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BID BID APPLICATIONAPPLICATIONUSA TRACK & FIELD - NEW USA TRACK & FIELD - NEW
ENGLANDENGLAND
BID BID APPLICATIONAPPLICATIONUSA TRACK & FIELD - NEW USA TRACK & FIELD - NEW
ENGLANDENGLANDNATIONAL MASTERS
INDOOR TRACK & FIELD
CHAMPIONSHIPS
NATIONAL MASTERSINDOOR TRACK &
FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
2014
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USA Track & Field
New England The 2014 National Masters
Indoor Track and Field Championship Returns “Home”
to the Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center
March 14th - 16th, 2014
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MEET HISTORY:
Since 1981 Boston has hosted 12 indoor championships.2014 will be the 13th time Boston has hosted the National
Masters Championship.The 2010 edition set a Boston record with 865 entries.2010's meet drew athletes from across the country and
the globe including Brazil, Canada, UK, Australia, Bermuda and the Bahamas.
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USA Masters Indoor T & F Champ’s. 1997–2004, 2006 - 2008 & 2010
East Region Masters Outdoor T & F Championships
New England Indoor T & F Championships
USA Indoor National T & F Championships, 2003-2009
National XC Championships in 84, 91, 95 & 2000
World XC Championships in 1992
National JO XC Championships in 1993 & 2005
National 1 & 2 Hour RW Championships
HOST ORGANIZATION cont’d:
OTHER MAJOR EVENTS HOSTED OROTHER MAJOR EVENTS HOSTED OR ORGANIZED BY USATF-NE:ORGANIZED BY USATF-NE:
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Mike TraversMasters Track & Field Chair for USATF-NE, USATF Masters Site
Selection Chair, Co-Meet Director 2008 & 2010
Steve VaitonesLong time Managing Director USATF-New England, Co-Meet
Director for the National Masters Indoor Track & Field championships from 1998 through 2007, 2008 & 2010.
CO-MEET DIRECTORS:
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Steve ViegasPresident – USATF New England
Dr. John Oleski Vice President – USATF New England
Justin KuoRW Chair (RW Referee & Webmaster, 1998/2000 NMIC)
Stephen Peckiconis Treasurer – USATF New England
Gary SnyderChair – USATF Masters Committee and Past President & Current Secretary USATF New England
MEET MANAGEMENT cont’d:
Additional management responsibilities will be provided Additional management responsibilities will be provided by USATF-New England Board of Governors members by USATF-New England Board of Governors members and administrators, including:and administrators, including:
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USATF Regional and National level certified officials will officiate at the meet. Many officials have officiated at National level meets including U.S. Olympic Trials, and previous Masters Championships.
OFFICIALS:
VOLUNTEERS:Volunteer services will be provided by members of the Association’s clubs, local civic groups, Boys & Girls Clubs, individual USATF-NE members and several area high schools.
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FACILITY:The Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center, part of Roxbury Community College in Boston, opened in 1995 and is a state of the art athletics complex. It features a six lane, lightly banked 200 meter Mondo Super X track with an eight lane 60m straightaway.
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FACILITY cont'd:The track was resurfaced in 2009.
Additional upgrades scheduled before 2014 include: ✓1st lane and infield resurfacing;✓A new scoreboard with instant replay & slo-mo capability;✓ Advertisement opportunities;✓ 4 camera coverage;✓ A new audio system with 4 microphone speakers
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FACILITY cont’d:
The Masters Championship will utilize:
One weight circle (wood)A second weight circle set up outside Superweight (age 30-69) competition
2 shot circles, throwing onto a synthetic surface One cement circle One wood circle
2 long jump/triple jump pits2 high jump pitsOne pole vault pit
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FACILITY cont’d:
Reggie Lewis offers seating for 3,500 spectatorsThe gymnasium adjacent to the track can be used for: Number and packet pick-up Merchandise sales Meet information Results posting
The gymnasium provides an excellent warm-up area and location where athletes can obtain messages.
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Complimentary shuttle bus service will be provided between the meet hotel and the track on Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday. Limited transportation from the track to the airport will be available on Sunday afternoon at a modest fee. Luggage can be checked at the track on Sunday.
TRANSPORTATION:
Logan Airport is minutes awayAmtrak train service is minutes awayBoston is central to major interstates & highways (I-90,
I-95, I-93 & I-495)Taxi, bus & commuter rail (T) readily available Free parking at the Reggie Lewis Center
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HOST HOTEL:
Doubletree Suites
Soldiers Field Road
Boston, MA
$159 per night / single or double
OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS:
Other major hotel chains located in Downtown Boston and Seaport District less then 1.5 miles from the Reggie Lewis Center. Typical rates average $200 and up per night.
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QUIZ TIME!
The answer is:
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The question is:How many Masters American Records* have been set at the
Reggie Lewis Center?M35 60M
Mitch Lovett 6.98 3/28/1998
M45 LJ Aaron Sampson 6.69 m3/29/2008
M65 1 Mile Frank Condon5:11.43 3/28/2008
*As of 11/26/2011
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QUIZ TIME!
The answer is:
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The question is:How many Masters World Records* have been set at the
Reggie Lewis Center?W70 60M
Kathy Bergen9.21 3/27/2010
W55 LJ Phil Rachler4.79 m3/22/2002
W55 800 m Kathryn Martin2:31.73 3/25/2007
*As of 11/26/2011