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OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENT – Jim West & Joe Rubio, Directors

A Division of the Asics Aggie Running Club

The Asics Aggie Running Club has a 25 year tradition of helping distance runners reach their competitive racing goals by providing a structure that allows significant improvement in their post collegiate careers. Over these 25 years, the Asics Aggie Running Club has helped hundreds of underdeveloped athletes become nationally competitive in cross-country, track, road and marathon racing. Unlike other post collegiate programs, the majority of the athletes associated with the Asics Aggie Running Club were not nationally competitive in college or high school. The Asics Aggie Running Club can help you improve your performance!

Mission Statement:

To provide motivated and emerging distance athletes with a support structure to help them attain nationally competitive distance running performances in cross country, track and marathon racing.

Specifics:

The Olympic Development Program ( OD Program ) is divided into three levels, each of which has its own qualifications standards, with associated support tied to the level of achievement with each 12-month qualification period. Asics Aggie Running Club members who qualify for the OD Program receive assistance based on their level of qualification, including assistance with (1) travel and/or training funds; (2) competition and training equipment; (3) race and meet entries; and (4) coaching, as follows:

(1) Travel and/or Training Funds: Eligible Asics Aggie Running Club OD athletes receive the following financial support for each 12-month period (January-January or June-June) of qualification. The financial assistance can be used in any manner the athlete sees fit, such as footwear, travel, meals, housing, etc.. The athlete will be issued a 1099 at the end of the year by the Asics Aggie Running Club for year end tax purposes: Level 1: $250 annual Level 2: $500 annual Level 3: $1000 annual

Travel to the USATF Fall National XC Championships, the USATF National Outdoor Track and Field Championships, the USA Olympic Track and Field Trials as well as the USA Olympic Marathon Trials are funded above and beyond these listed funds.

(2) Asics Equipment: Eligible Aggie Running Club OD athletes receive the following equipment support for each 12-month period (January-January or June-June) of qualification. The Asics Equipment assistance can be used in any manner the athlete sees fit, as footwear, apparel, socks, bags, warm-ups or casual clothing produced by Asics.  All items charged to athlete’s account at MSRP: Level 1: $500 annual Level 2: $750 annual Level 3: $1000 annual

(3) Meet Entries: All Asics Aggie Running Club OD athletes have their entry fees paid into the meets listed within the OD track racing schedule.

(4) Coaching: All Asics Aggie Running Club OD athletes have access to online coaching via team coach Joe Rubio. Those who are willing to relocate can join team workouts held several days each week within San Luis Obispo County. Additionally, any out-of-area OD athlete can attend occasional mini-camps held throughout the year.

Performance Standards:

To qualify, initial time performances must be run while representing the Asics Aggie Running Club at qualifying races. Acceptable representation includes, without limitation, being a member in good standing with the Asics Aggie Running Club, wearing the club uniform, and being registered with the Pacific Association of USATF as a member of the Asics Aggie Running Club (#111) at the time of the race. Qualifying races include the official OD schedule of events listed below. Qualifying standards achieved in non-listed meets or races may qualify if approved by the OD Program coordinator.

Qualifying Times:

Asics Aggie Running Club OD Official Race Schedules

Track 2007.  All dates estimated.

3/17:         Cal Poly Invite, San Luis Obispo

3/30-31:   Stanford Invitational

4/13-14:   Mt. Sac.

4/29:         Cardinal Invite

5/12:          Oxy Invite

5/27:          PA Champs;  College of San Mateo

6/3:           Jim Bush; Occidental College

6/20-24:   USATF National Championships, Indianapolis IN

In exchange for the support provided, OD Program members are expected to make a commitment to the Asics Aggie Running Club. In addition to the qualifying and racing standards outlined above, OD Program members must agree to abide by the following guidelines at all times:

1. Compete only in Asics Aggie issued uniform (with the exception of National team participation).

2. Compete in Asics footwear.

2. Obtain and maintain current USATF membership, with Aggie Running Club designated as the member's participating club (club #111).

3. Pay club dues for each year of participation in a timely fashion.

4. Race in at least one, preferably more, OD Program designated races. Exceptions are granted, but must be pre-approved by the OD coordinator.

5. Athletes are accepted into the Asics Aggie OD program for a 12-month period during which they are required to meet or exceed the performance standards within the OD Program racing schedule. Funds are available for use only within this same 12-month period of time.

The actual number of athletes admitted into the Asics Aggie Running Club OD Program is based on the available budget of the OD Program. The Asics Aggie Running Club reserves the right to limit the number of participants at any level of the OD Program regardless of a member's qualification therefore due to budgetary, management, or other constraints or considerations. The Asics Aggie Running Club further reserves the right to deny participation to any member at any time and for any reason.

The following athletes earned OD status in the last quarter (10/1/06-12/31/06).  Athlete who run OD level performance not listed below between 1/1/07-9/30/07 will be added to the 2007 list.  Those listed below that improve their performance between 1/1/07 and 9/30/07 will have their funds increased accordingly.

OD Program Level I ($500 in Asics product, $250 in travel/Training funds)

Men

Jeff Gardina:         11th, PA XC Champs

Andy Martin:        2:20:17 Houston Marathon 1/07

Kevin Pierpoint:   12th PA XC Champs

Steve Pottey:         17 th PA XC Champs

Women

Jenn Derego:           17th PA XC Champs

Katie Lee:               2:47:46 2006 Chicago Marathon

OD Program Level II ($750 Asics product, $500 travel/training funds)

Men

Paulo Carvalho:     21st USATF National Club XC Champs

Crosby Freeman:    6th PA XC Champs

Ron Tibiduiza:         7th PA XC Champs

Women

Heather Gibson:     8th PA XC Champs

Kara June:               4th PA XC Champs

Becca Walker:         7th PA XC Champs

OD Program Level III ($1,000 Asics product, $1,000 travel/training funds)

Men

Sergio Reyes:  3rd USATF National Club XC Champs

JT Service:  2nd PA's.

Women

None

For further information on the Asics Aggie Running Club Olympic Development Program, please contact one of the following individuals:

Kevin Searls, Aggie Running Club CEO: knsearls@comcast.net

James K West west3154@sbcglobal.net

Joe Rubio joe@runningwarehouse.com

Additional Funding Opportunities:

Current supporters of the Asics Aggie Running Club OD program include:

Comstock Mortgage: Any Aggie who processes a loan, or directly refers a loan to Robert Grove at Comstock Mortgage will receive:

1. $500 off closing costs;

2. $500 will be donated to OD program in the name of the Asics Aggie; and

3. If an OD Athlete does a loan with Comstock Mortgage, the entire commission will be donated back to the OD program to them directly.

For further details, contact Robert at: RGrove@ComstockMortgage.com

Palm - the leader in handheld communication devices: Palm supports the Asics Aggie Running Club OD program with a direct infusion of cash. Additionally, Palm supports each qualifier of the Olympic Trials with a sample of its great products. For further information on its product line, visit its website at: http://www.palmone.com/us/ or email Joe Fabris at: joe.fabris@palm.com.

If you or your company would like to sponsor the Asics Aggie Running Club Olympic Development Program, please contact program directors Jim West or Joe Rubio for further details:

James K West west3154@sbcglobal.net

Joe Rubio <joe@runningwarehouse.com>