Run….
Have Fun……
Earn Points….
Be Rewarded!
USATF Three Rivers is set for its third year of the Youth Cross Country Challenge (YXCC)! Started in 2015, the YXCC is a competition designed to increase interest in the sport and highlight the physical and competitive benefits of distance running. The series consists of several meets where athletes participate and earn points towards a final series score. Individuals and clubs will be rewarded at the end of the series winning several cool prizes and a chance to be named Youth Cross Country Challenge Champions!
Participation Rules: USATF Membership is required to participate in each meet and the series. Join or renew today! Only USATF Three Rivers, registered member clubs will be considered for team/club prizes.
Competition Divisions: USATF 2017 Youth competition age divisions for individuals (rule 300.1b) and team scoring (rule 304.5):
| Individuals | Team Scoring | |||
| Age Division | Year of Birth | Age Division | Year of Birth | |
| 8 & Under | 2009+ | 8 & Under | 2009+ | |
| 9-10 | 2007-2008 | 9-10 | 2007-2008 | |
| 11-12 | 2005-2006 | 11-12 | 2005-2006 | |
| 13 – 14 | 2003-2004 | 13 – 14 | 2003-2004 | |
| 15 – 16 | 2001-2002 | 15 – 18 | 1999-2002 | |
| 17 – 18 | 1999-2000 | _ | _ | |
Schedule: (Last updated 9/30/17)
| Date | Host | Location | Results |
| Oct 1 | Wings of Moon | Moon Twnship Park | Results |
| Oct 8 | Get Fit | Moraine State Park | Results |
| Oct 14 | Pacer TC | Mingo Creek Park | Results |
| Oct 21 | Greensburg YMCA | Greensburg Salem HS | Results |
| Oct 28 | Penn Hills | Boyce Park | |
| Nov 12 | TRA Championships | Westmoreland Community College |
*Visit the youth page for complete meet information and details for each event.
Scoring Rules & Series Standing
Prizes
