syerramiaW Syerramia Willoughby
Wow! Totally gripped by all the tweets from the #usatfmeeting
2 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
OhhhhhhMFG... got kicked out of the meeting that was supposed to be OPEN because I am not an AAC member!! #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
Zel_ish1 Josue Louis
Haha #USATFMeeting RT @TmBo_Slice I'm gonna write a book. "How Nike ruined USATF"
2 Dec
TreniereMoser Treniere Moser
@anngaff #USATFMeeting what's going on? They asked u to leave?
2 Dec
HouseofRun House of Run
This probably is a bad time to ask about the OT marathon feed, right? #usatfmeeting
2 Dec
JeffCoover Jeff Coover
Some serious s*** going down in St Louis right now. USATF holding athletes and coaches out of their meeting. #USATFMeeting gone wrong.
2 Dec
tracksuperfan Jesse Squire
Aren't there a lot of throwers on the AAC? Have to think they'd carry water for the "have-nots" in this fight. #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
aprilvault April SteinerBennett
#USATFMeeting will i just have to say that it was nice to hear some of the meeting. Now we have to trust our AAC reps to represent us well!
2 Dec
Jill_Montgomery Jill Montgomery
What the HELL is going on in Indianapolis....uproar at #USATFMeeting?! Im hearing feeds cut and Q&A getting salty? Oh my.
2 Dec
Craig_Stanke Craig Stanke
What the hell is going on at USATF meeting in St. Louis? This tag is blowing up: #USATFMeeting Disgruntled athletes, others on defensive
2 Dec
jennypoore jennypoore
Ok, what's going on with the #USATFMeeting? I need some details
2 Dec
chris_brown22 Chris Brown
@aggietrk whats going on with the #USATFmeeting ? its bout to start trending its blowing up right now
2 Dec
DanFava Dan Fava
What the heck is going on at the #USATFmeeting right now?!
2 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
@clubnorthwest was told we would have a chance to ask questions at this meeting. We are MAJORLY affected by this stuff. #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
Oiselle Sally Bergesen
Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable. - John F. Kennedy #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
Sorry I wasn't a talented enough athlete to be eligible for AAC
#USATFMeeting
2 Dec
Zel_ish1 Josue Louis
Hmmm perhaps the #USATF fails to realize...but without us "UnProfessional" #TrackAthletes there is no #USATF #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
JozDalt Joslyn Dalton
@Jill_Montgomery You know our girl @anngaff is repping hard for the sport! #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
chaz_thomas Chaz Thomas
Ahh all these questions about #USATFMeeting ... Maybe u should have just come urself. This is goooooood stuff
2 Dec
karlkauffman Karl Kauffman
@polevaultpower So they really booted you? Incredible #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
TrackFieldAA T&F Athletes Assn
The athletes are in the room. They are trying to get the panelists to come back in. #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
hhall5223 Hunter Hall
#usatfmeeting Wishing Prefontaine was still around at the meeting tonight. Sure, say its cliche, but he would be all over this s***
2 Dec
TrackFieldAA T&F Athletes Assn
Adam Nelson: "Can we shift the focus and talk to Bob Hersh since he's still in the room?" #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
bowermancurve Ray Minchew
Go Nick! #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
SteepleCoach Thomas Chorny
#USATFmeeting Nelson- what can we do to increase the awareness of track and field outside of the Olympics
2 Dec
TrackFieldAA T&F Athletes Assn
"The model is not working." Adam Nelson, athletes clap in agreement #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
joemoorerunning Joe Moore
I don't understand how an organization can inhibit sponsorship in a revenue-less sport. There is obviously more going on. #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
chris_kaneUT chris kane
#usatfmeeting is gettin real as hell right now. Love following these tweets right now. @Flotrack keep RT tonite!
2 Dec
SteepleCoach Thomas Chorny
#USATFmeeting calls out IAAF saying that the marketing rules/limitations are not working, so who exactly are they listening to?
2 Dec
throwRgirl Loree Smith
#USATFMeeting people need to be involved in the usatf and #tfaa to learn more about their sport. So much behind the curtain we don't see
2 Dec
OhImBlack Brandon Robinson
Getting ready for my first indoor high school meet of the season while listening in on the #USATFmeeting I really wanna just stay home.
2 Dec
Karasayshi Kara Patterson
@tracksuperfan there are throwers here...Adam is a good outspoken one but no one has gotten to ask questions yet. #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
lewistv Tom Lewis
American freedoms and capitalism realities doing battle at the #USATFMeeting ... very interesting stuff, quagmire of a problem it seems
2 Dec
SteepleCoach Thomas Chorny
#USATFmeeting ...in response to there being a decline in interest and support for track and field world wide
2 Dec
Zel_ish1 Josue Louis
Without us #TrackandFieldAthletes there wouldn't be a need for #USATF panel! They better stop acting 5 and "Unprofessional" #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
TrackFieldAA T&F Athletes Assn
Bob Hersh says the marketing agency working for IAAF recommends the strategy & the shoe companies seem to agree #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
Devon Martin (Club Council Chair) and I asked McNees to come to our Club Council meeting at 6pm tonight. HE'D BETTER SHOW #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
MilesBatty Miles Batty
Dangit USATF! I have biochemistry homework to do but I can't get anything done because I'm too busy following the #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
XCsohaiyb Sohaiyb Soliman
Lol things are getting crazy up at the #USATFmeeting
2 Dec
L_A_W_7 Lane Werley
Wow. Things are going crazy during this #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
hhall5223 Hunter Hall
"The model is not working." #usatfmeeting
2 Dec
SteepleCoach Thomas Chorny
#USATFmeeting business model or marketing model? Which one if not working? IAAF interest is meeting the interest of their sponsors
2 Dec
RyleyMiller Ryley Miller
I just hope that the people pointing out problems with the system can also contribute to the solutions. #Compromise #USATFmeeting
2 Dec
rastaisgreen Ryan Larson
I want a cigarette now, because I like a cigarette after I've been screwed #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
SteepleCoach Thomas Chorny
#USATFmeeting PLEASE UNDERSTAND...live feed cut because those who represent the shoe companies CANNOT speak to the media, doors are closed!
