R O B L E M K E - C H AI R
M AS T E R S C O R N E R
2014 USATF-LI MASTERS TRACK & FIELD GRAND PRIX
This year we are pleased to hold the 4th Annual
Masters Track & Field Grand Prix. Once again
there will be both an individual and team
competition. The Individual Grand Prix has been
developed to enable athletes of various ages
participating in different events to compete
against each other. Using the WMA Age
Grading Calculator, athletes age 35 and up,
competing in events as diverse as the 100m
dash and the discus throw, will now compete
against each other in a season long series.
The Masters Track & Field Individual Grand Prix
is open to all USATF members. Athletes'
performances will be scored using the WMA
Age Grading Calculator. An athlete's top 5
scores will be considered when determining
their overall score. In addition, an athlete must
score in 3 different events (ex: 100m, 400m &
Long Jump, 800m, 1500m & 3000m). In the
event that a race is hand timed, .24 seconds will
be added to all races up to 300m and .14
seconds will be added for races of 400m and
longer. All USATF-LI sanctioned meets held
during the spring and summer of 2014 will be
used for scoring. Eligible athletes will
automatically be entered in the Grand Prix. New
this year, we will award cash prizes to the top 3
male and female athletes.
We are also excited to bring back the Masters
Team competition. Members of USATF-LI
registered clubs will compete against each other
8 • Spring 2014 • ONE STEP AHEAD
in 5 year age groups (10 years for relays) over the
course of the Summer Series track meets and the
Masters Championship meet. With many active
teams on Long Island we are looking forward to
an exciting competition. We hope to see many
new faces at the track and some familiar ones
trying new events. The more your club
participates, the better its chance to win!
In the Team Grand Prix competition events will be
scored 5-3-2-1 in each age group and the team
accumulating the most points over the course of
the Association Championship meet and the
Summer Series meets will be the winner. It will be
each runner’s responsibility to note their team and
age group when registering at the meet. Prize
money will be given to the top 3 teams.
Check your inbox for additional details and the
announcement of upcoming track & field meets.
Good luck to all this season!
Rob Lemke
USATF-LI Masters Chairperson
Championships & Summer Series Schedule
July 2 - USATF LI Open & Masters Championships
July 5-6 - USATF Masters Combined Events Champs, MI
July 9 - Summer Series #1
July 16 - Summer Series #2
July 17-20 - USATF Masters T&F Championships, NC
July 23 - Summer Series #3
July 30 - Summer Series #4