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Niagara Youth and Developing Athlete Fund

2009_striders_developement.jpgOver the past several years, track & field, road running, cross country, and race walking have experienced substantial increases in popularity and participation. USATF Niagara created our Youth and Developing Athlete Fund to provide support for the growing number of youth groups and emerging elite athletes who focus on excellence in track & field, road running, cross country, and race walking. 

Making a Difference

The Niagara Youth and Developing Athlete Fund provides a means to attract, guide,leaders_pre1_mile_bergen_2010.jpg and distribute funds to new and innovative track & field, road running, cross country, and race walking programs across Western New York, with an emphasis on providing opportunities for youth and emerging athletes. The Fund depends upon donations from the membership of USATF Niagara Association and generous fans of track & field, road running, cross country, and race walking.

Through our Youth Club Grants, we assist youth clubs in their development of tomorrow’s stars in athletics.  In 2011 the Niagara Association awarded over $2,000 in travel grants to youth clubs.  Through our Elite Athlete Development Grants, we assist dedicated Olympic and US Team hopefuls with their ultimate dream of competing in the Olympic Games or on the international stage.
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The Niagara Youth and Developing Athlete Fund is committed to:

  • Exposing more young people to the benefits of athletics, funding travel to major youth events, and assistance in purchase of training equipment.
  • Supporting emerging elite athletes in their pursuit of excellence in travel grants, meet entry, and training assistance. 

How can you get involved!

Through your support and generosity the Niagara Youth and Developing Athlete Fund will be able to achieve its goals.

We have provided you PayPal online below to process your donation. The donation can be big or small, all donations are considered a tax-deductible contribution. All contributors of $100 or more will receive a USATF Niagara tech fabric short sleeve shirt.

Donations may be directed toward a specific program, Youth Club Grants or Elite Athlete Development Grants.

Donating online is a great way to show your support for the Niagara Athlete Development and Youth Programs while keeping administrative costs low.


                  You can also mail your donation by check to:
                                                                 
                                                                  USATF Niagara Association
                                                                  c/o Andy Martin
                                                                  USA Track & Field
                                                                  132 East Washington Street, Suite 800
                                                                  Indianapolis, IN 46204