2 Dec
JukeBox_DGAF Justin Koehn
This #USATFMeeting is getting very interesting
2 Dec
boulderrunner Boulder Runner
@ Interested in hearing out how USATF handles rulings on Elites logo/sponsorship @laurenfleshman @pickybars #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
strang22 Scott Strang
Well I listened to about 2 words in my bio lecture before getting back on twitter to follow this #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
mujozen Jolene C.
they cant stop u from tweeting! #longlivesocialmedia "@ShaLayla: They are now telling us to cut the live feed..... #USATFmeeting stupid"
2 Dec
SteepleCoach Thomas Chorny
#USATFmeeting Adidas, Spence Nel, finally being transported in electronically.
2 Dec
Gents_Standard Gentlemen_Standard
@ryanflotrack this should surprise no one. Greed runs rampant...sad, just sad. #USATFmeeting
2 Dec
mujozen Jolene C.
they made a HUGE mistake! "@dmercado87: live feed was cut during the #USATFmeeting ... are you f*** kidding me????"
2 Dec
jwjeffer John Jefferson
When is @laurenfleshman going to speak? She was affected first hand by these regulations. #USATFmeeting
2 Dec
Zel_ish1 Josue Louis
That live feed was awesome #USATFMeeting...Now I'm sitting here with #Popcorn in anticipation of more tweets from @Flotrack #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
BWilliamsUNC Blake Williams
I was enjoying the updates from @Flotrack... Now my twitter is lonely #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
jespinosa423 J. Morrison
My phones about to die on my way to home and I'm having a panic attack because I won't see the tweets about #USATFmeeting
2 Dec
SteepleCoach Thomas Chorny
#USATFmeeting Nel speaking on contractual agreements with their athletes, and what a contact means from both ends
2 Dec
karlkauffman Karl Kauffman
@polevaultpower So apparently they're pissed about the live feed now and want it cut. Who's surprised #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
jasonbyrne Jason Byrne
I just wanna see #USATFMeeting in the trending topics. Maybe that would get more attention for track & field. :-)
2 Dec
Zel_ish1 Josue Louis
I think they've "The Professionals", silenced @Flotrack #USATFMeeting haven't seen a tweet in 24mins and counting....#USATFMeeting
2 Dec
Karasayshi Kara Patterson
Happy hearing Spence Nel (Adidas) describing a typical shoe contract. Adding other logos is not a new issue. #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
JukeBox_DGAF Justin Koehn
Trying to get caught up on this "live" feed of the #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
AtoBoldon Ato Boldon
Be careful not to bite the hand that feeds you. TnF doesn't get fed from many places. #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
ShaLayla Shayla
Great points made by Spence with Adidas ... Very well spoke.. #USATFmeeting
2 Dec
pursellt Terol Pursell
Curious on the outcome of the #USATFmeeting. Can't wait to hear it.
2 Dec
kerriculll Kerri Culhane
when your whole twitter feed is about the #USATFmeeting #trackgirlprobz
2 Dec
le_diable Lesley Higgins
This conversation is making smoke come out of my ears #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
TimSeaman TimSeaman
Thanks @andidrake for coming to the #USATFmeeting. It was great to be on the same panel as you. Thanks!
2 Dec
inkify Mathew Winkler
#USATFmeeting I wonder what it must like there right now. Fingers crossed for change
2 Dec
MuhajirSayer Muhajir Sayer
Can someone tell me what the hell is going on with #USATFMeeting, @anngaff & @flotrack. My entire newsfeed is about this, & I have no idea
2 Dec
FasterBunny Margs
Not exactly sure what's going on in the #USATFmeeting, but I can only assume they are all debating on who will sponsor me.
2 Dec
hhall5223 Hunter Hall
@AtoBoldon i'm surprised at you. I think it's the other way around. The USATF needs the athletes, not the other way around #usatfmeeting
2 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
To be clear, we were never told in advance that we could not tweet or broadcast the meeting. JD dropped the ball there IMO #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
Run2Reign Jessica Beard
RT @ryanflotrack: RT @ShaLayla: Great points made by Spence with Adidas ... Very well spoke.. #USATFmeeting
2 Dec
FasterBunny Margs
in all seriousness, I'm loving @laurenfleshman 's tweets for the #USATFmeeting
2 Dec
CSwass28 Chris Sywassink
#USATFmeeting ... this stuff is redic. change needs to happen.
2 Dec
AndyCWalsh Andy Walsh
#USATFMeeting sounds interesting...was gonna watch it but the sponsors cut the live stream. Hope the athletes get some progress here...
2 Dec
BlakeIrwin Blake Irwin
Why shouldn't the public get to view the #USATFMeeting if I ever am lucky enough to make it my future running I want to take part in it!
2 Dec
MacOnTrack MacKenzie Hill
We as athletes are fighting the wrong battle!! #usatfmeeting
2 Dec
JukeBox_DGAF Justin Koehn
@jasonbyrne How nice would that be, I'm sure most of the American public is unaware of what the USATF is #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
tiannamadison Tianna Madison
Those of us still in the sport do it because we love it. But if this is a business-capitalism should be the model. #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
JillianWeir Jillian Weir
My whole timeline is full of #USATFMeeting tweets.
