2004 American Ultra Team
Announcements
January 19, 2004
The American Ultrarunning Association (AUA) is pleased to announce the selection and formation process of American Teams to compete at the 2004 24 Hour World Challenge in Apeldoorn, The Netherlands on May 22nd, 2004, and the 2004 100km World Cup in Winschoten, The Netherlands on Sept. 11, 2004. Teams of up to six men and six women for each event will be selected and travel to compete under the program of American Ultrarunning.
2004 American 24 Hour Team Selection Procedures
MEN and WOMEN
Team selection is based on 24 Hour performances between the period of September
1, 2002 and March 1, 2004.
A & B Qualifying Standards
Men's A Standard: 140 Miles
Men's B Standard: 130 Miles
Women's A Standard: 125 Miles
Women's B Standard: 115 Miles
The B standard for men and women are minimum standards to be eligible for team selection. The selection of athletes will be in ranking order of 24 hour performances achieved within the qualifying time window. Travel funding will be provided at the A Standard, with possible funding (to be determined) for the B Standard
Athletes selected for the American 24 Hour Team will be restricted from
ultradistance events over 50 kilometers, beginning April 15th, so
that team preparations can focus on the May 22nd event.
All selected athletes will be notified on or before March 5, 2004 with an official team announcement to follow. Interested athletes who would like more information can contact: American24Hour@aol.com or Kevin Setnes at 888-838-2802
2004 American 100Km Team Selection Procedures
WOMEN
Women’s selection is based on 100K performances under 8:45:00, 50-mile
performances under 6:50:00, and other significant ultra performances between
the period of October 1, 2002 and April 5, 2004 .
The top three women at the 2004 American 100K Championship to be held on April 4th, 2004 will automatically be named to the American 100Km Team provided they meet a minimum 9:00:00 time standard at that race.
MEN
Men’s selection is based on 100Km performances under 7:45:00, 50-mile performances under 6:00:00, and other significant ultra performances between the period of October 1, 2002 and April 5, 2004 .
The top three men at the 2004 American 100Km Championship to be held on April 4th, 2004 will automatically be named to the American 100Km Team provided they meet a minimum 8:00:00 time standard at that race.
The American 100Km Championship will award a $500.00 travel grant to each of the six qualifiers from that race, provided they meet the minimum time standards in that race and complete travel as part of the American team to the 2004 100km World Cup in Winschoten, The Netherlands. Additional travel funding will be provided to all members of the team for the trip to Winschoten.
Some restriction (to be determined) from ultradistance competitions during a time window prior to the 100km World Cup will be placed on the members and alternates of the American 100km team.
All selected athletes and alternates will be notified on or before April 15, 2004 with an official team announcement to follow. Interested athletes who would like more information or who would like to submit a resume for consideration should contact: American100KTeam@aol.com or Kevin Setnes at 888-838-2802
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