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April 26, 2022

USATF National Youth Combined Events Championships

EXCITING NEWS FROM THE USATF YOUTH PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT! 
 
The USATF Youth Department is excited to announce that in 2023 we will launch the USATF National Youth Combined Events Championships  to include competition in the  
  • Triathlon (9-10 Boys/Girls)  
  • Pentathlon (11-12 Boys/Girls/13-14 Boys/Girls)  
  • Heptathlon (15-16-Girls/17-18 Young Women),  
  • Decathlon (17-18 Young Women) NEW EVENT!  
  • Decathlon (17-18 Young Men) 
We are extremely excited to announce the inclusion of the 17-18 Women Decathlon into this new program!  Athletes will have the opportunity to compete in either the Heptathlon or Decathlon. 
 
This year (2022), USATF is hosting the 2022 USATF National Youth Combined Events Invitational on Tuesday, June 28th at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island, New York.  This will be a one (1) day competition that will only contest the Triathlon (9-10) and Pentathlon (11-12/13-14) events.  Registration is now open on athletic.net: 
  • https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/468168/register 
2022 USATF National Youth Combined Events Invitational Information 
2022 USATF National Youth Combined Events Invitational 
Meet Information 
June 28, 2022 
Icahn Stadium Randall’s Island, NY
  
Icahn Stadium COVID-19 Policy 
NYC Parks and the Randall’s Island Park Alliance take the safety and well-being of our guests very seriously. The information provided below will help guide athletes, coaches, and spectators visiting Icahn Stadium this coming outdoor track & field season. 

*Please note that the information below is subject to change at any time. 
 
Athletes/Coaches/Spectators 
We encourage all visitors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. When inside the stadium, we want to remind all athletes to practice social distancing and to wear masks when possible. 
Officials 
All officials must show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to work the 2022 USATF Youth Combined Events National Invitational. 

Admission 
There will be no charge for admission into this event.

 
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. 
  • USATF YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS COACHING CREDENTIAL POLICY   
(revised 2-2021)
The USATF Youth Department announces revisions to the USATF Youth Championships Coaches Credentialing 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.

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. 
Packet Pick-Up 
All competitors must wear their assigned bib numbers on the front of their jersey during competition. If an athlete loses their bib number, a replacement may be purchased for a fee of $10.00.  This packet will not include materials for the National Youth Outdoor Championships, those packets will be available on Tuesday starting at 3:00 p.m.

Packet pick-up will be available during the following times and locations: 
Tuesday, June 28th  
7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Icahn Stadium  
MEET MANAGEMENT/CONTACTS: 
MeetDirector/Seeding  Lauren Primerano  Lauren.Primerano@gmail.com 
Facility and Operations Director/Officials  Louis Vazquez  Louis.Vazquez@parks.nyc.gov 
Equipment  Laniqua Dinkins  Laniqua.Dinkins@randallsisland.org 
Shipping and Receiving  Jennifer Ross  Jennifer.Ross@Randallsisland.org 
Accounts Payable  Phil Greenwald  Phil.Greenwald@newyork.usatf.org 
Media and Press  Jennifer Wainwright  Jennifer.Wainwright@randallsisland.org 
Entries and Results  JaRon McBride  OBEntries@gmail.com 
USATF National Office Liaison      Robin Beamon       robin.beamon@usatf.org        

 
Eligibility Requirements 
The 2022 USATF National Youth Combined Events Invitational is open to 2022 USATF members who fall within the youth age divisions listed below. Athletes can join USATF by visiting USATF.org.

Age Verification:  
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. 

Age divisions for the 2022 competition year are as follows: 
Age  Birth Year 
9-10  2012-2013 
11-12  2010-2011 
13-14  2008-2009 
   
   
   
   
Fees & Entry Deadlines 
Thursday, June 23, 2022 (11:59 p.m. EST) — $18.00/Triathlon and $25.00/Pentathlon

Registration: 
Registration is currently available by visiting Athletic.net and will open on Friday, April 25, 2022.

Awards 
Top eight in each individual and relay event earn medals. Each athlete entering the meet will receive a drawstring spike bag.

Qualifying Information 
There are no qualifying requirements for the 2022 USATF National Youth Combined Events Invitational. Any youth-aged-verified member may register and compete in the event.

 
Parking at the Icahn Stadium 
Icahn Stadium has plenty of parking for athletes and spectators. Additional information with parking maps will be available shortly.

