Transcript Track and Field/Cross Country

National Federation of High Schools
2007
Track & Field and Cross Country
Rules Changes
Major Editorial Changes
Points of Emphasis
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2007 NFHS
Rules Changes
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Games Committee Rule 3-2-4(o)
 Games committee may restrict the wearing of
items which are worn in excess of the schoolissued uniform allowed in rules 4-3-1, 2, 3
and 9-6
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Games Committee Rule 3-2-4(o)
Games Committee may exclude:
 Hats
 Gloves
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 Sunglasses
Games Committee - Uniform
Rules 3-2-4(o), 4-3-1 and 9-6-1
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Uniform: Track & Field/Cross Country
Rules 4-3-1b(5), c(5), 6, and 9-6-1b(7)
 American flag, not exceeding 2 by 3 inches,
and either a commemorative or memorial
patch, not to exceed 4 square inches, may be
worn on:
• Uniform top
or
• Uniform bottom
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Uniform: Track & Field/Cross Country
Rules 4-3-1b(5), c(5), 6 and 9-6-1b (7)
TOP
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3
2
AND
BOTTOM
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NOT TO EXCEED 4
SQUARE INCHES
Two flags or two commemorative patches would not be permitted – one
of each – one being on the top and one on the bottom would be
permitted
Uniform: Track & Field/Cross Country –
Rules 4-3-1(c) and 9-6-1b(7)
Manufacturer’s Logo
 Single manufacturer’s
logo/trademark/reference
 No more than 2 ¼ square inches with no
dimension more than 2 ¼ inches, permitted
on uniform;
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• Top
• Bottom
• One Piece
• Visible undergarment(s)
Uniform: Track & Field/Cross Country
Rules 4-3-1c and 9-6-1b(7)
LEGAL
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Uniform: Track & Field/Cross Country
Rules 4-3-1d and 9-6-1b(8)
Logo
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Front
Figure 1: Legal with single
manufacturer’s logo on
uniform top, bottom and
visible undergarment
Back
Figure 2: Illegal as visible
undergarment has two visible
manufacturer’s logos
Uniform: Track & Field/Cross Country
Rules 4-3-1 and 9-6-1
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Uniform: Track & Field/Cross Country
Rules 4-3-1 thru 4 and 9-6-1 thru 7
 Intent and application of Rules 4 and 9 is that
uniform requirements are the same for both
Track & Field and Cross Country
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Running Events: The Start
Rules 5-7-2 and 3
 Establishes single starting command for:
• Individual races
• Opening relay leg
 With distance of 800 meters or more outdoor
 600 meters or more indoor
 Command shall be, “On your marks”
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Throwing Sectors: Shot Put and Discus
Rules 6-5-4 and 9
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 SITUATION: School A has properly marked
the 34.92-degree throwing sector for the shot
put. The school has maintained the old
stopboard which extends beyond the sector
lines which have been painted on the
stopboard. Thrower B steps on the outside
edge of the stopboard beyond the sector line
on the throw. RULING: Foul. COMMENT:
Competitor has made contact beyond the
circle and contacted the end of the
stopboard.
Throwing Sectors: Shot Put and Discus
Rules 6-4-5, 6-5-4 and 5
 Beginning this season require the 34.92degree throwing sector for shot put and
discus
 Converting to 34.92-degree sector does not
require shot put stopboard to be replaced
 Existing stopboard must be clearly marked to
delineate sector lines
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Discus Cage Requirements and Guidelines
Rules 6-4-3 thru 6 and Appendix A
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 No longer options on size of throwing sector,
34.92-degree is standard
 Protective cage for the discus is required
 All cages to have a rear as well as sides that
extend forward at least to front of ring
 Recommend cage be constructed of heavy
nylon netting or material that will absorb
energy of discus
Discus Cage Guidelines
Rule 6-4-6 and Appendix A
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Guidelines
 Recommend for both portable and
permanent installation the cage be
constructed of heavy nylon netting or other
material that will absorb energy of discus and
prevent bounce back
 Preferred that sides (wings/ gate poles)
extend several feet beyond front of ring
• Wings/gate poles should be placed near sector
lines to maintain 4’ to 5’ distance from sector lines
Discus Cage Guidelines
Rule 6-4-6 and Appendix A
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Discus Cage Guidelines
Rule 6-4-6 and Appendix A
 SUGGESTED SPECIFICATIONS:
• Height: 10 feet to 14 feet
• Front Opening: 20 feet to 24 feet, extended style
• Distance from Corner Post to Sector Line: 4 feet
to 5 feet
• Distance from Center of Circle to Fencing: 10 feet
to 11 feet
• Fencing: Energy-Absorbing Material
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Discus Cage Guidelines
Rule 6-4-6 and Appendix A
 Cage is designed to provide limited
protection in immediate throwing area for:
• Competitors
• Officials
• Spectators
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 Recommend all throwing areas be corded off
with rope, fence or flags placed well outside
sector lines
• Serves to minimize risk of injury for spectators,
athletes and officials
Throwing Sectors: Shot Put and Discus
Rules 6-4-5, 6-5-4, 5 and Appendix B
 The 34.92 degree throwing sector is an
isosceles triangle having two equal sides,
with the base of the triangle always being .6
of the length of either side. The sector may
be prepared by using three tapes and three
people or one tape, two people and stakes to
clearly designate measurements.
