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Back to USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships

Athlete Info

Table of Contents

  • Awards
  • High Jump Procedure
  • Pole Vault Info
  • Starting Heights

Awards

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. 

Awards Presentations

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.
 

High Jump Procedure

The procedure for conducting the high jump during the 2013 Junior Olympic National Championships has changed from past practice. This procedural change is made in an effort to reduce the time and fatigue factor for our athletes. A two-pit method will be used by splitting each division into two groups based on seed marks established at the JO Region Championships. This establishes a “high pit/low pit” format with both groups competing at the same time. If necessary to balance the field on each pit, seed mark ties will be split by random draw. Athletes need to be aware that their seed mark established at the JO Region Championships will be used to determine with which group they compete.
 

Pole Vault Information

Refer to USATF Rule 302.5(n). All competitors must provide their own vaulting poles. Participants in the pole vault competition will be weighted. 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. Weigh-in and pole inspection will take place in the yellow cement block building at the east side of the track.


Pole Shipping
Athletes may ship vaulting poles directly to NC A&T University. Shipments should be scheduled to arrive between July 10 – July 17. Please use DB Schenker as shipper. Contact Billy Edringston via email (edringst@ncat.edu) before you send shipments to:

Billy Edringston
Aggie Stadium
1601 East Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27411

 
Pole Rental
For your convenience poles may be rented for this event.

Eric Morell
Phone: 336-392-5708
Email: esmhome@bellsouth.net
Website: www.vaulthouse.com

Pole Weigh-In
Weigh-in and pole inspection will take place in the yellow cement block building at the east side of the track during the times provided below:

Date  Times
Date Monday, July 22 Times12:00pm - 4:00pm
Date Tuesday, July 23 Times7:00am - 4:00pm
Date Wednesday, July 24 Times7:00am - 4:00pm
Date Thursday, July 25 Times7:00am - 4:00pm
Date Friday, July 26 Times7:00am - 4:00pm
Date Saturday, July 27 Times7:00am - 4:00pm
Date Sunday, July 28 Times7:00am - 9:00am
 

Starting Heights

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.

High Jump

Age Division Metric Imperial Age Division Metric Imperial
Age Division9 – 10 Girls Metric1.00m Imperial3’ 3 3/8” Age Division9 – 10 Boys Metric1.00m Imperial3’ 3 3/8”
Age Division11 – 12 Girls Metric1.20m Imperial3’ 11 ¼” Age Division11 – 12 Boys Metric1.20m Imperial3’ 11 ¼”
Age Division13 – 14 Girls Metric1.30m Imperial4’ 3 ¼” Age Division13 – 14 Boys Metric1.45m Imperial4’ 9”
Age Division15 – 16 Girls Metric1.35m Imperial4’ 5” Age Division15 – 16 Boys Metric1.60m Imperial5’ 3”
Age Division17 – 18 Women Metric1.40m Imperial4’ 7 1/8” Age Division17 – 18 Men Metric1.70m Imperial5’ 7”

Pole Vault

Age Division Metric Imperial Age Division Metric Imperial
Age Division13 – 14 Girls Metric1.85m Imperial6’ 0 7/8” Age Division13 – 14 Boys Metric2.25m Imperial7’ 4 ½”
Age Division15 – 16 Girls Metric2.15m Imperial7’ 0 5/8” Age Division15 – 16 Boys Metric3.25m Imperial10’ 8”
Age Division17 – 18 Women Metric2.50m Imperial8’ 2 ½” Age Division17 – 18 Men Metric3.80m Imperial12’ 5 5/8”

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