Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations 2009 TRACK & FIELD & CC COACHES CLINIC Sponsored by the Minnesota State High School League

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Head Coach: 1)Sign in 2)Know/Teach the Rules 3) Rate Officials Officials: 1) Sign in 2) Learn Rules 3) 100-Point Exam (DUE MARCH 9) 4) Apply to Officiate the State Meet (BY APRIL 1)

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations RESOURCES: NFHS Rules Book NFHS Case Book NFHS Officials Manual

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations MORE RESOURCES: National Interscholastic Track and Field Records (p 85-86). Coaches Code of Ethics & Officials Code of Ethics: last pages of 2009 NFHS Rules Book

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations RUNNING UMPIRE TRAINING Athletic directors and coaches have requested info on the duties and responsibilities of Meet Umpires for their home meets, large and small. Head Coaches often need to train … - assistant coaches - volunteer parents - team captains - school staff members

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR UMPIRE TRAINING: 2009 NFHS Rules Book, Rule 3-11-(1-4), pgs NFHS Case Book, pgs /10 NFHS Officials Manual, pgs & 61-64

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations STRESS THE GOLDEN RULE OF ALL TRACK & FIELD OFFICIALS: “No athlete should be allowed to gain an unfair advantage, and no athlete should have to suffer an unfair disadvantage.”

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations ASSIGNING UMPIRES: Assign umpires a number, with 1 being the most experienced, 2 being the second- most experienced, etc. Large meets: assign four captains – 1. main straight 2. first curve 3. back straight 4. second curve

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations UMPIRES, cont.: Use diagrams to rank placement priority for each event (see examples on next slides) If you have three umpires, place them in positions 1, 2 & 3. If you have seven, place them in positions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7, etc. Following examples will be posted on mshsl.org, Track and Field page, under Resources.

Examples from 2008 State Meet (next five slides)

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations HEAD UMPIRE (3-11-1) General supervision over umpires Assign umpires to positions Hurdle races: signal when hurdles are set Assign umpires to adequately observe the entire turn Each umpire on turn near finish line should move toward finish line as race is ending

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations ASSISTANT UMPIRES (3-11-4) Equip with a yellow flag and a white flag Immediately signal yellow flag overhead when an infraction or irregularity occurs during a race When race is completed, report infraction to the head umpire When no infraction, wave the white flag.

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations Infraction Calls (yellow flag): If in doubt, don’t call an infraction If you are sure, prepare to give all details to Head Umpire, who will complete Infraction Form for Referee’s final decision

Sample Disqualification Card

Sample Infraction Card Running The Hurdler Unfair Act Relay Teams Uniforms Unsportsmanlike Conduct Unacceptable Conduct

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations SAMPLE EXAMINATION ITEMS – 2009 NFHS Rules Book + = Always True O = False or only sometimes True Count how many you get correct …

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations ___1. The first four events of a Girls’ dual meet are 4 X 800m, 100m HH, 100m and 1600m. _0_ A, (p 10) 4 X 800m, 100m HH, 100m, and 4 X 200m.

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations ___2. The score of a forfeited dual meet shall be 9-0. _+_ , (p 13) A forfeited CC meet is 15-0, but Track is 9-0.

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations ___3. The Clerk of Course shall assign each runner to the proper heat and starting position, as approved by the Referee. _0_ , (p 18) Approved by the Games Committee or Meet Director.

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations ___4. It is legal for a hurdler to roll down the elastic top of the uniform bottom to create a more comfortable fit for competition. _0_ , (p 25) The competitor’s uniform shall be worn as intended by the manufacturer.

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations ___5. In the 400m dash, the line on the track that separates lane 3 from lane 4 is measured to be located in lane 3. _+_ , (p 29) The right hand boundary line is within the lane.

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations ___6. During competition in the throwing events, the referee may alter the established order of trials. _+_ , (p 41) If weather or other conditions might result in unfairness.

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations ___7. It is a foul if a Pole Vaulter leaves the ground in an attempt and fails to clear the crossbar. _0_ b, (p 61) Not a foul if the competitor aborts the approach and leaves the ground.

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations ___8. Unless State Association Rules differ, the last event in the Decathlon is the 800m Run. _0_ , (p 65) The last event is the meter run.

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations ___9. In Cross Country Running, the blue flag indicates a course straight ahead. _+_ , (p 66) Other course flags are RED-left turn and YELLOW-right turn.

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations __10. The allowable average wind reading for a NFHS record in the 100m dash is 2 meters per second. _+_ , (p 73) This is the equivalent to mph.

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations __11. A competitor in the discus throw may do practice throws if there is a coach or official present at the venue. _0_ , (p 42) Must have the presence of his/her coach or an official.

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations ___12. The NFHS preferred High Jump pit consists of two attached sections with a common cover. _0_ , (p 53-54) Single pad minimum dimensions, 16’ X 8’.

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations ___13. The Umpire is required to raise a yellow flag to indicate a disqualification. _0_ , (p 22) A yellow flag is required, but it only indicates a detected infraction.

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations ___14. A competitor in the shot put may enter and exit the circle without a foul before starting his/her attempt provided it is within the time allowed. _+_ c, (p 47) Adjustments can be made as long as he/she has not started the attempt after the required pause.

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations ___15. A cross country competitor can not legally have more than one visible manufacturer’s logo on his/her school- issued uniform b(6), (p 70) One on each top, bottom or one-piece uniform, 2 ¼ inch maximum.

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations ___16. If a coach feels that an unfair call has been made, he/she shall verbally protest to the Referee , (p 17) Protest is first made to the Referee. If subject to appeal then to the Jury in written form.

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations How Did You Do? Passing Score: 12 correct = 75% Lead Officials: 15 correct = 93%

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations THANKS FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO FOR MINNESOTA HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD!