Many TVFR members are also members of the USA Track and Field. For your convenience we have posted the Grand Prix Schedule and an Explanation of what the USA Track and Field is all about with links to their
home and Grand Prix schedule pages.
USATF-NE is your local New England association of the USA Track & Field.
As one of USATF's 57 associations, USATF - New England administers
programs in the states of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and
Vermont. With over 3000 members, 100 member clubs, and 400 sanctioned
events, the New England association is one of the most active and largest
associations in the country.
Why join USATF? OK, Check out all the good reasons below, but really the
main reason we want to encourage USATF participation is to support our
USATF teams and maybe win a few bucks. Team spirit and all that! Although
only the fastest 3 or 5 score, anyone with current USATF membership can be
on the team, so the more the merrier!
To support all programs in the
sport, from developmental to elite
To support your full service office, only a call or e-mail away
To receive the local Exchange Zone newsletter and national Fast Forward
magazine
To receive a number of National benefits including discounted
subscriptions and other offers
To score in the NE Road Race Grand Prix
To be part of the most dynamic association in the country
- Local Clubs and Contacts
To be eligible for supplemental event and practice insurance -
Insurance Information
USATF-New England runs programs in all the areas of the sport.
Some of these programs include:
A road race Grand Prix, now in its twentieth year, includes races
at seven distances through the year. Teams and individuals score
points through the series with team cash awards and individual
prizes given out at the conclusion. Runners completing all seven
races receive special recognition with the award of a commemorative
jacket.
You Can Now Join USATF-New England
Three Ways
By Mail
To print a form in HTML format, click
here
On-Line
Sign-up today for your USATF-NE membership on the secure National on-line
server. Click here to get started.
In Person
Go to the USATF Both at the next
Grand Prix race and they'll
take your $30 in person!
Competition
-This is a series of 7 races, from 5K to marathon, featuring both
individual and club USATF competition.Points are awarded for each race, based on placement, and awards
given for individuals and teams at each race, and for the individuals and
teams with the most points accumulated at the end of the whole series.All runners completing all 7 races, regardless of finishing time,
are deemed Ironrunners and rewarded for completing the series, usually
with a nice running jacket bearing the USATF logo on the front and logos
for each of the 7 event races on the back.
Races: The 7 for the series from 5K to marathon, were decided
in November of each year.
Eligibility: YOU MUST GET USATF MEMBERSHIP as a TVF runner,
club #168 in order to score for our team.Cost is $30, payable at the USATF booth at the race, or by applying
online at
http://www.usatfne.org/member/index.htmlThe USATF membership is good for one year.
Scoring: Any number can enter as team members.Veterans can score for all 4 teams, seniors for 59 and younger,
masters for 49 and younger, open for 39 and younger.The fastest 3 or 5 depending on race/age will score, but don't feel
you shouldn't run if you're not fast.The more the better – we like to have as good a turnout as
possible.
