Youth competitions take place in two-year age divisions. These age divisions provide young athletes the opportunity to compete with other athletes of similar ability. The age divisions for the 2011 competition year are as follows:
* Per USATF Rule 300.1 (c) “Athletes must be at least seven (7) years of age on December 31 of the current year to compete at the Youth Athletics or Junior Olympic National Championships.”
** 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.
A specific area for team tents has been designated in proximity to the Start area. Meet management has partnered with “Storm Front” tent company to assist teams and/or regions with their needs. Contact Harold for assistance at 843-602-2370. Tents may be set up beginning at 9am on Friday, December 9, 2011. We will have 24 hour security on site, so your tents will be secure. Go to Top
All athletes must report to the staging area 30 minutes before the start of their races; only competing athletes are allowed in this area. Please observe all areas that are roped off and please obey all course monitor directions. Individuals and teams will have designated starting positions.
Individual awards will be given to the top 25 athletes in each event. Team awards will be given to the top 3 teams in each age division. The awards ceremony will be held on Saturday, December 10 at 6:30pm at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Go to Top
Each athlete will be assigned a bib number, one hip number (to be worn on the left hip), and two data tags at packet pick-up. Athletes in all races will be required to wear all of these identifiers to ensure the races are properly scored.
Athletes must wear the bib number, hip number and data tags assigned to them. If any of these are lost or forgotten, replacements can be supplied at packet pick-up on the day of the race for a fee.
The bib number must be worn on the front of the athlete's outer layer of race clothing and cannot be folded or altered in any way. Each number will have a pull tab at the bottom. Do not remove the pull tab on the bottom of the bib or put safety pins through the tab. The hip number (worn on the left hip) should also be worn on the athlete’s outer layer of clothing.
Each athlete must wear one data tag on each shoe. One data tag may be kept as a souvenir and athletes must return the other data tag to the event organizers in the finish line area immediately after their race. Unreturned data tags will incur a charge of $25. Go to Top
Whispering Pines Golf Course is described as a distinctive combination of challenge & beauty - in 1998, Whispering Pines was designated a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” by the Audubon International, becoming only the 3rd course in South Carolina to achieve this honor. The course is carved out of 200 acres of towering pines and mature hardwoods, with no backyards, by designers Finger, Dye, and Spahn. After starting the race on the spacious driving range, the tree lined fairways await all Junior Olympians for a scenic journey that will surely produce some fast times and fantastic finishes coming down the 18th fairway towards the clubhouse.
Note: Course maps will be included in the Official Championship program
Course Preview
Myrtle Beach is excited to host the 2011 USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships. The area offers a wide variety of local restaurants, shops, family-fun entertainment, and much more! The following companies are offering special discounts to USATF athletes, parents and spectators.
Legends In Concert
Legends In Concert will be providing special “pre-show” entertainment for the Opening Ceremonies. During your stay in Myrtle Beach, USATF families can enjoy one of the best live celebrity tribute concerts in the world. Use the link below and the special discount codes to purchase your tickets today.
Adults: $20 code “TRA”
Children (3-16): $14 code “TRK”
http://www.legendsinconcert.com
Medieval Times
50% off general admission. Must present valid photo ID and competition bib number upon arrival to receive discount (valid for up to 6 people per group). Mention code 50PSBS when making reservation. Cannot be combined with any other offer, discount, gift certificate or special promotion. Reservations are required over the phone or at the box office only. Offer expires 12/30/2011.
www.medievaltimes.com or 866-543-9637
Alabama Theatre
The Alabama Theatre welcomes USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country participants to Myrtle Beach. Athletes (3-18) receive free admission. (Limit two athletes per paid adult). Call 800-342-2262 or 843-272-1111 and mention promo code 150USA.
http://www.alabama-theatre.com/USATF.html
Palace Theatre
$5.00 OFF Adult Tickets to "CHRISTMAS ON ICE" returning for its 2nd season! Book online or call 843-448-0588 and use CODE GRP11 at time of purchase. Expires 12/31/11.”
The Marvelous Wonderettes $24 per adult - kids 12 and under are half price. The "prom meal" is just $10 more. Ask about our family packages when you call to make your reservations! Go to Top
The Opening Ceremonies, themed ‘Showtime’, will be held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center on Friday, December 9, 2011. Athletes should arrive by 4:30 p.m. so they can be staged to march into the venue, by Region, beginning at 5:00pm. Parents and spectators will be treated to special pre-show entertainment from 4:30 -5:00pm!
Protests relating to matters which developed during the conduct of the competition must be made to the Referee at once and not later than 30 minutes after a result has been announced, except in the case of long distance races, where the time period shall be 24 hours, and cross country races or the Professional Section of road races, as defined in the race material (website, entry form, etc.), where the time period shall be one hour. The fee to file a protest is $100. This fee will be returned if the protest is upheld. Please note USATF Rule 119.4 when considering the use of video /photo footage for protests.
Spectators are encouraged to watch the races from the many excellent viewing areas without crossing into the course itself. Areas marked with “credential access only” or are fenced and roped off are not accessible to the spectators. Course marshals will ensure that spectators honor the established boundaries. The course will be closed at 8am on Saturday, December 10, 2011 to everyone except meet officials, course marshals, official meet photographers, and competitors of each event as called by the meet announcer. Go to Top
A specific area for team tents has been designated in proximity to the Start area. Meet management has partnered with “Storm Front” tent company to assist teams and/or regions with their needs. Contact Harold for assistance at 843-602-2370. Tents may be set up beginning at 9am on Friday, December 9, 2011. We will have 24 hour security on site, so your tents will be secure.
Each competitor on a qualifying team must have a jersey or singlet that is basically identical in color and style to those worn by his/her teammates. The team jersey must be clearly visible throughout the race. This means the team jersey should be worn as the outside layer of clothing if other garments are worn during the race. Athletes who are unattached or who compete for a team not in team competition may wear any apparel as long as it is safe, not offensive, and has the athlete's bib number attached to the outside layer. Go to Top