WMA, in cooperation with the IAAF and TrackTown USA (the LOC), is excited to announce a WMA Masters event as part of the IAAF WORLD INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS, Portland, Oregon, USA, on Saturday, the 19th of March, 2016.
The events are the 800m for men 60 and over, and the 800m for women 55 and over. Invitations will be extended to the top six athletes who have met the qualifying standard. The standard for men is 2:20.00 and women 2:46.00. The qualifying performance must have occurred between 01/01/2015 and 15/01/2016 and can be either indoors or outdoors. Your age is as of 19/03/2016.
WMA will assist in the cost of accommodations and provide a small per diem. Athletes should be prepared to meet their own travel costs. The arrangements for accommodations, travel, accreditation and associated matters will be made available as they become finalized.
The deadline for the submission of your application is 23 January 2016.
If you qualify and would like to apply please click on the link below to the WMA website where you will find the application form: