Relive the 2014 USATF Outdoor Track & Field Championships!
Presented by The Pacific Association/USATF and the Sacramento Sports Commission
HELPFUL LINKS
NEWS
Updated July 8, 2014
- Links to Videos of Championships Action
- Spectacular Slide Show of Championships Action from Sacramento Sports Commission Photographer Bryan Patrick
- Capitol Shot Put Men’s Final; Entire Event
- Capitol Shot Put Women’s Final
- News 10 Interview with Michelle Carter
- FloTrack Results and Interviews
- Bernard Lagat 5,000m Win
- Conley/Hasay 10,000m Battle
- Galen Rupp’s 10,0000m Win
- Huddle takes on Rowbury for the 5,000m Win
- Highlights of Men’s and Women’s 100m. Michael Rodgers and Tianna Bartoletta win.
- 2014 USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships Overview
- Day 2 Report from KCRA News
- Is Sac on Track for more Track & Field? by Alice Voisin, courtesy of the Sacramento Bee
- Day 5: Tarmoh finally earns 200 meter title. by Mark Winitz
- Is Sac back on track for more events? courtesy of the Sacramento Bee
- Kori Carter wins first national title in 400-meter hurdles courtesy of the Sacramento Bee
- Sacramento Bee Final News & Notes featuring PA’s Stephanie Brown Trafton’s Return to Competition
- Day 5 News & Notes courtesy of the Sacramento Bee
- Photo Galleries courtesy of the Sacramento Bee
- Day 4: Day Four Yields Solid Performances at 2014 USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships. by Mark Winitz
- Day 4 News courtesy of the Sacramento Bee
- Day 3: Huddle and Rowbury Wage Memorable Duel for 5,000 meter crown. by Mark Winitz
- Golden West Invitational Results
- Echo Summit Dedication Press coverage
- KCRA Video: “Paying tribute to Olympic heroes in Echo Summit”
- Mountain Democrat: “Protest duo at documentary showing”
- Tahoe Daily Tribune: “Olympians return to Echo Summit”
- USATF News: “1968 Olympians Return to Echo Summit”
- Day 2: Conley and Rupp Garner 10,000 meter Titles. by Mark Winitz
- Kim Conley wins W10,000m: Press Release from John Schumacher
- Juniors Star in Decathlon on Day 2: Press Release from Fred Baer
- Michelle Carter at the Capitol Shot Put from Joe Davis, Sacramento Bee
- Day 1 – Capitol Shot Put: In Depth Article by Mark Winitz
- Pacific Association Athletes Competing at the US Outdoor TF Championships List
- Californians Competing at the US Outdoor TF Championships List (courtesy of Mark Winitz)
- Sacramento Bee’s very helpful Guide to 2014 USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships
- Event schedule for the US Outdoor TF Championships is posted: Check it out!
- Event schedule for the US Outdoor TF Championships is posted: Check it out!
- Local favorite Kim Conley will compete in the 10,000m. Run the Billy Mills 10K (7 pm, 6/26) and then stay to cheer her on! Entry to the Billy Mills 10K includes a ticket for the Nationals June 26 events.
- Echo Summit Track Dedication to be held the morning of June 27. Press Release
- “Capitol Shot” will kick off Championships… at the State Capitol on June 25! Read more.
- 2-Day TF Champs Tickets Are Now Available
- TF Outdoor Champs to host Billy Mills 10K on June 26, 7 pm, before the TF Champs 10,000m event. Entry includes TF Champs ticket!
- 55th Annual Golden West Invitational will be held in conjunction with National Outdoor TF Championships on Saturday, June 28.
- Click HERE for online ticket sales.
- Tickets are available!
- Official USATF Press Release
- FloTrack.com Report
- KCRA News Report
- Sacramento Bee Report
► P-AT Valor Games Far West Set for May 29 to June 1, 2015.
Valor Games Far West Set for May 29 to June 1, 2015
Overview
In partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard and the Northern California Regional Paralympic Sport Program, Far West Wheelchair Athletic Association will host Valor Games Far West from May 29 to June 1, 2015 on Coast Guard Island in Alameda, CA.
The Valor Games event is for any Veteran with a disability who is eligible for VA healthcare. The goal of the Valor Games is to introduce adapted sports to attendees. In the area of track and field, the discus and shot will be contested on Monday, June 1 from 8AM-11:30AM. Officials are needed for this event and should contact the Para Athletics Chair.
► PA Race Manager Job w/Excellent Compensation for SVLF
SILICON VALLEY LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION RACE MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION
Applied Materials “Silicon Valley Turkey Trot”
TiVo “Santa Run Silicon Valley”
Lam Research “Heart & Soles 5K”
Overview
The Race Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation’s races. Reporting to the Race Director, the Race Manager will be an exempt employee. Nights and weekend days are required in this position. Key responsibilities are listed below as well as other tasks as assigned.
Race Management
• Develop and maintain a work plan with Race Director and staff and update as needed
- Work with board, staff and Race Committee on evaluating and implementing enhancements to race experience
• Organize and manage a 40 member Steering Committee that includes managing committee members, identifying roles, providing race day orientation and managing monthly meetings
• Manage inventory, design, purchase and distribution of all race materials, including shirts, medals, signage, in-kind donations, gift certificates
• Run all logistics, including oversight of contractors, race staff and committee members on race days
• Handle all events-related paperwork, including permits, encroachment permits, street closures, fire, parks, etc. - Manage registration and timing companies, including recruitment, contracts and execution of services
- Oversee sponsorship fulfillment, payment invoicing and some solicitation
- Manage race subcommittees for special race categories; Elites, Mile Markers, Volunteers, Expo, Wellness and others
- Coordinate VIP reception including invites, attendee list, communication and provide support for the sponsoring venue
- Manage venue selection, course and festival locations for all races
- Provide neighborhood notification to residents and businesses impacted by the event and course with written notification two weeks prior to the event and handle follow up questions and complaints
- Oversee recruitment, selection and communication to more than 2,500 volunteers for the three races
- Technology/Communications
• Working knowledge of design process for print materials with Adobe products; brochures, posters, rack cards, signage to manage a graphic designer
• Working knowledge on how to develop and execute media plan and establish media relations to promote race with the ability to manage a marketing coordinator, including use of Constant Contact, Facebook, Twitter, Word Press
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office, including creating extensive budgetary spreadsheets, PowerPoint Presentations and word documents - Functional knowledge of race registration and timing platforms
- Budget and Sponsorships
• Work with Race Director to develop the race budgets and identify goals
• Manage race expenses and submit bi-weekly check requests, receipts and invoices to accountant
• Partner with Race Director to identify sponsors and develop Sponsorship Benefits Packages
• Identify and secure in-kind donors for race day food for volunteers and race participants, volunteer food during expo days and samples to be given from SVLGF booth at partnering race events for promotions - Organizational Support
• Evaluate and report on races at quarterly Board meetings
• Attend and report on race at weekly Staff meetings
Compensation
- Compensation range is $80,000 to $90,000 for roughly 11 months of work.
- One month off at the end of each “race season,” primarily in the April or May time-frame.
- In “year-two,” the goal of the Foundation is to add a benefits package.
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. No phone calls please. Deadline for submission: Friday, April 24, 2015.
► RW Age Grade Calculator Updated
See also notes and variations on the RW Officials page