2014 USATF National Youth Indoor
Championships
March 7- 9, 2014
Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex
8001 Sheriff Road
Landover, MD 20785
Age Divisions & Eligibility Requirements:
Age Divisions7-8 (born 2006-2007)
9-10 (born 2004 - 2005)
11-12 (born 2002–2003)
13-14 (born 2000–2001)
15-16 (born 1998–1999)
17-18 (born 1996-1997)
* athletes born in 1995 are also eligible if they do not turn 19 on or before 7/27/2014
High School (born 1995 – 1999)
* from the same high school or club team
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. Competitors in the 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12 divisions may compete in a maximum of three events, including relays. Competitors in the 13-14, 15-16, and 17-18 divisions may compete in a maximum of four events, including relays. All athletes must be a 2014 members of USATF in good standing.
In the 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14 Divisions: the top six (6) finishers at the zonal meet qualify to compete in the 2014 USATF National Youth Indoor Championships.
High School Athletes (15-18) and USATF Clubs and Unattached Athletes 15-16, 17-18 Divisions: may compete in this National Indoor Championship without competing in the qualifying Zonal Meet.
RELAYS
Unique to this Indoor Championship ONLY is combined relays for the 15-16 and 17-18 Divisions for the High School and USATF Member Clubs in the Relays only. This means that all High School members must be from the same High School and will only compete and score against other High School Relay Teams. USATF Clubs will combine age groups 15-16 and 17-18, but all athletes must be members of the same club and on the club roster in the USATF Data Base. The 15-18 age group Club Relays will only compete and score against other 15-18 Combined USATF Clubs.
All Relays for the 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14 Divisions are not combined.
All High School athletes that participate must have a 2014 USATF membership number. High School Team Names do not have to be a registered Club of USATF.
Athletes between the ages of 15-18 who compete on a USATF Club must be a member of that club’s roster in order to compete on any of that club’s relays.
High school age athletes may participate in this event as unattached, club team members or school team members in individual events. However you must check with your high school association to determine if you may participate.
MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION is located at: www.usatf.org/membership/application. Birth verification must be submitted prior to registration in the meet.
MARKETING/MEDIA:
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ENTRY PROCESS:
Electronic Entries – Registration for the meet is at the following locations: High School athletes and USATF Club Athletes and USATF Unattached Athletes between the ages of 15-18 register HERE- http://usatfregistration.com/track/entry/ni_hsindoor
Athletes ages 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 Division, who finished in one of the top six places in their event at their zonal meet, must register at http://usatfregistration.com/track/entry /ni_usatfyouth/ Remember, athletes must be 7 by December 31, 2014 in order to compete in this National Championship.
The online entry system is available beginning Monday, January 20, 2014 and closes Sunday, March 2, 2014. The entry fee is $8.00 per event and $32.00 per relay. Additionally, you must pay your entry fee via the internet using a major credit or debit card (charged as a credit card).
AWARDS:
USATF National Youth Indoor Championships medals will be awarded to the top six places.
SCHEDULE:
Unless otherwise noted, the starting order shall be 7- 8 to 17-18, girls first, in all running events.
Friday, March 7, 2014 Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 8, 2014 Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, March 9, 2014 Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
IMPLEMENT WEIGH-IN: At the track one hour before each event.
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.
Packet Pick Up: Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday March 8 and 7:30 a.m. to 1:00pm on Sunday March 9. 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 $5.00. *Note: No entry changes/no substitutions/no adds/no new entries will be accepted at the meet site. However, USATF Potomac Valley will correct all data entry mistakes; and all sex and division errors.
EVENT RESULTS: During competition, event results will be posted at the track facility. Additionally, event results will be posted at www.adkinstrak.com.
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 Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex:
Alcohol
Smoking
Glass or metal containers
Weapons, fireworks, explosives or munitions
Laser pointers
Gum on the track or the infield
Pets
Spitting on track
No liquids other than water is allowed on the track surface
Plastic bottles and coolers are permitted but are subject to inspection by security personnel.
ADMISSION FEES: $3.00 for Friday. Three day pass $12.00. Two day pass for Saturday and Sunday $9.00 or $5.00 a day for Saturday and Sunday. Preschool-age children and senior citizens age 65 and older will be admitted for free. Only those coaches who present a 2014 USATF background-checked membership card will be admitted for free. Coaches’ passes will not be issued!
