8 & under (born 2014+)
USATF Membership This meet is open to 2022 USATF Adirondack member athletes who fall within the age divisions listed above. Memberships can be obtained online here. 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 age division may compete in a maximum of four (4) events, including relays.
Date of Birth Verification Each athlete's date or birth must be verified and included as part of their USATF member profile before the athlete's entry can be submitted. If the athlete's date of birth has been verified in the past and their membership was renewed, then they will be able to submit their entry. Proof of Birth (copy of birth certificate, passport, certified baptismal record, driver’s license or U.S. government identification) needs to be uploaded to the athlete's USATF CONNECT profile. See USATF Competition Rules, Rule 300.1 (i) for further information. Click here for a help video that explains the steps to take to upload your DOB verification document.
Entry Fees & Deadlines:
By June 24 at Noon EDT. $8 per event. Online registration can be found here. There will be no day of registration. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (subject to change) 11:00 am - Registration/check-in opens; no day of reg. 11:30 am - Implement inspection opens 12:00 pm - pole vault warmups start 12:30 pm - race walk start 1:00 pm - track events start 1:00 pm - field events start EVENT DETAILS 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-Adirondack 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. 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. Excusal from field event: If an athlete must be excused from a field event to participate in another event, they will have no more than 15 minutes to return to the field event. Athletes should work with the officials at both events to have as smooth of a transition as possible. Failure to follow these instructions may result in lost opportunities to compete. High jump and pole vault bars will not be lowered. Protests: Protest forms and a $50 protest fee must be submitted to the Protest Referee at once and not later than 30 minutes after event has concluded. The protest fee will be refunded if the protest is upheld. Awards: Adirondack Association medals will be presented to the top 6 places in the respective age divisions. Event Results: During competition, event results will be posted near the USATF Adirondack tent. In addition, live event results may be available from www.underdogtiming.com. Facility: Mohonasen has a 6-lane track with an all-weather surface. Spikes (1/4”) may be used for the track, runways and High Jump apron. There are two horizontal jump runways. The board is 8’ from the pit in the long jump. The throwing complex has brushed concrete circles. The javelin is thrown from a grass runway and 1” spikes are OK. ADVANCEMENTS TO REGION 1 CHAMPIONSHIPS The top 8 individuals and relay teams in each event of each age division will advance to the USATF Region 1 Championships to be held on July 7-10 at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. The National Junior Olympic Championships will be held from July 25 - July 31 in Sacramento, CA. The top 5 athletes at the Region 1 Championships will qualify for the National Championships (in combined events the top 2 athletes will qualify). CONTACT Craig Evans
11:00 am - Registration/check-in opens; no day of reg. 11:30 am - Implement inspection opens 12:00 pm - pole vault warmups start 12:30 pm - race walk start 1:00 pm - track events start 1:00 pm - field events start
EVENT DETAILS
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-Adirondack 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.
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.
Excusal from field event: If an athlete must be excused from a field event to participate in another event, they will have no more than 15 minutes to return to the field event. Athletes should work with the officials at both events to have as smooth of a transition as possible. Failure to follow these instructions may result in lost opportunities to compete. High jump and pole vault bars will not be lowered. Protests: Protest forms and a $50 protest fee must be submitted to the Protest Referee at once and not later than 30 minutes after event has concluded. The protest fee will be refunded if the protest is upheld. Awards: Adirondack Association medals will be presented to the top 6 places in the respective age divisions. Event Results: During competition, event results will be posted near the USATF Adirondack tent. In addition, live event results may be available from www.underdogtiming.com. Facility: Mohonasen has a 6-lane track with an all-weather surface. Spikes (1/4”) may be used for the track, runways and High Jump apron. There are two horizontal jump runways. The board is 8’ from the pit in the long jump. The throwing complex has brushed concrete circles. The javelin is thrown from a grass runway and 1” spikes are OK.
The top 8 individuals and relay teams in each event of each age division will advance to the USATF Region 1 Championships to be held on July 7-10 at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. The National Junior Olympic Championships will be held from July 25 - July 31 in Sacramento, CA. The top 5 athletes at the Region 1 Championships will qualify for the National Championships (in combined events the top 2 athletes will qualify).
Craig Evans