Track and field rule book differences is a lightweight, paperback book that can easily be carried with you at track meets. National federation of state high school associations, 1981. Each school choosing membership in the kshsaa is equally important and has a direct voice in governing the organization. Would you like to know who allows pacing by led lights, has strict restrictions on visible undergarments, does not allow the use of gps watches, or has a 30second time limit for. Clarifies that for a track and field as well as cross country uniform to be considered legal, the singlet and bottom or onepiece uniform shall be schoolissued or schoolapproved. Please use your district name as the company name, please dont use acronyms to represent your school name. In the alternative, the school may direct or permit assistant and subvarsity coaches to complete the rules meeting requirement individually or in a group setting. Previous changes to nfhs cross country rules created the exception that allows a competitor to assist an injured or ill competitor. Track and field team rules highlands school district. Please dont pay from this document, it is your order confirmation number only. Our association is strengthened by equity and diversity. Regardless of the method utilized, the administration of the school is responsible for attesting to the completion of the requirement by all sports team coaches by the deadlines. Rules 6 and 7 reorganizes rules 6 and 7 into one rule field events to avoid duplicity in the rules, remove unnecessary language, be more concise in the presentation of the events rules and create a section on general rules for all field events.
This concise overview provides the essentials you need to know to understand and enjoy track and field. In reference to a school participating in more than one meet on the same day, a track and field athlete may not exceed the individual entry limitations outlined in the nfhs track and field rules book on one calendar day, and may not duplicate events on the same day, even if competing as a junior varsity and varsity competitor on the same day. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. Must the metric system be used for all field events. The weather and i usually destroy my hard copy of the rules book during the track season. The kshsaa is the recognized state authority on interscholastic activity programs.
As a coach and official, i buy this book every year. Please be advised all cif uniform rules will be strictly enforced. A table of contents has been added to assist in locating information applicable to specific questions that. The committee believes when no advantage is gained by a competitor helping a distressed or injured competitor, the competitor assisting. Sections 3 and 4 contain information that is specific to kshsaa regional track and field meets and the kshsaa state track and field meet. In rule 152, the committee provided a definition for hand pads and delayed the implementation date for a mandatory securelyattached label or stamp on hand pads to 2012. National federation of state high school associations, 1981 track.
State meet records kentucky high school athletic association. National federation of state high school associations track. Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. New york state public high school athletic association 8 airport park boulevard, latham, ny 12110 p. Ncaa member institutions are required to conduct their intercollegiate contests according to these rules. All measurements of height or distance may be made with a steel tape, fiberglass tape, bar or electronic measuring device. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. The michigan high school athletic association, inc. Georgia high school association 2017 track and field rules.
Rule 7524 now permits the use of planting box padding that meets the new astm specification standard. This is the first kindleversion of the book that ive purchased. National federation of state high school associations nfhs national association of sports officials. Ncaa track and field championships officials application closed 10119 track and field championships officials selection. There is some misleading information within this article about the authority of the jury of appeals to determine a race rerun. Utah high school activities association sports records book 200 100meter dash 10. An official invoice will be generated without tax for memberschools or if we have a taxexempt certificate on file after your order. Policy for selection of officials for cross country tournament. 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 change from its to their clarified that a team must finish the race with the same baton that it. The rule still prohibits the wearing of jewelry, but the members of the rules committee and results of the questionnaire strongly support the penalty applying only to the competitor involved as opposed to the entire team, said becky oakes, nfhs assistant director and liaison to the track and field rules committee. Handbook north carolina high school athletic association. Usatf rules and regulations, as they apply to athletes, coaches and clubs. White competitors numbers 001100 100 per set for colors other than white, please contact customer service at 1800. Ncaa publications 20172018 cross country and track and. One less thing that i need to carry around at a meet. The track rules relative to fouling, coaching or interference apply identically to relay races. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Rules may not be altered, unless flexibility is indicated in a specific rule. Schools may also hold competitions with three or fewer schools provided there is no loss of school time.
Cross country and track and field rules of competition. Nfhs rules in track and field and cross country outline that it is an unfair act when a competitor receives any assistance. Nfhs rule 343 gives the referee sole authority to determine if a race should be rerun or not. Nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Membership is open to secondary schools providing interschool athletic activities for boys and girls in grades. The blackboard footer will center if disclaimer is not being used and the. All other rules deal with the conduct of track and field competition. General rules for all field events are located in section 2, articles 1 through 16 and 21. Anthonys announcement page rules, etc page 11 conference championships. Region 1 region 2 region 3 region 4 5 4 4 4 4a schools corrected 11811. Time limit rules for field events will also be strictly enforced.
Track and field national rules adjust north carolina. Also, incoming competitors may not assist teammates by pushing them. The administrative rules indicated in this book are listed below. Georgia high school association 2017 track and field rules clinic. Previous changes to nfhs cross country rules created the exception that allows a competitor to.
Clarifies that a competitor should not be penalized for helping another competitor who is distressed or injured when no advantage is gained by the competitor who is assisting. No team or student shall compete in more than six meets or tournaments, including the district meettournament. 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. White competitors numbers 301400 100 per set for colors other than white, please contact customer service at 18007763462. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. It should wrap, then the bar will grow in height if more space is needed. National federation of state high school associations.
Rules for competition uniforms, equipment, electronics, etc. Rule books for the usatf rulebook below, use the scrollbar at the bottom of the screen to go quickly to your desired page. Although the rules allow for use of other colors for field markings when appropriate, the committee clarified that white is the recommended color for all field markings. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Establishes consistent nfhs language within the rules prohibiting the use of tobacco products and similar items and alcohol by participants, school personnel or officials. 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.
All field events will be administered using the metric system. Track and field north carolina high school athletic. Track and field rules committee welcomes new members 2020 1. Page 3, 2018 track and field major editorial changes, 461 note 2, 31 note. The blackboard footer will center if disclaimer is not being used and the background will be one color. In the 2018 track and field premeet notes, there is an article concerning jury of appeals.