Three ways to become a MITCA member (membership term is one year):
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Attend the Cross Country Clinic in November (note: attendance at the clinic DOES NOT meet the deadline [Oct 1] for Coach of the Year eligibility - membership extends to Dec 31 of the following year), or | ||||||
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Attend the Track & Field Clinic in January or February (note: attendance at this clinic DOES meet the deadline [May 1] for Coach of the Year eligibility - membership extends to Dec 31 of the clinic year), or | ||||||
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Complete a membership form and mail it, along with a membership dues, as directed on the membership form. To be eligible for Coach of the Year, the membership form must be received by the date(s) indicated in the bullet points above. Membership forms received BEFORE October 1 carry membership to December 31 of that year. Membership forms received ON or AFTER October 1 carry membership to December 31 of the next year. If you are retired from coaching, consider the Lifetime Membership, described below. MITCA Benefits:
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Lifetime Membership in MITCA is also available.
Criteria:
| Applicant must have * reached the age of 50 * retired from coaching cross country and/or track and field | ||||||
| Send Life Membership Application and above materials to the treasurer (address on membership form) | ||||||
| Letter to the Executive Board from your school administration confirming coaching retirement (mailed to MITCA treasurer, address on membership form) | ||||||
| One time fee of $100 | ||||||
| Approval by the Executive Board | ||||||
| Lifetime membership includes
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OR
| Applicant has been awarded either the Ambrose Award, Sweeney Award, or
Hall of Fame Inductee
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