We are pleased to invite your team to join us for the Ocean Breeze Indoor Youth Challenge Series at NYC Parks' Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex! We are excited to welcome youth athletes to the fastest indoor facility in the United States.

Youth athletics is the foundation and future of our sport, and we are proud to provide a world-class environment for young athletes to compete and grow. Our state-of-the-art facility features a 6-lane hydraulic track, dual field event areas, and advanced climate control systems to ensure the best competition experience.

Please carefully review the information included, as a few updates have been made this year to enhance the experience for athletes, coaches, and guests. Key reminders:

• All youth meet entries must be submitted through Athletic.net

• Late entries will not be accepted

• Payment is required at the time of entry

We encourage you to begin the registration process early to ensure your athletes' participation.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. We look forward to welcoming you and your athletes to the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex for another exciting season!

IMPORTANT DATES

Ocean Breeze Holiday Entry Deadline - December 25th at 11:59 p.m.
Ocean Breeze Holiday Festival - December 29th

Ocean Breeze Freedom Games Entry Deadline - January 7th at 11:59 p.m.
Ocean Breeze Freedom Games - January 11th

Ocean Breeze Invitational Deadline - February 5th at 11:59 p.m.
Ocean Breeze Freedom Games - February 8th 

MEET CONTACTS

Louis Vazquez 
Lauren Primerano
Entry or Seeding Questions

EVENT SCHEDULE

The Ocean Breeze Holiday Festival (exact time schedule will be available at the close of entries)

Order of Running Events

55 Meter Hurdles
55 Meter Dash
1500 Meter Race Walk
1500 Meter Run
4 X 200m Relay
800 Meter Run
300 Meter Run
4 X 400m Relay

Field Events

Shot Put, Weight Throw, Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump

The Ocean Breeze Freedom Games (exact time schedule will be available at the close of entries)

Order of Running Events

55 Meter Hurdles
55 Meter Dash
1500 Meter Race Walk
3000 Meter Run
600 Meter Dash
400 Meter Run
1000 Meter Run
200 Meter Run
4 X 200 Relay

Field Events

Shot Put, Weight Throw, Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump

The Ocean Breeze Invitational (exact time schedule will be available at the close of entries)

Order of Running Events

55 Meter Hurdles
55 Meter Dash
1500 Meter Race Walk
3000 Meter Run
800 Meter Dash
200 Meter Run
1500 Meter Run
400 Meter Run
4 X 200 Relay

Field Events

Shot Put, Weight Throw, Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump

ENTRY INFORMATION AND ELIGIBILITY

The Ocean Breeze Indoor Youth Challenge Series is sanctioned by USA Track & Field.  All athletes wishing to compete at the series MUST be a USATF age verified member.

All entries must be submitted online at athletic.net prior to the entry deadlines which are outlined above, please pay special attention to these deadlines - late entries WILL NOT be accepted.  Please start your entries early and do not wait till the last minute, we will not be able to assist you the night they are due. For relays, athletes must be officially attached to your USATF club. Any athlete not officially attached to a club must enter unattached.  Athletes currently competing for the high school teams are not permitted to compete in our youth development meets. 

All entry fees should be paid online with a credit card and to enter a credit card must be pre-authorized through athletic.net..  

Entry fees for the 2025-2026 Indoor Youth Challenge Series: $20 per athlete (plus processing)

Event limit is as followed:

• Two Running Events and One Field Event (3 total)
• Two Field Events and One Running Event (3 total)
• Two Running or Field Events and One Relay (3 total)

FACILITY INFORMATION

RULES

The Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex is a NYC Parks' facility and we take the safety of our athletes, officials, athletes and spectators very seriously.  Our staff is trained in customer service and here to help you throughout events and should be respected at all times.  Anyone found being disrespectful to staff, not following the rules of the venue or acting in a unruly or unsportsmanlike manner will be asked to leave the facility without a refund.  Shielded security is in place every meet as well as NYPD, in case of an emergency we ask that everyone follows direction given by staff or law enforcement. 

SPIKES

The Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex is equipped with a Mondo 720X track surface — the fastest surface available. To protect the track and ensure optimal performance, only 1/8" or 1/4" pyramid spikes are permitted for all events, including field events.

Mondo recommends that athletes wear 1/8" spikes for the best results.

Please note: Any athlete competing in illegal spikes will be disqualified from their event without warning.

EQUIPMENT

The Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex will supply the following equipment during events and athletes are not permitted to use their own:

• starting blocks
• batons
• chalk

Athletes/schools must provide the following:

• white athletic tape for marks - no other tape or markers can be used
• throwing implements
• pole vault poles
• tape measures
• 1/8" and 1/4" spikes

WARM-UPS

General warm-ups will take place on the track prior to the start of the meet and will close 20 minutes before the first event. After this time, all warm-ups must be conducted either on the first floor of the venue or outside the facility.

Please note: Coaches and parents are not permitted on the first floor of the Athletic Complex.

The Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex is a Safe Sport-compliant facility, and we thank you for helping us maintain a safe and professional environment for all athletes.

OPENING HEIGHT (subject to change)

Will be determined after the close of entries. 

ENGAGEMENT AND EVENT COVERAGE

The Ocean Breeze Indoor Youth Challenge Series will feature extensive event coverage across the Ocean Breeze and MileSplit social media platforms.

Coverage will include:

• Pre- and post-event articles

• Live interviews

• Live results

• The new Ocean Breeze Pick-To-Win Fantasy Platform

• Fan interaction throughout the duration of the event

All results will be published live on MileSplit.live and will also be available after the event at OceanBreezeNYC.org.

Follow us on social media:
@OBTFAC (Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex)
@OceanBreezeNYC (Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex)
@Ocean Breeze Park & Athletic Complex (Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex) 

AWARDS

• Custom Awards will be available within 30 minutes of the conclusion of each event.

• All awards can be picked up at the Awards Area (Turn 2).

• Parents and coaches are encouraged to take photos of their athletes on the Ocean Breeze podium during presentations.
   

PARKING

Parking for spectators is located on Father Capodanno Blvd at:

• Parking Lot 4 (383 meters from the complex)
• Parking Lot 5 (37m - across the street)
• Parking Lot 6 (437 meters from the complex)

For those arriving by school bus:

• Bus parking is located on Father Capodanno Blvd in Parking Lot 9 (2,000m from the complex.)
• Buses are permitted to drop-off on the West Side of Father Capodanno Blvd. (in front of the ramp, coming from the Verrazano) and pick-up on the East Side of Father Capodanno Blvd (going back toward the Verrazzano Bridge.)
• Buses MUST park in Parking Lot 9 & are NOT permitted to park on residential streets or in any other parking lots.

Disabled Parking

• Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex accommodates nine disabled parking spots in our covered parking garage.
• Once at capacity, additional disabled parking spots are located right across the street in Parking Lot 5.
• There is a crosswalk for patrons to access the complex as well as an ADA accessible ramp, which leads directly into the track arena.

CONCESSION AND BOX LUNCH INFORMATION

The Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex offers a wide assortment of food which is available during all events. To assist coaches with planning for upcoming trips to the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex we have a wide range of dining and box lunch options available to you. Teams or athletes ordering from delivery services (Grubhub, Door Dash, Uber Eats) will need to meet drivers on Father Capodanno Blvd.  Drivers will not be permitted down the main driveway or under the covered parking area. 

HOTEL INFORMATION

Hilton Garden Inn // (8.5 miles from Ocean Breeze) // 1100 South Ave, Staten Island 10314 // 718-447-2400
Hampton Inn & Suites // (8.5 miles from Ocean Breeze) // 1120 South Ave, Staten Island 10314 // 718-447-1600
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott (8.3 miles from Ocean Breeze ) // 290 Wild Avenue Staten Island, New York 10314 // 718-698-8811
Hilton - Newark Airport (16 Miles from Ocean Breeze) // 1170 Spring Street Elizabeth, NJ 07201 // 908-820-2962
Best Western - Coney Island ( 8.3 Miles from Ocean Breeze) // 2632 West 13th Street, Brooklyn, NY 112233 / 718-975-8299
Best Western Gregory Hotel ( 7.3 Miles from Ocean Breeze) // 8315 4th Ave, Brooklyn, 11209 // 718-238-3737
Avid Hotel Brooklyn, Dyker Heights (7.5 Miles from Ocean Breeze) // 86th Street, Brooklyn, 11228 // 718-255-8898

PRESS AND MEDIA FOR EVENTS

We welcome media outlets, press, and photographers to cover events at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex. To ensure a smooth experience, please note the following guidelines:

• Media Pass Requests:
  All media must request credentials by calling 718-351-7923 at least 48 hours prior to arriving at the complex.

• Credential Pickup:
  If approved, media representatives will receive a credential upon arrival, along with access to a designated workspace and power source. Please note that internet access is not guaranteed; we strongly recommend bringing a personal hotspot.

• Conduct:
  Media are expected to respect athletes and coaches during competition and must follow all instructions from Ocean Breeze staff. The Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex reserves the right to revoke credentials or refuse admission at any time.

For additional press inquiries, you may also contact the NYC Parks Press Office at 212-360-1392.