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What meets are Qualifying Trials and Championships?
A: The President’s Open is the Qualifying Trial for those wishing to advance to the Liberty Games in the Adirondack Region. The USATF Adirondack Junior Olympic Championships are the Qualifying Meet for the USATF Region I Junior Olympics.
How are there age divisions set up for athletes?
A: There are several age divisions for athletes ages 7 to 18. They are determined by the year of birth, and are as follows: Sub Bantam (03 – 04) Bantam (01 – 02) Midget (99 -00) Youth (97 – 98) Intermediate (95 – 96) Young Men/Women (93 – 94) The Open Division allows for athletes […]
Is there a minimum or maximum age for anyone to compete in the Empire State Liberty Tour Track & Field Series meets?
A: For “developmental” meets there is an age limit of four (4) years old. However, for any of the Qualifying Trials or Championship events, athletes must be seven (7) years of age. There is no maximum age limit. Currently the oldest athlete to compete in any of the Liberty Tour meets is 95 years young.
Do I have to be part of a team or club to register to compete at any of the Empire State Liberty Tour’s events?
A: Not at all! There are advantages to belonging to a team and competing with that team, but it is not at all necessary in order to compete in any of the Liberty Tour meets. All athletes are welcome that would like to participate as “independent” or “unattached” athletes.
What are the entrance fees for the Empire State Liberty Tour Track & Field?
A: With the addition of Qualifying Trials in the six Liberty Games regions, and all the Adirondack USATF Championships, we can no longer post Entry Fees, Registration Deadlines, or Meet Eligibility in any flyer, brochure or in the space provided here. However, the entrance fees are all listed on the Registration Forms for each individual […]
Who can participate in the Empire State Liberty Tour Track & Field Series?
A: The Empire State Liberty Tour Track & Field Series is open to Youth Boys & Girls in the Junior Olympic divisions, and all Men & Women in both the Open & Master’s divisions. Be aware that the Championship events do have certain restrictions. Please be sure to check the eligibility guidelines for each meet, which […]
Where do the meets take place for Empire State Liberty Tour?
A: There are currently a minimum of six (6) meets on the annual Liberty Tour schedule. They include the Patriot’s Invitational, Constitution Classic, President’s Open, USATF Adirondack Championships, Independence Invitational, and the Empire State Track & Field Championships. Each of these meets has historically been located somewhere inside of the Adirondack Region, whose borders are […]
A New State Games is Coming in 2012!
It is likely a safe guess that many of you that have visited this site in the past couple of weeks are wondering what in the world are the Liberty Games? Some of you have asked questions about the number of sports being contested, and others are keenly interested in where the Liberty Games will […]
When Can I Register?
A: Online Registration is expected to be ready by late March to mid April. Keep checking back to the Sports Council website at www.ESSportsCouncil.org, or www.TheLibertyGames.com for updates on any and all information.
Do I need to compete in a Regional Qualifier?
A: Not in 2013!! Due to the length of time to build the proper infrastructure to the Liberty Games, none of the Sports will contest Regional Qualifiers. However, in 2014 there will be Regional Qualifiers for some sports, but it is not a “Try-Out” model. Instead, Teams will compete at the Regional Qualifier and advance as a Team (for […]