PA/USATF Elite
► TF/MTF PA Open & Masters TF Championships – coming up June 9 at College of San Mateo!
Don’t miss this opportunity to compete at this beautiful venue for the combined USATF Pacific Open and Masters Track & Field Championships!
► PA Statements for Contested Positions on PA Youth & Coaches Committees (rev. 1 June); post includes ballot details.
Board of Athletics members: Watch for an email arriving May 25 with the ballot for candidate voting.
Elections for these positions will take place from 25 May-26 June, with results announced before 30 June. Details below:
- June 26 at midnight is the deadline for ballots to be returned.
- Send ballots to [email protected]
- Email addresses that have opted out of Constant Contact will not receive the ballot. Please contact Secretary Stephanie Trafton if you think you have not received a ballot in error. Those in the Coaches Committee and Youth Committee (eligible clubs with SafeSport, 3+ athletes, etc.) and other eligible voters will receive a ballot for only the contested positions in their committee.
Direct questions to USATF Pacific Secretary, Stephanie Trafton.
► RR Shadrack Biwott (Folsom, CA/SRA Elite) selected to IAAF Marathon Championships Team USA ( Doha, Qatar this September 27-Oct. 5).
► ELITE USATF Foundation Elite Athlete Grant Application May 31 Deadline Reminder
Hello All!
This is a REMINDER that the USATF Elite Athlete Grant Program cycle has changed. In the past we have asked that applications be submitted in the fall October/November – that has changed. Please submit your Elite Athlete Renewal Application by this FRIDAY, MAY 31 to be considered for our 2019 grants. (Some of you receiving this email may have already done so – thank you and disregard this email). Any athlete hoping for a grant needs to reapply every year so that we have updated information.
Here is the link to apply:
http://usatffoundation.org/grant-info/athlete-applications/elite-athlete-development-renew/
We will be awarding grants that range from $4,000 – $25,000. The grants will be announced on our USATF Foundation website and social media (twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram) following the July 25-28 USATF Outdoor Championships in Des Moines.
Thank you and if you have any questions feel free to email me.
Happily,
Trixie Saumsiegle
USATF Foundation
COO
Cell – (302) 332-5043
► PA Assoc Committee Election Results
2019 Pacific Association Committee Election Results
Thanks to all these members who have stepped up to represent and serve our Association!
New Committee Chairs assume their roles 1 July for two year terms
Athletes Committee Chair: Kendall Spencer
Women’s Track and Field Chair: Carl Rose
Men’s Track and Field Chair: Fred Baer
Master’s Track and Field Chair: Joseph Ols
Long Distance Division:
Women’s Chair: Angie Longworth
Men’s Chair; Andy Crawford
Masters: Allan Stanbridge
Cross Country Chair: Don Porteous
Race Walk Chair: Jon Price
Officials Committee:
Chair: Phil Leake
Vice Chair: John Shirey
Secretary: John Lilygren
At Large Board Members: John Murray and Joe VanZant
BoA Representatives: Bob Thompson, Jim Hume, Jim Manha, Charles Murphy
Youth Committee:
Chair: Carl Bryant
Vice Chair: *ELECTION: Joanne Camargo, Ken Hunter, Juliet Kelley
Secretary: Sylvia Jones
Treasurer: Duane Wolterstorff
Track and Field: Debra Sample
Cross Country: Cris Houston
Race Walk: Beth Price
Multi Events: Lee Webb
High School Rep: Jerry Craft
Officials Rep: Don Harding
Communications: Michael Davidson
Records: *ELECTION: Evangela Dixon, Greg Neuman
Coaches Committee:
Chair: Dave Shrock
Youth-High School Rep: *ELECTION: Cris Houston, Debra Sample
Open-Collegiate Rep: John Rembao
Coaching Education: Dave Shrock
*= Elections will be held for a 30 day period in the Youth and Coaches Committees from 26 May until 26 June with results published 28 June.
► MTF PA’s Irene Obera is USATF Athlete of the Week for her Records & Medal Count at WMA; check out this slide show for more inspiration.
“Irene Obera (Fremont, California) won five gold medals and set three world masters records at the WMA indoor championships in Torun, Poland, to earn USATF Athlete of the Week…” Read more…
For additional inspiration view Rob D’Avellar’s slide show of USATF Masters stars at the 2019 World Masters Games in Torun, Poland held from March 24 – March 31, 2019.
► TF Grand Prix info and application posted
Dear Open T&F Athlete,
Click here for just posted Track and Field Grand Prix information and application for a shot at earning part of the $13,500 prize monies.
Click here for open T&F schedule where many meet will welcome open athletes…be sure to contact meet organizer before registering to be sure open athletes are able to compete.
Planning ahead:
Sunday, 9 June: Combined Open and Masters T&F Championships at College of San Mateo. Info to be posted soon on Open T&F page