Youth Olympics Selection Trials

U.S. Area Youth Olympic Selection Trials announced

INDIANAPOLIS - The inaugural U.S. Area Youth Olympic Selection Trials - Track & Field will be held Saturday, April 3, at Maverick Stadium at the University of Texas at Arlington USA Track & Field announced on Thursday.

USA Track & Field athletes ages 16 and 17 through December 31, 2010 (born in 1993 or 1994) will be nominated for selection to the Americas Youth Olympic Team based on their performance at the U.S Area Youth Olympic Selection Trials - Track & Field (U.S Area Trials).

The first ever Youth Olympic Games, an event where youth athletes will have the opportunity to balance sport, education and culture, will take place August 14-26 in Singapore. Over 3600 athletes from 205 nations are expected to compete in 26 sports and culture & education programs.

For more information on the U.S. Area Youth Olympic Selection Trials - Track & Field and the Youth Olympic Games, please visit http://www.usatf.org/events/2010/USAreaYouthOlympicSelectionTrials-TF/ or http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en.html