Selection Procedures

The two highest placing finishers in each final at the 2004 USA Junior Outdoor Track & Field Championships may select themselves to represent the USA National Team, provided that they have met the following criteria:

1. Meet the qualifying standard set by the IAAF for the 2004 World Junior Championships. Please note: In order to be eligible to compete, NO wind aided marks will be accepted, and all qualifying standards must be met by Monday, June 29, 2004.
2. Be eligible to represent the USA in international competition based on the 2004 Bylaws and Competition Rules of USATF and the IAAF.
3. Be under the age of 20, but at least 16 years of age on December 31, 2004 (born in 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988).
4. MUST have a current passport in order to be eligible for travel to the IAAF World Junior Championships. The Team Staff can assist the athlete in obtaining a passport by providing the necessary paperwork and instructions to the athlete, and by providing any information that will assist the athlete in obtaining a passport as quickly as possible. However, USATF will NOT assist the athlete by:
   • Paying passport fees
   • Paying passport expedition fees
   • Traveling to a passport office to assist an athlete with obtaining a passport
   • Paying for passport photographs
   • Paying for an athlete's transportation to a passport office

Passport Information

• There are new passport rules dealing with minors, which makes processing more difficult. For more information on acquiring a passport, please visit http://travel.state.gov or your local post office.
• Due to heightened security, passport rules have changed. If your passport expires any time during 2004, please verify with the U.S. Passport Agency that no problems will occur during your travels.