2019 Bob Humphreys2018 Tom Fahey2017 Wendell Palmer2016 Carl Wallin2015 Ed Burke2014 Mary Hartzler2013 Vanessa Hilliard2012 Dick Hotchkiss2011 Len Olson2010 Tom Gage2009 Betty Jarvis2008 Neni Lewis2007 Carol Finsrud The Lad Pataki Award is presented annually in honor of Ladislav Pataki (1946-2007). Lad was an outstanding masters thrower with numerous world and…
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Recipients of the Tom Gage Award
2019 George Mathews2018 Jim Patterson2017 Doug Torbert2016 Ralph Fruguglietti2015 John Goldhammer2014 John Goldhammer2013 Myrle Mensey2012 Ed Burke2011 Ruth Welding The Tom Gage Award is presented annually in honor of Tom Gage (1943-2010). Tom was an Olympian in the hammer throw who never stopped competing. He held numerous American and World…
Ken Weinbel Award
2019 Jim Burgoyne2018 Jerry Bookin-Weiner2017 Sue Hallen2016 Jerry Wojcik2015 John Seto2014 Pay Carstensen2013 Dick Hotchkiss2012 George Mathews2011 Jim Chamberas2010 Ray Feick2009 Tim Edwards Awarded annually in honor of Ken Weinbel (1928-2012). Ken served the masters community for many years as an athlete, meet director and administrator. He established the USA…
Age Grading
Many sports have a way of providing a “handicap” to athletes of differing abilities. This allows an average athlete to compete against a more well-trained athlete and still have a chance of defeating them. The “handicap” is used to better the score of the weaker athlete. In Bowling for instance,…
Masters Track and Field Committee
The Masters Track and Field Committee (MTF) is the principal governing body for Masters Track and Field in the United States. Acting under the authority granted by USATF, WMA, and IAAF, MTF exercises the following powers as they relate to Masters track and field in the US: Serve as the…
Subcommittee Guidelines
General provisions governing subcommittee operation: There shall be a Chair and a Secretary of each subcommittee as deemed necessary. Unless provided for otherwise, the term of office for all subcommittees shall be concurrent with the term of the MTF Chair. Meetings of each subcommittee shall be called by the subcommittee…
National Masters News
National Masters News has been providing information on Masters T&F for over 40 years!! National Masters News provides a forum for USATF to spread the word about our great masters program and for our writers to express to all what a tremendous thing it is to still be able to…
USATF Rules, Policies, Safe Sport and More
USATF is committed to more than just great athletes, great meets, and Olympic medals. USATF is committed to being a leader both on and off the track. USATF’s initiatives touch the lives of thousands both domestically and internationally each year. Programs like Masters Track and Field make the dream of…
Bring a Masters National Championship to your area!
Interested in bringing USATF Masters National Championship Bid meet to your area? Want to build Masters T&F in your area? Want to help your local economy? Want to gain experience working with USATF to put on a national caliber meet? Consider having the BIGGEST Masters T&F Meet in the United States…
Non-Stadia Team Selection (Road Events and Cross Country)
These rules apply to cross country and all WMA Non-Stadia road races, including road walks, the 10km and half-marathon road races. Cross Country is the first non-stadia event of the meet so it is critical that participating athletes contact Mary Rosado, Non-Stadia Team Manager, in advance if they want to be part…