WHERE IS AAU TRACK NATIONALS 2024?

The AAU Junior Olympic Games is the largest national multi-sport event for youth in the United States, with over 19,000 athletes competing in 20 different track & field disciplines and 30 other sports. The AAU Junior Olympic Games consist of local, regional, and national competitions, with the AAU Junior Olympic Games National Championships serving as the culminating event for the AAU Track and Field season for athletes between the ages of 7 and 18.

AAU Track Nationals History

The AAU Junior Olympic Games have been held annually since 1967 and have grown to become one of the most prestigious youth sporting events in the world. The games are open to all AAU members, and athletes can qualify for the national championships by competing in local and regional AAU track & field meets. The games are divided into three age divisions: 7-8 years old, 9-10 years old, and 11-18 years old.

2024 AAU Nationals Venue

The 2024 AAU Track Nationals will be held at the University of Houston's Carl Lewis Track & Field Complex in Houston, Texas. The state-of-the-art facility opened in 2020 and features a nine-lane track, a warm-up track, and a grandstand that can seat up to 5,000 spectators. The complex also has a weight room, a training room, and a media center.

AAU Nationals Competition Format

The AAU Track Nationals are held over four days and feature a variety of track & field events, including sprints, hurdles, middle distance races, long distance races, field events, and relays. Athletes can compete in multiple events, and the top finishers in each event earn medals.

AAU Nationals Eligibility

To be eligible to compete in the AAU Track Nationals, athletes must be members of the AAU and must have qualified for the national championships by competing in local and regional AAU track & field meets. Athletes must also be between the ages of 7 and 18 as of December 31 of the year in which the games are held.

AAU Nationals Schedule

The 2024 AAU Track Nationals will be held from August 1-4, 2024. The schedule of events is as follows:

• Wednesday, August 1: Opening ceremonies and first round of competition
• Thursday, August 2: Second round of competition and semifinals
• Friday, August 3: Finals and closing ceremonies
• Saturday, August 4: Optional day of competition for athletes who did not qualify for the finals

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I qualify for the AAU Nationals?
To qualify for the AAU Track Nationals, athletes must compete in local and regional AAU track & field meets and achieve a qualifying time or mark in their event.

2. What is the age limit for the AAU Nationals?
Athletes must be between the ages of 7 and 18 as of December 31 of the year in which the games are held.

3. How many events can an athlete compete in at the AAU Nationals?
Athletes can compete in multiple events at the AAU Track Nationals, but they are limited to a maximum of three individual events and one relay event.

4. What are the prizes for winning at the AAU Nationals?
The top finishers in each event at the AAU Track Nationals earn medals. In addition, the top three finishers in each event qualify for the AAU Junior Olympic Games International Championships.

5. Where can I find more information about the AAU Nationals?
More information about the AAU Track Nationals can be found on the AAU website.