Athlete voice is central to preventing abuse in sport. The U.S. Center for SafeSport is launching the SafeSport Athlete Advisory Team (SAAT) that represents a broad representation of adult athletes across the U.S. to meet quarterly and provide input into prevention education, policy, Center outreach, and communications. Terms of service are staggered, with half of […]
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Attend the USOC Pivot Program & tackle your next chapter!
The USOC’s ACE Pivot Program helps athletes who are recently retired or currently exploring retirement better understand themselves and how to navigate the pivot to their next challenge in life following elite sport. The program creates a community of fellow athletes each struggling with transition the support and space to openly discuss the emotional and […]
IAAF reinstates ‘60-second rule’ for athlete attempts in field events, USATF follows suit
The IAAF Council met in March and emerged with a list of amended competition rules, most notably the reinstatement of the “60-second” rule for athlete attempts in field events (Rule 180.17). This week, the USATF Board of Directors approved an emergency amendment of our own rule 180.12(e) to reinstate the 60-second time window, maintaining consistency […]
2019 Development Athlete Lists
Below are the list of “Development Athletes” in each event group for 2019. If you see your name, but have not received information about your 2019 status, please email Latanya Sheffield at latanya.sheffield@gmail.com (women) or John Green at otdathletics@gmail.com (men). For more information on USATF’s Development program, CLICK HERE. Women’s Development Athletes: Event Athlete Name […]
Qualification Standards for 2019 World Championships in Doha
The IAAF Council has approved the qualification standards for the 2019 World Championships in Doha: 2019 IAAF Qualifying Standards More information
Major Changes to 2019 USADA Whereabouts Program
There are some pretty important updates to the 2019 USADA Code. The two biggest highlights are the following: Deadline to submit whereabout filings has been adjusted to the 15th of the month AHEAD of the start of the quarter. This means you have to file your Q1 Whereabouts by December 15, 2018! 2019 Quarter 1 […]
2019 World Championships Qualification System REVERTED
The qualification system for the 2019 IAAF World Championships in Doha have been REVERTED back to the old qualification system. Initially, the IAAF had announced it would be incorporating its new World Rankings System as a part of the qualifying procedures for the 2019 World Championships. After concerns raised globally, including concerns raised by the […]
2018 International Competitive Opportunities Grant
USATF offers grants to assist with travel to international meets in the traditional summer period. The following amounts are available to qualified athletes: Tier 1 Athletes – $2,000* Tier 2 Athletes – $1,500* TPP Athletes – $1,500* Tier 3 Athletes – $1,000* Tier 4 Athletes – $1,000* Special consideration will also be given to “hardship” […]
Athlete Support Credentials at USATF Championships
Signing up for an Athlete Support Credential for your coach, family member or other support person for the USATF Championships? There are some important changes for 2018 that you should know. Athletes participating in the 2018 USATF Outdoor Championships have the option of receiving one complimentary credential and one additional support credential (at a cost […]
USOC’s FLAME Program: Finding Leaders Among Minorities Everywhere – apply by Feb 18
The U.S. Olympic Committee’s Finding Leaders Among Minorities Everywhere (FLAME) program provides diverse college and graduate-level students with a unique look into the world of elite sport. This eight-day program offers an exciting and rigorous curriculum designed to increase knowledge of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic movements. Accepted students participate in personal and professional development workshops in […]
