elite athlete covid-19 testing reimbursement program

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Per the current USATF guidelines, any USATF-sanctioned event requires two negative COVID-19 tests within a week of the meet. When government-sponsored testing isn’t available, or when test results can't be received in time for the race, athletes are left to use expedited testing services at their own expense. Our goal is to offset this cost for athletes that will represent the Pacific Association at the Olympic Trials this summer. Eligible athletes will be able to seek reimbursement for up to $150 worth of testing each.

Athletes are eligible to apply if they have met any of the following criteria:

-Achieved a US Olympic Trials qualifying mark since January 1st, 2019

-Competed at the 2019 US Outdoor Track and Field Championships

-Finished as a 2019 Division I NCAA 1st Team All-American in Cross Country or Outdoor Track and Field (as long as NCAA eligibility has now been exhausted)

Eligible athletes must apply through the reimbursement form within 2 weeks after the competition and include all of the following information:

• Current PA Membership
• Meet information that shows a required test
• Meet result, showing they competed
• Receipt with proof of payment
• Standard to qualify as an elite athlete