USATF Membership Advantages

Hello Team,
I have been running in USATF meets since I began track at age 50. These track meets are far better organized than the Senior Games you are already familiar with. The annual membership fee of $55 allows you to compete in their track meets across the USA as well as the WMA world championships.
 
The introduction below is taken from the USATF Masters website.
 
Coach Rick Riddle
 
USATF Masters track and field and LDR [long-distance running] consist of local, regional, national, and international competition opportunities for adult athletes. In track and field, we have three categories of participants. Masters are 35 years of age and older (in LDR road racing, Masters start at 40). Sub-Masters age 25-34 are welcome at track and field local and national championships. (Note: you cannot compete internationally, such as at the World Masters Championships, until 35.)

All levels of ability are welcomed and encouraged to participate. Very few meets require qualification standards; you do, however, need to be a USATF member. 

Masters track and field actively promotes fitness, friendship, volunteerism, athletic development, competition, and sportsmanship, and is inclusive.

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Men and women compete separately in 5-year age groups starting at age 35: 35-39, 40-44, etc. There is also a Sub-Masters age group for athletes 25-34. Masters meets typically include all T&F events: sprints, distance running, hurdles, throws, jumps, racewalking, and relays.
Sincerely,
USA Track & Field
 
And finally, scroll down for the last third post, which offers an exciting glimpse of what an actual World Championships is like.
 
Leah Rewolinski