CHARGERS Serving the Central New York Running Community since 1969 NEWSLETTER Volume XLXXXII Syracuse Chargers Track Club January 2019 Contents Who s Who in the Syracuse Chargers Track Club...2 2019 Events Calendar...3 January Trivia...4 Therapy Corner Soft Landings...4 Twas the Night Before the Pancake Breakfast...5 January Trivia Answers...6 Syracuse Chargers Awards Dinner and Annual Meeting...7 All Comers Winter Indoor Track & Field Meets 2019...8 2019 Everyone Can Run Beginners Program...9 2019 Syracuse Chargers Track Club Scholarship Application... 10 The Charger Challenge... 11 Chargers Membership Form... 12 WELCOME NEW CHARGER MEMBERS: Kylie Fritton Mark Hill CHARGER MEMBER RENEWALS: Roger Dausman Marg Larsen Wally McRae Robert Michiel Robert Nicholson Chase Simon Rick Simon Sara Simon Wayne Simon Jerry Smith pg. 1
Who s Who in the Syracuse Chargers Track Club Board of Directors President: Nancy Smith Vice President: Mark Driscoll Program Coordinators Membership Coordinator: Bob Hiemenz Webmaster: Chris Raulli Chargers Records: Terry McConnell Scholastic Coach: Norm Deep Scholarships: John View Treasurer: Dave Kennedy Secretary: Jackie Wiegand The Charger Challenge: Ed Polly Youth Program: Mark Driscoll Jasper Royal Inclusive Athletics Program: Peter Rhodes Masters (Men): Greg Tuttle The Syracuse Chargers Track Club (SCTC) is dedicated to the development of all aspects of athletics in Central New York. This includes support for youth development programs and the encouragement of individuals of all ages and abilities to participate in local, regional, national and international track & field, long distance running and walking events. The club is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501 (3) organization; a member of USA Track & Field and the Road Runners Club of America. Membership in the SCTC is open to all who share the goals of the organization. To become an individual member and Charger representative of USATF, go to www.usatf.org. The Charger Club member # is 04-0092. Newsletter Staff & Contributing Writers Compiler/Editor - Marla Jabbour, PhD Subscriptions - Bob Hiemenz Results & Records -- Terry McConnell, PhD Physical Therapy -- Gabe Yankowitz, PT Medicine & Health Sam Graceffo, MD Trivia Greg Tuttle, USATF Level 1 Certified Coach Dr J on Running Kamal Jabbour, PhD Nutrition -- Jenny Ives Every One Can Run Program: Greg Tuttle Indoor Meets/Practices: Mark Driscoll Masters (Women): Mickey Piscitelli Awards Banquet: Marie Christopher The Chargers Newsletter is published monthly and delivered to members and subscribers via email. It s available via email and it is posted on the club website: www.syracusechargers.org. Members and subscribers must inform the membership coordinator (contact Bob Hiemenz) of any address changes (temporary or permanent) by email. The deadline for newsletter content is the 20 th of each month. Summer Runs: OPEN Volunteers: OPEN Open Coordinator (Women): OPEN At Large Charger Board Members: Pat Leone Mickey Piscitelli Marie Christopher Mark Hill Open Coordinator (Men): OPEN pg. 2
2019 Events Calendar January 2019 6 Sun. Charger Members Manley Field House Practice, SU s Manley Field House, 6-8pm 9 Wed. Everyone Can Run Beginners Program @JCC, 5:30-6:30pm [email Greg Tuttle for 13 Sun. All Comers Winter Indoor Track & Field Meet # 2, @ SRC Arena, SUNY OCC Campus [Registration 7:15-8am; Meet 8-11am] AND Charger Members Manley Field House Practice, SU s Manley Field House, 6-8pm 16 Wed. Everyone Can Run Beginners Program @JCC, 5:30-6:30pm [email Greg Tuttle for 20 Sun. Charger Members Manley Field House Practice, SU s Manley Field House, 6-8pm February 2019 newsletter deadline 23 Wed. Everyone Can Run Beginners Program @JCC, 5:30-6:30pm [email Greg Tuttle for 27 Sun. Charger Members Manley Field House Practice, SU s Manley Field House, 6-8pm 30 Wed. Everyone Can Run Beginners Program @JCC, 5:30-6:30pm [email Greg Tuttle for February 2019 3 Sun. Charger Members Manley Field House Practice, SU s Manley Field House, 6-8pm 6 Wed. Everyone Can Run Beginners Program @JCC, 5:30-6:30pm [email Greg Tuttle for 10 Sun. Charger Members Manley Field House Practice, SU s Manley Field House, 6-8pm 13 Wed. Everyone Can Run Beginners Program @JCC, 5:30-6:30pm [email Greg Tuttle for 17 Sun. Charger Members Manley Field House Practice, SU s Manley Field House, 6-8pm 20 Wed. Everyone Can Run Beginners Program @JCC, 5:30-6:30pm [email Greg Tuttle for March 2019 newsletter deadline 24 Sun. Charger Members Manley Field House Practice, SU s Manley Field House, 6-8pm 27 Wed. Everyone Can Run Beginners Program @JCC, 5:30-6:30pm [email Greg Tuttle for March 2019 3 Sun. Charger Members Manley Field House Practice, SU s Manley Field House, 6-8pm 17 Sun. Charger Members Manley Field House Practice, SU s Manley Field House, 6-8pm 20 Wed. April 2019 newsletter deadline 23 Sat. Syracuse Chargers Awards Dinner and Annual Meeting, Pascale s Catering at Drumlins, 5-7pm. [see the reservation form in this newsletter] May 1, 2019 Chargers Scholarship Application Deadline pg. 3
January Trivia 1. Who holds "5" Men' s World Ultra Running World Records? 2. Who holds the World Record for the Men's 50K Race Walking? 3. Who holds the World Records for the Men's Indoor and Outdoor Shot Put. 4. Who holds the Men's World Record for running the backwards Mile? 5. Who holds the World Women's Marathon Record? [Answers on page 6] Therapy Corner Soft Landings Gabe Yankowitz, DPT There have always been a whole host of assumptions made by the average runner when it comes to the topic of prevention of injuries. Here s a few common ones see if you know which are true and which are false: The forces absorbed by the body during the landing phase of running are 2 to 3 times higher than during walking. These higher impact forces are associated with increased risk of injury. Enhancing the cushioning properties of running shoes (a) decreases impact forces and (b) thereby decreases injury risk. The correct answers, which may come as a mild surprise, are: true, true, false/false. I found this out the hard way myself when I ran track in high school. As a sprinter, my school issued me a pair of flats for training and racing. They may as well have been a couple of layers of cardboard attached to a thin fabric with laces. It felt like I was running on concrete. But, interestingly, I never sustained an injury during the entire season. After the season was over, however, a friend told me about a fantastic shoe the Adidas Olympiad that was supposed to be the state-of-the-art in cushioning and comfort. When I tried them on in the store, I thought I was on pillows; I immediately shelled out the exorbitant ($19.95) charge for a pair and within a few weeks experienced my first injury shin splints. At the time, of course, I didn t make the association between these occurrences. Even years later, and despite having treated hundreds of runners, I still did not think there was a causative relationship between highlycushioned running shoes and the onset of injuries but I did start to consider it a few years ago when the barefoot/minimalist-shoe movement began to gain popularity, largely as a result of the book Born To Run, in 2010. The proponents of this movement advanced a number of theories to explain why running shoes caused, rather than prevented, injuries. At the time [Therapy Corner #101], I raised some questions regarding the validity of these beliefs. One of the theories I listed back then stated -- Because running shoes provide so much cushioning and protection, runners adapt a different gait pattern that leads to increased contact of the heel, instead of at the mid- or forefoot, during the landing phase. This leads to increased impact forces which increases the incidence of injury. -- but as I noted at the time, this claim of how runners landed was not necessarily true, and this has been confirmed within the past few years by new research. Also, while laboratory studies on shoes alone indicated that highly cushioned models reduced impact forces, more recent studies using actual people surprisingly showed just the opposite: these shoes actually seemed to be causing higher impact loading. pg. 4
A new study just published last month in the online, peer-reviewed journal Scientific Reports [Scientific Reports] takes some major steps toward helping us understand this counter-intuitive finding. Researchers in Finland analyzed the impact forces in 12, healthy runners (all of whom ran with the dreaded heel strike pattern). First, they ran with conventional (CON) shoes, then with maximalist-cushioned (MAX) shoes. In addition to finding that impact forces with the latter were higher, especially with faster (10 mph vs. 6 mph) running speeds, they were also able to confirm differences in how their bodies absorbed impact with different shoes, thereby explaining the discrepancy in the expected results. When a runner s foot lands, the ground reaction forces are minimized by the actions of your leg muscles gradually allowing the hip, knee, and ankle to flex. Jump down from a one-foot high step and you ll see for yourself that it would be more jarring if you tried to keep your legs stiff and straight than if you allow your legs to bend. What the researchers found is that the MAX shoes cause runners to do just that! 3D imaging showed that these shoes increased leg muscle stiffness when landing compared to the CON shoes. They reasoned that the cushioning decreases the stability of the shoe, thereby forcing the muscles to compensate to improve balance and functional efficiency. (The same result was found in a previous study comparing leg stiffness standing on a solid floor vs. a compressed foam pad, such as a yoga or