Congratulations on being accepted into your respective events at the 2026 USATF Indoor Championships! We are excited to welcome you to Ocean Breeze for an incredible championship experience.
Below is important information regarding the youth and high school competition days.
Competition Dates
Saturday, February 28
Sunday, March 1
Event Schedule
Saturday - February 28
10:05 AM - 7-8 Division 200m Dash (Girls, then Boys)*
10:10 AM - 9-10 Division 200m Dash (Girls, then Boys)*
10:15 AM - 11-12 Division 400m Dash (Girls, then Boys)
10:20 AM - 13-14 Division 400m Dash (Girls, then Boys)
10:25 AM - 11-12 Mixed 4400m Relay
10:31 AM - 13-14 Mixed 4400m Relay
10:55 AM - Elite High School Girls 800m
11:05 AM - Elite High School Boys Mile
Sunday - March 1
11:25 AM - Staten Island Girls 4x200m Relay
11:31 AM - Staten Island Boys 4x200m Relay
11:37 AM - CHSAA Girls 4x00m Relay
11:43 AM - CHSAA Boys 4x400m Relay
11:50 AM - Elite High School Girls 400m
11:55 AM - Elite High School Boys 400m
Athlete Check-In
Athletes should enter the facility via the 2nd Floor entrance and proceed directly to the Youth Event Check-In Table.
Each individual athlete (or relay team representative) will receive:
-Athlete wristband (must be worn at all times)
-Competition bib number (required for competition)
The athlete wristband provides access to:
-Backstretch seating
-Warm-up track during designated times (on competition day only)
-Kids Zone on both days of competition
Tickets
All coaches and parents must purchase admission tickets in advance:
USATF.org/tickets
Discount Code: USATF26
Warm-Up Schedule
Warm-ups for youth and high school athletes will take place on the 1st Floor only during the times listed below.
Athletes must bring all belongings with them when leaving the warm-up area.
Saturday
9:15 AM - 9:50 AM: All Youth Events
9:15 AM - 10:40 AM: High School Event
Sunday
10:30 AM - 11:35 AM: Relay Events
11:50 AM onward: Individual Events
Awards
Youth Events: Top 6 finishers awarded High School Events: Top 3 finishers awarded.
Awards will be presented at the finish line immediately following each event.
Athlete Reunification (Ages 7-10)
*Athletes in the 7-8 and 9-10 divisions must be reunified with a parent or coach following competition.
Pick-up will take place near the Finish Line Kid Zone.
A matching bracelet included in the athlete packet will be required for release.
We look forward to showcasing the next generation of athletes on the national stage and appreciate your cooperation in helping us deliver a safe, organized, and exciting championship experience.
Best of luck to all competitors - we'll see you at Ocean Breeze!