USADTF believes it is in the best interest of our athletes that we do not have our traditional trials for the 2005 DEAFLYMPICS. Due to several factors such as amount of funds we have to raise, the short time frame needed to raise those funds, the time of the year the Games are being hosted, etc. USADTF and USADSF felt a best fit format for this time would be accepting proof of performance (POP) applications instead. More details on that is explained further in this letter/attachments or our website (www.usadtf.org).

USADTF is now accepting applications for spots on the USA Deaflympics team. In place of Trials, USADTF will accept Proof of Performance (POP) forms. A POP is a document that shows your best time/mark. They MUST be taken place between January 1st and July 15th of 2003. They may be from the website that you competed in and/or a copy of meet result (official, not from your coach).

Items to be included in your application:
- $30.00 US for USADSF and USADTF membership and entry fee
- 3 Proof of Performance with official result copies
- Audiogram
- Completed application forms

The deadline for the submission is January 5, 2004. An announcement will be made on February 1st. For those who do not have any POP from the 2003 season will have chance to apply at later dates.

Application form and full instruction may be found either in this email attachment or on our revamped and new URL address website. Please go to www.usadtf.org. You should download application form, fill out and mail back to the 2005 USA Deaflympics Track and Field Head Coach at:

Thomas Withrow, Head Coach
9706 DuBarry St.
Glenn Dale, MD 20769
E mail: USADeaflympicsTF@aol.com

Remember the deadline is January 5, 2004. Earlier you send in your POPs, the better chance you will have being on the USA Team!