2010 Track & Field and Cross Country Rules Meetings David Anderson, Asst. Executive Director Iowa High School Athletic Association Mike Dick, Executive Director Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION STARTING DATES FOR PRACTICE SAME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS FEBRUARY 15, 2010 COMPETITION FOR BOTH ORGANIZATIONS CAN BEGIN ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2010

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION CHANGE IN SCHOLARSHIP RULE 36.15(2) FIRST COMPETITION DATE IS NOW MARCH 15, 2010 –STUDENTS ARE INELIGIBLE ON THIS DATE STUDENTS WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE ON APRIL 14, 2010 IF YOU HAVE AN INDOOR SEASON, STUDENT ATHLETES CAN COMPETE BEFORE THIS DATE AND THEN BECOME INELIGIBLE

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION MEET LIMITATION SAME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS TWELVE (12) MEETS MEET LIMITS DO NOT INCLUDE THE DRAKE RELAYS, DISTRICT/REGIONAL OR STATE MEET

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION MEET LIMITATION YOUR SCHOOL IS ALLOWED THE MEET LIMITATION AT EACH LEVEL, (I.E. VARISTY, JV, FRESHMAN). JUNIOR VARSITY TEAMS MAY COMPETE IN LEVEL VARSITY MEETS IF THE MEET CONTRACT CLEARLY STATES YOUR SCHOOL IS SENDING A JV TEAM AND ALL PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS ARE NOTIFIED PRIOR TO THE DATE OF COMPETITION.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION INDOOR COMPETITION INDOOR MEETS ARE NOT COUNTED IN THE MEET LIMITATION, HOWEVER, ONCE YOU COMPETE OUTDOORS, ALL MEETS AFTER THAT COMPETITION COUNT WHETHER INDOORS OR OUTDOORS EXCEPTION: THE GIRLS’ STATE INDOOR MEET WILL NOT COUNT EVEN IF YOU HAVE HAD OUTDOOR COMPETITION

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION BOYS AND GIRLS INDIVIDUAL LIMITATION EXCEPTION BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS HAVE AN EXECEPTION FOR THE DRAKE RELAYS REGARDING A COMPETITOR COMPETING IN ONLY ONE MEET PER DAY. THE EXCEPTION IS ONLY FOR THE DRAKE RELAYS.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION HURDLE CHANGES FROM 2009 – BOYS & GIRLS GIRLS 100 METER HURDLES HURDLE HEIGHT – 33 INCHES GIRLS & BOYS SHUTTLE HURDLE RELAY HURDLE HEIGHT – 33 INCHES GIRLS & BOYS 400 METER HURDLES UNCHANGED

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION JUNIOR HIGH HURDLE HEIGHTS ALL JUNIOR HIGH HURDLE EVENTS USE A HURDLE HEIGHT OF 30 INCHES THE JUNIOR HIGH HURDLE HEIGHTS WERE NOT CHANGED

GIRLS’ STATE INDOOR MEET WILL BE HELD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2010 – 11:00 AM MEET MANAGEMENT WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILILTY OF UNI OPEN TO ALL IOWA HIGH SCHOOLS – LIMITED TO 1 RELAY ENTRY AND 2 INDIVIDUAL ENTRIES PER EVENT

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION DISTRICT/REGIONAL MEETS IN ALL CLASSES WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2010 ALL DISTRICT/REGIONAL ENTRIES WILL BE ONLINE ALL DISTRICT/REGIONAL ENTRIES WILL BE ONLINE DEADLINE FOR DISTRICT/REGIONAL ENTRIES WILL BE 12:00 NOON, ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 DEADLINE FOR DISTRICT/REGIONAL ENTRIES WILL BE 12:00 NOON, ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 12

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION EIGHT PLACES WILL BE SCORED AT THE DISTRICT/REGIONAL MEETS THE SCHEDULED BREAK DURING THE DISTRICT/REGIONAL MEET 45 MINUTES THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN STATE MEET QUALIFYING – BOYS WILL STILL QUALIFY ONLY BY DISTRICT PLACE – GIRLS WILL QUALIFY BOTH BY REGIONAL PLACE AND PERFORMANCE COMPARISON DISTRICT/REGIONAL INFORMATION

MEETS USING FAT TIMING SYSTEMS WILL BE ALLOWED TO USE THE FAT TIME AND MAKE THE -.24 SECOND ADJUSTMENT ALL ENTRIES MUST BE VERIFIED ON IOWA QUIKSTATS – POSTING OF PERFORMANCES ON QUIKSTATS IS NOW A REQUIREMENT ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION DISTRICT/REGIONAL INFORMATION

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION STATE MEET INFORMATION THE STATE MEET SCHEDULE WILL NOT CHANGE. SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED ON BOTH THE GIRLS’ UNION AND BOYS’ ASSOCIATION WEBSITES. THE COMPETITION ORDER WILL BE THE SAME AS 2009 – CLASS 1A & 4A WILL COMPETE IN THE MORNING SESSIONS – CLASS 2A & 3A WILL COMPETE IN THE AFTERNOON SESSIONS

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations 2010 Track and Field and Cross Country Rules Changes Major Editorial Changes Points of Emphasis Rule Interpretations

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Games Committee-Coaching Box Rule 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 Replay Rule  Video replay or television monitoring equipment, other than the official equipment approved by the games committee prior to the start of competition, shall not be used to make decisions related to the meet

Games Committee-Video Replay Rule  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)

Anemometer Rule  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 Competitor Rule 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 Heats Rule  All varsity heats in the same event shall use the same starting procedure  Three configurations: Lanes – each competitor starts in his/her own lane Alleys – two or more competitors start in a grouping of more than one lane and less than all lanes on track Waterfall – all competitors begin on a common curved line across all lanes on track

Forming Heats Rule  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 held at same meet, alley start must be used for all varsity girls 800- meter run

Forming Heats Rule  NOTE: For subvarsity, a different starting configuration could be used, if needed, for example, to accommodate expanded participation  These starts should likewise be consistent for all subvarsity heats for both boys and girls

Hurdling Infractions Rule b  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 if the hurdler is attempting to clear each hurdle

Shot Put Rule  A 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 Put Rule 6-5-5

Bungee Cord Use in Warm-ups in Vertical Jumps Rule NOTE  A bungee cord/elastic crossbar manufactured for use in the high jump may be used during warm-ups, as approved by the games committee

Bungee Cord Use in Warm-ups in Vertical Jumps Rule 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

Jumping Events Rules NOTE and NOTE  Effective January 1, 2013, the high jump crossbar shall be circular  Square with beveled edges or triangular crossbars shall no longer be legal for competition

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations 2010 Major Editorial Changes

Editorial Changes  Rule 4-5-9When 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 Lettering/numbering was corrected. No change to rule, just a clarification

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations 2010 Points of Emphasis

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  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

Rule Interpretation Visible 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

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations 2010 Track and Field Materials

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 is now available online

ATTENDANCE FORMS FILL THE BUBBLES FROM THE INSIDE OUT ONLY MARK “HEAD COACH” IF A GIRLS OR BOYS HEAD TRACK AND FIELD COACH ALL ATTENDEES FILL IN EVERY AREA, EXCEPT THE SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICIALS FILL IN THE LAST FOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS EVERYONE FILLS OUT THE BOTTOM SECTION MARK BOYS/GIRLS COACH OR BOYS/GIRLS OFFICIAL SCHOOL CODES ON THE BACK OF FORM