AAU Athletics encompasses competitions in Track & Field, Cross Country, and Multi-Event. The AAU Athletics Program is comprised of eight age divisions (male and female combined). The athletes year of birth shall determine the age division that he/she will compete in. The AAU Cross Country Program is directed toward developing progressive continuity for athletics while providing exposure to competitive cross country. The Program encourages cross country programs and events at all levels of competition: Local, Association and National. The AAU Multi-events Program is directed toward developing progressive continuity for athletics while providing exposure to competitive multi-events. The Program encourages multi-events programs and events at all levels of competition: Association, Regional and National. The AAU Multi-events Program is conducted under current AAU Code guidelines and follows the competitive rules of the NGB, and as outlined in the 2003 AAU Athletics Handbook.