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!