2 Dec
BFeldhausen Brennan Feldhausen
It won't be easy 2 get sponsors, but @USATF athletes should have the opportunity 2 - & be able 2 offer them their skin/jersey #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
David_Torrence David Torrence
Dnt get it, we're told we r unprofsnl & bringing negatvty to meeting. Not ONE athlete said a word before the reps left? #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
bowermancurve Ray Minchew
This has devolved from a marketing/growing the brand conversation to pure dollars. This is the disconnect in a nutshell, IMO #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
TrackFieldAA T&F Athletes Assn
Talking about how these uniform rules are negatively effecting the USATF Club XC Championships in Seattle next weekend #usatfmeeting
treedog669 Ari Brown
@David_Torrence can you do a reddit post in r/advancedrunning about the #USATFMeeting ? i think a lot of ppl want to know wtf is going on
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mariofraioli Mario Fraioli
Curious to see what comes of today's #USATFmeeting. Ugliness inevitably ensued and I'm not sure anything got resolved because of it.
2 Dec
MidKnightDreams Bianca KNIGHT. DUH!
Idk maaaan. They better chill out up there at that #USATFMeeting before they be done tried to have a lock-out.
2 Dec
MacOnTrack MacKenzie Hill
We have a voice we just have 2 use it 25% makes a difference!! Equate it to track miss 25% of your training where would u be? #usatfmeeting
2 Dec
daveedtherunner David Urista
For the track heads out there it's getting heated between #USATFMeeting and athletes!!! Stay tuned to the track and field news!!!!
2 Dec
JonasDosWhale Jonathan Phillips
@NikeRunning Any opinions on the #USATFMeeting ?
2 Dec
MsAkiba Akiba McKinney
#USATFmeeting *deepsigh* a bit disappointed some KEY sponsors walked out! Inspired by those who returned to talk it out, Thank you!
2 Dec
throwRgirl Loree Smith
#USATFMeeting get it David!!! Couldn't have said it better myself. Respectful and succinct
2 Dec
Zel_ish1 Josue Louis
The outcome of this #USATFMeeting will be very interesting! It got ugly...In other news...The #2012Olympics are near...Keep #Grinding
2 Dec
natehoule Nate Houle
How is it that the shoe companies have any say in how this meeting is being conducted?? The athlete do b/c they're members! #usatfmeeting
2 Dec
leav620 Ian Leavitt
After today, it has become obvious that the USATF is going to continue to fail the athletes that entirely comprise the sport #USATFmeeting
2 Dec
runhers runhers women's club
Good luck athletes at the #USATFmeeting @runhers thinks some healthy imagination can do wonders for everyone! Create the world you want.
2 Dec
le_diable Lesley Higgins
I think the shoe companies are afraid that if they have competition, they're going to have to start offering bigger contracts #usatfmeeting
2 Dec
dcdelozier Dane DeLozier
Just got caught up on the day's worth of #usatfmeeting. What a mess... The #NFL & #NBA players have nothing to complain about.
2 Dec
Zel_ish1 Josue Louis
@le_diable you might be on to something #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
zoeakind Zoe Kind
Fascinating things transpiring at #USATFMeeting and simultaniously on here.
2 Dec
PrettyTough Pretty Tough
not sure which is more exciting-College Cup semifinal or battle going on at annual #USATFMeeting about athletes right to market themselves
2 Dec
SteepleCoach Thomas Chorny
#USATFmeeting McNees is saying to the athletes: Go market yourself! We are not restricting your ability to market yourself... Paraphrasing
2 Dec
le_diable Lesley Higgins
Mike McNees just confirmed that he's going to the Cub Council mtg at 6 to deal with uniform issues at Club XC Champs #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
NRScoach NE Running Services
Question remains whether logo freedom would lead to more money in pockets of athletes #usatfmeeting
2 Dec
Zel_ish1 Josue Louis
Hmmmm an ensuing #LockOut perhaps....or #OccupyUSATF you thought #NBA and #NFL Athletes had it bad...#SillyHumans welcome...#USATFMeeting
2 Dec
jesjamdub Jesse Williams
“@anngaff: Now they want me to leave. #USATFMeeting”ridiculous. Exactly why I didn't attend. They want to tell, not listen
2 Dec
treedog669 Ari Brown
who was that douchebag who would only let 30 people into two heats of the 800m instead of 32? #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
MidKnightDreams Bianca KNIGHT. DUH!
Man, I'm tryna get on a Dark 'N Lovely perm box in the future. I hope they come to some type of agreement. #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
mscherer Matt Scherer
If you're an athlete and don't want to join @TrackFieldAA now, you're crazy. #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
NRScoach NE Running Services
Is it better for athletes if usatf and iaaf can negotiate with sponsors to include logo restrictions? #USATFmeeting
2 Dec
runnersdeity Runner's Deity
@SteepleCoach how about more funding for athletes and lifting the vail of secrecy. #FreeAnnGaffigan #USATFmeeting
2 Dec
_Bad2DaBone J.L
#USATFmeeting stop with the nonsense pure f***!
