The USATF Youth Membership is designed for athletes and fans 18 years of age and younger. Athletes are eligible to compete locally, regionally, and nationally in a variety of youth events.
Age Eligibility
18 years and younger
Fee
$35.00 per Calendar Year plus transaction fee.
Duration
Memberships are active for the calendar year in which they are purchased. Memberships expire on December 31st of each year.
Joining Members
Members who join between November 1st and December 31st of the calendar year, will enjoy membership at no additional cost for the following calendar year as well.
Renewals
Current Members may begin renewing their membership on November 1st of each year, or elect to participate in the auto-renewal option.
Refund Policy
Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Association Designation
All Members are assigned to a local USATF Association. Assignment is determined by where a member resides.
Competition
Youth Members must compete in their Association of residence and if affiliated with a club, that club must be within their Association of residence, unless they are granted a Youth Rule 300 Waiver through USATF Connect.
Age Verification
Age verification is required for all Youth National Championships.
Compete in one of our many National Championships across all disciplines, including track & field, cross country, road racing, race walking, mountain ultra-trail.
Stay covered at more than 7,500 USATF sanctioned events nationwide.
Choice Hotels International offers 15% discount off the standard rate
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for USATF members traveling to select USATF Championship events.
National offers up to 20% discount on rental car rates
Up to 10% discount on rental car rates from Enterprise
Next College Student Athlete is pleased to offer 5% discount upon enrollment for recruiting services
Team USATF online store promotions, and special discount during birthday month
For youth members who are 18 years old, additional adult membership benefits apply for coaching, officiating, and volunteering. *Discounts subject to change or cancellation without notice.