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*Note: Athletes who are still 18 through the final day of the USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships are eligible to compete in the 17-18 age division through that meet.
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. A competitor must compete in his/her age division only. There will be no "moving up" in any events, including relays. Competitors in the 8 & under, 9-10, and 11-12 divisions may compete in a maximum of three (3) events, including relays. Competitors in the 13-14, 15-16 and 17-18 divisions may compete in a maximum of four (4) events, including relays. All athletes must be 2020 members of USATF in good standing.
Only registered 2020 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 at the time of meet registration. Visit www.usatf.org and select “Membership” to become a member.
The registration site is www.athletic.net. Type the name of the event into the Search box. There is a single deadline. It is Tuesday, June 9, at 5:00 pm.
A valid 2020 USATF Membership and Proof of Birth are needed to compete. Before the online registration deadline, please ensure that the membership chair has received (via mail or fax) a copy of the athlete’s Proof of Birth (copy of birth certificate, passport, certified baptismal record, driver’s license or U.S. government identification). See Rule 300.1 (i) for further explanation.
Membership Chair: Lorette Cherry
Address: c/o USATF Illinois,
Address: 1770 W. State Street, Suite A, Sycamore, IL, 60178
Fax: 779-222-4077
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Will not be contested at the Association Championships. It will be contested during the USATF Region 7 Combined Event, July 9-10. There is a separate registration site. Go to www.athletic.net. Use the Search box to find the event. Back to Top
The registration fees are: $8.00 per event and $32 per relay. Back to Top
USATF Junior Olympic medals will be awarded to the top three (3) individuals and the top three (3) relay teams in each event of each age division. Back to Top
The top eight individuals and relay teams in each event of each age division will advance to the USATF Region 7 Championships to be held July 11-12, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana. The National Junior Olympic Championships will be held Monday, July 27, through Sunday, August 2, in Jacksonville, Florida. The top five athletes and relay teams from the Region 7 Championships will qualify for the National Championships. Back to Top
Will be at the track one hour before each event. If the athlete is unable, a coach or parents can have the implement weighed. Back to Top
There are separate check-in areas for running and field events. Field events athletes check in at the field event. Running events athletes must check in at these designated areas once the announcement is made. All athletes are required to remain in the designated warm-up area after checking in. If an athlete is in a field event when a running event is called, the athlete MUST notify the Field Event Judge that they need to check in for the running event. The Event Judge will notify the Head Field Judge and they will notify the Clerking Tent that the athlete is at a Field Event. At the final call, a Meet Official will escort the athlete to the clerking tent.
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Starting Friday, June12, at 1:00 pm at the track and each morning of competition starting at 7:00 a.m. All competitors must wear their assigned bib numbers during competition on the front on their jersey. If an athlete loses the bib number, a replacement can be purchased for a fee of $8.00. The replacement wrist band (athlete) fee is $8.00. If a coach band is lost, it will not be replaced and the coach will have to pay the entry fee at the gate.
*Note: No entry changes/no substitutions/no adds/no new entries will be accepted at the meet site. Back to Top
During competition, event results will be posted on the premises and Real-Time Results will be available at www.adkinstiming.com. At the completion of the meet, event results will be posted at www.usatfillinois.org. Go to Association Championships/All Results. Back to Top
There will be a $100.00 (cash) fee for all protests. Checks will not be accepted. Protests must be submitted to the Protest Referee within 30 minutes of a result that is announced or posted. The protest fee will be refunded if the protest is upheld. Judgment calls cannot be protested. Only rule violations can be protested and you must cite the rule that is in violation. All protests must be presented by the head coach if the athlete is on a team. Back to Top
The following are not permitted in the facility.
The daily entrance fee is $10.00. Children four and under are free. Only those coaches who are listed in the coaches’ registry will be allowed to enter at no cost. Pending coaches' applications WILL NOT be accepted (please bring proof of “completed” applications if you are not listed on the registry). Back to Top
In the case of inclement weather and we are forced to postpone an event, it is the responsibility of the competitor to check for the adjusted time schedule. Instructions will be provided and announced. Back to Top
During the week of June 8h, (Monday through Thursday) someone will be in the office from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Back to Top
Towne Place Suites, 1515 Riverboat Ctr Drive, Joliet, 815-741-2400 Back to Top
P = Prelim, F = Finals Back to Top