2010 track and field rules meeting 2010 track and field rules meeting
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2010 2010 TRACK and FIELD RULES MEETINGTRACK and FIELD RULES MEETING
COACHES REMINDERS
Before Athletes Start Practice: -Athletic Physical signed and on file at -Athletic Physical signed and on file at school.school.
-Parental consent forms signed and on -Parental consent forms signed and on file.file. During the Season: Check Check ALLALL track and field equipment track and field equipment and facilities for safety – does it comply and facilities for safety – does it comply with 2010 NFHS Track and Field Rules-with 2010 NFHS Track and Field Rules-
COACHES REMINDERS
Catastrophic Injury Preparations:1. Have a plan in place for practice and1. Have a plan in place for practice and meets.meets.
2. Document your instructions of correct2. Document your instructions of correct track and field techniques and drills.track and field techniques and drills.
3. Correct illegal techniques and potentially3. Correct illegal techniques and potentially dangerous situations in practice and indangerous situations in practice and in meets and document if they persist.meets and document if they persist.
STARTERS and OFFICIALS REMINDERS
ALL varsity level meets shall use registered starters.
Open Book Test Due – March 24, 2010
Application for Starters for State Meet – April 12th
Starters enter schedules on-line ASAP and update any changes.
NFHS and NSAA Policy Statement on Steroids
The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) and the The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), strongly oppose the abuse of anabolic steroids and other performance-strongly oppose the abuse of anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing substances by high school student-athletes. Such useenhancing substances by high school student-athletes. Such useviolates legal, ethical and competitive equity standards, and imposesviolates legal, ethical and competitive equity standards, and imposesunreasonable long-term health risks. unreasonable long-term health risks.
The NSAA and the NFHS support prohibitions by educational The NSAA and the NFHS support prohibitions by educational institutions, amateur and professional organizations and governmentalinstitutions, amateur and professional organizations and governmentalregulators on the use anabolic steroids and other controlled substances,regulators on the use anabolic steroids and other controlled substances,except as specifically prescribed by physicians for therapeutic purposes.except as specifically prescribed by physicians for therapeutic purposes.
NSAA Sportsmanship Penalties
NEW CHANGES IN EJECTION POLICY
Coaches who are ejected:
Have 10 days to successfully complete NFHS Sportsmanship online course at Coach or School Expense –
Coaches who are ejected a 2nd time:
Have 10 days to successfully complete NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching at Coach
or School Expense –
NSAA Sportsmanship Penalties
• Athletes who are ejected a 2nd time:
Must sit-out 2 contests
• Athletes who are ejected a 3rd time:
Must sit-out 3 contest• If an athlete or coach is ejected in the final game
of the season – the ejection carries over to the
next season
NSAA Sportsmanship Penalties
• Schools having coaches or students with
multiple ejections must submit to the NSAA:
A written management plan explaining how they plan to remediate the problem.
NSAA BYLAWS - TRACK
• Athletes are limited to nine meetsnine meets involving four or more teams.
• Athletes are limited to one meet per day.
2010 District Track and Field Meets2010 District Track and Field Meets
Classes A and D –Classes A and D – Wednesday May 12,
2010
Classes B and C –Classes B and C – ThursdayMay 13, 2010
DISTRICT TRACK & FIELD District entries due – May 3, 2010
The NSAA District Track Entry Form and District Track Roster are submitted online.
2010 State Track and Field Meet
May 21-22 – Omaha Burke Stadium **Classes B and D – early session!
Boys Town is available.
Games Committee-Coaching BoxRule 3-2-4g NOTE
When used, all areas designated for the coaches (coaching boxes) to observe and confer with competitors shall be clearly identified and marked by the host meet management• Coaching boxes should be identified by the
games committee prior to the start of the competition
• Coaching boxes should be marked with flags, pennants, painted lines, etc.
