2022 USATF Niagara Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships

note: The 15-16 and 17-18 divisions will compete during the morning session as part of the Open & Masters Championships.  The entry fees, entry deadline, and entry form for these divsions are found on this page.

AGE DIVISIONS & ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

AGE DIVISIONS                                                                                         

ELIGIBILITY

Individuals:
USATF Membership:
In order to enter this competition the athlete must be a current USATF member.  Athletes from associations outside of the Niagara association are eligible to compete but will not displace a Niagara athlete with respect to advancing to the finals or earning championship medals.

Citizenship: 
Only U.S. citizens, aliens living in the United States and foreign exchange students are eligible to compete in these Championships.  See the USATF Rules for more information and exceptions.  

Age Division: 
A competitor must compete in his/her age division only.  There will be no "moving up" in any events, including relays.  

Maximum # of Events: 
Competitors in the 8 & Under, 9 - 10 and 11 - 12 age divisions may compete in a maximum of three (3) events, including relays.  Competitors in the 13 - 14, 15 - 16 and 17 - 18 age divisions may compete in a maximum of four (4) events, including relays.  Combined events are not included in the event count.  

Date of Birth Verification - NEW submission procees in 2021
click here to read the new submission process.  In summary all DOB verification documents must be uploaded to the athlete's USATF Connect (membership) account.

Relay Teams
Only registered 2022 USATF member clubs may enter a relay team(s). All athletes representing the club must be affiliated with and members of that club as part of their USATF membership. All team members must be in the same age division.  All relay team runners MUST wear the same color tops and bottoms. Participation in a relay is applied towards event count.

ENTRY INFORMATION

Entry Fees: $8 individual entry; $24 relay entry  (plus processing fee)

The entry fees are non-refundabe.

Entry Deadline: Wednesday, June 22 (11:59 am)
Entry Form:  enter online here (coming soon)

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS   (subject to change)

Track Events     

Notes:

• Age groups may be combined if numbers in an event are small
• Running events may run ahead of schedule -please arrive early 

11:00am: Registration/check-in opens
1:00pm track & field events start

1500m race walk (9-10, 11-12 boys/girls) combined with 3000m RW
3000m race walk (13-14 boys/girls) combined with 1500m RW
80m hurdles (B/G-30") (11-12 boys/girls, final on time)
100m hurdles (G-30")  (13-14 girls, final on time)
100m hurdles (B-33") (13-14 boys, finals on time)
4x800m relays (boys/girls 11-12, 13-14)
100m trials (will be run as final if 8 or less athletes in age division)
3000m (11-12, 13-14, final on time)
4x100m relays (all divisions)
1500m (final on time, all divisions)
100m finals (if necessary)
400m (final on time, all divisions)
200m hurdles (13-14 boys/girls)
800m (final on time, all divisions) 
200m (final on time, all divisions)
4x400m relays (all divisions)
 

FIELD EVENTS    

• times are approximate, schedule will move ahead if numbers in an event are small

 1:00pm     Pole vault (13-14 boys/girls)
                Shot put  (girls 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12)
                Long jump (girls, 13-14, pit #2)
                Long jump (boys 8 and under, 9-10, pit #1) 
                Discus (girls 11-12, 13-14)
                High jump (girls 9-10, 11-12, 13-14)    


2:00pm      Shot put  (girls 13-14)
                Long Jump (girls 11-12, pit #2)
                Long Jump (boys 11-12, pit # 1)
                Discus (boys, 11-12,13-14)
                High Jump (boys, 13-14)


3:00pm     Shot put  (boys 8 and under, 9-10)
                Long jump (girls 8 and under, 9-10, pit #2)
                Long jump (boys 13-18, pit #1)
                High jump (boys 9-10, 11-12)
                Mini javelin B/G - AERO JAVELIN 450gram - (11-12) / 300gram (boys 8 & under, 9-10)


4:00pm      Shot Put (boys 11-12, 13-14)
                Triple Jump (boys/girls 13-14, pit # 1)
                Mini Javelin (girls 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12)
                javelin (boys/girls 13-14)

IMPLEMENT INSPECTION

For throwing events, all implements must be checked and approved by an official before the athlete can check in to the event.  Most implement checks should be done between 11:00AM and 12:00 noon.

EVENT CHECK-IN

• Runners must check in at the clerking tent when called.  
• Field athletes must check in at their field events.

Listen carefully to the call for each event by the announcer so the athlete can report to the clerk (running events) or field event official at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the event.

Athletes will be required to remain in the designated area after check in unless there is an event conflict. Field event competitors who are also in running events must check out with the field event official and check back in on return with the field event official within 10 minutes of the running event completion. Current bar heights will be held for only 10 minutes after the running event. Missed trials may only be taken if the competitor returns before the final round or before the competition ends. In pole vault and high jump, the bar cannot be lowered after the competition begins.

EVENT SEEDING

Seeding for track events: Athletes will report to the clerk of course when their running event is called. Athletes will be expected to run in their lane and heat as directed by the clerk of the course.

Seeding for field events: Field event athletes will report directly to the head field event judge when the field event is called. Athletes will be expected to compete in order and flight as directed by the chief official.
 

COMPETITION BIB NUMBERS

All competitors must wear their assigned bib numbers during competition and on the front on their jerseys only (pole vaulters & high jumpers may wear bib on back of shirt). Bib numbers will be distributed at meet registration. USATF-Niagara club coaches can pick up bibs/packet at the registration tent day of meet only . Lost or forgotten bib numbers will result in a $25.00 replacement fee for each number replaced.
 

COACHES

Only coaches who have completed the USATF background check, SafeSport training, and have an active USATF membership number will be given a wristband.  This allows THAT coach access to the infield/competition area to help athletes get their marks or ask questions.  The coaches need to leave the area prior to competition.  The infield is not a spectator area for coaches.

Any coach or parent in the infield or clerking area may result in the disqualification of their athlete/team.

Any parent or non-2021 USATF coach in any other restricted area may result in the immediate disqualification of their athlete/team.

Wristbands can be picked up at the registration tent on day of meet. A state or government issued ID is required to pick up wristband.

***Coaches/parents who have NOT completed the USATF background check, SafeSport training, or have active USATF memberships WILL NOT HAVE ACCESS to the infield/competition area due to the new National Regulations***

CONDUCT & FACILITY:

Only ¼” Spikes are allowed

The following is prohibited:

• Alcohol

• Smoking/open flame

• Glass containers

• Food/Gum on the track or the infield

• Pets

• No liquids other than water or Gatorade are allowed on the track surface or the infield

PROTESTS

AWARDS

RESULTS