Youth Cross Country, Track & Field, Race Walking
Track & Field events take place in the spring and summer; Cross Country events are held in the Fall; Race Walking competitions are held year round. All offer a variety of both competitive and fitness opportunities, and they lead up to regional, national and even international competitions. Only USATF members may participate in USA Track & Field’s Junior Olympic program.
Everyone trains and competes – no one is left on a bench! Track & Field events take place in the spring and summer; Cross Country events are held in the Fall; Race Walking competitions are held year round. All offer a variety of both competitive and fitness opportunities, and they lead up to regional, national and even international competitions. Only USATF members may participate in USA Track & Field’s Junior Olympic program.Success at the Junior Olympic level can led to college scholarships. Many of America’s top collegiate and post-collegiate athletes began their road to fame by competing in the USATF Junior Olympic programs. They include stars such as Amber and Ashton Purvis, Javid Best, Jordan Hasay and Olympians such as Jeremy Wariner, Allyson Felix, Sanya Richards, and Lauryn Williams.
JOIN USATF today and make your Olympic dreams come true!
Use the links listed on the right for more Youth information.
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YOUTH NEWS
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January 24, 2026
15th Annual Athletic.net SuperClinic at Jessup University in Rocklin
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Level 1 School $100 Reimbursement for Youth Club Coaches
The Pacific Board of Athletics and Youth Committee is providing $100.00 reimbursement for any PA Youth club coach who attends a Level 1 School from 1 Jan’26 to 31 Dec’26.
Eligibility: Coaches must be 1) 3 step compliant at time of Level 1 completion, and at time of reimbursement request, 2) coaches must be actively coaching with an accredited USATF Pacific Youth Club, 3) Coaches must complete google docs reimbursement form, 4) Provide Level 1 certificate of completion within this timeframe.
If you are eligible go to https://forms.gle/rhNN392rM4fzi6C27 to obtain your reimbursement!
Qualifying Meets for the USATF National Junior Olympics are imminent!
Don’t miss out: be sure your membership is current, your birth date has been confirmed, and you have registered for your qualifying meets! Schedule and JO Qualifying details to the right.
USATF Youth “Journey to Gold” Scholarship Opportunity
USATF offers the “Journey To Gold Scholarship” in the amount of $5000.00 to be awarded to High School graduating Seniors who have committed to a college or university with the overall goal focused on achieving gold status in their academic and eventual professional life. The deadline for submitting applications for the 2024 grant is May 20, 2024. CLICK HERE for the 8 page application.
Older HS and College Freshmen – a Hayward Field Meet Opportunity: the 2024 USATF U2 Championships June 12-14, 2024
Registered USATF Pacific Youth $100 Level 1 School reimbursements Available
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Most Recent USATF Youth Policies
2022 National USATF Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships: Results, Stories, Photos, News
Held July 25-31 at Sac State’s Hornet Stadium, Sacramento