Its objectives shall be:
To promote Track & Field and Cross Country throughout the state of Iowa, both in the school setting and in the public eye. To provide a sounding board for new ideas and needed changes in our sport(s), and to work through proper channels to aid in the implementation of these ideas and changes. To promote a harmonious working relationship between:
The coaches in all parts o
f the state and levels of competition. The IHSAA, the IGHSAU, the coaches and the cross country and track and field community in the state of Iowa. To provide services to the coaches and athletes in the state which bring an air of dignity to the sport. These include, but are not limited to: All-State Teams, Coach-of-the-Year Awards, Hall of Fame inductions, and 25-year coaching Awards. To encourage growth and development in all aspects of our sport(s) for all coaches and athletes. To provide current sources of information and clinics and whenever possible the IATC should involve itself in the planning and conducting of clinics.