Guests coming to jesse owens memorial stadium for the state track and field meet should use state route 315 and exit at ackerman road. While track and field events may have complex rules and rule books, basic events such as sprinting and long distance running have only a few key rules that must be followed by all participants. For reference, jesse owens memorial stadium is located at 2450 fred taylor drive, columbus. Athletes must have the time to devote to the training program as designed by the coaches. Every track and field athlete must know and follow these basic rules. The 2012 ofsaa track and field championship is being conducted in brockville, june 7, 8, and 9, 2012. Quotes are not sourced from all markets and may be delayed up to 20 minutes. When multiple takeoff boards are used, the 20 meter distance shall be from the takeoff board furthest from the pit. Assisting injured athletes, expansion of exchange zones among rules. Ofsaa track and field results 19702000 compiled by asad raza. Rules for track and field events are designed to keep participants safe and secure while racing.
James high school which is a 5 minute drive from the university of guelph stadium. This editorial change removed redundant language from the book. 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. Anything worn under the uniform is now considered a foundation garment. For the usatf rulebook below, use the scrollbar at the bottom of the screen to go quickly to your desired page. All players must be regular employees full or part time, interns or retirees of companies registered for the des moines. Due to reorganization of rules 6 and 7, records competition rules are now located in rule 9. The nfhs track and field and cross country case book is designated as a supplement to the rules book. Ontario federation of school athletic associations wikipedia.
Check in and organize competitors into assigned heats and lanes check uniforms, spike length check for. Rules may not be altered, unless flexibility is indicated in a specific rule. Buy 2015 nfhs track and field and cross country rules book. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. The uniform top and bottom were combined into 431b to help reduce redundant language within the book. Every track and field athlete must know and follow these. If you are wellversed with these rules, you can formulate an effective strategy and go on to win the much soughtafter gold.
Recent changes within multiple track and field rules codes regarding the definition of relay exchange zones prompted the rules committee to adjust nfhs exchange zone rules. Ncaa track and field championships officials application closed 10119 track and field championships officials selection. Buy 2017 and 2018 nfhs track and field and cross country officials manual. 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. Track and field rules committee welcomes new members 2020 coaching cross country course now available in nfhs learning center. The evolution of track and field rules during the last century. New ofsaa senior boys and canadian high school record for 800m. New mexico athlete battles cancer while continuing to compete. Going to a track meet is an exciting event theres a lot going on all at the same time. The ontario federation of school athletic associations ofsaa is an organization of studentathletes, teachercoaches, studentcoaches, teachers, principals, and sport administrators in ontario, canada.
Ncaa publications 20172018 cross country and track and. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Check in and organize competitors into assigned heats and lanes check uniforms, spike length check for electronic devices cell phones, cds, etc. Track and field rules committee welcomes new members 2020 1 coaching cross country course now available in nfhs learning center. Before there was an international rule book from the iaaf, each country had its own rules for. According to ofsaa regulations, the following supervision requirements must be followed. Ofsaa is the second largest high school athletic association in north america, second only to the california interscholastic federation.
Oct 31, 2018 rules for track and field events are designed to keep participants safe and secure while racing. All other rules deal with the conduct of track and field competition. The cfta rule book will be used to cover all technicalities not covered in the ghac regulations. The michigan high school athletic association, inc. Rule book in order to clarify rules of competition the following order of interpretation will be used unless otherwise put forth in this document. The organizers will be providing a continuous free shuttle bus. Due to some unforeseen construction problems, the javelin event for the 2019 ofsaa track and field championships has been moved. Editorial change relay baton and exchange zone 5111 relay infractions art. Look for special guest interviews along with topical high school sport issues of interest to studentathletes, coaches, parents and educators. The rules ncaa track and field and cross country rules have been designated as either administrative rules or conduct rules typically, administrative rules are those dealing with preparation for the competition conduct rules are those that have to do directly with the competition no conduct rule may be changed all.
The rules of track and field events advocate free and fair play on the field. 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. In the long jump and triple jump, the wind gauge shall be 20 meters from the foul line. The nfhs track and field rules committee reorganized rule 43. These 6 events will now take place on a rubberized runway at st. Currently, division i track and field conference calls are scheduled for the third wednesday of the. Cross country and track and field rules of competition ncaa. Ofsaa track and field championshiptoronto 642009 to 662009. Situationrulings in the case book are officially approved by the nfhs track and field and cross country rules committee and are considered an integral part of the. Page 3, 2018 track and field major editorial changes, 461 note 2, 31 note. Establishes consistent nfhs language within the rules prohibiting the use of tobacco products and similar items and alcohol by. White competitors numbers 301400 100 per set for colors other than white, please contact customer service at 18007763462.
Ontario federation of school athletic associations. 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. National federation of state high school associations track. General rules and modifications for track events 1 in running events. This handbook does not attempt to restate all nfhs rules book rules.
The administrative rules indicated in this book are listed below. Division i track and field officers participate in eleven 11 regularly scheduled conference calls per year. The rule change does not require that tracks be repainted or resurfaced in order to be in compliance with nfhs rules. Comments and explanations from bill quinlisk, grtfoa rules interpreter. The aaas track and field advisory ommittee serves as the games ommittee for determin. Georgia high school association 2017 track and field rules. General rules for track events special olympics utah. The rules ncaa track and field and cross country rules have been designated as either administrative rules or conduct rules typically, administrative rules are those dealing with preparation for the competition conduct rules are those that have to do directly. Unlike other sports where players take turns or focus on one event, track and. Information is provided as is and solely for informational purposes, not for trading purposes or advice. A relay team shall pass their baton in accordance with the rules.
Ncaa member institutions are required to conduct their intercollegiate contests according to these rules. Ofsaa track and field results 19702000 compiled by. Georgia high school association 2017 track and field rules clinic. In these events the commands of the starter shall be on your marks, set, and when all competitors are steady, the gun shall be fired.