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Join USATF
Each athlete needs to join USATF as a YOUTH athlete. Membership is good for spring and Fall cross-country. For new members, complete your 2024 USATF membership online. There is a $30.00 fee, which you pay directly to USATF. It is important that you list Palmetto Track and Field as your club, our club number is 0226.
USATF Youth Age Divisions- 2024
Youth competitions typically take place in two-year age divisions. These age divisions provide young athletes the opportunity to compete with other athletes of similar ability. The age divisions for competition year 2024 are as follows:
* Per USATF Rule 300.1 (c) “Athletes must be at least seven (7) years of age on December 31 of the current year to compete at the Youth Athletics or Junior Olympic National Championships.”
** Athletes who are still 18 through the final day of the USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships are eligible to compete in the 17-18 age division through that meet. This extended eligibility does not apply to cross country events.
