Changes the responsibility of checking the starting blocks from the implement inspector to the head starter. Ncaa member institutions are required to conduct their intercollegiate contests according to these rules. The iaaf track and field facilities manual, which is available from the iaaf office, or may. This concise overview provides the essentials you need to know to understand and enjoy track and field.
The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. The state track and field advisory ommittee strongly recommend the games ommittees. This sport derives its name from the competition venue. Rules and the iaaf track and field facilities manual. Technical rules and the iaaf track and field facilities manual.
The nfhs track and field and cross country case book is designated as a supplement to oklahoma city, ok section 6 rick bowden. Pole vault box collar padding approved rule change. Links to the online case book, interpretations and results of the rules. Rule 7524 now permits the use of planting box padding that meets the new astm specification standard. You can find this schedule at the cms website under middle school news.
Having a rule book on kindle makes it easier to find specific rules and situations. You can also use the first icon on the left and above the booklet to pull up an interactive table of contents from any page or click through to your desired page from the table of contents within the flipbook. Track and field rules interpretations publishers note. No pole vault competition points are lost to the meet. During district track and field meets, secondplace ties in jumping events are broken using the procedure outlined in rule 7. Any tournament in az, co, id, nv, nm or wy that has exclusive participation of schools in states. Only two jumpers may qualify by place from a district meet. Athletes must have the time to devote to the training program as designed by the coaches. The ipc athletics classification rules and regulations are an integral part of these rules and. Conduct the pole vault competition at an alternate site and add vaulting points to the total team score. Track and field rules committee welcomes new members 2020 1. Buy 2015 nfhs track and field and cross country rules book. The rules of track and field events advocate free and fair play on the field. Cross country and track and field rules of competition.
The rule eliminates the limit of only two layers of tape on the grip end but still requires any tape placed on the pole to be of uniform thickness on the grip end. The nfhs track and field and cross country case book is designated as asupplement to the rules book. Simplification of uniform rule continues in high school track and. Track and field rules changes, only legal implements, as inspected rules book.
E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. Page 79, nfhs track and field uniform regulations, rule 43 and 986. Division i indoor track and field officiating selections albuquerque, nm division ii indoor track and field. Placing the responsibility of inspecting all starting blocks is more appropriate with the starter, who has this expertise, rather than with the implement inspector who has expertise with throwing implements. Ten team practices are required before the first scrimmage. Establishes consistent nfhs language within the rules prohibiting the use of tobacco products and similar items and alcohol by. If you are wellversed with these rules, you can formulate an effective strategy and go on to win the much soughtafter gold. Page 41 20 nfhs track and field rules rule 61 rule 6 throwing. Going to a track meet is an exciting event theres a lot going on all at the same time. All other information pertaining to both indoor and outdoor track and field should be found in this section of the handbook or online. Modified boys and girls track game conditions game. Fifteen team practices are required before the first interschool contest. National federation of state high school associations. In rule 752, requirements for pole vault competitors were changed.
To view bulletins please select a sport from the menu below. Athlete disqualifications often reference the iaaf rule number under which the. Keep uptodate with changes in rules with rules bulletins. Ipc athletics recognised competitions ipc handbook, section 2, chapter 4. If you have a rules proposal you would like to consider, youre encouraged to work with your member state association if they find merit in your proposal, they will. The newest ncaa rule book for the 2017 and 2018 track and field seasons is now available for download at the ncaa website. The administrative rules indicated in this book are listed below. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Nfhs track and field rule 324u grants the games committee the authority to. The iaaf track and field facilities manual, which may be downloaded from the iaaf. Every track and field athlete must know and follow these.
Fosbury changed high jump during oregon high school days. The track and field rules committee recommended and the nfhs board of directors approved an immediate rule change to track and field rule 7524 pertaining to padding for the pole vault planting box. Competition rules the track and field rule book of the national federation of state high school associations will be the official rules and regulations for both boys and girls, superseded. Miaa handbook july 1, 20 june 30, 2015 1 july 1, 20 june 30, 2015 rules and regulations governing athletics a handbook for principals and athletic directors. White competitors numbers 301400 100 per set for colors other than white, please contact customer service at 18007763462.
The nfhs track and fieldcross country rules committee meets annually in june to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis for the following season. Nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Rule change 2018 rule book corrections rule book page 24, 431, and meets the following requirements and restrictions. The rule of one nights rest between meets is in effect for the spring, three meets max per week. Learn track and field rules and basics in 10 minutes with sportspectator. Situationrulings in the case book are officiallyapproved by the nfhs track and field and cross country rules committee andare considered an integral part of the rules. Limited events participation rule an athlete may participate in a maximum of six. For the usatf rulebook below, use the scrollbar at the bottom of the screen to go quickly to your desired page. Rule 11 page 820 nfhs track and field rules rule 1 order of events section 1 track and field meet art. Track and field and cross country rules changes 2016. Track and field rule book differences is a lightweight, paperback book that can easily be carried with you at track meets. Unlike other sports where players take turns or focus on one event, track and. This rule book is designed predominantly to provide technical officials with a practical publication that. Track and field is a spring sport which officially begins on monday, march 11, 20 and ends with our league championships on may 20 and may 21.
All other rules deal with the conduct of track and field competition. Page 3, 2018 track and field major editorial changes, 461 note 2, 31 note. From january 2016, the role of the international technical. We all know that ny state still has a jewelry rule whereas. Elliot hopkins, mld, leave the playing field at the conclusion of soccer baseball track powerlifting 2016 nfhs track and field rules manuals by 2016 track and field rules changes 342 the referees authority begins upon arrival at the meet site and rule. Pdf nfhs track and field official manual 2016 read.
Comments and explanations from bill quinlisk, grtfoa rules interpreter. Ncaa rulebook for 201718 seasons available online david. If a host school cannot schedule a pole vault because equipmentfacility does not meet rule book specifications, the options are. No athlete should be allowed to gain an unfair advantage, and no athlete should have to suffer an unfair disadvantage.
The nfhs track and field and cross country case book is designated as a. A track and field meet consists of races of different lengths, called track events, and of contests in jumping and throwing called field events. Rules may not be altered, unless flexibility is indicated in a specific rule. Track and field is a sport that consists of several competitive athletic contests such as running, jumping and throwing. Buy 2016 nfhs track and field and cross country rules book. Official ncaa track and field rules rule 1construction of. A school board approved coach must be present for the teamindividual to compete in a meet. The sports under the umbrella of athletics, particularly track and field, use a variety of statistics. Click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and blackberry, plus your desktop browsers. Every track and field athlete must know and follow these basic rules. Gardner, publisher becky oakes, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among studentathletes of high school age.