The track and field rules committee recommended and the nfhs board of directors approved an immediate rule change to track and field rule 7. Beginning with the 2016 high school track and field season, the head starter or designee, rather than the implement inspector, shall inspect all continue reading nfhs approves rule. Track and field jewelry rule minnesota state high school. These two articles, which address how to order reruns after an act of interference has occurred, have been deleted from rule 4 and moved to rule 59, which defines interference in running events. The nonmetal crossbar shall be 14 feet, 10 inches 4. Buy 2015 nfhs track and field and cross country rules book. Nfhs track and field and cross country comments on the rules 20 1. The reorganization of the rule states that a course should be clearly marked with any or all of the methods listed in the rule. Track and field committee vermont high school track and field rule book version.
The uil and have teamed up to make results, records, team information and stats from uil sports available using maxpreps sports information system. The rule eliminates the limit of only two layers of tape on the grip end but still requires any tape placed on the pole to be of uniform thickness on the grip end. Rule change 431 competitors uniform in track and field and cross country the nfhs track and field rules committee reorganized rule 43. Each state association may, in keeping with applicable laws, authorize exceptions to nfhs playing rules to provide reasonable accommodations to individual participants with disabilities andor special needs, as well as those individuals with unique and exten uating circumstances. Kentucky high school athletic association khsaa studentathletes of today, leaders of tomorrow.
Anything worn under the uniform is now considered a foundation garment. Nfhs assistant director and liaison to the track and field rules committee. Rule 62 has been rewritten and edited for clarity and a more logical sequence of the articles. Page 3, 2018 track and field major editorial changes, 461 note 2, 31 note. This rule change will not eliminate courses that may be used for smaller meets with limited numbers of participants. No meet official, including meet referee and jury of appeals, shall set aside any rule. Nfhs track and field and cross country comments on the. All protests of a referees decision must be submitted in writing to one of the meet directors. National federation of state high school associations.
Ncaa member institutions are required to conduct their intercollegiate contests according to these rules. Short details of nfhs track and field and cross country 20 rules. Rule 44 20 nfhs track and field rules page 26 section 4 braces, concussion management and modifications note. When feasible, it is recommended that there be an obstaclefree zone on the inside and outside. 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 nfhs track and field and cross country case book is designated as a supplement to the rules book. The uniform top and bottom were combined into 431b to help reduce redundant language within the book. We believe you will find the information useful and utilize the resources to stay informed. Nfhs approves rule changes for track and field coach and. Track and field rules committee welcomes new members 2020 coaching cross country course now available in nfhs learning center. Ppt 20 track and field and cross country powerpoint.
The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. The administrative rules indicated in this book are listed below. Nfhs national federation of high schools fiaaa florida interscholastic athletic administrators association faca florida athletic coaches association. The 20 nfhs football rules book is now available through itunes, and rules books for field hockey, soccer and volleyball will be available soon, as well as case books in football and volleyball. For more information on national sports rules changes, please visit. State track and field rules protest form in order to file a protest of an official ruling the following guidelines must be followed. Track and field rules committee welcomes new members 2020. Lighting disturbances found in the nfhs rules book.
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. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. While moving hurdles onandoff the track efficiently is essential, the system used to double check height and placement is also critical. Such determinations are the responsibility of equipment manufacturers. Training subcommittee are combining efforts and experience to provide the nfhs premeet notes, an online track and field education publication.
The ciac and connecticut soccer officials association csoa have recently communicated with the national federation of state high school associations nfhs about the field diagram in the nfhs 2012 20 soccer rules book. The track and field rules committee recommended and the nfhs board of directors approved an immediate rule change to track and field rule 7524 pertaining to padding for the pole vault planting box. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. White competitors numbers 001100 100 per set for colors other than white, please contact customer service at 18007763462. White competitors numbers 301400 100 per set for colors other than white, please contact customer service at 18007763462. All other rules deal with the conduct of track and field competition. We asked the nfhs to clarify whether or not the dotted line in the diagram indicating a minimum boundary for. The national federation of state high school associations approved rule changes for track and field and cross country beginning with the upcoming season. Nfhs rule 3183 designates the responsibility for ensuring that each flight of hurdles is set at proper height and prescribed point prior to each race. 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. In rule 752, requirements for pole vault competitors were changed.
Nfhs football rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding. A special thank you goes out to john bowen for preparing this summary report. Rules may not be altered, unless flexibility is indicated in a specific rule. Page 79, nfhs track and field uniform regulations, rule 43 and 986. It is our intention to continually update this site, and we encourage you to visit within the oval frequently for new and valuable information the nfhs track and fieldcross country rules. Medical alertreligious medals are not considered jewelry and must be taped to the body and alert may be visible.
Some of the mpssaa state rules interpreters will create current rules quizzes for officials to enhance and sharpen their working knowledge of the rules for their particular sport prior to and during their respective sports seasons. The allowance for wearing a wristwatch will be determined by the meet referee or meet. View all track and field rules committee welcomes new members 2020 1. Ncaa track and field championships officials application closed 10119.
Page 41 20 nfhs track and field rules rule 61 rule 6 throwing eventsthe nfhs does not perform scientific tests on any specific items of equipment to determine if the equipment poses undue risks to studentathletes, coaches, officials or spectators. For the usatf rulebook below, use the scrollbar at the bottom of the screen to go quickly to your desired page. Nfhs track and field rule 324u grants the games committee the authority to provide liquids during a. Welcome to within the oval, the homepage for nfhs track and field and cross country officials information. Buy 2018 nfhs track and field and cross country rules book. Acknowledgments to authors and editors who contributed to the 20 nfhs track and field premeet. Added a statement that the information on the field diagrams in the rules book are.
Rule change 2018 rule book corrections rule book page 24, 431, and meets the following requirements and restrictions. Clarifies within the rules that the referee, meet officials or jury does not authority to set aside a rule except as provided under special circumstances. The responsibility rests with the head coach of the given team. Comments and explanations from bill quinlisk, grtfoa rules interpreter. Ncaa publications 20192020 cross country and track and. Cross country and track and field rules of competition. Track and field jewelry rule the national federation track and field rules book includes a rule on jewelry, 433.
Used by high school nfhs and college ncaa officials, coaches, players, and fans, this app gives you quick access to the info you need. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. Watch coverage of boys and girls high school sports and activities across the country at. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Rule 75 20 nfhs track and field rules tions on the base covered or padded and be secured or weighted in a way as to prevent them from tipping over. Beginning with the 20 fall sports, all rules books and case books were configured. Nfhs track and field rules committee at its june 15.
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