Awards & Prize Money
Credentials
A Gold Medal, emblematic of the Championships of the United States of America, will be given to the winner of each Championship event; a Silver Medal to second place; and Bronze Medals to third through sixth places.
All champions will be honored in a medal ceremony following the conclusion of their event. Go to Top
Coach and Athlete Support Credentials
Note - Changes to credentials can not be made online. However, entrants will be able to make any changes at packet/credential pick-up in Des Moines. Please view hours of operation for Packet Pick-Up here.
More information for coaches concerning credentials can be found here.
Coach and Athlete Support (AS) credentials are designed to allow an athlete's coach and/or personal support access to the event shuttle, warm-up area, athlete seating and practice track for the purpose of preparing for competition. Credentials can be obtained at Packet Pick Up.
Each participating athlete may request one (1) Coach credential for his or her coach by specifying the name of the individual designated to receive that credential on his or her entry form. There is no fee for this credential. All coaches applying for a Coach credential must be a member of USATF and must be a member of the USATF Coaches Registry , prior to receiving a Coach credential. Individuals should plan to complete that USATF Coaches Registry prior to their arrival in Des Moines.
USATF reserves the right to deny or revoke a Coach pocredential to any coach who USATF has reason to believe (a) has committed an anti-doping rule violation or materially contributed to the commission of an anti-doping rule violation; or (b) is under investigation by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) or other authorities with respect to a potential anti-doping rules violation. USATF may also deny a credential to any individual whose actions are deemed by USATF to reflect a pattern of unethical behavior.
Each participating junior and senior athlete may request one AS credential for his or her personal support by specifying the name of the individual designated to receive that credential on his or her entry form or at Packet Pick up. The fee for this credential is $60. Only the individuals specified by participating athletes for this purpose will be allowed to purchase an AS credential. All individuals applying for a AS credential must be a member of USATF. USATF reserves the right to deny or revoke an AS credential for any reason, including where USATF has reason to believe that an individual (a) has committed an anti-doping rule violation or materially contributed to the commission of an anti-doping rule violation; (b) is under investigation by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) or other authorities with respect to a potential anti-doping rules violation; Or (c) has engaged in conduct deemed by USATF to reflect a pattern of unethical behavior.
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Packet pickup will be located in the Paul F. Morrison Hall of Honor in the Knapp Center on Forest Avenue, just 250 meters east from Drake Stadium and the Jim Duncan Track, during the following hours:
Tuesday, June 22
3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 23
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 24
Friday, June 25
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 26
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 27
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Pole vault poles will be stored on site at the Drake Stadium, Drake University. In order to avoid storage confusion, athletes must clearly identify poles bundles with a label that includes the competitors’ name and the divisions the he/she will be competing in prior to arrival.
Sr. Men
Jr. Men
Sr. Women
Jr. Women
Sr. Decathlon
Jr. Decathlon
Pole vault pole airport transfers will be available upon request. All arrangements must be made 24 hour in advance of arrival in Des Moines. Please call or e-mail to Thomas Stier at 515-271-2785 or thomas.stier@drake.edu. Athletes not making arrangements 24 hours in advance will be responsible for their own pole vault pole airport transfers.
Pole vault poles can be shipped to the following address.
Drake University Attention: Matt Miller 1422 27th Street Des Moines, IA 50311
Athletes, parents, and coaches, interested in shipping poles to the 2010 USATF National Outdoor Track & Field Championships can contact:
Fly-Away Pole Protection, LLC Chris Boyles Ph: (717) 701-2468 Fx: (888) 628-2853 cboyles@flyawaypoles.com skype: flyawaypoles
USATF is not affiliated with Fly-Away Pole Protection, LLC. USATF cannot and does not guarantee the services of Fly-Away Pole Protection, LLC. USATF is not responsible for any costs or expenses associated with the services provided by Fly-Away Pole Protection, LLC. Go to Top
Please bring passports to World Junior Team Sign-Up!
The 2010 USA Junior Outdoor Track & Field Championships will serve as the selection meet for 2010 IAAF World Junior Championships. The top four finishers in each event (top six finishers in the 100m and 400m) will be asked to complete World Junior Championships processing. All athletes are required to complete team sign-up in order to be eligible for the team. Those who do not complete team sign-up by 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 26th will forfeit their rank for selection to the team.
