South American U18 Championships in Athletics

[1][2] Up until the 2016 edition the competition was known as the South American Youth Championships in Athletics.

[3] Each member federation is allowed to enter 2 athletes and 1 relay team per event.

Due to the latest edition of article 27 of the regulations of CONSUDATLE[3] the following events are held during the championships: Starting in 2012, there were new implements for the throws (and consequently in heptathlon):[4] Medals are awarded for individuals and relay team members for the first three places in each event.

Trophies are awarded to teams in each category (male and female) with the highest total number of cumulative points in the entire competition.

A trophy is also presented to both a male and a female athlete for the most outstanding performance.