What is USATF looking for in a club candidate for EDC designation?
The Elite Development Club (EDC) Program is aimed at creating a geographically comprehensive network of high-quality, year-round, club-based training environments that serve the needs of developing “open” athletes where they live. Clubs whose philosophy includes a commitment to the development of highly competitive “open” athletes and teams, clubs that have the resources to support such athletes and teams, and clubs with a recent history of success in USATF regional and national open championships are good candidates. With the aim of national geographic coverage in mind, clubs with the aforementioned credentials that are located in areas not currently served by an EDC have an excellent chance of receiving the designation.
