2011 USATF Southwestern Association

Junior Olympic Track & Field

Championships

Bobcat Stadium at Hallsville High School

#1 Bobcat Lane

Hallsville, Texas 75650

Thursday-Saturday, June 23-25, 2011

Age Divisions & Eligibility Requirements:

Age Divisions

Sub-bantam (born 2003+)
Bantam (born 2001-2002)
Midget (born 1999-2000)
Youth (born 1997–1998)
Intermediate (born 1995–1996)
Young (born 1993-1994)
* athletes born in 1992 are also eligible if they do not turn 19 on or before 7/31/2011

Individuals: 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. A competitor must compete in his/her age division only. There will be no "moving up" in any events, including relays. Competitors in the Sub-bantam, Bantam and Midget divisions may compete in a maximum of three (3) events, including relays. Competitors in the Youth, Intermediate, and Young divisions may compete in a maximum of four (4) events, including relays. Combined events are not included in the event count. All athletes must be 2011 members of USATF in good standing.

Relay Teams: Only registered 2011 USATF member clubs may enter a relay team(s). All athletes representing the club must be affiliated with and members of that club as part of their USATF membership. Visit www.usatf.org and select “Products/Services” to become a member.

ENTRY PROCESS:

Individual Entries: $6 dollars per event

Relay Entries: $24 dollars per relay team

Decathlon/Heptathlon: $16 dollars per event

Triathlon/Pentathlon: $10 dollars per event

On-Time Registration: All entries must be received online by 11:59 pm 6/18/11 No exceptions. Club Administrators and Unattached Athletes should register online: usatfregistration.com/meet/entry/tx_youth26/ . Late entries will not be allowed. Online registration opens June 12, 2011. All registration fees must be paid online by the close of registration on June 19, 2011. Accuracy of data entered is the responsibility of each club and/or athlete. Please validate data within Coach O for accuracy prior to submitting entry.

Valid 2011 USATF Membership and Proof of Birth is needed to compete. Before the meet start date, please ensure that the membership chair has received (via email or fax) a copy of the athlete’s Proof of Birth (copy of birth certificate, passport, certified baptismal record, driver’s license, or U.S. government identification). See Rule 300.1 (i) for further explanation.

Membership Chair: Lesia Dunn

Fax: 214-465-2561 or 972-709-3892

For questions, contact at: or 214-331-6328 or Toni Nichols 214-803-9633

AWARDS: USATF Junior Olympic medals will be awarded to the top three (3) individuals and the top three (3) relay teams in each event of each age division.

ADVANCEMENTS: The top 6 individuals and relay teams in each event of each age division will advance to the USATF Region 12 Championships to be held on July 5-9, 2011 at Maverick Stadium (Arlington, TX). Advancements must be completed by registering at swusatf.org and click on usatfregistration. by June 30, 2011 at 11:59 . Registration will open on June 27, 2011.

The National Championships will be held from Tuesday, July 26 to Sunday, July 31 at Cessna Stadium, Wichita State University – Wichita, KS. The top 5 athletes at the Region 12 Championships will qualify for the National Championships. Information is available at: http://www.usatf.org/events/2011/USATFJuniorOlympicTFChampionships/.

2011 USATF SOUTHWESTERN ASSOCIATION

TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Bobcat Stadium at Hallsville High School

#1 Bobcat Lane

Hallsville, TX 75650

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2010

Running Events

9:00 am 3000 m YG-YB-IG-IB-YW-YM Finals

12:00 noon 4x100m relay SBG-SBB-BG-BB-MG-MB Prelims 4x800m relay MG-MB Finals

80m hurdles MG-MB Prelims

100m dash SBG-SBB-BG-BB-MG-MB Prelims

400m dash SBG-SBB-BG-BB-MG-MB Prelims

200m SBG-SBB-BG-BB-MG-MB Prelims

4x400m relay SBG, SBB,BG-BB-MG-MB Prelims

Field Events (Youth, Intermediate, Young)

