2021 USATF Region 7 Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships

SPECATORS

• No Pets.  Please leave all pets at home.  We have had issues of dogs getting lose in the past and tripping runners.
• Spectators should take great caution to not cross over the running surface during races, but if you must, please be courteous to the runners and give PLENTY of time before you cross or wait until they pass you. Please encourage others to do this as well.
• Spectators should not go under or over any flagging set anywhere on the course, including the finish area.
• Spectators should remain behind the areas marked on the finish stretch at all times.
• Please take all trash with you as you leave and help by taking any you may see around.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Individuals:

Current USATF membership is required to compete.  Proof of Birth (copy of birth certificate, passport, certified baptismal record, driver’s license, or U.S. government identification) is required and must be submitted prior to registration and participation. Upload the proof of birth for athlete using USATF Connect account. Documents received via email will not be processed.

 
Teams:

Only registered USATF 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.   

 

ENTRY FEES & DEADLINES: 

ENTRY DEADLINE:   Late entries will not be allowed
all entries are due by Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 6:00 pm EDT.  
Please do not wait until the last minute to begin your registration.   
 
ENTRY FEES:
Individuals: $15.00 per athlete.        Team:  No additional charge  
The online entry system accepts all major credit cards. 
 
ENTRY FORM:  ► Click here to enter the meet 

• Before entring, each athlete's proof of date of birth must be submitted (uploaded) to the athlete's USATF member profile via USATF Connect.  Documents received via email will not be processed.
• Accuracy of data entered is the responsibility of each club and/or athlete. Please validate data by reviewing your account prior to submitting each entry and by viewing the official entry list for accuracy . An instructional video on the online registration process may be viewed here. 

ENTRY LIST:   Click here to view the official entries.
 

AGE DIVISIONS / SCHEDULE / COURSE MAPS

Age Division	Distance	Start Time
Open & Masters	5 km (3.1 miles) course map	Women & Men - 10:00 a.m.
8 & Under (born 2013 and later)	2 km (1.24 miles) course map	Girls – 10:40 a.m. Boys – 11:10 a.m.
9 - 10 (born 2011 - 2012)	3 km (1.86 miles) course map	Girls – 11:40 a.m. Boys – 12:10 p.m.
11 - 12 (born 2009 – 2010)	3 km (1.86 miles) course map	Girls – 12:40 p.m. Boys – 1:10 p.m.
13 - 14 (born 2007- 2008)	4 km (2.48 miles) course map	Girls – 1:40 p.m. Boys – 2:10 p.m.
15 - 16 (born 2005-2006)	5 km (3.1 miles) course map	Girls – 2:40 p.m. Boys – 3:20 p.m.
17 – 18 (born 2003–2004)	5 km (3.1 miles) course map	Girls – 2:40 p.m. Boys – 3:20 p.m.

 

TEAM SCORING

Team scoring is divided into five (5) divisions for boys and five (5) divisions for girls. The athlete’s year of birth shall determine the division in which the athlete shall compete.

Eight (8) athletes on the team entry/declaration form may be declared as scoring athletes.  The top five (5) finishers among the declared runners will score to determine the team's final score. 

Team Division	Birth Year
8 and Under	2013+
9-10	2011-2012
11-12	2009-2010
13-14	2007-2008
15-18#	2003-2006

# the two oldest age divisions (15-16 and 17-18) will be a combined (15-18) team division. These divisions will compete together in the same race and athletes will continue to compete in their 2-year division as a individuals.
 

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 starting at 9:00 a.m. at the finish building of the Blue River Cross Country course. 

 

EVENT RESULTS

During competition, event results will be posted at the Finish building.  In addition, event results will be posted at www.indiana.usatf.org.

 

AWARDS

USATF Junior Olympic medals will be awarded to the top thirty (30) individuals in each age division.

ADVANCEMENTS - IMPORTANT CHANGES

"Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are no advancement requirements (Association to Region to National) to participate in the national championships.   In 2021, the national championship is an open entry event with no qualification times or advancement requirements.  The national championships can be entered directly via the meet website. 

 

LOCATION

Blue River Cross Country course
725 Lee Blvd, Shelbyville, IN 46176
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CONTACT

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