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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.
The Junior Olympics is a series of track & field meets.
In Ohio, the series consists of an Association Meet (usually third weekend of June) - top six in each event advance, a Regional Meet- top five in each event advance (second or third weekend of July), National Championships (last week in July)
Each athlete must enter the Junior Olympic series by submitting an entry through the Athletic.net online entry system. They must have a valid USATF membership. There are no mail in entries or day of meet entries.
Youth competitions typically take place in two-year age divisions. These age divisions provide young athletes the opportunity to compete with other athletes of similar ability.
Combined events are not included in the event count.
Athletes can only participate in the events specified for their age division.
USATF Age Groups for 2023 season
Age Division Year of Birth
8 & Under 2015+*
9 - 10 2013-2014
11 - 12 2011-2012
13 - 14 2009-2010
15 - 16 2007-2008
17 - 18 2005-2006**
* Per USATF Rule 300.1 (c) “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.
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