We had another successful season in 2007 and look forward to the competition. The requirements are first that you be a MRR member in good standing. There are at least 6 races over the year that do not require you to be an LITF member and you can run as a member of our Teams. The rewards are smaller for these races but the competition is the same. Some races are relays. We may participate in indoor meets which would be even shorter distances. We may participate in Biathlons, Triathlons if there is enough interest from the members. The MAIN EVENT is the LITF (Long Island Track and Field) races which start March 8th in Kings Park. There are 11 races with a potential tiebreaker throughout the year concluding in December. You must be a LITF member in order to score points for the team which make us eligible for awards and cash. The cost for membership is $29.95/year and the website is www.long-island.usatf.org.  When you join you need to specify Massapequa as your Team. Races range in distance from 1 mile to the marathon so anyone can participate.

 

AS AN LITF MEMBER IF YOU COMPLETE 8 RACES YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A CHANCE AT A $250 CASH RAFFLE. THIS PAST YEAR ONE OF OUR TEAM MEMBERS WON $250. THERE ARE 10 CASH AWARDS GIVEN OUT AS RAFFLES EACH YEAR FOR A TOTAL OF $2500. THIS COVERED THE COST OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE CLUB,LITF AND ALL RACES FOR 2007.  

    

 

FOR NEW MEMBERS After you join LITF we will give you a Team singlet. When you complete 4 Team races you get shorts. When you complete 8 Team races you get a Team jacket.We would appreciate having you as a volunteer as well.

 

FOR RETURNING MEMBERS When you complete 8 races in 2008 and 1 TEAM QUALIFYING volunteer event you get to choose a piece of clothing. This could include long or short sleeve shirts,windpants,tights,etc. Qualifying Team volunteer events include providing  finish line services for the Levittown race in June,Marching in the Massapequa park parade July 4th representing the Club,providing finish line services for the Inwood race in October, or obtaining a Sponsor that supports our Club. There may be other volunteer opportunities that develop over the year that may be considered for Team members.

 

TEAM ATTIRE MUST BE WORN AT TEAM RACES AND IS ENCOURAGED AT OTHER RACES. We have found that the Team clothing acts as advertising for the club and has brought us new members. All Team money earned is the property of the Team. Some years we cover the cost of the Team some years the club supports us. The volunteer Team events provide funding for the Team.

 

The current schedule of races for 2008 is below. Contact person is Warren Drezen at wira001@aol.com Home # 516 798 1729 cell 516 382 3035 Please let me know only if you are coming to an event. Email is preferred.