Implements for field events must configure to those described for open athletes in the usatf rule book youth and masters implements are not permitted. Groups youth athletes masters athletes elite athletes athlete alumni coaches officials athlete representatives event directors media. Any other use, or use of any portions of this document, is prohibited without written permission from the nfhs and usatf officials training subcommittee. Such determinations are the responsibility of equipment manufacturers. Click on the article number to download that article. Usatf rules, usatf youth athletics rules and any supplementary rules stated in this announcement will be adhered to strictly. Printed copies will be available soon via the team usatf store. Would you like to know who allows pacing by led lights, has strict restrictions on visible undergarments, does not allow the use of gps watches, or has a 30second time limit for. The administrative rules indicated in this book are listed below.
Road race and finish line management usatf rules of. Nfhs seems more about making money from these instead of getting the information out to the athletes, coaches, and officials. Fosbury changed high jump during oregon high school days. Edited and written by becky oakes, nfhs track and field rules editor, robert kern. Hurdle heights will be, as described in the usatf rule book, for open athletes. Usatf competition rules for open competitions will be followed. Find out about our organization, mission, our methods, and the results of our decades of excellence. Rules may not be altered, unless flexibility is indicated in a specific rule. Guidelines for developing lightning safety policies. Usatf certified officials may obtain a discount code from their association certification chair to purchase a printed rule book at a reduced cost. 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.
Purchase a hardcopy version of the 2006 usatf competition rules. Resources from the national officials committee page officials from all over the country have contributed resources to aid officials to become the best and it is free. Ncaa member institutions are required to conduct their intercollegiate contests according to these rules. The 2020 competition rulebook has been posted online. Distance running committee and the womens track and field committee. Downloadable version should be free, like ncaa and usatf books in digital format. Competition nfhs track and field rules allow the use of a discus made of rubber. Cross country and track and field rules of competition. National federation of state high school associations nfhs washington interscholastic activities association wiaa washington state high school cross country and track. The 2019 usatf competition rules book digital version is. Only those rules contained in this handbook shall supersede the general rules of the national governing body. Events search the calendar team usa events national championships usa running circuit usatf championship series television schedule. Track and field, long distance running and race walking, and is the united states member of the.
Cross country and track and field rules of competition ncaa. Gift cards are delivered by email and contain instructions to redeem them at checkout. Ncaa publications 20192020 cross country and track and. The usatf was known between 1979 and 1992 as the athletics congress tac after its spin off from the amateur athletic union aau, which governed the sport in the us through most of the. All other rules deal with the conduct of track and field competition. Xc rules pausatf pausatf pacific association usatf. 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. This is a library of items which go beyond the rulebook, with detailed information, procedures, and tips on the conduct of events and the management of officials. Cross country rules updated 12212018 the annual pacific association cross country grand prix combines 8 to 10 northern californianorthwest nevada dirt and grass races into a series. Nfhs rules book view members only nfhs rules book order online usatf resources. On a higher level, there is also an international iaaf rule book. Check the usatfne track and cross country pages to find association meets that may need officials.
Simplification of uniform rule continues in high school track and. Learn to inspire a lifetime of activity for youth in your community. The thrill of competing carries with it the thrill of a gold medal. If you dont try to win you might as well hold the olympics in somebodys back yard. Pole vault box collar padding approved rule change. 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.
Usatf is a member of the united states olympic committee usoc and selects teams for olympic and pan american games competitions. Two false start rule for usatf combined events, youth and masters one false start rule or one to the field. All information can be found on line or a hard copy can be purchased from usatf. Advancement to the finals in the 100, 200, 400, short hurdles, and long hurdle events shall be in accordance with rule 303 h in the competition rule book. Rulebooks may be obtained from usatf national office. Instead, runners must be stationed entirely inside a 30 meter takeover zone and batons must be passed entirely within the same 30 meter zone. For the usatf rulebook below, use the scrollbar at the bottom of the screen to go quickly to your desired page. See terms of use we welcome your personal use of the materials above.
The usatf competition rules book is available for viewing, in pdf format below. Track and field rule book differences is a lightweight, paperback book that can easily be carried with you at track meets. View current usatf competition rules online at the usatf site or purchase a. The 2019 usatf rule book is now available online and printed copies in the usatf store. The iaaf also has an excellent book, the referee, that covers many aspects of officiating.
The usatf competition rules book is available for viewing, by article, in pdf format below. Rule book update hard copies of the 2018 usatf rule books should be available around feb 9 for shipping and the spiral bound should be available around feb 14 for shipping. Give them the gift of choice with a team usatf store gift card. Check the usatf ne track and cross country pages to find association meets that may need officials.