named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Masters Track & Field Program
Supports adult athletes in age-group competition, including training coordination and national championship team representation.
Sanctioned Race Events
Approves and measures road racing courses across the region to ensure compliance with national standards.
USATF Niagara Championships
Hosts regional track and field championships for youth and adult athletes, qualifying competitors for national events.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Track & Field Competition Support 4 activities
- Building track and field capacity in the Niagara regionDevelops local track and field infrastructure by mentoring new officials, co-founding running clubs (e.g., Flower City Track Club, Triple Cities Runners Club), drafting association by-laws, and contributing to major event bids such as the 2000 Olympic Trials. Established long-standing competitive series like the Upstate NY Cross Country Series.
- Organizing regional and national track and field championshipsPlans and executes competitive track and field events across western New York, including the USATF Niagara Open & Masters Championships, USATF Masters Outdoor Championships, USATF Region 2 Junior Olympic Championships, USATF Mountain Running Uphill Championships, and USATF U20 Outdoor Championships. Events are held in counties including Buffalo, Rochester, Swain, and Norwalk, CA.
- Providing event officiating and technical support for track and fieldSupplies trained officials for local, national, and international track and field competitions, including U.S. Olympic Trials, NCAA championships, USATF championships, and Junior Olympic events. Ensures fairness and compliance in competition operations across the Niagara region.
- Supporting athlete development and competition participationProvides structured programs for elite, youth, and masters athletes, including race registration discounts for USATF Niagara members, qualification pathways for national events, and recognition through annual awards. Supports athletes competing at national championships, with documented top finishes and national titles won in 2026.
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Organized Running and Triathlon Events 1 activity
- Administering competitive rankings and awards programsCalculates year-end Grand Prix scores using athletes' best seven championship results and determines annual Runner of the Year standings based on best six race scores. Awards prize money to top finishers in Open and Masters divisions and provides commemorative items for participation in multiple events.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Conducting organizational governance and member engagementOrganizes and convenes an annual meeting for members to participate in governance and decision-making. Publishes results from national events and maintains operational continuity through structured leadership and member involvement.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$67K
Contributions & grants$2K3%
Program service revenue$36K54%
Investment income$2K4%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$55K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$4K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$69K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$69K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -23.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Reinhardt | Chairperson Sanctions | 2 | $2K |
| Jim Glinsky | Chairperson Membership | 2 | $2K |
board members · 2
- Eric Boyce — Chairperson/ Director LDR
- Kathleen McLymond — Chairperson/Director Offic
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Chautauqua Striders Partner — Local track club whose athletes participated in the USATF National Junior Olympic Championships under the Niagara Association's oversight.
- Checkers AC Partner — Club team under USATF Niagara that competes in national track & field events.
- District Elite AC Partner — Club team under USATF Niagara that competes in national track & field events.
- Flower City TC Partner — Local track club whose athletes participated in the USATF National Junior Olympic Championships under the Niagara Association's oversight.
- Flower City Track Club Partner — Partner organization created to support youth track and field development in Rochester, NY.
- Genesee Valley Harriers Partner — Club team associated with USATF Niagara athletes competing in national events.
- Genesee Valley Harriers Partner — Shared membership and collaboration in masters-level track and field programming.
- Mac Track and Pole Vault Club Partner — Local track club whose athletes participated in the USATF National Junior Olympic Championships under the Niagara Association's oversight.
- Ridge Runners TXC Partner — Local track club whose athletes participated in the USATF National Junior Olympic Championships under the Niagara Association's oversight.
- Snyder TC Partner — Local track club whose athletes participated in the USATF National Junior Olympic Championships under the Niagara Association's oversight.
- Speed University TFC Partner — Local track club whose athletes participated in the USATF National Junior Olympic Championships under the Niagara Association's oversight.
- Syracuse Chargers TC Partner — Club team associated with USATF Niagara athletes competing in national events.
- TRACK 585 Partner — Local track club whose athletes participated in the USATF National Junior Olympic Championships under the Niagara Association's oversight.
- Tribe Athletics Partner — Local track club whose athletes participated in the USATF National Junior Olympic Championships under the Niagara Association's oversight.
- Triple Cities Runners Club Partner — Collaborative relationship through shared leadership and organizational development.
- USA Track & Field Network — Member organization within the national USA Track & Field network.
- USA Track & Field Network — Niagara Association is a regional affiliate of USA Track & Field.
- USATF Government — Member organization operating under the national USATF framework.
- USATF Network — Member organization within the USA Track & Field national network.
- USATF Network — Member organization within the USATF national network, hosting sanctioned track and field events.
- USATF Network — Tom Priester served as a USATF official since 1985, working national and international events under its governance.
- USATF Network — USATF Niagara is a regional association within the national USATF organization, participating in its national championship events.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Age-Graded and Cumulative Scoring for Equitable Competitionmethodology: age-graded_scoringBy using age-graded scoring for Masters divisions and cumulative team scoring based on top performers, the organization enables fair competition across age groups and team structures because adjusting for age and aggregating top results maintains competitive integrity while promoting inclusivity.
- Athlete-Centered Competitive Experiencemethodology: athlete-centered_officiatingBy prioritizing fairness and athlete experience in officiating and using head-to-head results as tiebreakers, the organization ensures equitable and meaningful competition because procedural justice and direct performance comparisons enhance perceived legitimacy and athlete satisfaction.
- Decentralized Club-Based Delivery Modelmethodology: decentralized_club_networkBy leveraging a decentralized network of member clubs, the organization delivers coaching, financial support, and competitive opportunities, enabling broad participation and sustained athlete development because distributed local ownership increases program resilience and community reach.
- Inclusive Youth and Community Sports Developmentmethodology: inclusive_youth_and_community_sportsBy engaging individuals of all ages in amateur track and field and road running, the organization promotes broad participation and inclusivity in sport, fostering community-wide access to athletic development because inclusive entry points increase long-term engagement and athlete retention.