2015 TEAM INFORMATION
How do I qualify for the AAU Jr. Olympics?
The Ohio Rockets are
dedicated to guiding you through the process to get qualified for the
Jr. Olympics. Below is a quick explanation of what it takes to get to
the Nationals.
1. Get your AAU Card and attend a AAU District Meet. If you finish in the top 16, you will advance to the AAU National Qualifer.
2. Attend the AAU National Qualifier. You can only compete in the events that you entered at the District Level.
3. So who advance to the AAU Jr Olympics from the National Qualifier?
To quote the 2015 AAU Handbook:
Advancement from Regional Qualifiers to the AAU Junior Olympic Games:
4. Still have questions? Ask Coach Earl!
1. Get your AAU Card and attend a AAU District Meet. If you finish in the top 16, you will advance to the AAU National Qualifer.
2. Attend the AAU National Qualifier. You can only compete in the events that you entered at the District Level.
3. So who advance to the AAU Jr Olympics from the National Qualifier?
To quote the 2015 AAU Handbook:
Advancement from Regional Qualifiers to the AAU Junior Olympic Games:
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Running Events
- The top six (6) athletes advance
- The top five (5) athletes advance
- The top four (4) teams/athletes advance
Field Events
Relays/Multi-Events
4. Still have questions? Ask Coach Earl!
What is the Difference Between USATF and AAU?
The most obvious
difference is at the competition level for the District and Regional
meets. USATF has the Ohio Association meet, a statewide meet that
advances their athletes to the Regionals. Regionals for USATF consist
of a multi-state area AND only five advance to their Jrl Olympics AND
age groups are combined, meaning 9-10 run together, 11-12 run together,
and 13-14 run together. AAU has a breakdown of these age divisions and
they compete separately (9 year old division, 10 year old division,
etc.). AAU advances contestants from every state (see above), while
USATF advances from multiple states..
Other questions? Ask Coach Earl!
Other questions? Ask Coach Earl!
TRACK & FIELD WEBSITES
AAU Official Website
http://aauathletics.org
USATF Jr. Olympics Website
http://www.usatf.org/groups/Youth/programs/JuniorOlympics/TF.asp
Elite Youth Track and Field Ranking
Elite Youth