Pro Membership Criteria Hello, USAT has asked Athletes Advisory Council to revisit our pro qualification criteria to make sure it is still the optimal process for selecting the best athletes to become elite each year. In our discussions on this topic, the AAC believes it is time to revisit the criteria to make sure it's still competitive, doesn't allow for cherry picking and is as efficient as possible (not requiring athletes to travel beyond reason to become pro). Following is our first shot at a new qualification criteria (note - this is just a first draft). This criteria will pertain ONLY to new pros (it will not affect you if you're already a pro). Please let us know your thoughts on this by posting a response or emailing AlisonAAC@Yahoo.com. Thanks, Alison & The AAC Elite Qualification (within past 12 months, meet one of the following): 2 finishes within 8% of the winning elite time in a race with $5,000 or more prize purse on same course. Top 10 Overall at ITU Age Group World Championships. Top 5 Overall at USAT Age Group National Championships. Top 3 Overall at USAT Collegiate National Championships. Top 3 Overall at U-23 National Championships. Top 3 Amateur Overall at a Tier 1 Race (TBD, largest, most competitive races such as Chicago, Alcatrez, etc.) Three top 6 Amateur Overall finishes at races with 500+ finishers. Back to Articles Page

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