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2023 USATF National Youth Indoor Championships

Date & Time

  • March 17 - 19, 2023
  • 3/17 12:00 AM - 3/19 11:59 PM
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Location & Venue

  • Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center Louisville , KY Open in Google Maps

Registration

All athlete entries must be submitted before Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 10:00 PM (EDT).

Results

  • Results

Resources

  • 2023 Youth Indoor Championships Passport
  • Awards
  • Coaches Credentials
  • Eligibility Requirements
  • Fees & Registration Deadlines
  • Hotel Booking Link
  • Packet Pick-Up
  • Results
  • Safe Sport Information
  • Schedule
  • Spectator Information
  • Venue Information

The registration deadline for the USATF National Youth Indoor Championships is approaching. All athlete entries must be submitted before Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 10:00 PM (EDT).

All below information can be found in the 2023 Youth Indoor Championships Passport.

Eligibility Requirements

The 2023 USATF Youth Indoor Championships is open to 2023 USATF members who fall within the youth age divisions listed below. Athletes can join USATF by visiting USATF.org.

  • Qualifying Information: There are no qualifying requirements for the USATF National Youth Indoor Championships. Any youth-aged verified member may register and compete.
  • Proof of Birth: Any athletes competing in a USATF age group championship must have their age verified. Age verification must be processed through the USATF membership portal (USATF Connect) by uploading a copy of your birth certificate or passport. Please allow 5 business days for verification to take place (all age verification for the Indoor Championships must be submitted by March 14th). 
  • Relays: Each member of a relay team must be affiliated with the registered USATF club in their membership profile.
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Fees & Registration Deadlines

Registration is currently open, and can be done through Athletic.net.
 
On-time registration must be done by March 12, 2023 at 10:00 p.m. EDT — $10.00/individual event, $40.00 per relay.

Age divisions for the 2023 competition year are as follows:

Age Birth Year
Age7-8 Birth Year2015+*
Age9-10 Birth Year2013-2014
Age11-12 Birth Year2011-2012
Age13-14 Birth Year2009-2010
Age15-16 Birth Year2007-2008
Age17-18 Birth Year2005-2006**

*Note: Per USATF Rule 300.1 (c) “Athletes must be at least seven (7) years of age on December 31 of the current year to compete at the Youth Athletics or Junior Olympic National Championships.”

**Athletes who are still 18 through the final day of the USATF National Junior Olympic Indoor Track & Field Championships are eligible to compete in the 17-18 age division through that meet. This extended eligibility does not apply to cross country events.

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Packet Pick-Up

Packet pick-up will be available during the following times and locations:

  • Thursday, March 16th
    • 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Norton Sports & Learning Center
  • Friday, March 17th
    • 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Norton Sports & Learning Center
  • Saturday, March 18th
    • 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Norton Sports & Learning Center
  • Sunday, March 19th
    • 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Norton Sports & Learning Center

All competitors must wear their assigned bib numbers on the front of their jersey during competition. If an athlete loses the bib number, a replacement may be purchased for a fee of $10.00.

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Coaches Credentials

Coaches must be 3-Step Safe Sport compliant and on the Coaches Registry indicating that they have met the coaching education standards. For more information please visit:
https://www.usatf.org/programs/coaches/coaches-registry.

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Awards

Top six in each individual and relay event earn medals and All-American honors. The winner of each event will also receive a trophy. Each athlete entering the meet will receive a drawstring spike bag and a reusable water bottle.

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Event Results

Event results can be found electronically throughout the meet HERE.

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SPECTATOR INFORMATION

Admission

Admission tickets to the USATF National Youth Indoor Championships are available for purchased online only. Single day tickets are $12.00 and a 3-day pass is $27.00 if purchased by the deadline. Spectators will need to have their QR codes available either digital or printed out when arriving at the facility. Athletes with wristbands, children ages 6 or under will be free of charge.
 
Purchase Tickets

Concessions

A concession stand will be open during the meet selling refreshments throughout the hours of competition. Custom championship t-shirts and Team USATF merchandise will also be available to purchase.

Parking

Parking is available at the facility and will be $5 (cash only).

Rules for Conduct at Facility

The following are not permitted at Norton Sports & Learning Center:

  • Alcohol
  • Smoking
  • Glass or metal containers
  • Food/Gum on the track or the infield
  • No liquids other than water are allowed on the track surface
  • Coolers are not permitted in the facility
  • Air Mattresses
  • Weapons of any kind

Any inappropriate or destructive behavior that violate will result in expulsion from the facility with no refund.

Airports

  • Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) – Louisville, KY
  • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) – Cincinnati, OH
  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - Lexington, KY

Hotels

For information on discount hotels in the area, please visit HERE.

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VENUE INFORMATION

Address

3029 Muhammad Ali Blvd. Louisville, KY 40203

About the Norton Sports & Learning Center

The Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center offers a 200-meter hydraulically banked Mondo indoor track that features eight-60 meter lanes (for sprints and hurdles) located within the infield area of the track with dual horizontal runways for pole vault, long jump and triple jump. Additionally, dual high jump approaches can be configured along with dual throwing sectors for shot-put located outside the oval next to the implement/weigh-in station. The venue also boasts four 60-meter indoor warmup lanes in addition to the Humana Outdoor Track that offers additional space for athletes to warm up and cool down. The facility has stadium-style seating for up to 4,100 spectators and a mezzanine level that overlooks the track and is perfect for teams to stretch out between races.

Meet Contacts

Meet Director/Officials Tim King teejayking@gmail.com
LOC Member Don Harris harrisdon@yahoo.com
LOC Member Patty Rouse coachpattyrouse@gmail.com
LOC Member Frank Miklavcic fmiklavcic2@gmail.com

For further information on:

  • Clerking and Field Event Check-In
  • Spikes
  • Implements & Equipment / Personal Implement Weigh-In
  • Seeding and Advancements
  • Blocks
  • Opening Heights
  • Pole Vault
  • Protests

Please visit the 2023 Youth Indoor Championships Passport.

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Safe Sport Information

Thank you for your support of USATF’s Safe Sport program to provide the safest environment possible for our athletes and other participants. Please take a moment to review the USATF Safe Sport web page to find comprehensive resources regarding the USATF Safe Sport policy. All participants should adhere to the U.S. Center for SafeSport Code, USATF Safe Sport Handbook, and all Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) related to the safety and welfare of athletes. This includes the team travel guidelines, which can be found here.

Report a SafeSport Concern

If you see something, say something. You should report any instances of sexual misconduct to the U.S. Center for SafeSport via their online reporting form here. Please report misconduct relating to bullying, hazing, harassment, and physical or emotional misconduct to USATF via our online reporting form here, by emailing usatfsafesport@usatf.org, by calling (317) 713-4688, or by text at 833-9-USATF (987-2834).

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