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Throwing Sectors: Shot Put and Discus
Rules 6-4-5, 6-5-4, 5 and Appendix B
3-3 System: Example Shot Put
Diagram A
Diagram B
Diagram C
T1
T2
P2
B
P3
20m
Pin
B
Pin 20m
A
A
T1 T2
P1
12m
A
A
A
P1
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A=Sector line
T=Tape
B=Cross measurement
P=Person
12m
A
Throwing Sectors: Shot Put and Discus
Rules 6-4-5, 6-5-4, 5 and Appendix B
1-2 System: Example Shot Put
Diagram D
Diagram E
Diagram F
P2
#1
#2
P2
T1 B
<(.6 of A)>
P2
#1 #2
T1
A
A
P1
B
<(.6 of A)>
T1
A
A
P2
P1
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A=Sector line
T=Tape
B=Cross measurement
P=Person
#1
Throwing Sectors: Shot Put and Discus
Rules 6-4-5, 6-5-4, 5 and Appendix B
 Sector for discus is set up in same fashion
 Ratio of cross measurement length to sector
line length at 0.6
 Javelin sector angle is 28.96-degrees with
ratio of cross measurement length to sector
line length at 0.5
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Pole Vault Area
Rule 7-5-12
 Runway adjacent to the planting box may be
marked by permanent line ½ inch (1 cm)
drawn through zero point of vault box
 Line is to extend 10 feet (3 meters) to each
side of box
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Pole Vault Area
Rule 7-5-12
1/2” (1cm) permanent line
through zero point
extending 10’ (3m) each
side of plant box
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Scoring for Decathlon, Pentathlon and
Heptathlon: Rule 8 Note
Unless determined otherwise by state
association
• Standard scoring system for decathlon, pentathlon
and heptathlon shall be IAAF point scale
• The point scale can also be located in the NFHS
Officials Education Program of Officiating Track &
Field and Cross Country
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Cross Country Uniform – Assigned
Computer Chips: Rule 9-6-5
 For identification purposes and assistance
with scoring competitors may be assigned:
• Contestant numbers
• Computer chips
 Rule 9-6-5 now states that numbers and
chips shall be worn as assigned and
unaltered
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Cross Country Uniform – Assigned
Computer Chips: Rule 9-6-5 Penalty
PENALTY
 Alteration of the number and/or chip shall
result in the competitor being disqualified
from the competition
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Major Editorial Changes
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Major Editorial Changes
 1-2, 4
Changed style of listing relays to 4 x
100
meter relay etc.
 3-3-4t
Deleted from previous rule book
 3-5-4
Changed “Non-appealable
situations” to
“Situations which are
not subject to
appeal:”
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Major Editorial Changes
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 4-3-1c(3) Moved statement regarding French
or
high-cut apparel not to be
worn in lieu of
uniform bottom under
portion of rule
addressing
uniform bottom
 Add the new 4-3-1 Note
“Note: Only one American flag
and/or
commemorative or
memorial patch may
be displayed
on the uniform (one or two
piece).”
