.Have you ever asked the question, who is BAYTAF and what is their purpose?  Well, we are glad you did!!!!!!!

Founded in 1991 by Samuel "Nate" Johnson, BAY AREA YOUTH TRACK AND FIELD (BAYTAF), INC. was created out of a need to unify efforts in promoting the sport of youth track and field throughout the Tampa Bay Area (i.e., Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties).  It was also apparent that having a major track meet was not enough, our athletes needed funds for training and travel to other competition around the state.  Through a coordinated effort of team representatives and Civic Organizations from around the bay area the BAYTAF Classic was created.  Our objectives are very simple:

 1) To promote the sport of youth track and field through events such as the BAYTAF Classic to allow our local athletes the opportunity to compete with other youth  from around the state and country.

 2) To use the proceeds raised from events such as this to help our local athletes reciprocate the support from other teams around the state by traveling to other local, state and national competition.

3) To develop, train and coordinate certified meet officials to manage track and field meets at all levels of competition (i.e., high school, college and national competition).

"Come, grow with us.  GET INVOLVED!!!  Corporate and Individual sponsors are needed to help defray the cost of future planned events.  Recognition and appreciation will be acknowledged during every event.  Volunteers for BAYTAF, INC. are very much needed for planning and staffing future events.

Major Event Supporters

TAMPA BAY SPORTS COMMISSION

SODEXHO HEALTH CARE SERVICES

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPT.

CITY OF TAMP PARKS AND RECREATION DEPT.

BAYTAF, Inc.  Board Members:

President – David Brown / Track Referee/ Team sponsor for St. Pete Striders.

Vice-President – Regina Peoples / Awards Coordinator/ Team sponsor for Tampa Trailblazers.

Secretary-Treasurer – Nate Johnson / Meet Director/ Team sponsor for Christian Cruisers Youth Track and Field Ministry which was founded in 1986.  Promoting youth track and field through strong family values.  

Director – Tony Sullivan / Field Referee/ Team sponsor for Running Soles Youth Track Club formed in 2004. To provide an after school program to help develop youth leaders and athletes of tomorrow.

Director – Bobby Terrell /Meet Advisor / Honorary Board Member  

Director  - Dr. George Polee / Medical Advisor / Honorary Board Member