Please note: The rec season finishes Sunday, May 31. Anything after that is outside of our rec season and becomes your responsibility (financial and otherwise). We’re here to advise and assist where possible, but registration is solely a parent’s responsibility.
Competing in USATF Junior Olympic Series
NJStriders is a developmental league focusing on children’s development and preparation for future competitions. Some of those future competitions are part of the Junior Olympic program.
Junior Olympic Events
USATF-NJ Association Meet (State Championships)
- Date: June 06-07
- Location: HUB-Stine Field, Plainfield, NJ
- Registration Deadline: TBD
- Qualification: Top 8 finishers at any NJStriders meet are invited to attend.
Exact schedule of events has not been released yet.
USATF Region 2 Meet (Regionals)
- Date: July 9-11
- Location: Moravian University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
- Qualification: Top 6 finishers at the USATF-NJ Association meet qualify for this regional event.
- Special Note: The regional meet location rotates throughout the northeast.
USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships (Nationals)
- Date: July 27 - August 02
- Location: Cerritos College, California
- Qualification: Athletes who qualify at the USATF Region 2 meet advance to this national event.
Registration Steps
- Get a USATF Card and Age Verification:
- Obtain a USATF membership card - USATF Membership
- Verify age with a birth certificate if not done previously. This can take some time so get started asap.
- When Asked: Affiliation: NJ Striders (NJ Association - 07, Club Number - 0109)
- Fee: $30 (yearly for youth membership)
2. Register for the Meet:
- Once you have the USATF registration, register for the state meet on Athletic.net.
- Athletic.net is also where you will register for the regional and national meet.
- I made a video last year that takes you through most steps. Unfortunately I couldn't do all the steps because I was already registered but it should still be helpful. Demo Video of Registering for Meets on Athletic.net
Summary of Qualifying and Registration Process:
- Finish in the top 8 at any NJStriders meet.
- Sign up for a USATF youth membership.
- Create an account on Athletic.net and link your USATF number.
- Register for the meets you’ll attend.
Advice: Both the USATF and Athletic.net sites can be a bit user-unfriendly. Also age verification can take some time. Give yourself plenty of time to navigate through the process.