U20 to Junior Olympic Championships Advancement & Registration Procedures

Athletes who compete in the 2026 USATF U20 Outdoor Championships and record a valid mark in an event may be eligible to enter the 2026 USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships without competing in the Association and Regional Junior Olympic Track & Field qualifying meets, subject to Rule 306.2(b) and applicable age eligibility requirements.

How the Process Works

1. Compete in the 2026 USATF U20 Outdoor Championships.
2. Record a valid mark in the event.
3. Athletic.net will process 2026 USATF U20 Outdoor Championships results and identify eligible athletes.
4. Eligible athletes will be granted access to register for the 2026 USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships through Athletic.net.
5. Once registration becomes available, athletes must complete the 2026 USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships registration process and submit all required entry fees prior to the registration deadline.

Important Information

• A valid mark at the 2026 USATF U20 Outdoor Championships is required to be eligible for this process.
• Athletes receiving a DNS, DNF, DQ, false start, no mark, or any other non-valid result will not be granted registration access through this process.
• Eligibility under this provision does not automatically enter an athlete into the 2026 USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships. All athletes must complete the official registration process and submit payment prior to the published registration deadline.
• Registration Timing: Athletes who gain registration access through this process are not granted an extended or separate registration window. The registration period for eligible athletes is the same as all other athletes entering the 2026 USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships. Access through Athletic.net only provides eligibility to register and does not confer priority or additional time.
• Registration access will be granted through Athletic.net once eligible results have been processed and verified.