2 Dec
RunColoOnline RunColo
The #usatfmeeting is really interesting right now. Interesting to see what comes of it. Hoping the athletes get what they need
2 Dec
MsCeltics4eva ♣♣Tanesha Celtics♣♣
They tryn to hve a lock out for pro track..#USATFMeeting not healthy
2 Dec
EAhops Erica McLain
WE as track athletes need to be marketing ourselves "daily" in some form. Are you marketable? What can u offer? #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
NRScoach NE Running Services
a logo restriction doesnt mean athletes cant have multiple sponsors. Jordan can wear Nike and be in gaterade commercials #usatfmeeting
2 Dec
SteepleCoach Thomas Chorny
#USATFmeeting discussion is on what we can do to market our self, not on the issues of logo/uniform rules....
2 Dec
TrackFieldAA T&F Athletes Assn
The sponsors are asking the athletes "what are you doing off the track? How are you being creative in marketing yourself?" #usatfmeeting
2 Dec
TourdeRun Tour de Run
Here's to civility at this year's #USATFmeeting (too late?).
2 Dec
Lilot1TrackMind Dan Lilot
No EZ answers. Would B great 2 have more sponsors, but B careful what U wish 4. Shoe $ crucial. If they pull back, what next? #USATFmeeting
2 Dec
laurenfleshman Lauren Fleshman
My ideal sponsor situ: More allotted space for my primary sponsor (nike), bigger club name 2 help it get funding, & 2 arm tats #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
TrackFieldAA T&F Athletes Assn
.@david_torrence doing a good job explaining that the athletes ARE trying to be creative but the rules/contracts restrict them #usatfmeeting
2 Dec
Zel_ish1 Josue Louis
I would be more than happy to wear a #Citco Gas Station Logo as a Sponsor #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
zombierunnr Sarah Harris
Power of twitter and some seriously interesting reading. #USATFMeeting and @Flotrack
2 Dec
RyleyMiller Ryley Miller
Well since we're talking about marketing ourselves... 4minutemiller.com #USATFmeeting #PickMe
2 Dec
NRScoach NE Running Services
Tangental usatf stick to the pt. @TrackFieldAA: The sponsors are asking How are you being creative in marketing yourself?" #usatfmeeting”
2 Dec
nyrr_pro nyrr_pro
Looks like I had to leave the #USATFMeeting to catch my flight right before it got interesting!
2 Dec
Tetlo Tetlo Emmen
Logo/uni debate a distraction. Symptom of bigger problem: no interest/revenue and inept/unaccountable/opaque organization #USATFmeeting
2 Dec
Zel_ish1 Josue Louis
It is truly sickening the lack of $ Opportunities Track & Field Athletes have bc of restrictions..we do this/live TnF 24/7 365 #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
BrooksGuru5 BrooksGuru5
#USATFmeeting support the athletes!
2 Dec
RobertoMandje Roberto Mandje
Wow my Twitter feed is going mental! Is there an Occupy USATF going on? Much support 2 all my USA TnF mates! #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
laurenfleshman Lauren Fleshman
Sorry twitter followers for the deluge of messages about the #USATFMeeting but this is a MAJOR event. Sport needs saving. Were in trouble.
2 Dec
Zel_ish1 Josue Louis
Oh what a day...#USATFMeeting
2 Dec
Brod262 Mike Brodzinski
@laurenfleshman I'm getting pissed off just reading everyones tweets over the #USATFMeeting Certainly not at the athletes of course. WTF???
2 Dec
Oiselle Sally Bergesen
@NRScoach Jordan also had a "love of the game" clause in his contract allowing him to play anytime, anywhere, wo restriction. #usatfmeeting
2 Dec
leanmachine12 David Elliott
#USATFMeeting we need sponsors on singlets. We need sponsors period, we are not a spectator sorts #noincome #nosport
2 Dec
sexcscarp sexcscarp
High school runner showing support for the pro's at the #USATFMeeting . Stay strong, don't buckle. Fight for what you deserve.
2 Dec
hhall5223 Hunter Hall
#usatfmeeting Athletes hang in there! You have a huge number of supporters!
2 Dec
zoeakind Zoe Kind
Supporting @TrackFieldAA memberships sound like great holiday gifts right about now... #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
tandfn Track and Field News
go to #USATFMeeting for ongoing Twitter commentary from athletes and what's going down in St. Louis. #fb
2 Dec
WilliamHeriot Blank Man
RT @ctinahurdles: I'm gettin a bad vibe from these #usatfmeeting tweets somebody fill me in!!
2 Dec
CurtisJD Curtis Dayson
Finally the athletes are standing up to this inept system, the athletes are struggling while the administrators are feasting. #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
runthetrailsCO Luke C
@worldexpress isn't that because of the limitations USATF and it's sponsors place on it's athletes? Open market! #usatfmeeting @AtoBoldon
2 Dec
TrackFieldAA T&F Athletes Assn
No time like the present to join the TFAA! trackandfieldathletesassociation.org/register2.php #usatfmeeting
2 Dec
JozDalt Joslyn Dalton
Watching #USATFMeeting stream - did he just compare calling out sponsors after a race to calling out Jesus Christ? #FreeAnnGaffigan
2 Dec
MsAkiba Akiba McKinney
#USATFmeeting Loving how passionate my fellow T&F athletes and our extremely supportive staff member are!
2 Dec
FloJoEsque24_5 LeseTHEOreoGangster
Sounds like things are getting deep @ the #USATFMeeting really inspires me to get better at marketing in order to get them & the WNBA on.
2 Dec
Zel_ish1 Josue Louis
I support the #USATF but geez throw an athlete a bone #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
chaz_thomas Chaz Thomas
I wonder how @newbalance wouls have reacted during todays somewhat controversal #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
Run2Reign Jessica Beard
Welp its over...#USATFmeeting
2 Dec
MsAkiba Akiba McKinney
#USATFmeeting DAMNIT !!! Here we go again! Its always a selective few who ruin it for everyone! Meeting is over!
