What activities are provided and supported by the Pacific Association?
A5. This is a summary of a more detailed answer found under the front page link About PA/USATF. The Pacific Association oversees and administers region-wide programs for all ages in track & field, long distance running, cross country, and race walking. – The largest PA/USATF membership component is comprised of youth athletes (ages 18 and under), who compete in track & field, cross country and race walking competitions. PA/USATF supports them with regional events that lead up to national Junior Olympic competitions. – The Pacific Association sanctions and provides liability insurance to approximately 300 athletic events in our region annually. – The Pacific Association has about 5,000 athlete members-the largest of all the USATF associations -and over 125 member athletic clubs. – The PA/USATF annual budget of almost $250,000 is by far the largest of all the USATF associations. – The PA plays an important role in the production of a number of locally held national championship events su