Facilities: 200 meter flat surface, six lanes (8 lanes on straight-way). Fully automated timing will be provided by Adkinstrak Timing Associates. A concession stand will be open during the meet. Only ¼” pyramid spikes are allowed.
2014 Proposed Youth National Indoor Schedule
FRIDAY, MARCH 7 2014 YOUTH NATIONAL INDOOR SCHEDULE
RUNNING EVENTS
6:00pm 400m 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18 1st Rd
FIELD EVENTS
6:00pm Long Jump 6:00pm 15-16 Div., 7:30pm 17-18 Div
SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2014 YOUTH NATIONAL INDOOR SCHEDULE
RUNNING EVENTS
9:00am 55m Shuttle Hurdle Relay HSG, HSB, USATF Club 15-18 G& FINAL
9:30am 3000m 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18 FINAL
11:00am 55m Hurdles 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18 1st Rd
12:00pm 55m 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18 1st Rd
1:15pm 1500m Race Walk 9-10, 11-12 FINAL
1:30pm 200m 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18 1st Rd
2:45pm 800m 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18 FINAL
3:45pm 4X200m 7-8,9-10,11-12,13-14,HSG,HSB,USATF Club 15-18 G&B FINAL
4:45pm Distance Medley HSG, HSB, USATF Club 15-18 G&B FINAL
FIELD EVENTS
Long Jump 9:00am 7-8 Div., 11:00am 9-10 Div., 1:00pm 11-12 Div. FINAL
3:00pm 13-14 Div. FINAL
Pole Vault 9:00am 13-14 Girls, 10:30am 15-16 Girls, 12:00pm 17-18 Girls FINAL
High Jump 9:00am 9-10 Div., 10:30am 13-14 Div., 12:00pm 11-12 Div. FINAL
Shot Put 9:00am 7-8 Girls, 10:00am 7-8 Boys, 11:00am 9-10 Girls, FINAL
12:30pm 9-10 Boys, 1:30pm 11-12 Girls, 2:30pm 11-12 Boys FINAL
3:30pm 13-14 Girls FINAL
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Running Events
9:00 a.m. 4X800m HSG HSB USATF Club 15-18 G &B Final
9:30 a.m. 55m Hurdles 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18 Final
10:00 a.m. 55m 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18 Final
10:30 a.m. 400m 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18 Final
12:15 p.m. 1500m 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18 Final
1:30 p.m. 200m 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18 Final
2:00 p.m. 3000m Race Walk 13-14, 15-16, 17-18 Final
2:30 p.m. 4X400m 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, HSG, HSB, USATF Club 15-18 G & B Final
Field Events
Shot Put 9:00am 13-14 Boys 10:00am 15-16 Girls 11:00am 15-16 Boys
12:30pm 17-18 Girls 1:30pm 17-18 Boys Final
Triple Jump 9:00am 13-14 Division 11:00am 15-16 Division 1:00pm 17-18 Division Final
Pole Vault 9:00am 13-14 Boys 10:30am 15-16 Boys 12:00pm 17-18 Boys Final
High Jump 9:00am 15-16 Division 10:30am 17-18 Division Final
HOUSING:
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Best Western Ph:301-459-1000 $79.99 Free Breakfast 3.5 miles from Complex
Holiday Inn - Greenbelt MD Hotel WASGB Ph: 855-747-0792 $89.00 6.5 miles from Complex
Residence Inn Largo, MD Ph: 301-925-7806 $114.00 Free Breakfast 1.3 miles from Complex
Cutoff Date for these rates is February 18, 2014
PARKING:
GREEN LOT D3 & D4: REDSKINS ROAD
DIRECTIONS:
From 495 South: Take Landover road exit 17B. Get into left land off the ramp onto Landover Road. Take left onto Brightseat Road. Follow green overhead signs through light onto Redskins Road. Take immediate right into Green Lot D3 & D4.
From Sheriff Road: Follow Sheriff Road toward Fed Ex Field past the Sportsplex entrance. Stay in the right hand lane. Take a right turn before the light at Sheriff and Brightseat road intersections onto Redskins Road. Take an immediate right into Green Lot D3 & D4.