From: Youth Programs <[email protected]>
Date: May 3, 2021 at 1:30:36 PM PDT
Subject: 2021 USATF Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships
Due to the extenuating circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the country, Rule 306 Junior Olympics Program (found in 2021 USATF Competition Rules) cannot be followed in its entirety. Therefore, the Youth Division, with support, and cooperation from the Association Executive Committee and endorsement of the National Office, has decided that for the competition year 2021, local Association and Regional Championship meets will not serve to qualify youth athletes into the National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships on July 26 – August 01, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida.
Although there will be no advancement requirements (Association or Region), in an effort to preserve the integrity of the JOTF National Championship suggested “Guidelines of Participation” for direct entry into the 2021 USATF National Junior Olympic Championships will be provided shortly. These guidelines will be posted on-line (www.usatf.org) and on athletic.net (registration site). Athletes and coaches are encouraged to review these suggested “Guidelines for Participation” when considering entry into this National Championship.
*WAIVER* USATF Youth Division waiver for athletes to enter the Junior Olympics who may not have produced a time or mark good enough to enter the meet like other Associations in the country. The deadline to submit this form is the same as the registration deadline to enter the meet. Decisions on which waivers will be approved will happen within a couple of days after the deadline.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2iPW7jfNe9govb1SPdDgTxXr1-FYkvt8k05QE0VcmMcKqEg/viewform
USATF remains committed to protecting the health, safety and welfare of our athletes, officials, volunteers, staff and guests while making every effort to resume offering our youth athletes an opportunity to compete in a safe and secure environment.
If further information is required, please contact Robin Beamon ([email protected]).
Youth Programs
USATF
130 E. Washington St., Suite 800
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Office: 317.261.0500
