USATF JUNIOR OLYMPIC REGULATIONS

and

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.

2010 USATF MONTANA 

Junior Olympic Track & Field  

ChampionshipsJune 10-12, 2010

Bulldog Memorial Stadium

Butte, Montana

Medals • Awards

Six Junior Olympic Age Divisions

8-and-under to 18 years old

Qualifier for Region 11 Junior Olympic

Track & Field Championships, June 24-26

Bozeman, Montana

To enter go to: www.coacho.com

DEADLINE TO ENTER, JUNE 9!

Betty Merrifield, Meet Director

Butte Track Club

2020 Sherman Ave  Butte, Montana 59701

Phone: (406) 782-0687 /E-mail: merrifields@bresnan.net 

The Road to Nationals travels through

“Big Sky Country!” 

USA TRACK & FIELD JUNIOR OLYMPIC CHAMPIONSHIPS

•All competitors regardless of finish at the State Championships may advance to the Regionals with an active USATF membership.

•2010 USATF membership is required for both State and Region 11 Championships.

usatf.org/membership

•Medals and awards presented to top five athletes at the State Championships. 

•Sweatshirts and shirts will be on sale.

•Top three athletes from Region 11 Track & Field Championships in Bozeman will qualify for the national championships in Sacramento, California July 27-August 1, 2010.  For more information on the national championships in Sacramento, CA go to the USA Track & Field national website at 2010 USATF Outdoor Youth & JUNIOR OLYMPIC Championships Meets

Sub-Bantam    Bantam              Midget      Youth              Intermediate      Young Men/Women

100m             100m                         100m      100m                     100m                    100m

200m             200m                          200m    200m                       200m                    200m

400m            400m                           400m    400m                       400m                   400m

800m            800m                           800m     800m                        800m                   800m

1500m         1500m                                1500m    1500m                     1500m                 1500m

Long Jump 1500m Race Walk                3000m     3000m                     3000m              3000m/5000m

Shot Put     High Jump     1500m Race Walk 3000m Race Walk 3000m Race Walk 3000m Race Walk

Mini Javelin Long Jump              80m Hurdles 100m Hurdles 100/110m Hurdles 100/110m Hurdles

4 x 100m Relay Shot Put                  High Jump     200m Hurdles 400m Hurdles            400m Hurdles

4 x 400m Relay Mini Javelin                Long Jump Pole Vault 2000m Steeplechase 2000m Steeplechase

                          4 x 100m Relay            Shot Put High Jump        Pole Vault                Pole Vault

                   4 x 400m Relay                Discus Long Jump         High Jump            High Jump

                   Triathlon                       Mini-Javelin    Triple Jump      Long Jump            Long Jump

                                                      4 x 100m Relay Shot Put      Triple Jump          Triple Jump

                                                      4 x 400m Relay Discus          Shot Put                Shot Put

                                                      4 x 800m Relay Javelin          Discus                   Discus

                                                          Pentathlon 4 x 100m Relay Javelin                   Javelin

                                                                            4 x 400m Relay Hammer                Hammer

                                                                            4 x 800m Relay 4 x 100m Relay 4 x 100m Relay

                                                                               Pentathlon     4 X 400m Relay 4 X 400m Relay

                                                                                                       4 x 800m Relay 4 x 800m Relay

                                                                                               Decathlon/Heptathlon Decathlon/Heptathlon

Youth Age Divisions – Youth age divisions provide youth athletes the opportunity to compete with other athletes of similar ability in two-year age divisions.  Age divisions for the 2010 competition season are as follows:

Sub-Bantam 2002 or later*, Bantam 2000-2001, Midget 1998-1999, Youth    1996-1997, Intermediate 1994-1995, Young 1992-1993**

* Sub-Bantam division is contested only at the state and regional levels. ** Athletes who are still 18 through the final day of the USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships are eligible to compete in the Young Men's and Young Women's divisions through that meet. This extended eligibility does not apply to cross country events.

Schedule of Events

PLEASE CHECK FOR LAST MINUTE SCHEDULING CHANGES WHICH MAY BE NECESSARY IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE FIELD SIZES.  PRELIMS IN THE 100 METER DASH AND 200 METER DASH MAY, OR MAY NOT, BE NECESSARY .  Only 1/8 spikes are permitted.

This track & field meet has a “rolling schedule”, which means that with exception to a start times listed for each day there is no scheduled time for the start of each running event.  Pay close attention to the schedule of events and be aware of what events are occurring at any given time during each day.  Listen for the “first” and “second” calls for each event and schedule your warm-ups accordingly!  The schedule of events will not change the day of the events.

Age Division Code:

SB -Sub Bantam Division-Born 2002 or later

B     -Bantam Division-Born 2000-2001  

M    - Midget Division -Born 1998-1999

Yo   - Youth Division -Born 1996-1997

Int   - Intermediate Division -Born 1994-1995

Yg   - Young Men & Women Division--Born 1992-1993 or still 18 on August 1, 2010

1/8 inch spikes - no longer

Thursday, June 10, 2010 – Multi-Events (First Day)

TimeEventDivision

4:00 P.M.Decathlon – Intermediate Boys/Young MenHeptathlon – Intermediate Girls/Young Women100-Meter Dash, Long Jump, Shot Put,                    100-Meter Hurdles, High Jump,High Jump, 400-Meter Dash        Shot Put, 200-Meter Dash

Friday, June 11, 2010 – Multi-Events (Second Day) – 3000 and 5000 Meter Runs

      

TimeEventDivision

4:00 PMTriathlon, Pentathlon, Heptathlon, Decathlon      B/M/Yo/Int/Yg

80-Meter Hurdles  - PentathlonM (G & B)

100-Meter Hurdles – PentathlonYo (G – 30” & B – 33”)

100-Meter Hurdles – HeptathlonInt/Yg (G – 33”)

110-Meter Hurdles – DecathlonInt/Yg (B – 39”)

Shot Put – Triathlon/Pentathlon/HeptathlonB (B/G), M/Yo (B/G), Int/Yg (G)

Discus Throw – DecathlonInt/Yg (B)

High Jump – Triathlon/Pentathlon/HeptathlonB (B/G), M/Yo (B/G), Int/Yg (G)

Pole Vault – DecathlonInt/Yg (B)

Long Jump – Pentathlon/HeptathlonM/Yo (B/G), Int/Yg (G)

200-Meter Dash – TriathlonBantam (G)

400-Meter Dash – TriathlonBantam (B)

Javelin – Heptathlon/DecathlonInt/Yg (G) (B)

800 Meter Run – Pentathlon/HeptathlonM/Yo (G), Int/Yg (G)

1500-Meter Run – Pentathlon/HeptathlonM/Yo (B), Int/Yg (B)

7:00 PM3000 Meter RunGirls – M/Yo/Int/Yg

                          Boys – M/Yo/Int

7:30 PM5000 Meter RunBoys – Yg

6:00-8:00 P.M.Athlete Packet Pickup

Saturday, June 12, 2010

TimeEventDivision

8:00 A.M.Athlete Check-In   &   Packet Pick-Up – No Late Entries

-  Running Events  -

10:30 A.M.  4 x 800 Meter RelayGirls & Boys – All Divisions

100 Meter Dash Prelims Girls & Boys  – All Divisions ** Confirm

1500-Meter Race WalkGirls & Boys – SB/B/M

3000-Meter Race WalkGirls & Boys– Yo/Int/Yg

200 Meter Dash Prelims Girls & Boys  – All Divisions ** Confirm

12:00 P.M.1500-Meter RunGirls & Boys  – All Divisions

  110-Meter HurdlesBoys – Int/Yg

                          100-Meter Hurdles (33”)Girls – Int/Yg & Boys – Yo

                           100-Meter Hurdles (30”)Girls – Yo

                            80-Meter HurdlesGirls & Boys  – Midget

             4 x 100 Meter RelayGirls & Boys – All Divisions

100-Meter Dash FinalsGirls & Boys  – All Divisions

                        800-Meter RunGirls & Boys – All Divisions

200-Meter HurdlesGirls & Boys - Yo

400-Meter HurdlesGirls & Boys – Int/Yg

400-Meter RunGirls & Boys – All Divisions

200-Meter Dash FinalsGirls & Boys – All Divisions

                 4 x 400 Meter RelayGirls & Boys – All Divisions

** Note:  There will be 100 & 200 meter prelims in the morning if there are more than two heats in any division, all other finals will be in the afternoon.  Confirm which divisions are scheduled for prelims, if any.

-  Field Events  -

TimeEventDivision

9:30 A.M.   Long JumpGirls & Boys – SB/B/M

High JumpGirls & Boys – Yo/Int/Yg

Shot PutBoys & Girls – SB/B/M/Yo

DiscusBoys & Girls – Int/Yg

Pole VaultGirls – Yo/Int/Yg

11:00 A.M. Long JumpGirls & Boys – Yo/Int/Yg

High JumpGirls & Boys – B/M

Shot PutBoys & Girls – Int/Yg

                       DiscusBoys & Girls – M/Yo

                       Pole VaultBoys – Yo/Int/Yg

12:30 P.M.Triple JumpGirls & Boys – Yo/Int/YgMini-JavelinBoys & Girls – SB/B/M

                       JavelinBoys & Girls – Yo/Int/Yg

Dating back to the mid-1960's, the USATF Junior Olympic program is the most visible youth athlete developmental program in the world. Nearly 70,000 youth athletes compete each year in the Junior Olympic Track & Field and Cross Country programs. Many of America's Olympians began as youth athletes, including stars such as Maurice Greene, Allyson Felix, Bryan Clay, John Godina, Deena Kastor, and Allen Johnson.

Through a series of progressional events consisting of preliminary, Association, and Regional meets, athletes have the opportunity to advance to the National Championships in track & field and cross country.

Once USATF members, participants can enter the Junior Olympics either as part of a USATF club or as "unattached." Competition takes place in 2-year age divisions, from 10 & under through 17-18.

Find out more about the Junior Olympics: 2010 USATF Outdoor Youth Championships Meets

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.

www.usatf.org/membership/

Links to Kn

100k in Youth Gran

Youth

MONTANA RESULTS of PAST MEETS

Track & Field

All-Comers 2007 (girls & boys)

Cross Country

Junior Olympics State Cross Country 2007

 

NOVEMBER 6TH,IN BILLINGS,MONTANA

2010 USATF Junior Olympic Cross Country Program

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.

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/ .

We look forward to seeing you in ALABAMA!

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