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. The information in this section covers four categories. Technical rules, but rules giving more rights to the athletes than they would have obtained applying. Anything worn under the uniform is now considered a foundation garment. I wrote about the possibility of the iaaf changing their track and field rules for 2012 because of the usain bolt dq in daegu. Included in its charge are the standardization of rules. Youth athletics still has one minute when there are 3 or more competitors at the start of a round. The evolution of track and field rules during the last century.
A schematic of the 30meter exchange zone can be found in the iaaf track and field facilities manual as referred to in the ncaa rule book rule 1 construction of facilities. Athletics track and field, road running, race walking, crosscountry running and mountain running. Competing order of the field events shall be at the discretion of the organiser. Certifications system which details information about the certification of facilities and implements, and includes the various application and report forms. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. Below is a listing of the ebooks currently available for purchase. Wa governs the rules for competition for the following disciplines. Assisting injured athletes, expansion of exchange zones among rules. Track and field facilities manual 2019 edition chapters.
The administrative rules indicated in this book are listed below. International association of athletics federations iaaf, track and field organization of national associations of more than 160 countries. It was founded as the international amateur athletic association at stockholm in 1912. The aau track and field rule book in 1907 was all of 14 pages long, plus three pages covering cross country. Here are important rules governing the start of the race, the use of. The world athletics track and field facilities manual, which is available from the. The iaaf is eternally grateful to the members of the association of track and field statisticians atfs, whose diligent work makes it possible for the iaaf to present a book of this depth and scope. The aim of the merged rule book is to have just one set of rules. Cross country and track and field rules of competition. The first false start goes to the field, with the second false start resulting in a dq. The ncaa mens and womens track and field rules committee recommended all members of teams must wear the same uniforms, starting in the 201819 academic year. The field event time limit will now be 30 secondseven in the high jumpafter a competitors name is called.
The supplements cover all technical issues for under 17 and lower age groups which are not covered in the iaaf rule book and all nontechnical matters such. This rule book is designed predominantly to provide technical officials with a practical. Situationrulings in the case book are officially approved by the nfhs track and field and cross country rules committee and. Not just the contestants, but even the officials are committed to follow the rules with proper discipline. The rules have been designated as either administrative rules or conduct rules. Iaaf track and field facilities manual 2008 edition chapters 1. Rule books for the usatf rulebook below, use the scrollbar at the bottom of the screen to go quickly to your desired page. The name is derived from where the sport takes place, a running track and a grass field for the throwing and some of the jumping events. This rule book is designed predominantly to provide technical officials with a practical publication that includes all the changes that have occurred since the last edition. Track and field is categorized under the umbrella sport of athletics, which also includes road running, cross country running, and. Iaaf requirements for planning, constructing, equipping and maintaining iaaf track and field facilities manual 2008 edition. The uniform top and bottom were combined into 431b to help reduce redundant language within the book.
Iaaf international technical officials ito guidelines. Track and field rules committee welcomes new members 2020 1 coaching cross country course now available in nfhs learning center. Manuals and guidelines which includes iaaf competition rules, and other material including track and field facilities manual, technical guidelines, etc. Rule change 431 competitors uniform in track and field and cross country the nfhs track and field rules committee reorganized rule 43.
For the usatf rulebook below, use the scrollbar at the bottom of the screen to go quickly to your desired page. 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. Technical rules and the iaaf track and field facilities manual. The aim of the merged rule book is to have just one set of rules for athletics in the united kingdom and in particular to standardise technical rules. Hf101 regles des competitions iaaf 201819 francais.
Mens lacrosse 2019 and 2020 rules and interpretations 201819 womens volleyball rules book. Ncaa publications 20192020 cross country and track and. These all appear in a blue font following each iaaf rule and each heading is cross referenced back to the previous equivalent rule number in the 2014 uka rule book. Every track and field athlete must know and follow these. Track and field is a sport which includes athletic contests established on the skills of running, jumping, and throwing. In 1936 the iaaf took over regulation of womens international. For each sex, this covers nineteen track and field events seven track running events, three obstacle track events, four jumping events, four throwing events, and a combined event, two road running events, and two racewalking events. The 100meter dash is one of the most exciting events in track and field, with the olympic games gold medal winners earning the title of fastest man in the world or fastest woman in the world. Typically, administrative rules are those dealing with preparation for the competition. There are 46 outdoor mens and womens athletics events that are subject to iaaf world rankings and categorised as main events. International association of athletics federations.
Here is the current track and field rules for 2012, in english. Rules for track and field events are designed to keep participants safe and secure while racing. Area association an area association of the iaaf responsible for fostering athletics in one of the six areas into which the members are divided in the constitution. Iaaf competition rules 20182019, in force from 1 november 2017. Bc athletics, a branch of athletics canada, is the provincial nonprofit amateur sport organization for athletics. World athletics, formerly known as the international amateur athletic federation and international association of athletics federations both abbreviated as iaaf, is the international governing body for the sport of athletics, covering track and field, cross country running, road running, racewalking, mountain running and ultrarunning. 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. The usatf competition rules book is available for viewing, in pdf format below.
World athletics competition rules athletics fiji covid. Rules may not be altered, unless flexibility is indicated in a specific rule. We were shocked to learn recently that the iaaf uniform guidelines would be applied to this meet. The administrative rules indicated in this book are listed.
Track and field rule book differences is a lightweight, paperback book that can easily be carried with you at track meets. You may change the relay zone markings when your track is resurfaced or repainted. Wiaa washington interscholastic activities association. View all track and field rules committee welcomes new members 2020 1. The conduct rules are those that have to do directly with the competition. The uk athletics rules for competition are published every two years.
Uk athletics governs the rules for competition for the following disciplines. F oreword it gives me pleasure to introduce the 20182019 iaaf competition rules. Please note that these rules may be changed at any time as a result, for example, of changes in. The rules ensureequal conditions forcompetition and form the basis for stan. Needless to say, if you were officiating a hundred years ago, you were given little. No additional cost is necessary to comply with this rule. Ncaa member institutions are required to conduct their intercollegiate contests according to these rules. Situationrulings in the case book are officially approved by the nfhs track and field and cross country rules committee and are considered. Track and field rules october 2015 version track and field 109 track and field i. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs.
All other rules deal with the conduct of track and field competition. Athletics rules and regulations 20162017 1 changes to these rules and regulations please note that these rules may be changed at any time as a result, for example, of changes in. World athletics wa has a set of rules for competition and a series of official notification periods for proposed changes to them. International paralympic committee athletics rules and. Copies of the 201820 uka rules for competition can be. The rules of track and field events that are followed at the international level are devised by the international association of athletic federation iaaf. Their work goes far beyond the basic facts and figures required to run a championships. Ncaa track and field championships officials application closed 10119 track and field championships officials selection. International association of athletics federations latest edition with apac exceptions. The nfhs track and field and cross country case book is designated as a supplement to the rules book.