64th Annual Golden West Track & Field Invitational

2024 USATF Sanctioned Seal

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Cordova High School , Rancho Cordova, CA Saturday, June 1 & Sunday, June 2, 2024

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Saturday, June 1 & Sunday, June 2, 2024

 2024 USATF Pacific Open Track & Field Championships will be held in conjunction with the 64th Annual Golden West Invitational.

  • High School Hammer will be held on Thursday, May 30 at the Golden State Throwers facility at 12050 Borden Rd. Herald, CA 95638. Weights and Measures will be at 3:30pm and event begins at 4:30pm.
  • Open & Masters Hammer will be held at Cordova High School .

MORE DETAILS

  • The meet is open to Youth, High School, Open, and Masters athletes.
  • Visit the Meet Info page for schedules.
  • All registrations must be online at coacho.com
  • Registration deadline is May 28 at 11:59pm.
  • Out-of-state athletes are welcome to participate.
  • There are no event qualifying standards.

EVENTS OFFERED

  • High School (Athletes who are enrolled in high school for the 2023 – 2024 academic school year qualify as a High School student): 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, Mile, 3200m, 100mhh, 110mhh, 300mh, 2000m Steeplechase, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault, High Jump, Shot, Discus, Hammer.
  • Youth – youth athletes compete in 2-year age divisions as defined by USATF. The following events are offered for each age group:
    • 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16): 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, Hurdles, Long Jump.
    • High Jump and  Pole Vault for 11-12, 13-14, 15-16.
    • Mini Javelin for 7-8, 9-10, Aero-Javelin for 11-12, Javelin for 13-14, 15-16)
    • Please note: This meet provides younger athletes the experience of competing in a large meet, where they can become inspired by and learn from the performances of High School, Open and Masters athletes. 
  • Open/Masters: Racewalk 5k, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5K, 110hh, 400mh, 2000m Steeplechase, LJ, TJ, HJ,  Shot, Discus, Hammer, Pole Vault.
  • Note that this is the 2024 USATF Pacific’s Open Track & Field Championships, but Masters athletes are also welcome to compete.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Compete against athletes from around the U.S.
  • The meet is sanctioned by USA Track & Field.
  • Since the meet is the USATF Pacific OPEN T&F Championships, it adds another level of elite competition to be enjoyed spectators and by all ages and skill levels of athletes! 
  • Per Folsom/Cordova District policy, pets are not allowed in the meet venue.

Golden West Invitational Track & Field Meet, est. 1960

The “GWI” is the oldest prep invitational meet in the U.S. It brings together top high school athletes from throughout the country and provides them with the very highest levels of competition. In recent years Youth, Open and Masters competitions have been added to enhance the experience for all. Enjoy visiting this site and reviewing the GWI’s amazing history including results since 1960.


Visit the GWI Sponsor Page to learn about becoming a sponsor.
The GWI is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization.

Meet Director Bob Wright’s Contact info:

Mobile: 916-202-7201
Email: goldenwestinvitational@gmail.com


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Est. 1960 – The Oldest Prep Meet in the U.S.