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This article lists the notable American high school national championships for the sport of athletics, consisting of cross country running and track and field competitions. Most U.S. high school track and field or cross country competitions are run under the authority of the National Federation of State High School Associations .
A small number of events, such as the 60 metres, are exclusive to the World Athletics Indoor Championships. Two further, separate World Championship events are held for their specific events: the World Athletics Half Marathon Championships and the World Athletics Cross Country Championships. Cross country is one of many events which have ...
High school team sports compete at freshman, junior varsity, and varsity levels, with only varsity teams being eligible for advancement to the playoffs beyond the district level. Students may only compete in team and individual sports at the high school varsity level for four years and must be under the age of 19, though the age restriction may ...
Pages in category "High school sports conferences and leagues in the United States" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 252 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. (previous page) *
The list of United States high-school national records in track and field is separated by indoor and outdoor and boys and girls who have set a national record in their respective events. While these records have been compiled for over 100 years, there are varying standards for these records.
High school sports, also called prep sports in parts of the United States, include sporting competitions at the secondary school level. Subcategories This category has the following 18 subcategories, out of 18 total.
A high school student attempting to high jump while using the Fosbury Flop technique. The first recorded instances of high jumping competitions were in Scotland in the 19th century. [77] Further competitions were organised in 1840 in England and in 1865 the basic rules of the modern event were standardised there. [78]
The girls and boys championships are the biggest track and field event involving high school students anywhere in the world. These events are planned around high school students and often attract college coaches from around the world. Many of these students receive college scholarships (outside of the country) on the track during the meet.