2 Dec
sdacre Stephanie Dacre
I'm glued to twitter for #USATFMeeting updates. Don't mean to sound like BSpears but any publicity is good publicity for the world of T&F!
2 Dec
Dirt_Proct Seth Proctor
Just spent the last 30min sifting thru #USATFMeeting tweets...don't know to be scared the sport is dieing or proud(?!) #crazy
2 Dec
ShaLayla Shayla
I'm too emotional for these meetings.. Had to leave.. So thankful I work for an amazing company in @BrooksElite , thank you! #USATFmeeting
2 Dec
LaurenCentro Lauren Centrowitz
#USATFMeeting Really disheartening 4 the sport & athletes, even w/ losing the live feed! Thx 2 the athletes who represented in our absence!
2 Dec
DJPyper DJ Pyper
I see my Track & Field buddies talkin about the #USATFMeeting today... more people should get involved in this worldwide professional sport
2 Dec
MidKnightDreams Bianca KNIGHT. DUH!
If ppl were more vocal we wouldn't be having this prblm Folks wait till it's broken 2try 2fix it Say somethn when it squeaks. #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
throwRgirl Loree Smith
My questions weren't for shoe companies or about asking for money just why usatf would inhibit us from reping our own sponsor #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
ryanflotrack Ryan Fenton
@MrJamesCarter Hmmm...Meeting over with no solution huh? Not surprised by that either. Same stuff I see #USATFMeeting "
2 Dec
ShaLayla Shayla
I need to thank the other shoe companies for doing what they do for other athletes.. We're all trying to better the sport. #USATFmeeting
2 Dec
JozDalt Joslyn Dalton
@ryanflotrack If it came back on you'd be the first to know. I won't tell anyone you're secretly in St. Louis. Shhhhh #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
Oiselle Sally Bergesen
@laurenfleshman a) why not stay and listen? b) is that a holding us together hold - or a choke hold? #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
Snack_Tastic Devon Snack
some f*** up s*** is going down at the #USATFmeeting. =\
2 Dec
Zel_ish1 Josue Louis
@drubisunirun @Dirt_Proct I don't think the sport of Track & Field is dying...we just need some oxygen is all #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
markflocasts Mark Flocasts
@JozDalt: @ryanflotrack #USATFMeeting I heard it was Flotracks fault..... We get blamed 4 everything, even when we r not in the same state
2 Dec
Zel_ish1 Josue Louis
@laurenfleshman which, if things were diff, it wouldn't be that way and the sports life source wouldn't be Nike....#USATFMeeting
2 Dec
Madjoydav Madie Davidson
#USATFMeeting. This is whats up:"I'm Tired of USATF and IAAF Crippling Our Sport" | Flotrack | Flotrack flotrack.org/blog/38650 via @flotrack
2 Dec
ejferndz Eric Fernandez
If track had an NBA style lockout maybe ESPN will give us a 5:00 slot on #SportsCenter. Supporting the athletes! #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
It's amazing how much drama is being blamed on @Flotrack when they weren't even here!! #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
Zel_ish1 Josue Louis
#RoundofApplause *Waka Flocka Voice* for absolutely nada #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
carabyrd Cara
My favorite item that came out of the #USATFmeeting the hashtag: #FreeAnnGaffigan
2 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
Waiting for Club Council meeting to get underway. I don't think they'll mind if I tweet haha #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
drubisunirun Derek Rubis
@pioneerrunner so who cares but Track is becoming a dying sport from what happened at #USATFMeeting today
2 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
McNees is here in the Club Council meeting. Mills 3 if you want to join us. We actually are OPEN. #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
MsAkiba Akiba McKinney
#USATFmeeting My advice:if you don't like the contract presented to you,DO NOT SIGN THE s***! negotiate do not sign your life away then CRY
2 Dec
brimac7 Brian MacArthur
@Flotrack is the best thing that has happened to the sport in years! #USATFmeeting
2 Dec
3eleven07 Brad Ellis
#USATFMeeting Discussion of tough issues is a good thing. Change doesn't happen if everyone stays quiet. Stop blaming and keep talking.
2 Dec
coachjoeeby Joe Eby
@SteepleCoach #USATFmeeting if other logos diminish the value of there's why do they allow it for cycling, soccer, etc..??
2 Dec
jasonbyrne Jason Byrne
Track is not dying! Booming in hs, youth, road racing. Not translating into pro fans. So what's the solution? #usatfmeeting
2 Dec
matt_tay Matt Taylor
Great to see the passion, but amazing how many uninformed tweets/posts are coming out about #USATFmeeting. What a mess.
2 Dec
mscherer Matt Scherer
Why can't shoe companies write exclusivity into their contracts? Don't see how that wouldn't work. #USATFmeeting
2 Dec
roadkillracing Joshua Perks
Is USATF going to lock out their athletes like other Pro sports have this past year? #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
ryanflotrack Ryan Fenton
kinda glad I didn't make the trip to St Louis, getting the feeling we would have been asked to leave anyway #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
SteepleCoach Thomas Chorny
#USATFmeeting Becca Gillespy Peter representing at the club council...
2 Dec
roadkillracing Joshua Perks
If the USATF wants to dole out big contracts to US runners, then they can tell them what to wear #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
David_Torrence David Torrence
Just want2say thanks to all those that were on the panel. Seeing all those figureheads helping 2 find a solution was amazing. #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
FaFafablooey Bob Davis
All the tweets about the #USATFMeeting drama don't bother me a bit. Keep em coming. Ur tweets let fans know what's happening.
