EYTC is a member of the USATF (United States Association of Track & Field).  EYTC is open to all children ages 6-18.  No experience is necessary.  The track & field season is from February 28, 2011 through June 7, possibly extending through July if your child qualifies, with registration the end of January.  (See Schedule for times)

The youth compete against other youth in 2 year age intervals by sex in the following age groups and are eligible to compete in the following number of events:

Sub-Bantam (8 & U) - 3 events            
Bantam (9-10) - 3 events
Midget (11-12) - 3 events
Youth (13-14) - 4 events
Intermediate (15-16) - 4 events
Young Men & Women (17-18) - 4 events

The age is determined as of 12/31.  For example: the season starts March 1, 2010, your child's birthday is 6/97.  At time of registration they are 12, as of 12/31 they will be 13.  They will compete in the "Youth" age group.

Track is run on a 400 meter oval composite surface with 6-8 lanes.  The running events consist of: 100M, 200M, 400M, 800M, 1600M, 3000M, 4x100 relay, 4x400 relay and hurdles. 

Field events are competed at different places surrounding the track area.  The field events consist of: long jump, triple jump, high jump, mini-javelin, discus and shot put.  There are certain age restrictions on some of the field events.

 For additional information please see Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's).

• See "Schedule" tab at the top for information.
• Click on the "Forms" tab to download a registration form for the track & field season.
• See our "Track & Field" Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) here [pdf]

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