exercise mat. Again, try it yourself I think you ll feel immediately how your muscles tense up more standing on one leg on such a compliant surface.) These findings do not necessarily confirm the barefoot running advocates claims, but they do raise the question of whether highly cushioned shoes are of any benefit, since their main selling point is their supposed capacity to reduce impact forces. My advice has always been that you should not feel any discomfort when you first try on a new pair of running shoes. At the same time, you may want to avoid buying a shoe just because they feel like super-comfortable pillows. Gabe is a long-time runner and physical therapist for 35 years in the Syracuse area. He is presently in private practice in Manlius. You can visit his website at www.gaberun.com for more information. Twas the Night Before the Pancake Breakfast Marla Jabbour Twas the night before pancakes, when all through the kitchen, pans of sausage, ham and taters I was fixin. The lists were all checked, twice and thrice through. Without those lists, would I know what to do? For twenty years going, with gray hairs to show, there was no rest for days, as I worried, you know? I truly enjoyed seeing delight on the faces, of runners and walkers of all skills and paces. Not resting for once for a long winter's nap, I was looking forward to babes on my lap. The event was Ed Stabler s idea, a long time ago. [Before his dreams of being a golf pro.] Gone are Evelyn s just juice and pancakes -- an array of yummy items now await plates. The Community House was a cozy retreat, as long as you didn t mind extreme cold and heat. Were those chocolate chips in some of the flapjacks, or cluster flies drowning in butter-soaked stacks? When the Lodge was finally ready for use, blown fuses became another excuse. Scurrying around, what a nightmare it was! It sure gave me plenty of reasons to pause. Those undercooked sausages and soggy potatoes, and pancakes that drooped like day-old tomatoes. Why did I keep doing this, year after year, with kids far away, and Christmas so near? So awakening on the morn of two thousand eighteen, I determined it was time for a new pancake queen. When cars were all packed and no more could be done, I and my hubby set out for some fun. The moon on the breast of the newly-formed mud, revealed where the horses had left piles of crud. Dr J faithfully unpacked, and unpacked some more, totes and more boxes, good grief, by the score! pg. 5
As food piled on tables and into the stove, through the chaos of catering equipment I wove. When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a gaggle of volunteers, so welcome and dear. With sassy pancake makers, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment at least one brought some schtick. More blessed than professionals, and trained for the day. They smiled and got working without a delay. On, MARK! on MATT! on, SAM and TRACY! Where is that DAVE? Don t tell me he s lazy! "Now, GREG! now, NANCY! now, KAREN and SEAN! I see the sausages are almost gone! We missed seeing TERRI, with grandkids of her own. It reminded me of seeds I had sown. It s time for me to hang up my apron, for a younger person, no aging matron! With glee and some sorrow I broke the news, to a grateful bunch -- the BEST of crews! What did my wondering ears hope to hear? -- of a new pancake chief for the upcoming year! With a wink of his eye and a twist of his head, one hero soon said You have nothing to dread. Although next year he might think he blundered. Tis true, I can tell you, as if you wondered, He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, and made luscious pancakes; then turned with a jerk, And laying his flipper aside of his hot plate, he asked me the questions to get things set straight. By the end of the morn as we cleaned up our mess, did I dare ask again, an answer to press? Our parting was sweet, with syrup to share; a small token of thanks to good folks out there. We ll return to the Lodge in another twelve months, some making pancakes and others to munch. One last push, the assurance I needed, that my parting was true, that my news was heeded. I heard him exclaim, ere we passed out of sight, Send me an email before I take flight! A grateful THANK YOU to all the volunteers who have assisted with the breakfasts from the time Evelyn White abandoned me to the cluster flies in the old Community House to the horrific realization that all outlets along the counter in the new Skyline Lodge were on the same circuit and the fuse box room was locked. Rest assured that the Last Chance Pancake Breakfast [oh, and trail run] will be in good hands for 2019 even if I m not in the kitchen. You will find me working up an appetite while hauling grandkids along the trails. January Trivia Answers 1. Yiannis Kouros of Greece holds the records for: 1,000 K, 1,000 miles, 24 hours, 48 hours and the 6 days races 2. Yohann Diniz of France, in 3:32:33 3. Randy Barnes (USA): Indoor Record 74 ft. 4.12 in. and Outdoor Record 75 ft. 10.23 in. 4. Aaron Yoder (USA) ran the backwards mile in 5 min. 54.25 sec. 5. Paula Ratcliff (Great Britain) in 2:15:25. pg. 6
