Track and Field Meets - 2007

The following information comes to us from Tom Jennings, one of our regular Fun Run participants, track coach, and a worthy running competitor in local races.  According to Tom...

"Some of  our members may be interested in these meets sponsored by the Philadelphia. Masters Track & Field Association.  I've done them in past years -- they're low key, a wide range of abilities, and a lot of fun."

Meets are open to all ages.  Participants will be assigned to heats and groups based upon similar abilities.  This provides for better competition than strictly competing based on age and sex alone.

PHILADELPHIA MASTERS TRACK & FIELD ASSOCIATION

Note:  Due to construction, there will only be two Tuesday meets in June instead of the four previously announced.

Saturday June 2:   9:00 AM.  Philadelphia Masters Throw-a-Thon.  Albright College, Reading, PA.  Evenets:  HT-SP-DIS-J-WT.  15 implements - 3 implements per event, e.g. M60 6k, 5k, 4k HT;  W40 700g, 600g, 500g J.  3 throws per implement.  WP scored individually as a team of two.  Age Group and Team awards.  For entry and directions contact Ray Feick, 2987 Lutheran Rd, Gilbertsville, PA  19525;  610-754-6007 or  rayfeick@peoplepc.com (late fee if postmarked after May 26).  All ages welcome.

Sunday, June 3:  10:00 AM.  PHILADELPHIA MASTERS SUPERWEIGHT & ULTRA WEIGHT PENTATHLON.  Gilbertsville, PA.  Further info:  see June 2.  All ages welcome.

Tuesday evenings, June 19, 26:  PHILADELPHIA MASTERS ALL-COMERS TRACK AND FIELD MEETS (in cooperation with Whitemarsh Track Club).  Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.  Located at 201 E. Germantown Pike about 1 mile from the Norristown exit (#333) of the PA Turnpike and from Exit 19 of the Blue Route (I- 476).  400m 8-lane Eurotan track.  Short spikes (¼”or less) or flats.  Throwing events start at 6:00 PM,  Track events at 6:30PM. (Registration opens at 5:00 PM).  Events:  100/110m Hurdles (standard spacings), 100m, Mile, 400m, Mile RW, 800m, 200m, 3000m, assorted relays, LJ, TJ, HJ, PV, SP (younger first), Discus (older first), Javelin.  Fees:  Philadelphia Masters members, $5 per meet; Non-members, $5 per event, Relays free with other entry.  Track heats determined primarily by seed time rather than by age or gender.  LJ/TJ: open pit; all other field event flights by age.  3-4 throws/jumps per event (except High Jump and Pole Vault), possibly more based upon available time and officials’ discretion.  Competitors should bring their own implements to ensure the proper weight for their age group.  Discount rates for Youth Teams (coach plus 5 or more athletes) who provide volunteers to help at meet – contact Joel Dubow before meet at 484-437-9463 or joeldubow@usa.net  Entry is day of meet only.  All ages welcome. 

Saturday, July 14:  9:30 AM (Registration opens at 8:30 AM).  MID-ATLANTIC USATF 2007 OPEN AND MASTERS OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS.  Widener University; Chester, PA.  Meet hosted by Philadelphia Masters Track and Field Association.  Events:  100m, 200m,400m, 800m, 1-Mile Run, 5000m, 2000/3000m Steeplechase, Sprint Hurdles, Long Hurdles, 3000m Racewalk, 4x100m Relay, 4x400m Relay, 4x800m Relay, HJ, PV, LJ, TJ, Shotput, Discus, Javelin, Hammer.  Automatic Timing.  Short spikes (¼”or less) or flats.  Pre-entry form available at www.pmtf.net.  USATF membership required (available online at www.mausatf.org or at meet).