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Youth

USATF Grass Roots/Youth Programs Mission Statement

“USATF drives competitive excellence and popular engagement in the sport of track and field.”
 
The nucleus of USATF’s pursuit of excellence for our youth constituency is its development programs and grass root outreach efforts to prepare the next generation of track and field athletes to become champions within the sport as we maintain our status as the world’s number one track and field team.

Announcement

The USATF Youth Department announces revisions to the USATF Youth Championships Coaches Credentialing Program Policy. This revision is immediately effective. The USATF Youth Department in conjunction with the USATF Coaching Education Department encourages all coaches to take advantage of the benefits the USATF Coaches Registry Program offers. Please familiarize yourself with coaching education programs and registry requirements at www.usatf.org/programs/coaches and/or contact Matt.Rohlf@usatf.org.

USATF Youth Championships Coaches Credentialing Program Policy

(revised 2-2021)
Youth Championships Coaching Credentials shall be issued based upon the following criteria:

  • USATF Coaches Registry Member

    • Current USATF (adult) Membership

    • Pass the USATF Background Screening

    • SafeSport Compliant

    • Fulfill Education Standard and submit verification application through USATF Connect

  • Listed as “Coach” on the USATF Club Profile

  • Must have an athlete or club entered into the current Championship

  • Coaches for Unattached athletes are required to adhere to the Coaching Credential requirements for the issuance of a coaching credential.

  • There will be no credential allocation limits. Credentials will be issued only upon verification of all listed criteria/mandates. There will be no exceptions.

  • Pole Vault access credentials will be provided upon verification of athlete entry and date/time of the event. Date/time will be clearly noted on the credential and access expires immediately upon completion of that event.

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