USATF JUNIOR OLYMPIC REGULATIONS
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USATF JUNIOR OLYMPIC MEETS
Those clubs that have youth involved in the Junior Olympic program in Montana are reminded of several requirements for J.O. events.
All participants in J.O. state meets must have a USA TRACK & FIELD membership card.
Entry into state, regional and national competition requires a copy of a birth certificate (or proof of age) with meet application. Be sure each athlete submits a copy, not an original, and that a copy is attached to entry forms at each level of competition (see #3).
In 1994, legislation was passed to enable the state membership chair to verify proof of age if a birth certificate is submitted with individual membership applications. New membership cards now have a place for age verification. This verification eliminates the need for birth certificates at each level of competition, but does not eliminate the need for a copy of the membership card to enter events.
Junior Olympic competition is a step-wise qualification process. Qualification must first be made at the state level to go on to regional level, and regional level completed before an athlete can go on to nationals. The number of advancers at each level varies with the level of competition (i.e. state or regional) and the sport (i.e. track & field or cross country). The state youth chairmen - DAVE SKELTON bztkclub@bresnan.org of the BOZEMAN TRack Club, or the state membership chair- GREG MOHL mohl@vcn.com can answer questions on these programs. Contact the state office for the current chairman of youth athletics and information on the program.
Junior Olympic Track & Field
With roots tracing back to Ancient Greece, track & field is the centerpiece of the Olympic Games. From the 100 meter dash to the discus throw, athletes set new standards for excellence in sport. USATF's Junior Olympic Track & Field program is a wellspring of this excellence.
America's next generation of track & field stars compete throughout the summer--and over 6,000 of these athletes qualify for the USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships held during the last week of July. Entry for the national championship is based on athlete performances at preliminary, Association, and Regional levels.
Track & Field Get involved! Complete these easy steps to sign up for Junior Olympic Track & Field:
Register or renew your USATF individual membership.
The Rocky Mountain Flying Panthers Track Club, will host the:
2010 USATF Junior Olympic Cross Country CHAMPIONSHIPS, Saturday, NOVEMBER 13TH, in BILLINGS,MONTANA at RIVERFRONT PARK.
ENTRY FEES are $10.00 per athlete
The following are areas of COMPETITION:
3K- SUB BANTAMS (born) 2002-2003
BANTAMS 2000-2001MIDGETS 1998-19994K YOUTH 1996-1997
1996-19975K INTERMEDIATES 1994-1995
YOUNG WOMEN/MEN 1992-19938KOPEN(ages)19-29
OPEN(ages)19-29MASTERS30-35 in 5 year incrementsWe will also host a, "TINY TOTS" RACE, around the pond!! AGES 5 and 6
MEDALS WILL BE AWARDED FOR ALL AREAS OF COMPETION.
ONLY the top 25 individual athletes, in each age group; BANTAM to YOUNG WOMEN/MEN, male/female will automatically ADVANCE to the JUNIOR OLYMPIC NATIONAL CHAMIONSHIPS in ALABAMA!
MORE INFORMATION SOON!!!!
CONATCT MARY ELIZABETH AUDE FOR DETAILS@ mitupan33@hotmail.com
Junior Olympic Cross Country season is here! Each year approximately 3,000 athletes compete in the USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships. This year, the event will be held in HOOVER, ALABAMA, DECEMBER 11, 2010
Competition takes place in 2-year age divisions, from 8 & under through 18 and entry for the national championships is based on athlete performances at Association and Regional levels.
To learn more about the qualification process in your area, visit the Junior Olympic Cross Country web page and select your Association of participation. If your Association or Regional information is not listed, please search the USATF calendar or contact your local Association for more information.
To enter the Junior Olympic Program, each athlete must have a current USATF membership and submit the "Junior Olympic Cross Country Program Event Entry Advancement Form" provided by the first level of competition in your Association.
We look forward to seeing you in ALABAMA!
Register or renew today!
More information on the 2010 National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships can be found at http://www.usatf.org/events/2010/USATFJuniorOlympicXCChampionships/ .
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