Mission Statement
USA Track & Field's mission is to continue the role as the world's pre-eminent national
governing body in athletics from the grassroots to the elite level. USA Track & Field will
provide opportunities for athletes of all ages to pursue excellence in long distance running,
race walking, and track and field in the USA.
 
The Southwestern Association is dedicated to this mission!

The Southwestern Association is a member association of USA Track & Field representing
the geographic area of the following counties in the State of Texas: Bounded on the south
by and including Irion, Tom Green, Concho, McCullock, San Saba, Mills, Hamilton,
Coryell, Bell, Falls, Limestone, Freestone, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, and Panola; on the
east by the State of Louisiana and Arkansas: on the north by the State of Oklahoma; and on
the west by and including the counties of Hardeman, Foard, Stonewall, Fisher, Scrurry,
Borden, Howard, Glasscock, and Reagan.