Syracuse Chargers Awards Dinner and Annual Meeting SCTC members are invited to help celebrate the achievements of our outstanding athletes of 2018 and to recognize the contributions of our dedicated volunteers. Please join us! Saturday, March 23, 2019 5-7 PM Pascale s Catering at Drumlins Member s Lounge- off the Main Dining Room 800 Nottingham Road, Syracuse, NY The buffet will include a variety of pizzas, fresh garden salad with a choice of dressings, dessert, soda, coffee/tea. A cash bar will be available. Cost: Charger members age 12 and older: $15 Non-members age 12 and older: $20 Children ages 5-11: $10 Children age 4 and under: No Charge I plan to attend the Syracuse Chargers Track Club Dinner and Annual Meeting on Saturday, March 23, 2019 beginning at 5:00PM. Reservations are requested for each of the individuals listed below, and enclosed is my check in the amount of $ made payable to Syracuse Chargers Track Club. Name(s): Phone: Email: Please mail your reservation form and payment by March 16, 2019 to: Marie Christopher, 119 Brookview Lane, Liverpool, NY 13088 pg. 7
Syracuse Chargers All Comers Winter Indoor Track & Field Meets 2019 All meets @ SRC Arena on OCC Campus Free of Charge and Open to All! Meet #2 SUNDAY 1/13/19 8am-11am Registration: 7:15 7:50am 1st Running Event starts at 8am 1500m Triple Jump (14+) 55m Long Jump (after TJ) Meet #3: DATE & EVENTS (TO BE DETERMINED 400m High Jump 1000m Shot Put 4 x 200m Weight Throw Throwers must bring their own age-appropriate indoor implements. Name M F Age Club Date of Birth Home Address (Street) City, State, Zip Phone # Guardian s address (if different from above): Emergency contact Emergency contact phone # Waiver: In consideration of this entry, I, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound hereby, for myself, my heirs and executors, and administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against the Syracuse Chargers Track Club Inc., Onondaga Enterprises, the Road Runners Club of America and all other sponsors and their representatives. I attest and verify that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for these events. I am aware that medical support for these meets will be volunteers who will be prepared to administer first aid assistance only. I grant permission to use for legitimate purposes any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or other images of myself participating in these meets. I hereby certify that I have read all the terms and conditions of this release and intend to be legally bound thereby. Signature of Participant: Date: Date: (Signature of parent or guardian for all participants age 17 or younger.) pg. 8
2019 Everyone Can Run Beginners Program Presented by the Syracuse Chargers Track Club and hosted by the Jewish Community Center of Syracuse, the Everyone Can Run Beginners Program will begin on Wednesday January 9, 2019. This is a FREE eight-week program designed to take you from walking to running and will start Wednesday, January 9, 2019 and continue through Wednesday February 27, 2019. Greg Tuttle, a USATF Certified Coach, of the Syracuse Chargers Track Club, will lead the Wednesday sessions. Information Presentations from Running Related Professionals, will be held at most of the training sessions. Time: Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Place: Indoor track at the Jewish Community Center (JCC), which is located at 5655 Thompson Road in Dewitt (13214). Participants should park at rear of building near the Fitness Center entrance. You will start with mostly walking, increasing running intervals each week on a set schedule. All registrants will receive a Syracuse Chargers Track Club Pedometer. All registrants will receive a 2 week trial pass to the JCC including use of their indoor track and locker room. This program is open to Chargers, JCC members and prospective members, at least 14 years and older; applicants under 18 years require a parent s or guardian s permission. All fitness levels welcome! If you can walk, you can run! Important Note Participants should consult their health care provider before beginning any new type of exercise or fitness program. *All participants will be asked to sign waivers and registration forms before the first night of the program. Everyone Can Run Beginners Program Registration Form Name Address Date of Birth Phone E-mail address: I am a currently a member (circle): Syracuse Chargers Track Club Jewish Community Center Participant Waiver for Program: I know that running is potentially hazardous activity, which could cause