Who wants to gift SC a USATF membership? Sounds like it would make him a candidate for a formal investigation?
“We investigated this incident in October and conducted several interviews to determine the scope but in the end, found we did not have jurisdiction over this athlete,” wrote Dan Burke, USADA’s Director of Intelligence and Investigations, in an email to LetsRun.com. “His USATF membership expired in 2023, so we can’t investigate/issue a sanction under the WADA Code.”
Here's how you do it (AI Summary):
Yes, you can gift a USATF membership, though it must be managed through the USATF Connect system. You can create a profile for the recipient and purchase the membership on their behalf. Note that memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.
How to Gift a USATF Membership:
Use USATF Connect: Set up an account for yourself, then use the "Add New Member" button to add the recipient and purchase their membership.
Information Needed: You will need the recipient's personal details to complete the registration.
Important Details:
Membership Expiration: All memberships expire on December 31st of each year.
Benefits: The recipient will get all the standard membership benefits.
Association Assignment: The member will be assigned to a local USATF Association based on their residence.