Awards
Medals will be presented to the top 6 in each event.
Deadlines & Fees: On-Time: by March 6, 2017 (11:59 pm EST) $8.00/individual event $32.00 per relay
Youth competitions typically 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 competition year 2017 are as follows:
8 & Under (previously Sub-bantam)
2009+*
9 - 10 (previously Bantam)
2007-2008
11 - 12 (previously Midget)
2005-2006
13 - 14 (previously Youth)
2003-2004
15 - 16 (previously Intermediate)
2001-2002
17 - 18 (previously Young)
1999-2000**
* 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 17-18 age division through that meet. This extended eligibility does not apply to cross country events.
7-14 enter here
15-18 and HS enter here
Qualifying info Athletes in the 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14 must compete at their assigned zonal meet and place top 8 in their event. Athletes in the 15-16, 17-18 and HS divisions can enter directly to Nationals and do not need to attend a qualifier. *The USATF Youth Executive Committee has cancelled the West Zone Indoor Championship Qualifier. All West Zone athletes may advance directly into the 2017 USATF Hershey National Youth Indoor Championships on March 10 -12, 2017 at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in Staten Island, NY. Go to Top
Facility: Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex
625 Father Capodanno Boulevard
Staten Island, New York 10305
718-351-7923
www.oceanbreeze.org
Ocean Breeze Park boasts a 135,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art indoor track and field facility. The athletic complex was funded by the City's PlaNYC initiative, with construction managed in coordination with the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC). The facility has become a premier destination for athletic events, drawing competitors from around the country. The elite-level hydraulically-banked competition track will be able to be converted from eight to six lanes, can incline up to 4.5 feet, and will have commanding views of the nearby Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and even the Freedom Tower in lower Manhattan. A warm-up area will feature fitness and cardio rooms and a covered parking lot will accommodate 160 cars. NYC Parks worked with track and field professionals and community groups throughout the planning process and continues to work with local partners to explore youth and adult programming opportunities
In keeping with the sustainability goals of PlaNYC, Parks and DDC are seeking a LEED Silver rating for the building, and have incorporated features to conserve energy and water into the design. Sustainable features for the building include geothermal heating and cooling, displacement ventilation, harvesting of storm water to recharge surrounding wetlands, a "cool" roof and recycled materials. In addition, the building will take advantage of the cool ocean breezes to provide natural ventilation for the majority of the year. Natural daylight harvested through skylights, windows, light shelves and clerestories will either eliminate or supplement the necessity for artificial lighting much of the time. The surrounding sand dunes, wetlands, grasslands and shrub forest comprising much of Ocean Breeze Park will be preserved.
Event Check In: There will be separate check-in areas for Running and Field events. Athletes must check in at the designated areas 45 minutes prior to the event's scheduled starting time. All athletes will be required to remain in the designated warm-up areas after checking in.
Warm-up Area: A 150 meter Mondo warm-up loop Warm-up is located on the first floor of the facility. Franklin D Roosevelt boardwalk is located across from the Ocean Breeze Facility.
Spikes: Only ¼” pyramid spikes are allowed on Mondo track surface. Event Results: During competition, event results will be posted at the track facility. Additionally, event results will be posted at Newyork.usatf.org and www.oceanbreeze.org
Concession: A concession stand will be open during the meet.
Implements Weigh-in: At the track 90 minutes prior before each event.
Implements: Limited number of implements will be provided by meet management
Protests: There will be a $100.00 fee for all protests. Protests must be submitted to the Protest Referee no later than 30 minutes after a result has been posted. The protest fee will be refunded if the protest is upheld.
Rules – Conduct & Facility: The following are not permitted at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex:
Opening heights for the High Jump and Pole Vault will be three increments below the Youth Performance Guidelines. Incremental increases will be 5 cm in the High Jump and 15 cm in the Pole Vault.
9-10 Boys
0.95
9-10 Girls
11-12 Boys
1.15
11-12 Girls
13-14 Boys
1.40
13-14 Girls
1.25
15-16 Boys
1.55
15-16 Girls
1.35
17-18 Boys
1.65
17-18 Girls
2.20
1.75
3.10
2.00
3.65
2.50
Pole Vault: Refer to USATF Rule 302.5(n). All competitors must provide their own vaulting poles. Vault athletes must report to be weighed with their bib numbers and poles based on the schedule below. All poles will be inspected for manufacturers’ pole ratings and the maximum top hand hold position as determined by the manufacturer. The competitors’ weights must be at or below the manufacturers’ pole ratings. NO EXCEPTIONS. Poles will be impounded at the time of inspection. Athletes will pick-up their poles and report to the competition site at time of warm-up for the event. Meet management will not be responsible for any pole that is shipped to or impounded at the meet without a hard protective case. Weigh-in and pole inspection will take place at the vault venue one hour before each event. Athletes may ship poles for delivery no later than Wednesday March 9, 2016. Shipments should be sent to the following address: Attention: Chris Caropolo Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex 625 Father Capodanno Boulevard, Staten Island, New York, 10305 Go to Top
Packet Pick Up: All competitors must wear their assigned bib numbers on the front on their jersey during competition. If an athlete loses the bib number, a replacement may be purchased for a fee of $8.00. *Note: No entry changes/no substitutions/no adds/no new entries/seeds or changes will be accepted at the meet site. However, USATF New York will correct all data entry mistakes; and all sex and division errors. Packet pick up will be available at the following times and locations: Thursday, March 9th 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex Friday, March 10th 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex Saturday, March 11th 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex Sunday, March 12th 7:30 a.m. to 1:00pm –Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex
Athletes can practice on the track Thursday 3/10 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm Go to Top