Nfhs three consecutive strides on or over the inside line left, right, or a combination of both. Elections shall be by the national council as a whole with one member selected from each of the eight 8 nfhs sections. Coaching track and field, developed by usa track and field and the nfhs is hosted by decorated olympic athletes dan obrien and hyleas fountain. The ultimate responsibility to have each competitor compliant with uniform rules and other reasonable and legal items is with the coach. As a result, nfhs rules are written for high school competition by persons who are actually involved. No other model rules interpretations should be considered. As a result, nfhs rules are writtenfor high school competition by persons who are actually involved at the interscholastic level and who are directly responsible to secondary schools. General rules for all field events are located in section 2, articles 1 through 16 and 21 section 2, articles 17 through 20 apply to horizontal jumps and throws general rules for the vertical jumps, high jump and pole vault, are covered in articles 22 through 25. 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 uniform top and bottom were combined into 431b to help reduce redundant language within the book. National federation of state high school associations. Assisting injured athletes, expansion of exchange zones among rules. Rule 431 describes the legal track and field uniform.
The term of office shall be four 4 years and the terms shall be staggered so two 2 terms expire at each annual summer meeting no one person shall serve more than one 1 consecutive term. It is an unfair act when a competitor receives any. Track and field rules committee welcomes new members 2020 1 coaching cross country course now available in nfhs learning center. Anything worn under the uniform is now considered a foundation garment.
Please consult the appropriate governing body or the american sports builders association for specific information. Contains the official rules for track and field and cross country and are designed to explain all aspects of the sport. Track and field and cross country the nfhs track and field rules committee reorganized rule 43. Competition is by individuals, except in the relays, which involves competition. Ncaa track and field championships officials application closed 10119 track and field championships officials selection. Competitor receiving assistance from another competitor to complete the race. Track and field and cross country the nfhs track and field rules committee reorganized rule 4. Taping any part of the throwing hand or fingers unless there is an open wound in the shot put is. The nfhs track and field and cross country case book is designated as a. The nfhs track and field cross country rules committee meets annually in june to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis for the following season. The surface shall have the same elevation as that of the takeoff board. The wearing of a medical alert with the alert visible is encouraged for risk minimization.
From the national federation of state high schools association, this latest edition includes high school track and field and crosscountry competition rules, specifications and national records. Niaa preseason coaches meetings schedule datessitestimes for 20192020 preseason rules clinic packet updated feb 2020 other track and field officiating links. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Establishes consistent nfhs language within the rules prohibiting the use of tobacco products and similar items and alcohol by participants, school personnel or officials. The nfhs track and field and cross country rules committee is comprised ofdedicated, experienced and knowledgeable individuals who are experts and specialists in track and field and cross country. Kansas state high school activities association 2020 track.
Refer to page 54 of nfhs track and field rules book. During your attempt you may not touch top of the ring, the side or top of the toe board. What is the legal wind reading for an nfhs record in the long jump, triple jump or race that is not run around the complete oval of the track. Rule change providing aid 465 g disqualification and conduct art. It is our goal to encourage more individuals to become track and field officials. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of model interpretations of nfhs rules.
View all track and field rules committee welcomes new members 2020 1. Track and field rules changes, only legal implements, as inspected rules book. Clarifies that it is illegal to run backward or in the opposite direction nonlegal direction on a. Cross country and track and field rules of competition ncaa. White competitors numbers 301400 100 per set for colors other than white, please contact customer service at 18007763462. Nevada interscholastic activities association 1188 victorian plaza circle sparks, nevada 89431 phone 775 4531012 fax 775 4531016. In the long jump, the distance between the takeoff board and the nearer edge of the landing area shall be at least 3 feet 1 meter and not more than 10 feet 3 meters. Nfhs track and field rule 324u grants the games committee the authority to provide liquids during a. The nfhs track and field rules committee reorganized rule 43. 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. White competitors numbers 001100 100 per set for colors other than white, please contact customer service at 1800.
A track and field meet consists of races of different lengths, called track events, and of contests in jumping and throwing called field events. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. The course presents the fundamentals of running, jumping and throwing, as well as the importance of sound mechanics and how to teach these basic skills. It is an unfair act when a competitor receives any assistance. State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for model rules interpretations. Experimentation may be conducted annually, in addition to other research conducted by the nfhs, to establish a basis for rules revisions. Warm ups should not be allowed unless supervised by an event official or the contestants coach and the venue has been declared open by the meet director. The construction and layout of all courts and fields used for high school. National federation of state high school associations track. All exchange zones for races in excess of 200 meters will remain at 20 meters. For the 2019 track and field meets the participant may wear only one watch during the competition it must be unadorned and worn only on the wrist. Should have been omitted from the 2018 rules book due to rule changes.
Due to reorganization of previous rules 6 and 7, rule 8 special events now becomes rule 7 several special events are listed in rule 7 and may be included in the order of competition the nfhs track and field rules committee does not write the rules for these special events such events shall be conducted under usatf youth event rules. Mar 11, track and field rules changes, only legal implements, as inspected by the implement inspector, shall nfhs track and field and cross country rules book ro. The landing pit shall have a minimum width of 9 feet 2. Rule 11 page 820 nfhs track and field rules rule 1 order of events section 1 track and field meet art. In the 4x100meter relay and 4x200meter relay, and other relays with legs of 200 meters or less, each exchange zone will be 30 meters long. Except as specifically stated in the rules, information on field diagrams in the nfhs football rules book is suggestive only. Nfhs track and field and cross country rules do not prohibit the use of wearable technologies, but rules 328a and 465d state that no competitor may. We will be using national federation of high school rules for this competition.
The nfhs track and fieldcross country rules committee meets annually in june to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis for the following season. 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. Page 3, 2018 track and field major editorial changes, 461 note 2, 31 note. In this issue removed from rule 8, cross country, and all rules regarding the the nfhs track and field rules committees task has become manual and.
Consequently, rules are written considering outdoor venues and are not indoor specific. Nfhs rules reflect concern for the maturity of participants and consider the endurance, skill and strength of these individuals. Duplicate language regarding the uniform has been removed from rule 8, cross country, and all rules regarding the uniform for individuals, relay. Cross country and track and field rules of competition. These areas should be roped off and properly marshalled. It is illegal to run backwards or in the opposite direction nonlegal direction on a horizontal jump, pole vault or javelin runway. Nfhs rules should contact the rules interpreter designated by his or her state high school association. To the nfhs, indoor track is still somewhat of a novelty only enjoyed in the northeast and midwest. Nfhs rules in track and field and cross country outline that it is an unfair act when a. 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 student.
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