Saturday, November 5, 2011 the USATF Montana Association State Cross Country
Championships returns to Bozeman on the spectacular venue of the Bridger Creek Golf
Course. The Association cross-country championship will also serve as the qualifier for the
Junior Olympic National Cross Country Championships in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Nestled in the foothills of the Jim Bridger Mountain Range, the USATF Montana Association
cross-country championships is only one of two competitions held on the golf course with
exception to the Montana State University Invitational. As a result, the golf course is hungry
for the pounding feet of distance runners from across the entire state. It offers a magnificent
setting with a variety in terrain that will test the wits and spirit of all competitors. The running
course has built the repetition for being well groomed, clearly marked, and well managed by
course officials.
Hosted by the Bozeman Track Club, the state cross-country championships will be
held on three different courses (3K, 4K and 5K) that includes three age groups for
competitors: "Junior Olympic", "Open" (19+), and "Masters" (40). Six age divisions are
available in the Junior Olympic age group.
Medals are awarded to the top ten individuals in each of six age divisions in the Junior
Olympic age group with medals to the top three finishers in the "Open" and "Masters" age
groups. Specially embroidered "State Champion" shoe bags will be awarded to the top male
and female athlete in each age group. Long sleeve T-shirts, hats, and running apparel will be
available for sale with an assortment of prizes to be presented to participants prior to the start
of each race.
Awards will be presented immediately following each race with photographers available for
photos. Photos from the 2009 cross-country championships are available on the photo page
of the club’s website at www.bozemantrackclub.org
The top ten individuals and top team in each Junior Olympic age division will automatically
qualify for the Junior Olympic National Cross Country Championships to be held on Saturday,
December 8, 2011 in Myrtle Beach, SC. Participants may enter as individuals or as a cross-
country team in each of the age divisions. Cross-country teams must be members of a
USATF sanctioned club to qualify for the national championships. Athlete guidebook, online
registration, schedule of races, and team roster forms are all available on the Junior Olympic
page of the association website. Check the Association’s website for sanctioned clubs in
your area.
Deadline for on-line registration at www.coacho.com is 11:59 PM, Wednesday, November
2, 2011. See directions for online registration at www.bozemantrackclub.org. There is no
race day registration. A 2011 USATF membership is required for competition. Membership
is $10 for the remainder of 2011 or $20 for the entire 2011-2012 season after November 1,
2011. New members must have their age verified by faxing a copy to proof of age and copy
of athlete’s 2011 USATF membership 10-digit number to 406-582-2263 prior to completing
on-line registration. Obtaining a 2011 USATF membership and completing age verification
prior to completing online registration is mandatory.
Don’t wait ---- register early!
For more information contact Dave Skelton at
bztkclub@bresnan.net or review the club’s website at www.bozemantrackclub.org.
See all of you in November!
Dave Skelton
Meet Director
