2001 USA Track & Field One & Two Hour
Racewalk Championships
Alumni Field
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
Sunday, October 7, 2001
Welcome to the 2001 USA Track & Field One
& Two Hour Racewalk Championships
The New England Walkers and the New England association of
USA Track & Field (USATF) welcome you to these
championship races. This is the twelfth consecutive year that
the events have been hosted in the New England association
and we are proud to offer this opportunity for top
competition to athletes of all abilities. Over the years, we
have been fortunate to witness athletes setting several
national records, including the 25-kilometer and two-hour
marks by Allen James in 1994.
Below, you'll find a schedule of
events, list of awards, meet records, accommodations,
directions, volunteer
opportunities, miscellaneous
information,and an entry form. Please
don't hesitate to contact us at the numbers listed below. We
hope you can join us in Worcester Massachusetts on October
7th for 2001 USA Track & Field One & Two Hour
Racewalk Championships.
Schedule of Events
| Sunday, October 7th |
| 9:00 AM |
Men's Open Two Hour Racewalk |
| 10:00 A.M. |
Men's Junior and Master One Hour Racewalk |
Racewalk
| 11:30 A.M. |
Women's Open, Junior, and Master One Hour
|
| 1:00 P.M. |
Awards Ceremony and Post Race Buffet. Free to race
participants; $7.00 for guests. |
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| (Tomorrow in Boston...) |
| Monday, October 8th |
| 12 noon |
Tufts 10K for Women, Boston |
| This race, among the largest
women-only running events in the USA, is also the USA
Track & Field 10K Running National Championship. For
more information, contact Conventures at
617/439-7700. |
Racewalk Awards
Individual: USA Championship medals will be awarded
to the first three American individuals in each Open
division, to the first three in each 5-year age group for
Masters, and to the first three Juniors.
Teams: USA Championship medals to the first three
scoring members of winning teams in the following divisions:
Junior, Open, and Masters. Teams must declare on race day
prior to the start of the contest race. Only one team per
club may score.
Meet Records
| Senior Men's Two Hour |
Allen James |
26,661 meters (1994) |
| Senior Women's One Hour |
Victoria Herazo |
12,771 meters (1991) |
| Master Men's One Hour |
Bob Keating |
12,773 meters (1992) |
| Master Women's One Hour |
Jeanette Smith |
10,809 meters (1991) |
| Junior Men's One Hour |
Kevin Eastler |
11,876 meters (1994) |
| Junior Women's One Hour |
Gretchen Eastler |
11,491 meters (1991) |
Click here to view results
from last year's championship.
Accommodations
| HOTELS in
the Worcester Area |
| Holiday Inn |
500 Lincoln St. |
Worcester MA 01605 |
508-852-4000
800-465-4329 |
| Beechwood Hotel |
363 Plantation St |
Worcester MA 01605 |
508-745-5789
800-344-2589 |
| Bugetel Inn |
494 Southbridge St. |
Auburn MA 01501 |
508-832-7000
800-4-BUDGET |
| Regency Suite Hotel |
70 Southbridge St. |
Worcester MA 01608 |
508-753-3512
800-252-7466 |
| Crowne Plaza |
10 Lincoln Square |
Worcester MA 01608 |
508-791-1600
800-628-4240 |
| Days Inn Auburn |
426 Southbridge St. |
Worcester MA 01501 |
508-832-8300 |
| Days Inn Shrewsbury |
899 Boston Turnpike Rd. |
Shrewsbury MA 01545 |
508-842-8500 |
| Days Lodge |
50 Oriol Drive |
Worcester MA 01605 |
508-852-2800
800-329-7466 |
| Hampton Inn |
110 Summer St. |
Worcester MA 01608 |
508-757-0400
800-426-7866 |
| Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel |
181 Boston Post Rd. West |
Marlborough, MA 01752 |
508-460-9000 |
| Captain
Samuel Eddy House |
609 Oxford St. South |
Auburn, MA 01501 |
508-832-7282
samueleddy@aol.com |
| Comfort Inn |
399 Turnpike Rd. |
Westborough, MA 01581 |
508-366-0202
ter88nrth@msn.com |
| Courtyard by Marriott |
3 Technology Drive |
Westborough, MA 01581 |
508-836-4800 |
| Embassy Suites |
123 Boston Post Road West |
Marlborough, MA 01752 |
508-485-5900 |
| Folkstone B&B Registry |
51 Sears Road |
Southboro, MA 01772 |
800-762-2751 |
| Pine Hill Farm B&B |
Pond Street |
Paxton, MA 01612 |
508-791-1762 |
| Ramada Inn |
624 Southbridge St. |
Auburn MA 01501 |
508-832-3221
800-272-6232 |
| Red Roof Inn |
367 Turnpike Rd. |
Southborough MA 01772 |
508-481-3904 |
| Rainbow Motel |
845 Hartford Pike |
Shrewsbury, MA 01545 |
508-845-6221 |
| Reservoir Motor Lodge |
90 Sterling Street |
West Boylston, MA 01583 |
508-835-6247
douglin@gis.net |
| Residence Inn by Marriott |
25 Connector Rd. |
Westborough, MA 01581 |
508-366-7700 |
| The General Rufus Putnam House |
344 Main St. |
Rutland, MA 01543 |
508-886-0200 |
| West Boylston Motor Lodge |
181 West Boylston St. |
West Boylston, MA 01583 |
508-835-4456 |
| Westborough Marriott |
5400 Computer Drive |
Westborough, MA 01581 |
508-366-5511 |
Please note: This is a very busy weekend in New England
and hotels fill up fast. If you are having a problem locating
housing, we may be able to set up housing with local walkers.
Call Justin Kuo at 617/731-9889.
Directions
| FROM THE EAST |
| Take Mass. Turnpike (I-90) to Exit 11A (I-495).
Proceed north to I-290, then west into Worcester. Take
Exit 18, turn right at end of ramp, then an immediate
right before next traffic light. At next light, proceed
straight though, bearing to the right on Salisbury St. At
the WPI sign, turn left onto Boynton St., then right onto
Institute Rd., then right onto West St. Park in the main
lot. The track (and football stadium) are down below the
parking lot. |
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| FROM THE NORTH |
| Take I-495 south to I-290. Follow directions as from
east. |
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| FROM THE SOUTH AND WEST |
| Take Mass. Turnpike (I-90) to Exit 10 (Auburn).
Proceed east on I-290 into Worcester. Take Exit 17, turn
left at end of ramp, follow Rte. 9 west through Lincoln
Sq., straight onto Highland St.,then right at light onto
West St. and through first intersection. Visitor parking
is on the left after the footbridge. |
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| BY AIR, TRAIN OR BUS |
| If you are flying in, the Worcester Regional Airport
(888-359-9672) may be your best bet. Other nearby
airports include Logan Airport (BOSTON) and Green Airport
(PROVIDENCE.) By rail, AMTRAK stops in Worcester. By
commuter rail, MBTA
(800-392-6100). By bus, Peter Pan Bus Lines
(800-237-8747). Click here for
additional transportation tips, including directions on
traveling from Boston to Worcester via public
transportation. |
Miscellaneous Information
- Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your race
starts.
- Each participant may walk in one race only.
- All competitors are required to present their 2001
USATF membership card. If you need a membership
application,
click here to signup on-line. Or click here and include the completed
application and payment with the race entry form.
- Water will be provided during each race. A fluid
replacement drink will be available in the Senior Men's
2-Hour race only.
- Volunteer lap counters will be provided, but you are
encouraged to bring your own.
- Results with lap time sheets will be mailed to all
competitors.
- Drug Testing: Athletes who participate in this
competition may be subject to formal drug testing in
accordance with USA Track & Field rules and IAAF Rule
144. Some prescription and over-the-counter medications
contain banned substances. Information regarding drugs and
drug testing may be obtained by calling the USOC Hotline at
800/233-0393.
Volunteer Opportunities
This event would not be possible without the help of
volunteers. Please call Justin
at 617-731-9889 if you can volunteer with race organization,
registration, food, water tables, lap scoring, timing,
officiating, post-race festivities, or awards.
For More Information
| Daytime: |
USATF-New England Office , P. O. Box 1905,
Brookline, MA 02446-1905 617/566-7600, FAX 617/939-0992,
E-mail: office@usatfne.org |
| Evening: |
Justin Kuo, 39 Oakland Road, Brookline, MA
02445-6700 617/731-9889, FAX 786/513-8170, E-mail: racewalk@usatfne.org |
| Worcester |
City of
Worcester (web site) , Area maps,
Accommodations, Attractions, Driving directions, Weather,
and more... |
Entry Form
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Register Here! 
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Use the Sign me up Sports' online registration. It's
convenient and will save you the time and hassles of
finding and sending in the paper registration
forms.
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Or, print, complete and mail the application below.
| INCOMPLETE OR UNSIGNED ENTRY FORMS WILL
NOT BE ACCEPTED |
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Male ____ Female ____ |
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Shirt Size: L XL |
| 2001 USATF Number
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| Number of years
participated in this race |
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E-mail address |
| Event (check
one): |
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Junior Women One Hour |
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Senior Women One Hour |
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Master Women One Hour |
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Junior Men One Hour |
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Senior Men Two Hour |
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Master Men One Hour |
| Fees: |
| Entry Fee ($12 pre; $15 race day) |
$_____________________ |
| Post-Race Buffet (Number non-competitors ______ x
$6) |
$_____________________ |
| USATF Membership (include completed form) |
$_____________________ |
| TOTAL (Make check payable to
USATF-NE) |
$_____________________ |
| WAIVER: In consideration for
entering this event, I hereby, for myself, my heirs,
executors and administrators, waive and release any and
all rights and claims for damages I may have against USA
Track & Field, USA Track & Field - New England
Association, New England Walkers, Worcester Polytechnic
Institute, The City of Worcester, event officials, event
volunteers, event sponsors and suppliers and any and all
individuals associated with this event, their
representatives, successors and assignees and will hold
them harmless from any and all injuries suffered in
connection with this event. I hereby attest that I am
physically fit and sufficiently prepared to complete this
event. |
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| Signature (Parent or Guardian if
under 18) |
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Date |
| Mail To: |
USATF National 1 & 2 Hour RW
Championships
39 Oakland Road
Brookline, Massachusetts 02445 |
A text version of this document is available
by clicking here.
A list of registered competitors
(as of 9/30/00) is available by clicking here.
Click
here for a printable lap sheet, or here for a Team
Declaration sheet.
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