  $____________         

 

Gross Annual Income                                    

$____________                                  $____________         

                

Travel, transportation (competition & practice)                             

$____________                 $____________

 

Coaching, therapy, massage                                   

$____________                                  $____________

 

Equipment, uniforms, supplements                

$____________                                  $____________

 

Other (____________________________)           

$____________                                  $____________

 

Expense Total                                                

$____________                                  $____________

 

 

Reminder: Athlete is required to submit an essay and a letter of recommendation as part of this application. Applications must be complete to receive consideration.

 Complete application        Essay            Letter of recommendation           Competition Schedule

Certification

I certify that I am a U. S. citizen and that the information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I also certify that I am drug free and not currently the subject of anti-doping official investigation, nor have I been sanctioned for an anti-doping violation in the past.  I agree to repay the grant in full if I do not complete the terms of the grant.  If asked by or on behalf of the Pacific Association of USA Track and Field, I agree to provide documentation in support of information on this form.

 

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Applicant (Signature)   

 

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Applicant (Printed Name)

 

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Date

 

Olympic Training Grant
Pacific Association Office
120 Ponderosa Court
Folsom, CA 95630