Major Editorial Changes
Clarified visible garments “under the
uniform top or bottom” may
vary in
length
 4-3-1c(6) Included statement that American
flag
could be placed on
uniform bottom
 4-3-2b
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 4-3-3
Revised structure of rule to clearly
state
jewelry is prohibited in
track and field
with three
exceptions: medical alert
medals, religious medals and a watch
worn on wrist
 5-6-4
Moved “Note” regarding heats from
Note
under Article 5 to Article 4 where
placement is more
appropriate
Major Editorial Changes
 5-7-4d,e Inserted for clarity that starting
blocks
must be placed within
respective
competitor’s
lane and relettered
remaining item
 5-8-1
“The finish line shall be painted
white…”
from “The visible finish line”
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Major Editorial Changes
 6-4-6
to
of
discus
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Added requirements for cage apply
“portable or permanent”
Included recommended cage to be
material to absorb shock of
Moved diagram of cage to Appendix
A
Major Editorial Changes
 6-5-5
Added statement to include size of
throwing sector
 7-5-13 Included the definition of “zero
point” for
pole vault
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Points of Emphasis
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Center of Gravity (mass) for the Javelin
 Center of gravity (COG) or mass is one
in the same
 COG located within section of
whipcord/grip
 Whipcord must be over COG so flight of
javelin occurs as intended for
competition
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Entry and Exit of Throwing Circle in
Shot Put and Discus
The Track and Field Committee
recognized that entry and exit into the
throwing circles are sometimes presumed
to have same requirements
Competitor may enter from any direction
Competitor must exit from back half of
circle
Before exiting competitor must
• Be under control
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Uniforms
Rules 4-3 and 9-6 pertain to uniforms
Coach and individual contestant have
ultimate responsibility to be in legal uniform
Rules require uniform to be worn as intended
by manufacturer
Coaches must be certain to place athlete in
legal uniform by high school rules
• Penalty is disqualification from event
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 Here is an example of the coach placing
the competitors in an illegal uniform.
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Zero Point in Pole Vault
Point of reference for crossbar movement
toward back of landing surface
Reference for proper placement of landing
system
Starting point for runway
Located at top of the back of plant box
GROUND LEVEL
ZERO POINT
PLANT BOX
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Proper Procedures for
Handling Apparent Concussions
(Information provided by the Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.)
Action Plan
 If you suspect that a competitor has a
concussion, you should take the following
steps:
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1. Remove competitor from play.
2. Ensure athlete is evaluated by an appropriate health
care professional. Do not try to judge the seriousness
of the injury yourself.
3. Inform athlete’s parents or guardians about the known
or possible concussion and give them the fact sheet
on concussion.
4. Allow the athlete to return to play only with permission
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Proper Procedures for
Handling Apparent Concussions
Signs and Symptoms
These signs and symptoms may indicate that a
concussion has occurred.
 Signs Observed by
Coaching Staff
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• Appears dazed or
stunned
• Is confused about
assignment
• Forgets plays
• Is unsure of game,
score or opponent
• Moves clumsily
• Answers questions
slowly
• Loses consciousness
• Shows behavior or
personality changes
• Can’t recall events prior
to hit
• Can’t recall events after
hit
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Proper Procedures for
Handling Apparent Concussions
Signs and Symptoms
These signs and symptoms may indicate that a
concussion has occurred.
 Symptoms Reported by
Athlete
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• Headache
• Nausea
• Balance problems or
dizziness
• Double vision or fuzzy vision
• Sensitivity to light or noise
• Feeling sluggish
• Feeling foggy or groggy
• Concentration or memory
problems
• Confusion
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Safety in Field Events
 Due to implements being thrown and many
field event venues located inside the track it
is very important that every effort is made to
create an environment which minimizes risk
of injury for all parties involved at a track and
field meet
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Safety in Field Events cont.
 Event officials should report 30 minutes
before event
 Event areas should be marked “Closed” with
no practice until judge arrives
 Event areas should be corded off with ropes,
flags or other visible means to keep others
out of competition area
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Safety in Field Events cont.
 Event judge is to announce when area is
clear for throwing events
 In practice and competition, implements shall
be carried and returned outside of throwing
sectors – never throw them back
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Safety in Field Events cont.
 Competitors violating safety shall receive
warning and for second offense be
disqualified
 Spectators with second offense shall be
removed from competition area
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