A competitor must compete in his/her age division only. There will be no "moving up" in any events, including relays. Competitors in the Sub-Bantam, Bantam and Midget divisions may compete in a maximum of three events, including relays. Athletes in the Youth, Intermediate, and Young Men/Women divisions may compete in a maximum of four events, including relays. Combined events are not included in the event count.
Athletes in all events must report to the clerking area no later than 45 minutes prior to their event. All athletes are required to remain in the designated area after checking in.
Athletes are required to wear bib numbers to gain access to the event check-in and warm-up track area. Lost bibs can be replaced in the packet pick-up area at a cost of $5.00.
Relay participants must wear a top of the same color(s) and shorts of the same color(s).
All races contested in lanes (100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, all hurdle events, 4x100m, and 4x400m) will qualify the eight fastest overall times in the first round to a one-heat final.
IAAF scoring tables will be used to score all combined events competition (Triathlon, Pentathlon, Heptathlon, and Decathlon).
Team scoring will be based on the following point structure, with the top 8 places scored: 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 to indicate points from first through eighth place. Each male and female division will be scored separately. All teams will be scored automatically. Team-scoring declarations and fees are not required.
Combined Events: The team points earned by a club/team member in the combined events competition will be included in that team's overall score.
Club/Team Relays: All relay team members must be members of the same club, which must also be registered with club's resident USATF Association for 2012. Only those athletes listed on the team's entry "roster" will be allowed to compete on a relay team.
Per USATF Rule 146, all protests must be submitted in writing not later than 30 minutes after the results of an event are posted. This time period will be strictly enforced. The cost to file a protest is $100 cash. This fee is refundable only if the protest is upheld. Only violations of the 2012 USATF Competition Rules may be protested. Judgment calls made by meet officials cannot be protested. Protests that do not meet the above criteria will not be accepted.
The maximum spike lengths allowed for running and field events are:
1/4" Pyramid Spikes
Meet management will provide batons for the relays and implements for the throwing events (shot, hammer, discus, javelin). Participants must use the implements provided for competition. Personal implements in the throwing events are not allowed.
The starting heights for the high jump and the pole vault are listed in the chart below. Incremental increases shall be 5 cm in the High Jump and 15 cm in the Pole Vault.
Refer to USATF Rule 302.5(n). All competitors must provide their own vaulting poles. Vault athletes must report to be weighed with their bib numbers and poles based on the schedule below. All poles will be inspected for manufacturers’ pole ratings and the maximum top hand hold position as determined by the manufacturer. The competitors’ weights must be at or below the manufacturers’ pole ratings. NO EXCEPTIONS. Poles will be impounded at the time of inspection. Athletes will pick-up their poles and report to the competition site at time of warm-up for the event. Weigh-in and pole inspection will take place during the times shown below:
Athletes may ship poles for delivery beginning June 20. Shipments should be sent to the following address: University of Texas, Arlington Maverick Stadium Attn: Tom Kloza or Clay Holland 1307 West Mitchell Street Arlington, Texas 76013 Meet management will not be responsible for any pole that is shipped to or impounded at the meet without a hard protective case. Poles will be stored at implement weigh in located on the east side of the Stadium until the day competition. Poles must be labeled with athlete’s full name, affiliation and contact information. To claim poles the athlete or athletes parents must present proper identification the day of the meet at the implement weigh room located on the east side of the Stadium. Go to Top
National Championship Medals will be awarded for first through eighth place in each event. Presentations will be made up to 90 minutes after the event is completed in the awards area, located just west of the main entrance of UTA Maverick Stadium. Team trophies will be provided to the top three (3) teams in each age division, for boys and girls, 30 minutes after the conclusion of the Championships on the last day of competition.
Earning a national medal is an amazing accomplishment! As such, USATF and the organizing committee will recognize all award recipients in a formal ceremony (up to 90 minutes after the conclusion of each event). We encourage athletes, parents, and coaches to schedule their return flights to accommodate the ceremonies.
Medals will not be distributed in advance of an event ceremony. Instructions for requesting a medal to be mailed will be provided onsite. Go to Top
Maverick Stadium is a 12,500 seat Multipurpose Facility that plays host to all types of Sporting, Charity, Festival and Special Events year round.
Complimentary spectator parking is available in front of Maverick stadium (in front of main entrance). Spectators are encouraged to honor all parking regulations as outlined by the facility. Overnight parking will NOT be allowed at Maverick Stadium. Bus and RV parking are available in designated lots. However, electrical and water connections for RV use are not available. Stadium Map Parking Map Arlington Area RV Parks
** Note: the Local Organizing Committee cannot be held responsible for any vehicle damage that may occur within any parking areas during the 2012 USA Youth Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Any vehicle parked along a roadway or in an unauthorized parking space/area will be ticketed.** Go to Top
Unattached athletes and coaches are allowed to pick up competition packets at the following locations and times:
The UTA Maverick Stadium in the Gilstrap Room 103 which is located on the west side of Maverick Stadium. Parking for Packet Pickup is located on the south side of Maverick Stadium, the address is 1307 W. Mitchell St, Arlington, TX 76013. Go to Top
The competition facilities will be available for practice during the designated times listed below. Coaches and parents are responsible for ensuring that all trash is cleaned up.
Start times for evening practice are contingent upon the last scheduled event of daily competition. If the daily schedule runs longer than scheduled, coaches and parents understand that they CANNOT use the facility while official competition is being held. Meet Management reserves the right to revoke practice facility privileges as they see fit. Go to Top