Clerking and Field Event Check-In 
Running and Field Events — All running events will check in at the clerking tents on the Icahn Stadium premier soccer field (field 10), which will also serve as the warm-up field for all events located just north of the stadium. 

Warm-Up Area: 
All warming-up will be conducted outside of Icahn Stadium. The official warm-up field will be located on the Icahn Stadium premier soccer field (field 10) located just north of the stadium. In addition, Randall’s Island Park consists of ten miles of dedicated bicycle and pedestrian pathways and provides an urban oasis for walking and running. The non-vehicular waterfront pathways can be used by athletes and coaches for warming-up. To find out more information about running on Randall's Island, please visit: Running on the Island.

Spikes: 
Icahn Stadium only allows ¼” pyramid spikes. No other spikes will be permitted.

Event Results: 
Results can be found electronically at https://live.athletic.net. Results will not be posted in the facility. 

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

The official meet apparel company of the Championships will be selling commemorative items from the championships. The USATF merchandise store will also be available to purchase official Team USA merchandise.

Implements & Equipment 
Throwing implements will be provided by meet management.

 
Protests: 
There will be a $100.00 fee for all protests. Protests must be submitted to the Protest Referee no later than 30 minutes after a result has been posted. The protest fee will be refunded if the protest is upheld.

Rules: Conduct and Facility 
The following are not permitted at Icahn Stadium: 
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 
No hard coolers or water jogs (soft coolers are permitted) 
No Chairs 
No tents inside the stadium 
Air Mattresses 
Weapons of any kind 
Any inappropriate or destructive behavior that violate NYC Parks rules (www.nycgovparks.org/rules) will result in expulsion from the facility with no refund.

 
Airports 
  • LaGuardia Airport (preferred airport)  
    • 4 miles from Icahn Stadium 
  • JFK Airport  
    • 16 miles from Icahn Stadium 
  • Newark Airport  
    • 25 miles from Icahn Stadium 
Hotels 
2022 USATF National Youth Outdoor Championships - Randall's Island, NY                                                                                       Booking Link:  https://groups.reservetravel.com/group.aspx?id=55349 

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2022 USATF NATIONAL YOUTH COMBINED EVENTS INVITATIONAL IS OPEN! 
18.00 per athlete – Triathlon/25.00 per athlete - Pentathlon 
2022 USATF National Youth Combined Events Invitational Registration Link. https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/468168/register  
 
2022 USATF National Youth Combined Events Invitational Schedule 
June 28, 2022 
Icahn Stadium 
Randall’s Island, New York 
 
 
Day 1 (Tuesday) 
8:30 a.m.  Shot Put 6lb  Triathlon  Boys  9-10 
  Shot Put 6lb  Triathlon  Girls  9-10 
         
9:30 a.m.  High Jump  Triathlon  Boys  9-10 
  High Jump  Triathlon  Girls  9-10 
         
9:45 a.m.  80 Meter Hurdles  Pentathlon  Boys  11-12 
  100 Meter Hurdles  Pentathlon  Boys  13-14 
         
10:30 a.m.  Shot Put 6lb  Pentathlon  Boys  11-12 
  Shot Put 4K  Pentathlon  Boys  13-14 
         
11:30 a.m.  High Jump  Pentathlon  Boys  11-12 
  High Jump  Pentathlon  Boys  13-14 
         
11:30 a.m.  400m Dash  Triathlon  Boys  9-10 
  200m Dash  Triathlon  Girls  9-10 
         
11:45 a.m.  80 Meter Hurdles  Pentathlon  Girls  11-12 
  100 Meter Hurdles  Pentathlon  Girls  13-14 
         
12:30 p.m.  Shot Put 6lb  Pentathlon  Girls  11-12 
  Shot Put 6lb  Pentathlon  Girls  13-14 
         
1:30 p.m.  High Jump  Pentathlon  Girls  11-12 
  High Jump  Pentathlon  Girls  13-14 
         
1:30 p.m.  Long Jump  Pentathlon  Boys  11-12 
  Long Jump  Pentathlon  Boys  13-14 
         
2:30 p.m.  1500 Meter Run  Pentathlon  Boys  11-12 
  1500 Meter Run  Pentathlon  Boys  13-14 
         
3:30 p.m.  Long Jump  Pentathlon  Girls  11-12 
  Long Jump  Pentathlon  Girls  13-14 
         
4:00 p.m.  800 Meter Run  Pentathlon  Girls  11-12 
  800 Meter Run  Pentathlon  Girls  13-14 
         
         
         
WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION IN THIS INAUGURAL EVENT! 
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