injury or death. I will not enter and participate unless I am medically able, and by my signature, I certify that I am medically able to perform this event, and am in good health. I assume all risks associated with running, including but not limited to: falls or contact with other participants, the all such risks being known and appreciated by me. I understand that personal music players are not allowed during my training and I will abide by this rule. I have read this waiver and knowing these facts and inconsideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Syracuse Chargers Track Club and the Jewish Community Center and the Road Runners Club of America, all event sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in these training session, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use my photographs or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. Signature: Date: Parent s Signature if under 18 years: Please turn in this completed form at JCC or mail it to: Greg Tuttle, 3604State Rt. 49, Central Square, NY 13036. Any Questions, 315-430-9409 or tuttlegreg@hotmail.com Date: pg. 9
2019 Syracuse Chargers Track Club Scholarship Application The Syracuse Chargers Track Club, Inc. will award as many as three $1,000 scholarship grants to SCTC members who have distinguished themselves through their: volunteer activities within our community (not limited to Chargers events); academic achievement; and commitment to personal fitness. All applicants should have a record of volunteer service to the athletic community. In order to qualify for consideration for one of these awards, an applicant must be a graduating high school senior, an SCTC member at the time the application is submitted, and the holder of at least a B average (80%) throughout high school. Anyone who wishes to be considered for one of these awards should provide the information requested below and submit this form along with the following: 1. A letter of recommendation written by an adult who has supervised, coordinated, or is otherwise familiar with your volunteer activities, particularly those that promote health and fitness. 2. A copy of your high school transcript. 3. A letter of recommendation from a teacher or your guidance counselor that focuses on your academic achievement and merits. 4. A typed essay of 300-400 words in which you describe how your participation in athletics and the volunteer activities that support athletics demonstrates your commitment to lifetime fitness. This form and all supporting materials should be mailed together and received by May 1, 2019 Please mail this completed form and your other application materials to: John View, SCTC Scholarship Committee Chairman, 6129 Bay Hill Circle, Jamesville, NY 13078 Name Phone: Address E-mail: Date of birth Your High School(s): High School Average: Class Ranking: SAT/ACT Scores: College/University that you are most likely to attend: Volunteer activities on behalf of athletics (including but not limited to Chargers volunteering) pg. 10
The Charger Challenge The Charger Challenge is designed to provide guidance, incentive and long-term motivation to runners and walkers through awards and recognition. Runners and walkers of all ages, abilities and levels of experience are welcome to participate. Participants do not have to be Syracuse Chargers Track Club members. Three different challenges are available. Whether you exercise for enjoyment, weight loss/maintenance, social or competitive reasons, you are encouraged to take on the Charger Challenge! PROGRAM RULES AND AWARDS: All Challenge Programs participants are required to fill out the application below and upon receipt, they are sent a log sheet for recording miles run/walked along with instructions and guidelines for new runners. The participant submits completed log sheets for each award level. Participants achievements are also recognized in the Syracuse Chargers Track Club Newsletter. THE CHARGER CHALLENGE This program is designed for higher mileage walkers/runners or those seeking a longer term goal. THE CHARGER 500 MILE CHALLENGE The 500 Mile Challenge is aimed towards junior or senior participants, those new to a walking/running program, or those with physical limitations. Entry Fee: - - - - - $5/person Non-Chargers, **FREE** for Chargers Club members - - - - - Awards: 500 miles T-Shirt Awards: 100 miles Ribbon 1000 miles Patch or Ribbon 250 miles Patch 2500 miles Long-Sleeve T-Shirt 500 miles T-Shirt 5000 miles Trophy 10,000 miles Awards Banquet Plaque Mileage: All actual mileage covered can be recorded Mileage: Actual mileage up to 3 miles per day THE FAMILY CHALLENGE The Family Challenge allows family members combine their mileage towards a common goal! Entry Fee: $20 total for Non-Chargers members, includes immediate family members residing at the same address, **FREE** for Chargers