July 2, 2002
(INDIANAPOLIS) Sixteen clubs, representing a membership base of over 8500 from communities in 13 states, have indicated their intent to compete at the second edition of the USA National Track & Field Club Championships. Track and field fans will have an opportunity to see this groundbreaking event that features competition for USA Track & Field team championship titles.

The Indiana Invaders will host the Club Championships at the Billy Hayes Track in the Haugh Track and Field Complex in Bloomington, Indiana on July 20, 2002.

The inaugural year of the championship showcased true team competition in an exciting finale with Nashville Elite edging Maryland Elite's 4x400 relay by 0.10 seconds, in the final event, to win the men's team title. Nashville edged Maryland by 4 points, 92 to 88. The host club, the Indiana Invaders, won the women's title and the overall National Club Championship title.

"The Invaders are honored to host this event," said Team Director Greg Harger, "This is an additional opportunity that provides enthusiasm and incentive for the club system. One of our hopes in initiating this event was that it would encourage the formation of new clubs and inspires others to find a way to win a national title for their community. Nashville Elite is a great example of what this meet could become what with their winning men's team in their first year and their plans to bring a much stronger team this year including a women's team."

Harger added, "In our fourth season as a club we're excited about the unique opportunity that initiatives directed by USATF CEO, Craig Masback, and USATF President, Bill Roe, have fostered. We anticipate the next couple of years will allow for the influx of critical, additional support both from our governing body and from our club communities which will secure this event on the annual calendar."

The current list of clubs include: Atlanta Track Club (GA), Central Illinois Track Club (IL), Club Ballard (WA), Club Northwest (WA), Firebird Track Club (OH), First Step Track Club (FL), Front Line Racing Team (MI), Greater Boston Track Club (MA), Illinois Stealth Bombers (IL), LeMANS Track Club (NY), Lords of the Rings (WI), Miami Valley TC (OH), Nashville Elite (TN), PTC Elite Track Club (TX), Shore Athletic Club (NJ) and the Indiana Invaders.

The deadline for additional clubs to indicate their intent to compete for and to win the second annual USA Track & Field Club Championship title is midnight(PST) July 8th. July 8th is also the deadline to enter club athletes into the championship.

The Indiana Invaders will host the USA National Track & Field Club Championships again in 2003.

The Haugh Track and Field Complex has 3,100 permanent seats, with additional lawn seating, and was the site for the 1997 NCAA Division I Championships.

Online Team Registration:
http://www.indianainvaders.com/meets/2002/02_clubs_team_entries.asp

Online Officials Registration:
http://www.indianainvaders.com/meets/officials/

Online Volunteers Registration:
http://www.indianainvaders.com/meets/volunteers/

2001 USA Club Championships Highlights:
http://www.indianainvaders.com/releases/01/01-07-22tr.asp
http://www.indianainvaders.com/releases/01/01-07-21.asp

The Indiana Invaders, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1998, present an innovative approach to track & field by providing a resident-based, athlete-centered support system unique to the sport in the United States.

For additional information on the Indiana Invaders, please contact Greg Harger at 317 289-4018 or online at: (email)