This area is devoted to masters track and field athletes. Here is a complete users guide to the sport... how to become involved, past, present and future events, news and stats, publications, training tips, and other useful resources.

• AGE GRADING ... a system that handicaps performances by age, including an on-line age-grading calculator.

• ALL-AMERICANS ... learn how to qualify for "All-American" status

• ANTI-DOPING ... learn what substances may not be used by athletes in championship competitions.

• AWARDS ... Masters Track and Field Awards, past recipients and how to nominate athletes.

• BLOGS ... access on-line blogs by athletes, officers and committee chairs.

• CALENDAR ... Search the USATF Calendar or add ANY event to it - Membership not required

• CLUBS ... Find an join a USATF registered club.

• EVENTS ... find out what meets and events are coming up this season and beyond.

• FACILITIES ... where to run, jump and throw.

• GEAR ... shoes, clothing, equipment, etc.

• GOVERNANCE .... how rules, policies, decisions, etc. are made.

• HALL OF FAME ...find out about the Masters Hall of Fame and who is in it.

• HISTORY ... learn about the history of Masters Track and Field and access an archive that includes past results.

• HURDLE SPECS ... masters specs for the hurdles.

• IMPLEMENTS ... masters specs for hurdles, steeplechase and throwing implements

• INVITATIONALS ...learn about special elite competition opportunities for masters at major track events.

• LINKS ... explore other web sites and resources for masters athletes.

• NEWS ... keep up with what is happening in the masters scene.

• MEDIA ... learn about media coverage of masters events.

• MEMBERSHIP ... find out how to become a USATF member.

• PHOTOS ... browse masters track and field photo and video galleries.

• POLLS ... participate in on-line polls related to masters track and field issues.

• PUBLICATIONS ...find books and publications of interest to masters athletes.

• RANKINGS .. seasonal rankings of masters performances or submit performances of your own.

• RECORDS ... current American and World Records, how to submit a record, and more.

• RULES ... official rules of competition.

• SCHEDULE ... Search the USATF Calendar or add ANY event to it - Membership not required

• SURVEYS ... participate in surveys of masters track and field athletes.

• TRAINING ... learn about training methods used by masters athletes.

• THROWING SPECS ... masters specs for the throws.