Games Committee-Video ReplayRule 3-2-7
The games committee has authority to approve the use of pictures/video equipment, prior to competition, to assist in the final decision of place finish in races• Must identify equipment to be used
• Must determine location of equipment
• Must identify intended purpose to assist in final decision of place finish
• Not for coaches to use for protesting judgment of official(s)
AnemometerRule 3-17-2
Anemometer (wind instrument or gauge) required for:• races up to and including 200 meters
• long jump
• triple jumps Location of anemometer:
• 4 feet above ground
• Within 2 meters of track/runway
• 50 meters from finish line
• 20 meters from horizontal jumps foul line
• Faces start of event
Communication With a CompetitorRule 4-5-8e
It is an unfair act when a competitor receives any assistance from any other person Assistance includes:• Communicating with a competitor through the
use of any device
Forming HeatsRule 5-6-3
Example: • Games committee decides to use alleys for
varsity boys 800-meter run
• Alley start must be used for all heats varsity boys 800-meter run
• If girls competition is held at the same meet, a different start could be used, but must be the same start for all varsity girls races in the same event
Forming HeatsRule 5-6-3
NOTE: For subvarsity, a different starting configuration could be used, if needed, for example, to accommodate expanded participation
Hurdling InfractionsRule 5-13-2b
It is an infraction if a competitor:• Knocks down any hurdle by hand
Official no longer has to
determine if the hurdle was
knocked down deliberately by
hurdler’s foot • Eliminates need for official to determine hurdler’s
intent• It is a foul if a hurdle is knocked down by hand• It is not a foul if a hurdle is knocked down by foot • Hurdlers must attempt to clear each hurdle
Shot PutRule 6-5-5
A 34.92-degree sector shall be marked on the ground
Radial lines 2 inches (5 centimeters) wide shall extend from the center of the circle to form an area into which legal puts shall be made
The inside edges of these lines shall mark the sector and the lines shall be placed equidistance from the ends of the stopboard
Shot PutRule 6-5-5
Bungee Cord Use in Warm-ups in Vertical JumpsRule 7-2-11 NOTE
A bungee cord/elastic crossbar manufactured for use in the high jump and pole vault may be used during warm-ups, as approved by the games committee
Bungee Cord Use in Warm-ups in Vertical JumpsRule 7-2-11 NOTE
Bungee cord/elastic crossbar for warm-ups• Shall be manufactured for the specific
intended purpose for use in the field event
• Shall be supplied by the host meet management
• Should the hosting school elect not to secure and provide a bungee cord, it is not permissible for a competitor or another school to supply or use a bungee cord for warm-ups
• At no time shall a bungee cord/elastic crossbar be used in competition
Pole VaultRule 7-5-4
A competitor shall not use a variable weight pole, a pole which is improperly marked, a pole rated below his/her weight, or any other equipment which is not legal during warm-ups or competition• Removed bungee cord/elastic crossbar from
the list of illegal equipment for warm-ups
• Bungee cord/elastic crossbar not legal for competition
Jumping EventsRules 7-4-6 NOTE and 7-5-11 NOTE
Effective January 1, 2013, the high jump and pole vault crossbars shall be circular
Square with beveled edges or triangular crossbars shall no longer be legal for competition
Pole VaultRule 7-5-29
It is no longer a foul if a vaulter clears the crossbar in an otherwise legal attempt if the standards are incorrectly set by officials
The event officials have the responsibility during competition to have all equipment properly set
Vaulter should not have to assume verifying actions of officials to be certain he/she does not have an unnecessary foul
2010Major Editorial Changes
Editorial Changes Rule 4-5-9 When a competitor is rendered
unconscious, or apparently unconscious, he/she shall not be permitted to return to play that day without written authorization from a physician (MD/DO)
Rule 6-3-2 Lettering/numbering was corrected. No change to rule, just a clarification
Rule 7-5-3 Prior to competition, the coach must verify that all of the school’s pole vaulters and poles meet these requirements
2010Points of Emphasis
Points of Emphasis – Coaching Box
The games committee has the authority to:• designate specific areas for coaches to
observe and confer with competitors
• establish who may occupy the coaching box
• confirm what activity may occur within a coaching box
All decisions regarding coaching boxes shall be made by the games committee prior to any competition beginning
Points of Emphasis – Coaching Box
Coaching boxes should be clearly marked with a fence, rope, banners, or painted lines
All coaches and officials should be informed• in writing or by announcement which events
have coaching boxes
• regarding the guidelines in place for coaching boxes
Points of Emphasis – Coaching Box
Those permitted to occupy the coaching box, while the specific event is in progress, should be issued a non-transferable credential which must be displayed at all times
While in the coaching box, all rules limiting the assistance a coach may offer a competitor shall not be negated
Points of Emphasis – Pole Vault
