📍 Falcon Stadium | Cerritos College, Norwalk, California 📅 July 27 – August 2, 2026
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All individuals must have a valid wristband or credential to enter any area of the venue. The event is not open to the general public. See Section W – Wristbands for details.
Ticket options:
🔗 Tickets / Tent City / VIP: https://www.ticketor.com/pcshockwaves/jotf
For Tent City and VIP details, see Sections T and V.
Tickets are not available for purchase at the gate. All admission tickets must be purchased online in advance.
ADA parking, seating, and accessible entry routes are available at Falcon Stadium.
Top 8 finishers in each event earn All-American honors and receive custom patches, hats, and medals. National Champions receive a glass “National Champion” plaque. Relay champions receive a plaque awarded to the coach. Alternates receive medals only if they competed in a preliminary round.
All-American Rings (15–16 & 17–18 divisions only):
Awards are distributed following the official protest period. Athletes should report to the Awards Area no sooner than 30 minutes after their event concludes. Athletes who miss the awards ceremony may pick up their medal at the Awards Area during the championship. Awards will not be shipped. Team awards are not presented at this championship.
⚠️ All awards except All-American rings must be picked up onsite. No shipping.
Bibs are required for competition. Athlete wristbands are required for venue access. Athletes 10 & under receive a different bib color than 11+. Bib Replacement: $10 (card only, athletes still competing only)
Credentialed coaches are permitted in warm-up areas only. Coaches are not permitted on the infield, in clerking areas, or on the field of play.
Exception: Coaches may assist athletes in Long Jump (8 & Under, 9–10) and High Jump (all ages) prior to competition only. Coaches must exit immediately once competition begins.
To coach at a USATF Championship, you must be a member of the USATF Coaches Registry. All requirements must show “Green/Current” status in USATF Connect. “Pending” is not accepted.
The following behavior will not be tolerated and will result in removal:
July 19, 2026 @ 11:59 PM PT — Registration closes Onsite registration is not available. No late entries will be accepted after registration closes.
Athletes must qualify through Association and Regional Championships or meet approved entry standards.
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All implements are supplied by meet management. No outside implements are allowed in competition. Exception: Pole vault poles only. All implements must pass inspection prior to competition. Athletes are responsible for legal equipment use. Approved implements may be impounded after inspection. Location: Weights & Measures Area For Pole Vault specific inspection details, details, see Section P.
Opening Ceremonies will take place on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Required for all athletes and coaches. All credentials and wristbands are issued here only.
Preferred Parking (Lot 1 – North End) $20 (cash or card) 📍 11110 Alondra Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650
General Parking (Lot 10 – SW Lot) $5 (card only) 📍 11051 166th Street, Cerritos, CA 90703
Purchase via QR codes or https://cerritos.thepermitstore.com/
Athletes must report to inspection with:
All poles will be inspected for:
⚠️ NO EXCEPTIONS — athletes must meet all safety and compliance standards.
📍 Location: Weights & Measures Area
Athletes, coaches, and clubs may ship vault poles directly to the championship venue prior to competition. Only pole vault poles may be shipped. No other equipment will be accepted.
Shipping Address: USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships ATTN: Equipment Receiving – Athlete Name Cerritos College 11110 Alondra Boulevard Norwalk, CA 90650
Site Contact
Christopher Richardson Cerritos College Track & Field 11110 Alondra Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650 Phone: (562) 860-2451 ext. 2889 Email: crichardson@cerritos.edu
Sunday: 1:00–4:00 PM Daily: 1 hour before competition + 30 minutes after
Athletes must advance through Association Championships → Regionals → National Championships. Top 5 at Regionals qualify for Nationals in Norwalk, California.
Allowed with valid wristband or credential.
To help ensure a safe, secure, and positive experience for all young athletes, USATF has implemented a reunification process for athletes aged 10 and under at all USATF Youth National Championships. The information below outlines the steps parents, guardians, and coaches should take to prepare for the reunification process and help ensure a smooth and efficient pickup experience.
1. Pick up a reunification wristband at packet pickup The adult picking up the packet (typically a coach or parent/guardian) will receive a reunification wristband for the associated athlete(s) age 10 and under. The wristband will match the athlete’s bib number(s) and is required for pickup from the reunification area. A form must be completed at packet pickup to receive a wristband and document authorized pickup information.
Additional or replacement reunification wristbands Additional reunification wristbands may be requested at packet pickup for another parent, guardian, or coach. The individual requesting a wristband must provide a valid photo ID and be listed as an authorized contact in the athlete’s USATF Connect Profile. Coaches must be listed on the club’s Connect Profile. Lost reunification wristbands may be replaced at packet pickup with a valid photo ID.
2. Proceed to the reunification area after the race After an athlete completes their event, authorized staff will direct them to the reunification area. Athletes will have access to water, Gatorade, and a place to rest while waiting for pickup. Only individuals wearing a matching reunification wristband will be permitted to check out an athlete. Please wear your reunification wristband and pick up your athlete promptly after their event.
At USATF Youth National Championships, athletes will receive both a bib and a venue access wristband. Each serves a different purpose:
Bib replacements ($10, card only) are available only for athletes with remaining events. Athletes who have completed all events are not eligible for a bib replacement. To re-enter the venue, they must purchase either a wristband replacement at packet pickup or a spectator admission ticket. For more information on upcoming USATF Youth National Championships, visit https://www.usatf.org/events. For questions or additional information regarding reunification, email usatfsafesport@usatf.org.
Alondra Blvd Drop-Off — North end (primary) Studebaker Rd Drop-Off — West side (secondary)
Tent City is the designated team base area inside the stadium for clubs and teams throughout the championships.
Reserved tent spaces available for purchase
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Only officially reserved Tent City tents are permitted. All tents must be purchased through meet management. Outside tents are not allowed and may not be brought into the stadium or team areas. Unauthorized tents will not be permitted.
Travel
Check out things to do on this page. Athletes are only required to be present for the day(s) of their scheduled event(s)
Clear bag policy enforced. All persons and belongings subject to search. No storage available onsite. The following items are strictly prohibited inside Falcon Stadium and all competition areas:
Note: All persons and belongings are subject to search upon entry. Items not permitted cannot be stored on-site and must be returned to vehicles. Refusal to comply will result in denied entry.
No tickets will be sold on-site. All tickets must be purchased in advance online prior to arrival.
Multiple wristbands are used for this event: Athlete Wristbands — Venue access for competing athletes Coach Wristbands — Credentialed coach access Athlete Assistance Wristbands — Limited support access only Pole Vault Coach Wristbands — Vault-specific coaching access Spectator Wristbands — Venue entry for ticketed spectators VIP Wristbands — VIP viewing and access areas Issued at: Packet Pick-Up or venue entry depending on category
Coach wristbands are issued only to coaches with a current USATF Coaches Registry credential. Coach wristbands are not available for purchase.