2026 USATF Southwestern Association Junior Olympic Championships
KEY Athletics will participate in the 2026 USATF Southwestern Association Junior Olympic Championships, the official qualifying meet for the USATF Region 12 Championships and the first step toward the USATF National Junior Olympic Championships.
This competition is open to athletes in all USATF youth divisions and includes track & field events across three competition days.
Important Information
This is an official USATF sanctioned event.
All athletes must:
- Have an active 2026 USATF Membership
- Complete Date of Birth Verification (Age verification tutorial)
- Complete all registration steps before deadlines
⚠️ Athletes without completed USATF membership and age verification may not be eligible to compete.
Qualification & Advancement
Top 8 athletes in each event advance to the:
USATF Region 12 Championships
📍 Humble, TX
📅 July 7–11, 2026
The top 5 athletes at the Region 12 Championships will qualify for:
🇺🇸 USATF National Junior Olympic Championships
📍 Norwalk, California
📅 July 27 – August 2, 2026
Age Divisions
- 8 & Under (2018+) (no pole vault)
- 9–10 (2016–2017) (no pole vault)
- 11–12 (2014–2015) (no pole vault)
- 13–14 (2012–2013)
- 15–16 (2010–2011)
- 17–18 (2008–2009*)
Pole Vault Schedule
Rolling schedule may apply
Thursday, June 11
Girls Pole Vault:
- 13–14G
- 15–16G
- 17–18W
🕘 Starts at 9:00 AM
Friday, June 12
Boys Pole Vault:
- 13–14B
- 15–16B
- 17–18M
🕘 Starts at 9:00 AM
KEY Athletics Competition Support
KEY Athletics registration includes:
- Official competition registration assistance
- Coaching support during the meet
- Warm-up guidance and event strategy
- Pole transportation/support (for vaulters)
- Meet reminders and instructions
- Event communication and updates
Official Event Information Page
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