2023 USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships

Competition Information

​​2023 USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships Revised Schedule

• Revised Schedule: Saturday, July 29, 2023
• Revised Schedule: Sunday, July 30, 2023

The latest information below can be found in the 2023 USATF National JOTF Championship Passport.

Resources

• 2023 USATF National JOTF Championships Passport (Last updated: 7/22/2023)
• Live Results
• Purchase Tickets
• Registration Form
• Schedule (Revised: 7/27/2023 at 7:40 a.m. PDT)

Coaches Credentials

Coaches must be 3-Step Safe Sport compliant and on the coaches registry, indicating that they have met the coaching education standards. For more information, please visit: https://www.usatf.org/programs/coaches/coaches-registry.

USATF YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS COACHES CREDENTIALING PROGRAM POLICY

(revised 2-2021)
The USATF Youth Department announces revisions to the USATF Youth Championships Coaches Credentialing Program Policy. This revision is immediately effective. The USATF Youth Department in conjunction with the USATF Coaching Education Department encourages all coaches to take advantage of the benefits the USATF Coaches Registry Program offers. Please familiarize yourself with coaching education programs and registry requirements at www.usatf.org/programs/coaches and/or contact Matt.Rohlf@usatf.org.

Youth Championships Coaching Credentials shall be issued based upon the following criteria:

• USATF Coaches Registry Member

  • Current USATF (adult) Membership

  • Pass the USATF Background Screening

  • SafeSport Compliant

  • Fulfill Education Standard and submit verification application through USATF Connect

• Listed as “Coach” on the USATF Club Profile

• Must have an athlete or club entered into the current Championship

• Coaches for Unattached athletes are required to adhere to the Coaching Credential requirements for the issuance of a coaching credential.

• There will be no credential allocation limits. Credentials will be issued only upon verification of all listed criteria/mandates. There will be no exceptions.

• Pole Vault access credentials will be provided upon verification of athlete entry and date/time of the event. Date/time will be clearly noted on the credential and access expires immediately upon completion of that event.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

The 2023 USATF National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships is open to 2023 USATF members who fall within the youth age divisions listed below.

• Qualifying Information: There are qualifying requirements for the USATF National Youth Outdoor Championships. Please see the Passport for more information.

• Proof of Birth: Any athletes competing in a USATF age group championship must have their age verified. Age verification must be processed through the USATF membership portal (USATF Connect) by uploading a copy of your birth certificate or passport. Please allow 5 business days for verification to take place (all age verification for the Outdoor Championships must be submitted by July 22^nd). 

• Relays: Each member of a relay team must be affiliated with the registered USATF club in their membership profile.

Fees & Registration Deadlines

On-time registration must be done by July 19, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

Age Divisions

Age divisions for the 2023 competition year are as follows:

*Note: Per USATF Rule 300.1 © “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.

ATHLETE INFORMATION

Packet Pick-Up

Packet pick-up will take place in the Living Learning Center. We strongly recommend picking up at least one day in advance of your athlete’s competition.

• Sunday, July 23 – 12P-6P

• Monday, July 24 – 7A-7P

• Tuesday, July 25 – 7A-7P

• Wednesday, July 26 – 7A-7P

• Thursday, July 27 – 7A-7P

• Friday, July 28 – 7A-5P

• Saturday, July 29 – 7A-2P

• Sunday, July 30 – 7A-2P

Practice Session

Hayward Field will be available for an open practice on Sunday, July 23 from 12-6P. For more information on specific facilities, see the passport.

SAFE SPORT

Thank you for your support of USATF’s Safe Sport program to provide the safest environment possible for our athletes and other participants. Please take a moment to review the USATF Safe Sport web page to find comprehensive resources regarding the USATF Safe Sport policy. All participants should adhere to the U.S. Center for SafeSport Code, USATF Safe Sport Handbook, and all Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) related to the safety and welfare of athletes. This includes the team travel guidelines, which can be found here.

Report a SafeSport Concern

If you see something, say something. You should report any instances of sexual misconduct to the U.S. Center for SafeSport via their online reporting form here. Please report misconduct relating to bullying, hazing, harassment, and physical or emotional misconduct to USATF via our online reporting form here, by emailing usatfsafesport@usatf.org, by calling (317) 713-4688, or by text at 833-9-USATF (987-2834).

SPECTATOR INFORMATION

Tickets

Purchase single-day tickets HERE, or receive discounts on multi-day tickets. If you're joining us for all 7 days, you can buy a full package here.
 
Gates will open 60 minutes prior to the first event and until 30 minutes after the last event. Entry gates are located on the north and southwest corner of Hayward Field.

**Please note Hayward Field has a clear bag policy.

Things to Do

For more information on what to do in Eugene and the greater Oregon area, please visit Eugene Cascades and Coast and visit the event Passport.

TUNE IN

The 2023 USATF National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships will be broadcast live from Eugene, OR Monday through Sunday, July 24 - 30.

Watch Live Here
Get Live Results & Field Event Videos

The webcast will be focused on running events. Field events will be shown on the main broadcast as the schedule allows. The broadcast will begin each day 10 minutes before the first running event and conclude with the final running event of the day.

The live webcast and on-demand videos for the entirety of the event will only be available with a USATF.TV+ / RunnerSpace +PLUS subscription (sign up here). 

Main Broadcast Start Times (Subject to change / PT) - Full Schedule Here 

VENUE INFORMATION

Location

Hayward Field at the University of Oregon

Address

1530 Agate Street, Eugene OR 97403

About Hayward Field

Hayward Field at the University of Oregon is the premiere host for this year’s Junior Olympic Competition in Track Town USA. Hayward Field has the state-of-the-art Beynon surface with a seating capacity of 12,650 individuals. Furthermore, Hayward Field hosts the largest permanent video screen for a track and field stadium in the country, meaning you won’t miss any of the action.
 
America’s next generation of track and field stars will be competing throughout the summer and will be taking center stage in Eugene at the end of the July. USATF, TrackTown USA, and USATF Oregon invite you to join in on the excitement.