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2024 USATF Virginia Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships

Date & Time

  • December 01, 2024
  • 12/1 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Location & Venue

  • Pole Green Park Mechanicsville , VA Open in Google Maps

Registration

Deadline: November 29 (11:59 AM)

Results

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ENTRY FEES & DEADLINES

Individual Fees: $10.00 per athlete. Team Fees: No charge
The online entry system accepts VISA, Master Card, and Discover credit cards.

Deadline: On-Time Registration: Must be completed by Friday, November 29, 2024 (at 11:59 A.M.) 

Entry Form: Click here to enter. (ONLY ONLINE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.)

Entry List: Click here to view the entry list.

             

SCHEDULE & AGE DIVISIONS  (updated 11/30; 10:30am)

Age Division Distance Start Time
8 & under (2016 and later) 2 km (1.24 miles)
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Girls & Boys - 10:00am
10:30am
9-10 (born 2014-2015) 3 km (1.86 miles)
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Girls & Boys - 10:30am
11:00am
 
11-12 (born 2012-2013) 3 km (1.86 miles)
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Girls & Boys - 11:00am
13-14 (born 2010-2011) 4 km (2.48 miles) Girls & Boys - 11:30am
15-16 (born 2008-2009)
17-18 (born 2006-2007)
Open & Masters
5 km (3.1 miles) Girls & Boys - 12:00pm


ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

INDIVIDUALS

USATF Membership
This meet is open to 2024 USATF Virginia member athletes who fall within the age divisions listed above.  Memberships can be obtained online here

Citizenship 
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. 

Age Division
A competitor must compete in his/her age division only.  Age divisions are determined by year of birth (see above) and NOT age on event day. There will be no "moving up".  

Date of Birth Verification 
Each athlete's date or birth must be verified and included as part of their USATF member profile before the athlete's entry can be submitted. If the athlete's date of birth has been verified in the past and their membership was renewed, then they will be able to submit their entry. Proof of Birth (copy of birth certificate, passport, certified baptismal record, driver’s license or U.S. government identification) needs to be uploaded to the athlete's USATF CONNECT profile.  See USATF Competition Rules, Rule 300.1 (i) for further information.

Below is a help video that explains the steps to take to upload your DOB verification document.



 
TEAMS
  • Only registered USATF Virginia member clubs may enter a team.  
  • All athletes representing the club must be affiliated with that club as part of their USATF membership.  
  • To enter a team, a club must complete the team entry/declaration process during online registrations.  
  • Only athletes listed on the team declaration roster will be eligible to represent the club at the Association, Regional or National championships.  

TEAM SCORING

Limited to USATF clubs – Top 5 by place. If a team has more than 8 runners in one age division, they must declare their top 8 runners by designating “A,” “B,” “C,” etc... team.

COMPETITION RULES

The Virginia Association championships will be governed by USATF rules 304 and 305(3)

COMPETITION BIB NUMBERS

All competitors must wear their assigned bib numbers during competition, chest-high on the front of their jerseys. Bib numbers will be distributed to athletes from 7:00a.m.- 10:00a.m. the day of the meet.

COURSE INFORMATION

The course will open at 7:00 AM on Saturday November 19. The walk-thru will be at 7:30 A.M. The course will be closed at 9:30 AM. No one will be allowed on the course for warm - up after this time. There are plenty of areas for warming up in the adjacent fields. Restroom facilities and a First-Aid Station will be available. No dressing facility is available.

EVENT RESULTS

During competition, event results will be posted outside of the check-in tent. In addition, event results will be posted at www.virginia.usatf.org.

AWARDS

USATF Junior Olympic medals will be awarded to the top ten individuals in each age division.
 

DIRECTIONS


 

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ADVANCEMENTS 

The top 15 athletes and top 2 teams in each age divisions will qualify for the USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships to be held on Saturday, December 14 in Shelbyville, VA.  Note: a regional championship will not be held

Athletes participating in the 8 & Under Division must be 7 yrs. of age by December 31, 2024 in order to participate in the national championship.

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