2008 USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships

July 22-27, 2008
Burke High School - Omaha, Neb.

The 42nd USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships will be held at Burke High School in Omaha, Nebraska. The USATF Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships is the most visible youth athletic development program in the world. Many of today's Olympic stars began their track and field careers competing in the USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships.

Over 6,000 athletes are expected to converge on Omaha for the USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships. Entry for this championship is based on athlete performances at preliminary, Association, and Regional levels of the 2008 USATF Junior Olympic Program. Competition takes place in five two-year age divisions, with athletes generally falling between the ages of 8 and 18.

American's next generation of track and field stars will be competing throughout the summer and will take center stage at the national championships in Omaha.