2 Dec
davidfuent David Fuentes
Sounds like the #usatfmeeting was a tad frustrating. Need to keep the convos going about marketing athletes better. Keep it in their ears!
2 Dec
TrackFieldAA T&F Athletes Assn
TFAA positive about outcome of uniform rules discussion at USATF Annual Meeting bit.ly/slcV6s #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
ryanflotrack Ryan Fenton
we need to hear from athletes who were at the meeting today to keep the momentum going. If want to submit a blog contact me #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
NRScoach NE Running Services
Discussing logo rules in club council meeting in Mills 3 at #USATFmeeting concerning next week's XC club nationals.
2 Dec
25is Adrian Woodley
#USATFmeeting amazing tweets from the meeting. Wish I could have witnessed live.
2 Dec
lilbeastie7 Beth Smith
#USATFMeeting completely raped my feed
2 Dec
DavydCash Davyd CashƠ̴̴͡.̮Ơ̴͡
How can you lock out track athletes? We have some real idiots calling the shots. #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
DavydCash Davyd CashƠ̴̴͡.̮Ơ̴͡
Backbones wanted. #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
SteepleCoach Thomas Chorny
#USATFmeeting success for club cross uniform issues, stay tuned for press release...
2 Dec
NRScoach NE Running Services
It appears that the USATF will not enforce the new logo regulations at xc club champs next week #USATFmeeting
2 Dec
Prefonbain Stephen Bain
With the way the world works today, you need to be transparent as a major organization making decisions. Don't lock the door. #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
NRScoach NE Running Services
There will be a resolution on Sundays closing session to stop USATF from regulating uniform logo rules. Show your support #USATFmeeting
2 Dec
EBlanshan Evan Blanshan
#USATFmeeting coverage by @flotrack gets shut down. God forbid fans/athletes know about a corrupt organization's plans. #OccupyTheTrack
2 Dec
jbigelow1 Jason Bigelow
I DON'T KNOW WHAT WE'RE YELLING ABOUT #USATFMeeting LOUD NOISES
2 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
McNees fought it, but the Club Council was able to persuade him to lift the uniform restrictions for Club Nationals next week #USATFMeeting
2 Dec
LashindaDemus Lashinda Demus
Even though our last meeting was intense I feel that out of all things we both parties were heard which is rare! #USATFMeeting .
2 Dec
jasonbyrne Jason Byrne
I'm impressed with the ladies takin charge! @laurenfleshman @polevaultpower @anngaff #usatfmeeting
2 Dec
nyrr_pro nyrr_pro
I was at #USATFMeeting. Sponsors don't care about logo sizes. Sponsors care about consumer eyeballs.
2 Dec
HepsTrack Heps Track
Sounds like T&F is on the verge of occupation. #usatfmeeting
2 Dec
mba12 mba12
@Froyoist @nyrr RT Apparently, 2011-2012 will be the year running organizations try to take advantage of athletes. #USATFmeeting #occupyNYRR
2 Dec
JoeBosshard Joe
Pretty entertaining following the #USATFmeeting tweets today..will enjoy my remaining time in college #gotitmade
2 Dec
SteepleCoach Thomas Chorny
#USATFmeeting Funny they're all saying there is a lot of $ to be thrown around in our sport but last year Cap said there was 70-72 Million..
2 Dec
SteepleCoach Thomas Chorny
#USATFmeeting ...$70-72 million sponsorship dollars going towards athlete support, yet today they were saying it was $100 million. ? ? ?
2 Dec
Boog707 Stephanie Simpkins
Interesting tweets from #USATFmeeting Still a little unsure of how it went though... Some athletes are pissed, some are excited. #confused
2 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
A little more detail regarding uniforms at Club Nationals next week: trackandfieldnews.com/discussion/vie… #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
EAhops Erica McLain
Good morning St. Louis! Come run the Market Street Mile with me!! #USATFmeeting hpstm.tc/p/2qs6w #hipstamatic
3 Dec
paulmerca70601 Paul Merca
Progress and chaos at USATF Athletes Advisory Committee meeting in St. Louis... bit.ly/vkFuW8 #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
AtoBoldon Ato Boldon
One thing is for sure. This will be the last year I miss the #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
nsymm800 Nick Symmonds
Round three of #USATFMeeting starting now!
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
AAC Meeting kicking off with update from Bob Hersh regarding IAAF happenings. #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
IAAF considering relaxing OG standards in a few events. MPV not mentioned, I will try to ask about it specifically. #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
ShaLayla Shayla
Blarg.... #USATFmeeting here we go..........
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
No talk about lowering any pole vault standards. They were happy with the field sizes in Daegu #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
Uh oh, Stephanie Hightower up now to reflect on yesterday... #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
jonrankin Jon Rankin
Disappointed how AAC mtg at #usatfmeeting went yesterday. Listening to usatf pres talk about how it went & what it means today.
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
Hightower not apologizing for tone yesterday, but apologized for not thinking through the impact of social media in advance #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
jonrankin Jon Rankin
We have a greater need to become more professional within the org of #usatfmeeting both the athletes & employees of the org.
