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Association Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships

2025 Southwestern Association JO Championships. Additional details to follow.

Date & Time

  • June 12 - 14, 2025
  • 6/12 8:00 AM - 6/14 6:00 PM

Location & Venue

Registration

Registration for this event requires a Current USATF Membership Number, for each athlete. Additional information will be provided by the Association Youth Committee

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Individuals: Only U.S. citizens, aliens living in the United States and foreign exchange students are eligible to compete in these Championships.  See 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.  Per Rule 300 1 c:  Athletes must be at least (7) years of age by December 31 of the current year.  Meaning if you turn 7 by the end of the current year you are (7) the entire year, January 1 through December 31 of any current year or your birthday of any current year.  All athletes must be 2025 members of USATF in good standing.  THIS IS A USATF SANCTIONED EVENT. 
 
Relay Teams: Only registered 2025 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.
 
ENTRY PROCESS:  
Individual Entries: $10 per event
Relay Entries: $40 per relay team
Decathlon/Heptathlon: $20 per event
Triathlon/Pentathlon: $14 per event
 
Club Administrators and Unattached Athletes should register online at Athletic.net by June 1, 2025 at 11:59 pm.  Late entries will not be allowed.  Online registration opens May 1, 2025.  Pre-authorization of a credit card will be required for team entries and unattached entries will require immediate payment.  Accuracy of data entered is the responsibility of each club and/or athlete.  Please verify team and athlete data within Athletic.net for accuracy prior to submitting entries.  Links to help documents with step-by-step instructions:
-Submitting Team Entries: https://support.athletic.net/article/z11f8f1jja-submitting-entries-for-a-meet
-Registering as an Individual: https://support.athletic.net/article/90hyv0deh5-registering-for-an-event-as-an-individual
 
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 into 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. 
 AWARDS: USATF Junior Olympic medals will be awarded to the top three (3) individuals and the top three (3) relay teams in each event of each age division. 
 
ADVANCEMENTS: The top 8 individuals and relay teams in each event of each age division will advance to the USATF Region 12 Championships to be held on July 7th-10th, at Ratliff Stadium, Odessa, TX. Advancements must be completed by declaring at athletic.net by July 10th, 2025.  Declaration will open by the end of Regional Meet.
 
The National Junior Olympic Championships will be held on July 21st-27th, 2025 in ________. The top 5 athletes at the Region 12 Championships will qualify for the National Championships, in combined events the top 2 athletes will qualify.
 
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 the competition and on the front on their jerseys only. The bib number should match the competition number on the “Team Entries” printout.  Please make sure your athlete is wearing the correct number.   Athletes MUST wear their bib numbers and wristbands to compete.  
 
LOST BIBS & WRISTBANDS:  Bibs and wristbands must be purchased at the ticket booth each morning.  The fee is $10.00 to replace a bib and $10.00 to replace a wristband.
 
 EVENT RESULTS: During the competition, event results will be available online at NTXTiming.com.  QR code may be provided.   
 
PROTESTS: Rule 146.2 Only violations of the current USATF Rules of Competition may be protested.  The protest should be written on the “Protest Form” with the proper USATF rule sited.  Protest fees are $100.00 (CASH ONLY, NO EXCEPTIONS).  Fees and completed protest forms can be turned in at the ticket booth.  The protest fee will be refunded if the protest is upheld.  Before filing the protest please be sure you have read and understand Disqualifications USATF rule 145.1.    
 
CONDUCT & FACILITY RULES: 
 IMPLEMENT CHECK IN:  Look for signage until further notice.  Please check in all implements at least 2 hours prior to the event or at best upon entry into the stadium.
EVENT SCHEDULING CONFLICTS: When athletes are in two or more events at the same time, they must check in at each event, obtain permission to be excused from the Head Event Official from one event, and return to any event before the conclusion of all preliminary or final attempts, whichever the case may be.  See the Youth Section of the USATF rulebook, Page 164, Rule 302(5)(p).  It is very important that you advise the Head Officials overseeing events in which you may have a potential schedule conflict, particularly conflicts with throwing events due to the distance of the Throws Area from the main track facility.
RESTRICTED AREAS: Coaches and spectators WILL NOT be allowed on the track, the infield or in the clerking (heating) area.
RESULTS: During Competition, event results can be accessed at NTXtiming.com.
AWARDS: USATF Junior Olympic medals will be awarded to the top three (3) individuals (top three teams in the relay events) in each event of each age division.
 
HYDRATION: Make sure your athletes are drinking plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.  There will be continuous hydration in all event areas. 
 
TENTS & LARGE UMRELLAS: Tents and large umbrellas are allowed in the upper outer rows of the stands only.  Tents are not allowed in front of the press box.  You will not be allowed to set up your tent or large umbrella in front of someone else’s tent or large umbrella.  Tents may be left overnight at your own risk.

CONDUCT: SAFESPORT VIOLATIONS WILL BE IN EFFECT MEANING ZERO TOLERANCE OF MISCONDUCT FOR ATHLETES, COACHES, AND SPECTATORS, THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS, VIOLATIONS OF SAFESPORT WILL BE REPORTED. 
 
GATE ADMISSION FEES:   General $10.00 Children 3 and under are free. Wristbands must be worn at all times to enter the facility.  All coaches on the Safesport Compliance List aka Coaches Registry with a current USATF membership and clearance through the USATF Background Check and Safesport will be given a coaches wristband and admitted free. 
DIRECTIONS: There are two easy ways to get to the stadium, depending upon where everyone is coming from.
East: Interstate 20 West through Weatherford, which is 15 miles South of Porcupine Stadium.  There are several hotels in Weatherford, so those utilizing I-20 may wish to stay in Weatherford and make the 15–20-minute drive north on HWY 51 to Springtown.  
 
Fort Worth: Take HWY 199 (Jacksboro Highway) out of Lake Worth right into Springtown.  
 
North: 380 and 287 both run through Decatur, and it's only about 20 minutes north on HWY 51, also with hotels.
 
West: From Wichita Falls, and could drive down to Jacksboro, and then East/southeast on 199 into Springtown.  There are no hotels west of us (close).
 
For those off either 199 or 51, should just turn onto POJO drive and follow the road to the stadium. POJO drive runs east from HWY 51, and North from HWY 199, right to Porcupine Stadium.  The stadium is visible from both HWY 199 and HWY 51.  There is a traffic light at both intersections, and schools located at both intersections.  If you should get lost, use your GPS for Springtown Intermediate School, the stadium is across the street.
 
PARKING: FREE 
 
CONTACT:      
Name: Lesia Dunn
Phone Number: 214-331-6317
E-mail: lesia.dunn@gmail.com