Youth Track & Field, Cross Country, 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! Success at the Junior Olympic level can lead to international competitions and 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.
CLICK HERE to view Slide Shows of USATF Pacific Youth in Action!
March 24, 2026: Youth Travel Grant News – Updated!
May, 2026: Central Valley Road Runners founder Carl Bryant awarded Legacy Coach Award
January 1 to Dec. 31, 2026
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!
CLICK HERE for the Most Recent Safe Sport Instructions
Most Recent USATF Youth Policies
Latest Youth news
- June ’26 Safe Sport Newsletter is Here: Lead with Inclusion Focus June 23, 2026
- SafeSport February 2026 Newsletter February 15, 2026
- Paso Robles HS standout Tyler Daillak Top US Finisher at World U20 Cross January 20, 2026
- SafeSport January 2026 Newsletter January 16, 2026
- Oct. SafeSport Newsletter w/ MANY Helpful Tips and References October 15, 2025
- Youth JO T&F Travel Grants – Apply by July 1! June 16, 2025