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
The Board of Directors has a fiduciary duty to protect the assets of USATF. (keep Nike happy) #USATFMeeting Worry about getting sued
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
There will be consequences to AAC because of this. No hint as to what that means. #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
@nsymm800 asked that they keep in mind we are not lawyers and don't know all of the rules about these things. #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
The athletes expressed a desire to review Roberts Rules of Order and Parliamentary Procedure #USATFMeeting Not covered this year in AAC
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
JD admitted that he's not that good with social media, that he needs to learn more about it. #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
Emphasized that this issue is bigger than Nike storming out of the room. #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
Nike has a big media department, their rep did not have authorization to speak to the media on this topic. #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
David Greifinger asked Hightower to remember that AAC has a right to due process. She seemed offended, said of course they do #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
Hightower mentioned professionalism again. I think that means keeping your mouth shut and agreeing with USATF's sponsors #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
SteepleCoach Thomas Chorny
#USATFmeeting Jackie Joyner Kersey making an appearance at the AAC meeting.
3 Dec
throwRgirl Loree Smith
#usatfmeeting it's crazy hearing about how much unclaimed money for athletes there is every year. Come on people!
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
AAC had a presentation from the USOC Career People. Sounds like a great program. #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
Larry Rawson spoke briefly about television, nothing exciting to report. Sight increase in some areas of viewership. #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
AAC heard a presentation about the programs that assist with medical expenses. Many opportunities if you are a Tier I athlete #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
jonrankin Jon Rankin
Please join the @TrackFieldAA today. Help unite the athletes and the fans of #usatfmeeting
www.trackandfieldathletesassociation.org3 Dec
drubisunirun Derek Rubis
@nsymm800 hope things go better today at #USATFMeeting then yesterday
3 Dec
SteepleCoach Thomas Chorny
#USATFmeeting Chapman speaking about medical programs and sport science. Great programs for athletes!
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
USADA Meeting now, not very interesting to me, but VERY important to the athletes! #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
wineberg400 Mary Wineberg
@natashahastings missing u at the #usatfmeeting
3 Dec
throwRgirl Loree Smith
#USATFMeeting Our aac board representatives,the acc, and youth are in full support of our resolution to open up the uniforms for sponsorship
3 Dec
natashahastings Natasha Hastings
Awe. I hear it's madness up there “@wineberg400: @natashahastings missing u at the #usatfmeeting”
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
Greifinger spoke to AAC and read his resolution, then explained it. #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
Greifinger says the athletes have a fiduciary duty to each other to defend their rights #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
He said rules about logos and such should not be coming from the CEO, they should be voted on by the membership. #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
BOD member Deena Kastor spoke in FULL support of the resolution, said it will increase exposure for USATF #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
Kastor also said it will help the people that need it the most, those on the bottom. #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
BOD member Aretha Hill also in support. Said European athletes wear multiple logos to their domestic meets #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
Youth Chair Lionel Leach said the youth support the resolution, he sees it as a civil rights issue. #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
william_leer william_leer
Logo resolution just passed amongst the AAC representatives at the #USATFmeeting. Vote to take place tomorrow morning with #USATF
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
AAC then passed a motion indicating they support Greifinger's resolution. Next up: FLOOR FIGHT tomorrow. Sounds epic. #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
throwRgirl Loree Smith
#USATFMeeting Sandra and Nick going at it! A call to come to order. Welcome to the annual meeting! LOL I love it wish I had pop corn.
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
Then sparks flew! @nsymm800 asked AAC if they had violated the USATF Operating Procedures when they closed yesterday's meeting #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
Former AAC Chair Sandra Farmer-Patrick took offense to this and started yelling at Nick. Full on chewing him out. #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
Nick stayed calm and asked her to watch her language. She said we're all adults, and Nick pointed out the 4yo near them wasn't #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
SFP said that kids shouldn't be in there. Sorry I'm too poor to hire a babysitter... #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
JD asked SFP to stand down. She ignored him for another minute, then finally did. JD denies breaking any rules. #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
Greifinger confirmed later that AAC likely did break operating procedures by closing the meeting without a vote. #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
If AAC is going to demand athletes be more professional, AAC leadership needs to be held to the same standard. #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
KibweJohnson Kibwé Johnson
Man, first #USATFMeeting, and I may never miss another! #WeAreUSATrack
3 Dec
throwRgirl Loree Smith
#USATFMeeting @KibweJohnson you know you're hooked now
3 Dec
MsAkiba Akiba McKinney
#USATFmeeting Fact: some people like to fight,just for the sake of fighting! IT's disruptive & counterproductive
3 Dec
urimiscott Michael Scott
Wrapping up nearly 48 hrs of meetings and discussions at #USATFMeeting & heading to Forest Park to review '12 USA XC Championships course
3 Dec
MsAkiba Akiba McKinney
#USATFmeeting you can NOT fight EVERY battle, choose A cause and give 110%! Not 10%here, 7%there...
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
It's official! No IAAF rules to be enforced at Club Nationals #USATFMeeting usatf.org/News/Individua…
3 Dec
LashindaDemus Lashinda Demus
Look who I bumped into at the #USATFMeeting The Great Jackie Joyner Kersee. My sports idol! yfrog.com/khugoruj
3 Dec
LucRun1 Shawn Jeffrey Lucas
So Many Ideas going on in my head right now #USATFMeeting #thinkingoutsidethebox
3 Dec
tandfn Track and Field News
T&FN's report in new Jan. issue, on the controversial uniform logo rules. bit.ly/rG8omx #usatfmeeting
3 Dec
Kiratiana Kiratiana
I never thought I would say this but now that the agents are gone, I feel really out of place at the #usatfmeeting
3 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
Several athletes expressed regret that the group had not discussed the issues in advance of yesterday's meeting. I agree. #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
wineberg400 Mary Wineberg
Great times here at #usatfmeeting learned new info, and soon getting ready for the hall of fame banquet
3 Dec
throwRgirl Loree Smith
I will be blogging about the #USATFmeeting tomorrow and post the link. Overall great experience! Lots of positive stuff to talk about.
3 Dec
wineberg400 Mary Wineberg
Stepping out for banquet.....#usatfmeeting #usatf
3 Dec
EAhops Erica McLain
Happy to be sitting to one of @USATrack_Field's biggest fans @JTS4H at the Jesse Owen banquet. We need more fans like her! #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
EAhops Erica McLain
Congrats to @bryanclay for winning the Humanitarian award at the Jesse Owens banquet. Check out his foundation! #USATFMeeting
3 Dec
Kiratiana Kiratiana
The video of @bryanclay featured a program that I did with him during @chicago2016!!! #usatfmeeting
3 Dec
Peckiconis Stephen Peckiconis
#USATFMeeting Bryan Clay will be defending his Decathlon title in 2012
3 Dec
Kiratiana Kiratiana
Carmelita Jeter is the Jesse Owens athlete of the year at #usatfmeeting
3 Dec
Kiratiana Kiratiana
Learning about Bob Timmons, a legendary multisport coach in Kansas. Coach 1st sub four HS miler #usatfmeeting
3 Dec
Kiratiana Kiratiana
Bob. Timmons produced 16 world record holders 77 All American athletes...ridiculous...#usatfmeeting
3 Dec
Kiratiana Kiratiana
Have you heard of Clarence de Mars? The greatest Boston Marathon runner ever? #usatfmeeting
3 Dec
ShoStanback Shonnese Stanback
Vince Matthews! Awesome story! #USATFMeeting #USATFHOF2011
3 Dec
Kiratiana Kiratiana
So @mauricegreene is up for his Hall of Fame honors. #usatfmeeting
3 Dec
Kiratiana Kiratiana
I didn't know that @mauricegreene went straight from high school to professional track...#usatfmeeting
3 Dec
anngaff Ann Gaffigan
Fantastic Hall of Fame banquet put on by @usatrack_field. We have many true heroes in our sport #usatfmeeting
3 Dec
anngaff Ann Gaffigan
Gail Devers, what a legend. #usatfmeeting
3 Dec
OnlyPrestigious Prestigious McCall
#usatfmeeting I gotta be in the building next yr for sure
3 Dec
LucRun1 Shawn Jeffrey Lucas
What a great way to end the #USATFMeeting Such and inspirational night #Immotivated
3 Dec
ShaLayla Shayla
Great week at the office! 67 miles w the help of my fave guys @ the #USATFmeeting, not 2 mention the impact we made this year to top it off!
3 Dec
jonrankin Jon Rankin
Heading home #usatfmeeting with a surprisingly great deal of enthusiasm. This years mtg was different b/c we're finally uniting the athletes
4 Dec
jonrankin Jon Rankin
Thank you PNTF for supporting my presence at #usatfmeeting I learned a lot about the state of the sport & I'm eager to help it grow in 2012.
4 Dec
jonrankin Jon Rankin
@TheRunProject was present at #usatfmeeting but no filming was done. We know why #usatfmeeting runs...we run b/c we love our sport.
4 Dec
jonrankin Jon Rankin
Thanks Jon Drummond for your leadership & efforts at 2011 #usatfmeeting. You've done a great job leading the charge for change. We Are USATF
4 Dec
MsAkiba Akiba McKinney
#USATFmeeting last meeting...its early...kinda cranky...let's vote and be done!
4 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
I am at the closing session of the #USATFMeeting This is where we are going to vote on two big issues and a lot of small ones.
4 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
Most things at the closing session are rubber stamped through. Interested to see if the 2 big votes are rubber stamped or not. #USATFMeeting
4 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
Masters: 2014 indoor = Boston, 2014 Outdoor = Wake Forest. #USATFMeeting
4 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
Here we go, Greifinger up to present his resolution. #USATFMeeting
4 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
He says an agreement has been reached. Process will be driven by athletes and board. #USATFMeeting He is tabling his resolution.
4 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
That's... interesting. Do we know what the rules will be for 2012? There are Championships soon. #USATFMeeting People seem happy though.
4 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
The important thing is the power has been taken away from CEO and moved to AAC & Board. #USATFMeeting Has to be better than before.
4 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
Mike McNees looks and sounds tired. I think he took a lot of heat this weekend. #USATFMeeting Says 2012 will be the best year ever.
4 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
Looks like we're closing. Didn't hear anything about the 25% athlete representation. Must have been bundled w/ something else #USATFMeeting
4 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
Got clarification. This is a HUGE victory for athletes' rights. #USATFMeeting. Click link for details trackandfieldnews.com/discussion/vie…
4 Dec
joannadhayes joanna hayes
Looong but Productive week in Stl. Time to go home!! Xoxo to all from @ZOE_babee and me!! See ya next time #USATFMeeting : )
4 Dec
MsAkiba Akiba McKinney
#USATFmeeting congrats to my fellow athletes on a very successful meeting! I am very proud of the efforts! #weWON
4 Dec
melinda_owen Melinda Owen
Successful weekend for US Athletes at #USATFMeeting . Small steps toward improving our organization. Every step counts!
4 Dec
jscottpolevault Jordan Scott
Success at the Convention! #USATFMeeting jvaulter.blogspot.com/2011/12/succes…
4 Dec
polevaultpower Pole Vault Power
One person can make a difference. I am USA Track and Field. You can be too. Get involved with your Association. Be the change #USATFMeeting
4 Dec
USATrack_Field USATF
Hope everyone made it home safely from the #usatfmeeting see you next year in Daytona Beach!
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