Meet management is responsible for providing a landing system, standards and runway that meet the rule requirements
Coaches are responsible for their competitors having legal vaulting poles and that the competitor’s weight is at or below the manufacturer’s pole rating
Officials are required to inspect each pole to verify legality
Points of Emphasis – Pole Vault
Etchings, serial numbers, etc. that may appear on poles shall not replace the requirement of the manufacturer’s pole rating in the minimum ¾-inch marking in a contrasting color on each pole either above or within the required 1-inch circular band marking the top handhold position
Points of Emphasis – Pole Vault
A) weight rating is within top handhold band; B) etchings on bottom end of pole listing characteristics and can’t be used to satisfy Rule 7-5-3; C) weight rating in top handhold band and etchings at top of pole; D) weight rating in top handhold band. Manufacturer’s placed weight rating shall be in a contrasting color, ¾” in height and located in or above top handhold band
A B C D
Points of Emphasis –Pole Vault
No meet management, coach or official can disregard any requirements of the rules dealing with the landing system, standards, runway, vaulting poles or vaulter
Points of Emphasis –Games Committee Responsibilities
Games committees need to have an understanding of policies or procedures that may have been established by their respective state association office
The games committee does not have the authority to set aside or revise policies or procedures
In having the authority to determine aspects of meet management and operation, all determinations must be communicated to the coaches, officials and teams participating prior to the start of any competition
• Any determinations made after the competition has begun, must be due to an unforeseen unusual situation
Points of Emphasis – Contestant/Competitor
The status of athletes, as either contestants or competitors, directly affects the application of some rules and the penalties for violation of those rules
Entry – Athlete and/or relay team submitted by entry deadline established by games committee, to be entered in the meet
Contestant – Any athlete entered in the meet by the established deadline
Competitor – Contestant who reports for an event is then a competitor
Points of Emphasis – Application of “Design of Uniform” for
Relays and Cross Country Rules 4-3 (Track Relay Teams) and 9-6
(Cross Country Team) require team members to be wearing uniforms of the same “design”
“Design” refers to a pattern of colors used in the uniform
Both relay teams and cross country teams are competing as a team similar to a volleyball or basketball team
Uniforms being worn must be able to clearly identify the competitor, at a glance, as a member of a certain team
Points of Emphasis – Application of “Design of Uniform” for
Relays and Cross Country Example: Three team members are wearing singlets
with a white body and a red diagonal stripe 4 inches in width, the remaining team member(s) must also wear a white singlet of the same design with a red diagonal 4-inch stripe
• It would not be legal for the remaining member(s) to wear a white singlet with a vertical 4-inch stripe
• The use of the same colors, but arranged in a different pattern is not of the same design
Points of Emphasis – Application of “Design of Uniform” for
Relays and Cross Country Design and style should not be confused
• Style – all colors and design are the same when required by rule
• Length, cut of uniform, etc. could be different
For officials to fairly and consistently identify the runners and team to which they belong, all rules regarding design shall be followed
Points of Emphasis – Application of “Design of Uniform” for
Relays and Cross Country Examples of style:
• Team members are in black uniform top and black uniform bottom – traditional shorts
• One member wears knee length black uniform bottom - LEGAL style
• Team members are in one piece
black uniform
• One team member wears
black shorts over the one
piece uniform - LEGAL style
• When the shorts were added,
the legs of the one piece
became visible undergarments
2010Rule Interpretations
Rule InterpretationVisible Undergarments
Are visible undergarments displaying seams stitched on the outside of the garment in a visible contrasting color to the undergarment legal or illegal beginning with the 2010 season?
Contrasting color of seams makes garment
more than a single color
Illegal
Rule InterpretationRule 7-2-11
SITUATION: The games committee approves the use of a bungee cord during warm-ups for the pole vault. The bungee cord to be used is supplied by the host school as it is one manufactured specifically for use in the pole vault and for the standards used in the competition.
RULING: Correct procedure.
COMMENT: In order to use a bungee cord for warm-ups, it must be approved by the games committee and manufactured for this use in track and field. If for some reason the hosting site does not allow the use of bungee cords on their equipment, the games committee should honor this policy.
NFHS Track and Field Pre-Meet Notes
NFHS Track and Field Pre-Meet Notes is made possible
through the cooperative efforts of the NFHS Track and Field Rules Committee and USA Track and Field Officials Training Subcommittee
NFHS Track and Field Pre-Meet Notes
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