2015 USATF MONTANA Association
Junior Olympic Track & Field
Championships
Friday-Saturday, June 12-13, 2015
Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana
AGE DIVISIONS & ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Age Divisions
8 & under (born 2007 +)
9 - 10 (born 2005-2006)
11 - 12 (born 2003-2004)
13 - 14 (born 2001-2002)
15 - 16 (born 1999-2000)
17 - 18 (born 1997-1998)
* athletes born in 1996 are also eligible if they do not turn 19 on or before 8/2/2015
Individuals: Only U.S. citizens, aliens living in the United States and foreign exchange students are eligible to compete
in these Championships. See the USATF Rules for more information and exceptions. A competitor must compete in
his/her age division only. There will be no "moving up" in any events, including relays. Competitors in the 8 & Under,
9 - 10 and 11 - 12 age divisions may compete in a maximum of three (3) events, including relays. Competitors in the
13 - 14, 15 - 16 and 17 - 18 age divisions may compete in a maximum of four (4) events, including relays. Combined
events are not included in the event count. All athletes must be 2015 members of USATF in good standing.
Relay Teams: Only registered 2015 USATF member clubs may enter a relay team(s). All athletes representing the
club must be affiliated with and members of that club as part of their USATF membership. Visit
www.usatf.org/membership to find sanctioned clubs in your area.
ENTRY PROCESS: Individual Entries: $6 per event, Relay Entries: $ 24 per relay team, Decathlon/Heptathlon: $14
per athlete, and Triathlon/Pentathlon: $10 per athlete
Club Administrators and Unattached Athletes should register online at www.coacho.com by Monday, June 8, 2015 at
12:30 PM (MST). Late entries will not be allowed. Online registration opens Sunday, April 26, 2015. Fees must
be paid online by the close of registration. Accuracy of data entered is the responsibility of each club and/or
athlete. Please validate data within Coach O for accuracy prior to submitting entry. An instructional video on the
online registration process may be accessed by visiting
http://coachoregistration.com/meet/entry/assets/videos/usatf/index.html.
JUNIOR OLYMPIC AWARDS: USATF Junior Olympic medals 1st through 5th place, participant ribbons and T-shirts
available. All participants in the Association championships, regardless of their finish may advance to the Region 11
Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships at Utah Valley University in Orem, UT on June 25-27, 2015.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: The top five in each event at the Region 11 Junior Olympic track & field
championships will advance to the USATF Junior Olympic Nationals held at University of North Florida, Hodges
Stadium, Jacksonville, FL on July 27 – August 2, 2015. Multi-Event athletes who place third must meet the standards
listed in the national meet packet to advance to the Junior Olympic National Meet. Information is available at:
http://www.usatf.org/Events---Calendar/2015/2015-USATF-National-Junior-Olympic-Track---Field-C.aspx.
Valid 2015 USATF Membership and Proof of Birth is required for participation. A valid 2015 USATF Membership
($20) www.usatf.org/membership and Proof of Birth is required for participation. Before registration, please ensure
that for new members that the membership chair has received (via mail or fax) a copy of the athlete’s Proof of Birth
(copy of birth certificate, passport, certified baptismal record, driver’s license or U.S. government identification). See
Rule 300.1 (i) for further explanation. For assistance contact Greg Mohl, Membership Chair at 406-425-1951, e-mail at
[email protected], or Dave Skelton (406) 587-7698, email at [email protected].
WAIVER: All athletes who participate in the USATF Junior Olympic Program must complete the Junior Olympic
Participant Waiver and Release form. This form is already integrated in the online entry system and can be completed
electronically; it can also be obtained via your association. All forms must be submitted at the first round of the Junior
Olympic series.
SCHEDULE: Visit www.bozemantrackclub.org for general information, rules and schedule of events.
IMPLEMENT WEIGH-IN: Implements will only be checked and weighed from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on Saturday
morning, June 13, 2015, except for the hammer which will be inspected 30 minutes prior to the start of the hammer
throw on Friday afternoon.
POLE VAULT: Pole vault competitors will be required to provide a POLE VAULT COMPETITORS’ EVENT
VERIFICATION FORM prior to the start of competition. The meet rules committee and/or head field event judge
reserves the right to not a allow a competitor to compete in the pole vault if it is deemed that it is unsafe or injurious to
the athlete, other competitors in the event, or the venue in general.
EVENT CHECK-IN: There will be separate check-in areas for Running and Field events. Athletes must check in at
these designated areas 45 minutes prior to the event's scheduled starting time. All athletes will be required to remain
in the designated warm-up areas after checking in.
COMPETITION BIB NUMBERS: All competitors must wear their assigned bib numbers during competition and on the
front on their jerseys only. If an athlete loses the bib number, contact the athlete check-in tent located at the finish line
shed. Bib numbers will be distributed to athletes during packet pick-up on Friday evening and Saturday morning at the
MSU track venue.
EVENT RESULTS: During competition, event results will be posted at the finish line shed at the south end of stadium
bleachers. In addition, event results will be posted at www.bozemantrackclub.org.
PROTESTS: There will be a $50 fee for all protests. Protests must be submitted to the Protest Referee at once and
not later than 30 minutes after a result has been announced. The protest fee will be refunded if the protest is upheld.
RULES – CONDUCT & FACILITY: USA Track & Field Competition Rules will govern. Coaches and parents are
responsible for the conduct of their athletes. Failure to maintain proper control or display good sportsmanship may
result in the removal of a team or individual from further competition, or the expulsion of a coach, parent, or spectator.
Once the meet begins, only competing athletes and working officials will be allowed on the track or infield, except in
the case of medical emergencies.
DRUG TESTING: Athletes who participate in this competition may be subject to formal drug testing in accordance with
USATF and IAAF rules, in accordance with USOC, USADA, or IAAF procedures. Athletes found, after a disciplinary
hearing, to be positive for prohibited substances, as defined by the WADA Code and/or IAAF, or who refuse to be
tested, will be disqualified from this event and may lose eligibility for future competitions. Any prize money payable to
an athlete who has tested positive shall be withheld until the final disposition of all disciplinary proceedings. BEWARE:
Some prescriptions, over the counter medications, and nutritional supplements may contain prohibited substances.
Information regarding drugs and drug testing may be obtained by calling the USADA Reference Hotline at 1-800-2330393, or www.usantidoping.org"
GATE ADMISSION FEES: There is a $3 admission fee for adults and non-competitive athletes on Saturday,
DIRECTIONS & PARKING: Access the track & field venue by taking the South 7th Avenue intersection southward from
Kagy Boulevard. Do not use the main entrance to the football stadium on Kagy Boulevard as it will be closed.
CONTACT: For more information contact Dave Skelton, Meet Director at (406) 587-7698 or e-mail at
[email protected].