Members. Awards: 5000 miles Family plaque and a T-shirt for each family member...... CHARGER CHALLENGE APPLICATION FORM Challenge Program Desired: Charger Challenge Family Challenge 500 Mile Challenge Name(s): E-mail Age(s) Shirt Size(s): S M L XL Address: Telephone: Charger Member? (Y) (N) Fee Enclosed $ 1/21/17 (Payable to Syracuse Chargers Track Club) MEMBERSHIP WAIVER I know that running and volunteering to work in club races and other activities can be hazardous. I agree not to participate in Club activities unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of an official concerning my ability to safely participate in any activity. I freely and voluntarily assume all risks associated with competing, volunteering, and all other activities in which the Club is involved. Such risks include, but are not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the dangerous or negligent behavior of other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, the conditions of the road or other facilities, and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of you acceptance of my application for membership, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the RRCA, USATF, Syracuse Chargers Track Club, Inc., and their officers, directors, and members, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors, from all claims or liabilities arising out of my participation in Club activities, even though that liability may arise out of negligence of carelessness on the part other persons named in this waiver. I grant permission to use for legitimate purpose any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or other images of myself participating in Club activities. Signature(s) Date I am signing this waive as parent or legal guardian on behalf of the minor(s) named above. I agree to be responsible for the conduct and safety of the minor(s), and I recognize and assume the risks described above on behalf of the minor(s). Parent s or Guardian's Signature if under 18 years Date Return To: Ed Polly, 102 Rosewell Meadow Dr., DeWitt, NY l3214 email:golfnrun@pollywood.org 315-256-6398 pg. 11
SYRACUSE CHARGERS TRACK CLUB, INC. Chargers Membership Form / / Name Sex Birth Date Occupation / Club Interest / / ( ) Name Sex Birth Date Telephone Number / / Name Sex Birth Date Email Address / / We need your help! Name Sex Birth Date Please volunteer for: Track Meets Coaching Address Road Races Trail Runs Inclusive Athletics Program City State ZIP Other: (Please select and circle one) Membership Type 1 Year 2 Years 4 Years Individual Membership $20 $36 $70 Family Membership (1 newsletter, 2+ people) $25 $45 $85 Individual Senior Citizen (65 years or older) $15 $27 $50 Individual Student (High School or younger) $15 $27 REV 8-30-2018 Additional Contribution: Help to ensure the Syracuse Chargers Track Club continues to deliver quality educational and developmental programs in Track & Field, Cross Country, Youth Development, Ultra & Trail Running and Road Running/Racing that is open to all. We appreciate your additional financial support! Enclosed is my tax deductible contribution: $10 $20 $30 $50 $100 Other $ Membership Status: New Renewal Receive Email Blasts? Yes No Mail this form and check to: Bob Hiemenz, Membership Coordinator Syracuse Chargers Track Club P.O. Box 2354 Liverpool, NY 13089-2354 Please make check payable to: Syracuse Chargers Track Club, Inc. OR: Register online at: RunSignUp.com MEMBERSHIP WAIVER: I know that participating and volunteering to work in club events can be hazardous. I agree not to participate in Club activities unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of an official concerning my ability to safely participate in any activity. I freely and voluntarily assume all risks, including but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, dangerous or negligent behavior of other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat and/or humidity, the conditions of the road or other facilities, and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and releas e the RRCA, USATF, Syracuse Chargers Track Club, Inc., and their officers, directors, and members, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors, from all claims or liabilities arising out of my participation in Club activities, even though that l iability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I grant permission to use for legitimate purposes any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or other images of myself participating in Club activities. Signature(s) Date I am signing this waiver as parent or legal guardian on behalf of the minor(s) named above. I agree to be responsible for the conduct and safety of the minor(s), and I recognize and assume the risks described above on behalf of the minor(s) Parent's or Guardian's Signature if under 18 years of age Date pg. 12