2024 Track & Field Meet
We are proud to announce our partnership with the Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter for our Connecticut Masters Track and Field Meet to put on a "Go Purple" Event. The month of June is recognized as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, and on June 9th at our Connecticut Masters Track and Field Meet, we'd like to spread our awareness by encouraging all participants to show support by wearing any purple they can!
Date: Sunday, June 9th
Location: Veterans Stadium (New Britain, CT)
Meet Director: Fran Cappuccio
The CT Masters Games Track & Field Meet is sanctioned by the USATF.
Sanction Event ID: #149624
Check-In/Implement Weigh-ins: 8:30am
50M, 100M, 200M, 400M, 800M, 1500M, 3000M (Non-Qualifying Event), Race & Power Walk
Field Events:
Entry Fee: $37.00 for 2 events
- $5.00 for each additional event, max of 6 events
Please Note:
- Your age division/group will be determined by your age as of Dec, 31, 2024
- Participants need to supply their own implements.
- Starting Blocks will be provided.
- If you are scheduled to participate in a Track Event and a Field Event at the SAME TIME, please report to your Track Event FIRST then go to your Field Event.
Sport Details
2024 CT Masters' Games Track & Field Meet Schedule
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Please Note: you do not have to be a USATF member to compete. The Track & Field Meet is an open competition. Non USATF Members are allowed to compete. All results will be submitted to USATF.
Rules:
This meet will be conducted in accordance with USA Track & Field rules, except as modified herein
Format
- Athletes will be allowed to compete in up to Five events.
- No one will be permitted to sign up the day of the event.
- Participants must provide their own implements to compete with, implements will not be provided.
- Awards will be presented for 1st through 3rd place for each division within each age group.
Track Events:
- 50 M
- 100 M
- 200 M
- 400 M
- 800 M
- 1500 M
- 3000 M (Non-Qualifying Event)
- 1500 M Race-Walk
- 1500 M Power-Walk
Field Events:
- Shot Put
- Discus
- Javelin
- Hammer
- Long Jump
- High Jump
- Triple Jump
- Pole Vault
Please Note: We make every effort for athletes competing in multiple events to avoid conflicts (being required to be in two places at once).
Age Cut Off Date:
Your age division will be determined by your age as of December 31, 2024.
***NEW CT Masters' Games Age Groups (non-qualifying for the National Senior Games)
- 30-39, 40-49
Age Groups (qualifying age divisions for the National Senior Games)
- 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94
635 S Main St, New Britain, CT 06051
The Connecticut Masters' Games are proud to partner with The Alzheimer's Association for our "Go Purple" Track and Field Meet on June 9th to spread awareness for Alzheimer's disease. Please wear purple to show your support!
The Alzheimer’s Association, founded in 1980, leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia – by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
At the Connecticut Chapter, they are the primary source of education and support for the thousands of families affected by dementia. The Connecticut Chapter staff and trained volunteers offer community educational programs, support groups, and early-stage social engagement programs for those living with dementia and their caregivers. They offer a free 24/7 multilingual helpline (1-800-272-3900) which provides information and referral and care consultations. They provide professional training based on Dementia Care Best Practice recommendations and hold a collaborative annual New England Conference for professionals and a separate conference for those living with dementia and their caregivers.
Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network (HHCRN) is the official medical partner for the Nutmeg State Games & CT Masters Games. HHCRN professional medical staff will be onsite at our various sport venues to provide exceptionally medical care for our participants. How to Prevent Sports-Related Injuries
- What areas of the body are the most common for injuries? What kinds of injuries usually occur in these areas?
- The most common body parts for injuries will depend on the age groups and activity levels. But overall, in no particular order, in the orthopedic and musculoskeletal field we see a lot of shoulder, hip and knee injuries. In the shoulder the injuries could be a rotator cuff tear or strain, shoulder instability and sprains of the AC joint or the acromioclavicular joint. The hip’s common injuries are hip flexor tendonopathies or strains, gluteus medius syndrome and femoral acetabular impingements or labral pathologies. The knee we have seen a 200% rise in ACL injuries in competitive sports, but we also see a lot of patellofemoral pain syndromes, meniscal tears, and quadriceps/patella tendonopathies and overuse injuries.
- How do treatments vary for these specific areas?
- The orthopedic and physical therapists work together to address these common injuries. When the orthopedic physician initially looks at these injuries, they use tests and imaging to address whether the treatment can be non-surgical in nature or would be best served with surgery. Even in the course of surgery, pre-hab, or preparing the body part by improving range of motion, strength and flexibility, is often recommended. If the team decides that the injury would best be served non-surgically, a collaborative, individualized approach will be discussed with the physical or occupational therapist. We work to get you better based off of what is the best evidence in research but also based off of what your individual goals may be.
- Are there ways to prevent such injuries?
- There are ways to prevent injuries. We utilize screens and tests that can identify movement patterns and body parts that may be at risk of an injury. Once we identify these patterns, we then can work with you on a strength and conditioning program and/or a mobility program to improve those movements.
For more information about how to stay healthy and in the game, please visit Hartford HealthCare Sports Health at www.mysportshealth.org
In an effort to help save money and continue to increase our participation, we are again offering the “Bring a Buddy” Program. The “Bring a Buddy” Program allows current athletes to bring a "buddy" at half of the entrance fee. A “buddy” is a person who has not competed in the CT Masters’ Games in the last three years (2021-2023).
Individual Sport:
- Athlete #1 Track and Field Fee -2 events - $37.00
- “Buddy” Track and Field Fee - 2 events $18.50 (1/2 the price), 5 events $26 (1/2 the price)
- Please Note - Athletes must be participating in the same sport. The Buddy Program does not apply to Cycling, Pickleball, Softball and Tennis due to associated costs. In order to qualify as a “Buddy” athlete, the “Buddy” cannot have participated in the Connecticut Masters' Games in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Buddy Program Online Registration:
- When registering online, athlete #1 needs to register for their event first and pay the full amount.
- Athlete #1 will give their ID number that is provided on your registration receipt
- Once athlete #2 has athlete #1's ID number, they will enter the number in registration when it asks for the Buddy ID number.
- Athlete #2's registration fee will automatically discounted 50%.
Who: The Connecticut Masters’ Games is a 501(c) 3 Not-For-Profit organization dedicated to providing a forum that initiates and encourages camaraderie between different ages, socioeconomic and cultural groups through athletic competition and the Olympic spirit. The event assists in the development of physical fitness and promotes positive healthy activities for the participants, their families and the communities where they live.
What: The Connecticut Masters’ Games (formerly known as The Connecticut Senior Games) are the largest amateur multi sport Olympic-style sporting event in Connecticut for master athletes. We are now celebrating our 45th year of uniting Connecticut’s residents in the common bond of amateur sport and Olympic spirit. This event is a member in good standing of the National Senior Games Association.
Where: The “Games” will be hosted by the City of Middletown in 2024. Competitions will also take place around the state of Connecticut at top college, high school and municipal venues.
Participants: More than 1,500 participants, 300 volunteers and over 2,500 spectators will take part in the 2024 Connecticut Masters’ Games. Participants range from 30 to 90+. Since the inception of the CT Masters' Games in 1979, more than 45,000 amateur master athletes have participated in the “Games”.
MISSION OF THE "GAMES”
- To promote better overall health and fitness among citizens.
- To recognize & reward Connecticut Master and Senior residents who have chosen to participate in the healthy, wholesome activities that reflect positively on them, their families and respective communities.
- To provide a unique forum which embodies the Olympic spirit of competition.
- To inspire the development of physical and competitive abilities by Connecticut amateur master athletes.