The Maine Association of USA Track and Field will hold its 15-18 Championship and Region 1 qualifying meet for age groups 10 and under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, and 17-18 on Saturday, June 16, at Scarborough High School. The field events will begin at 10 a.m. and the running events will start at noon.
The triathlon, pentathlon, heptathlon, and decathlon will be held on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. and on Sunday, June 17, the second day of the heptathlon and decathlon will begin at 9 a.m.
Athletes who are still 18 years of age through July 29, 2007, are still eligible to compete in the Junior Olympic Program. Age group is determined by subtracting birth year from 2007.
Individuals must be Maine USATF registered and can be obtained at the meet for $14. Entry fee is $5 for their first event and $4 for each additional event. Registration will begin one hour before the meet. You can download an entry form from the Maine USATF website at www.meusatf.org or at www.sub5.com. All entrants must bring a copy of their birth certificate or other document showing proof of date of birth.
The top six individuals and relay clubs will qualify for the Region 1 meet to be held at Mitchell Field on Long Island, N.Y. on June 29 through July 1. Registration for the Region 1 meet will be $7 per event and must be done before leaving.
The top three at the Region 1 meet will qualify for the National Championship to be held July 24-29 at Mt San Antonio College in Walnut, Calif.
For more information please contact Ron Kelly at 883-2747 (evenings) or e-mail to rkelly01@maine.rr.com
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