Eligibility Requirements

• Only citizens of the United States are eligible to compete in these Championships. See the USATF Rules for more information and exceptions.
• The competition will be conducted in five age divisions as follows:

  Bantam	born 1993 and later
  Midget	born 1991-1992
  Youth	born 1989-1990
  Intermediate	born 1987-1988
  Young Men/Women	born 1985-1986*

  *athletes born in 1984 are also eligible if they do not turn 19 on or before 8/3/03
• A competitor must compete in his/her age division only. There will be no "moving up" in any events, including relays. Competitors in the Bantam and Midget divisions may compete in a maximum of three events, including relays. Competitors in the Youth, Intermediate, and Young divisions may compete in a maximum of four events, including relays. Combined events are not included in the event count.
• All athletes must be 2003 members of USATF in good standing. USATF memberships may be purchased online, through your local Association Office, or by calling the USATF National Headquarters at 317-261-0478 x345.
• All clubs must also be USATF members.
• All relay team members must be a member of the same club, which must also be registered with the club's local USATF Association for 2003.