To be eligible for the World Junior Championships athletes must be under the age of 20, but at least 16 years of age on December 31, 2010 (only athletes born in 1991, 1992, 1993, and 1994 can be entered).
Athletes should bring the following to team processing:
Valid U.S. passport*
Necessary information to complete forms (contact information for coaches, etc.)
* All athletes planning to make the 2010 World Junior Team who do not already have a valid passport should apply for their passports now. Athletes must have a current passport good for at least 6 months after return from Canada. Athletes should have passports with them when they enter the team sign-up area at the 2010 USA Junior Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
Athletes must compete in the 2010 USA Junior Outdoor Track & Field Championships to be eligible for the World Junior Team.
Team Processing is located east of the track in the Field House. Athletes must complete team processing on the day of their finals. We strongly suggest coming to the team sign-up room immediately after drug testing.
Thursday, June 24 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 25 12:00 noon - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, June 26 10:00a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Practice for credentialed athletes only will be held at Drake Stadium on June 21–22 at the following times:
Monday, June 21, 2010
Track
12:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Long Jump
12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Triple Jump
3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Pole Vault
High Jump
Shot Put
Javelin Throw
12:00 - 3:00
Hammer Throw
12:00 - 3:00 (north ring only)
Discus Throw
3:00 - 6:00 (north and south rings)
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
12:00 - 3:00 p.m. and 4:40 - 6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. (north ring only)
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. (north and south rings)
All competition equipment and medical services will be available for athlete use during these Drake Stadium practice periods.
NOTE: Practice will NOT be allowed on the competition track on June 23–27
The athlete warm-up area at Drake University features the Knapp Center indoor facility which is less than 200 meters from Drake Stadium and will also serve as the clerks first call area.
The Knapp Center indoor warm-up area is open to all credentialed athletes and athlete support personnel for warm-up or shakeouts.
The day-of-competition warm-up area is located at the northeast corner of Drake Stadium. This area houses the tent for the Clerks and will serve as the final call area before the competitors are escorted into Drake Stadium prior to their event.
These areas will be open at the following times:
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. – 9:15 p.m.
6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
No competitor is allowed onto the field of competition without an escort once competition begins.
Athletes may use three of the greater Des Moines Area new high school tracks for practice purposes Wednesday, June 23- Friday, June 25.
Urbandale High School 7111 Aurora Avenue Urbandale, Iowa 50322
Available 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Waukee High School 555 Southeast University Avenue Waukee, Iowa 50263
Available 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Des Moines East High School 815 East 15th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50316
Available 10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. THROWS ONLY
High Jump pit - standards and crossbar
30 - 40 hurdles
4 - 5 starting blocks
Hammer - Discus ring and cage
Shot Put ring
Javelin large throwing area NO RUNWAY
NO Hammer - Javelin - Pole Vault - Discus & Steeplechase available at Urbandale or Waukee
Only throwing events at DM East High School
Only Athletes and Coaches that are entered in the competition can use the track under their own free will.
Urbandale High School 7111 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale
From the East: Take I-80 to the Merle Hay Road Exit (131) and proceed south on Merle Hay Road. Take a right, turning west on Aurora Avenue. Travel to the intersection of 70th and Aurora Avenue. Urbandale High School will be on your right. The track is on the east side of the school.
From the West: Take I-80 to the 86th Street Exit (129) and proceed south on 86th Street to Aurora Avenue (2nd stoplight). Take a left turning east on Aurora Avenue. Proceed east on Aurora Avenue past the Middle School. Urbandale High School will be on your left. The track is on the east side of the school.
Waukee High School -- 555 E. University Avenue
From the East: - Take I-80 W to the University Avenue exit. Go West (right) on University approximately 5 miles. The high school is on the north (right) side of the road. OR Take I-235 West through Des Moines to the 74th St. Exit in West Des Moines. Go north (right) on 74th St. to University Avenue. Go West (left) on University Approximately 3 miles. The high school is on the north (right) side of the road.
From the South - Take I-35 north to University Ave. exit. Go west (left) on University approximately 5 miles. High School is on the North (right) side of the road. The Track is just across Ashworth Drive, just west of the High School.
East High School -- 815 E. 15th St., Des Moines
I-235 to the East 15th St. exit and proceed north to Walker Street. Turn north and take the first right the track and throwing field will be on your left Use the stadium parking at Williams’ Stadium, East 15th and Walker streets.