8:30 am Discus YB-IB-YM Prelims-Finals

Shot Put IG-YW Prelims-Finals

Long Jump YG-IG-YW Prelims-Finals

Triple Jump YB-IB Prelims-Finals

High Jump YB-YG Prelims-Finals

9:00 am Pole Vault YG-IG-YW Prelims-Finals

10:00 am Discus YG-IG-YW Prelims-Finals

Shot Put IB-YM Prelims-Finals

Long Jump YB-IB-YM Prelims-Finals

Triple Jump YG Prelims-Finals

High Jump IG-IB Prelims-Final

12:00 pm Shot Put YG Prelims-Finals

Javelin YG-YB-IG Prelims-Finals

Triple Jump YM Prelims-Finals

High Jump YW-YM Prelims-Finals

2:00 pm Shot Put YB Prelims-Finals

Javelin YB-IB-YM Prelims-Finals

Triple Jump IG-YW Prelims-Finals

FRIDAY June 24, 2010

Running Events

9:00 am 3000m run MG-MB Finals

3000 Race walk YG-YB-IG-IB-YW-YM Finals

12:00 pm 4x100m relay YG-YB-IG-IB-YW-YM Prelims

4 x 800m YG-YB-IG-IB-YW-YM Finals

100mh YG-YB-IG-YW Prelims

110mh IB-YM Prelims

100m YG-YB-IG-IB-YW-YM Prelims

400m YG-YB-IG-IB-YW-YM Prelims

200mh YG-YB Prelims

400mh IG-YW-IB-YM Prelims

200m YG-YB-IG-IB-YW-YM Prelims

4x400m relays YG-YB-IG-IB-YW-YM Prelims

Field Events

9:00 am Pole Vault YB-IB-YM Prelims-Finals

Field Events (Sub-Bantam, Bantam, Midget)

9:00 am Discus MG-MB Prelims-Finals

10:00 am High Jump BG-MG Prelims-Finals

Shot Put SBB- BB- MB Prelims-Finals

Long Jump SBG-PG-BG Prelims-Finals

12:00 noon High Jump BB-MB Prelims-Finals

Shot Put SBG- SBB- BG-MG Prelims-Finals

Long Jump MG-MB Prelims-Finals

2:00 pm Long Jump SBB-BB Prelims-Finals

Turbo Javelin BG-BB-MG-MB Prelims-Finals

SATURDAY, June 25, 2010

Morning Session Running Events

8:00 am 4x100m Relay SBG-SBB-BG-BB-MG-MB Finals

800m ** SBG-SBB-BG-BB-MG-MB Finals

80mh MG-MB Finals

100m SBG-SBB-BG-BB-MG-MB Finals

400m SBG-SBB-BG-BB-MG-MB Finals

1500m race walk BG-BB-MG-MB Finals

200m SBG-SBB-BG-BB-MG-MB Finals

1500m SBG-SBB-MG-MB Finals

4x400m relay SBG-SBB-MG-MB Finals

Afternoon Session – Running Event

2:00 pm

4x100m relay YG-YB-IG-IB-YW-YM Finals

800m ** YG-YB-IG-IB-YW-YM Finals

100mh YG-YB-IG-YW Finals

110mh IB-YM Finals

100m YG-YB-IG-IB-YW-YM Finals

400m YG-YB-IG-IB-YW-YM Finals

200mh YG-YB Finals

400mh IG-YW-IB-YM Finals

200m YG-YB-IG-IB-YW-YM Finals

1500m YG-YB-IG-IB-YW-YM Finals

4x400m relay YG-YB-IG-IB-YW-YM Finals

** 800m will be run in heats against time

Steeplechase, triathlon, pentathlon, heptathlon, and decathlon events will not be contested at the association level, and will be passed on to the regional provided they are declared at www. usatf registration.com at association level. Athletes in these events will not have to appear in person; however, they must enter by going online registration with payment for both association and regional championships.

EVENT CHECK-IN: There will be separate check-in areas for Running events will be called to the clerking tent and Field events will report to the event site. Athletes must check in at these 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.

COMPETITION BIB NUMBERS: All competitors must wear their assigned bib numbers during competition and on the front on their jerseys only. If an athlete loses the bib number, a replacement can be purchased for a fee of $6. Bib numbers will be distributed to coaches and unattached athletes at the host hotel on the first day and subsequent days can be picked up at the gate.

EVENT RESULTS: During competition, event results will be posted on the concourse of the stadium in a place to be determined. In addition, event results will be posted at deltatiming.com.

PROTESTS: There will be a $100 fee in cash for all protests. Protests must be submitted to the Protest Referee at once and not later than 30 minutes after a result has been announced. The protest fee will be refunded if the protest is upheld.

RULES – CONDUCT & FACILITY: The meet will be governed by current USATF competition rules. Zero tolerance will be instituted for any negative activity. Offenders will be escorted from the stadium.

GATE ADMISSION FEES: $6.00 per individual per day.

DIRECTIONS & PARKING: Parking is free.

CONTACT: Toni Nichols Phone Number: 972-709-3892 E-mail: