AHSAA to Hold Indoor Track Championship Next Week
The state indoor track meet will move to Monday and Tuesday at the Birmingham CrossPlex due to weather concerns.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Track & Field
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The AHSAA has rescheduled the State Indoor Track Championship for Monday, October 19, and Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The competition will take place at the Birmingham CrossPlex following adjustments to the facility schedule.
Why it matters
The change follows Governor Robert Bentley extending a state of emergency through Friday due to ongoing inclement weather. The decision prioritizes student travel safety while school systems across Alabama remain closed.
The championship events are now set to begin on Monday at 10 a.m. and on Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Birmingham CrossPlex facility.
The players
AHSAA
The Alabama High School Athletic Association serves as the governing body for high school sports across the state.
Steve Savarese
Steve Savarese serves as the Executive Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Association.
Robert Bentley
Robert Bentley is the Governor of Alabama who issued the state of emergency declaration.
The details
The AHSAA is executing its Championship Interruption policy to accommodate the calendar shift. The Birmingham CrossPlex is working in coordination with the association to manage the necessary facility adjustments for the delayed meet.
Timeline
Friday, October 16, 2026: State of emergency expiration
Monday, October 19, 2026: Track championship events begin at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026: Track championship events begin at 9 a.m.
Season Trajectory
This rescheduling follows the AHSAA Championship Interruption policy, which governs how the association adapts to extreme weather events. The move shifts the competitive timeline for all participating athletes and programs across the state.
Spectators and teams must account for the new start times of 10 a.m. on Monday and 9 a.m. on Tuesday at the Birmingham CrossPlex. This shift will require updated logistical planning for all student-athletes and school personnel traveling to the venue.
The takeaway
The rescheduling highlights the importance of maintaining flexibility during periods of severe weather in Alabama. Participating schools should monitor official updates to ensure athletes can travel safely to the Birmingham venue.
Further reading
For more information on state track meets, visit the Track & Field section.
More information
Find complete details on the adjusted meet schedule at the AHSAA championship information website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Ahsaa.
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