The district and sectional assignments for the track and field season are listed on the mshsaa website. Track and field and cross country the nfhs track and field rules committee reorganized rule 43. 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. While track and field events may have complex rules and rule books, basic events such as sprinting and long distance running have only a few key rules that must be followed by all participants.
Indianapolis, in august 26, 2016 effective with the 2017 high school track and field season, a participant who assists an injuredill competitor shall not be disqualified if an appropriate healthcare professional is not available. Kansas state high school activities association 2014 track. Cross country rules book, rule 626 has been altered to include language. Kshsaa state track and field meet records as of 2018. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. In order for records to be broken it must be performed at the state meet.
Cross country and track and field rules of competition. Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase. The administrators at a member school should receive a. The kshsaa is committed to the safety of our studentparticipants and the health of our school communities.
Only officials, contestants with numbers, and approved media. The following regulations shall govern participation at all interscholastic track and field meets. Anything worn under the uniform is now considered a foundation garment. The administrators at a member school should receive a report via email regarding the ejection.
These areas should be roped off and properly marshalled. Rules, the athletics programme of the olympic games and other. During the course of a season, numerous questions will arise. Cessna stadium, wichita state university the facility will be available for member school participating athletes to practice on. Situationrulings in the case book are officially approved by the nfhs track and field and cross country rules committee and are considered an integral part of the. The nfhs track and field and cross country case book is designated as a supplement to oklahoma city, ok section 6 rick bowden. Track and field premeet notes 2017 nfhs placement of cones in absence of a curb. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. Buy 2020 nfhs track and field and cross country rules book. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. It is illegal to run backwards or in the opposite direction nonlegal direction on a horizontal jump, pole vault or javelin runway. Rules for track and field events are designed to keep participants safe and secure while racing. All or portions of each publication are made available as they are published as portable document format pdf files for download into your computer.
Kentucky high school athletic association khsaa studentathletes of today, leaders of tomorrow. It gives me pleasure to introduce the 20182019 iaaf competition rules. Track and fieldcross country officiating information. Kansas state high school activities association wikipedia. Our association is strengthened by equity and diversity. Rules clinics and testing information 201920 kentucky. The nfhs track and field and cross country case book is designated as a supplement to the rules book. Supplemental publications include the fhsaa member school directory. Under brewers guidance, kansas athletes have rewritten the record books in. Keep abreast of rules and rule changes of hisher sport. Click the link to the left to license as a first time official and begin doing the best parttime avocation you will ever experience. High school track and field cross country rules changes include assisting injured competitor.
State championships for baseball and softball are held at the same time as the track championship, usually at community colleges or large recreational fields. The kansas state high school activities association kshsaa is the organization which oversees interscholastic competition in the u. Fhsaa rules and policies are published annually in the fhsaa handbook, fhsaa sports manuals and the fhsaa officials guidebook. Implement proper procedures for outofseason practices and camps, according to the kshsaa. Track and field rules changes include changes in relay zones, illegal uniforms. In the interest of safety, the discus and javelin should be thrown in noncongested areas, well away from the track. The kshsaa will provide the weight verification form. Ncaa track and field championships officials application closed 10119 track and field championships officials selection. In a threeway track meet, how many relay teams will earn points toward the team score. Each school choosing membership in the kshsaa is equally important and has a. Contained within this manual is general information that will assist in the administration of track and field meets. Establishes consistent nfhs language within the rules prohibiting the use of tobacco products and similar items and alcohol by.
Spring storms have wreaked havoc on streams and rivers across kansas and the midwest. Kshsaa state track and field meet to include wheelchair events. Day 1 at kshsaa track and field championships sports. If an athletes number is lost, the coach must contact a kshsaa representative at the officials area south end of the west stadium bleachers, to receive a new number. A table of contents has been added to assist in locating information applicable to specific questions that. If a host school cannot schedule a pole vault because equipmentfacility does not meet rule book specifications, the options are. Clarifies that a competitor should not be penalized for helping another competitor who is distressed or injured when no advantage is gained by the competitor who is assisting. View all track and field rules committee welcomes new members 2020. Each school choosing membership in the kshsaa is equally important and has a direct voice in governing the organization. A relay team shall pass their baton in accordance with the rules. Buy 2017 nfhs track and field and cross country rules book.
This rule book is designed predominantly to provide technical officials with a. Tom hays, kansas, things to think about, pole vault 101, pdf. Editorial change relay baton and exchange zone 5111 relay infractions art. 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. Kansas state high school activities association human. Tr110state track appeal pdf tr117violation report docx tr117violation report pdf. All middlejunior and senior high head coaches and all starters registered with the kshsaa are required to take an open book examination on the nfhs track and field rules. Girls 3200m run 1a jacque struckhoff, grinnell, 10. Ncaa publications 20192020 cross country and track and. Professional and international baseball federations and organizations follow similar guidelines pertaining to the dimensions and needs for baseball field development. All protests of a referees decision must be submitted in writing to one of the meet directors.
Track and field rules committee welcomes new members 2020 coaching cross country course now available in nfhs learning center. Track and field kentucky high school athletic association. 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, road running, race walking, crosscountry running. Rules books and case books available as e books by on february 10, 2020. The releases will also be available on the ku athletics web site in pdf format. The required annual track and field rules meeting is online and will be available from february 19 through march 19, 2018, for all track and field coaches to complete. Fields will be fixed to 16 participants per gender in individual events. The uniform top and bottom were combined into 431b to help reduce redundant language within the book. Cross country kentucky high school athletic association. Buy 2015 nfhs track and field and cross country rules book.
Kyler true of olpe finished his career in 2017 as one of the best of alltime. Page 3, 2018 track and field major editorial changes, 461 note 2, 31 note. All athletes will compete in a school issued uniform. Sections 2 and 5 contain information that is applicable for any interscholastic track and field meet. All athletes must be a bonafide student of the school they attend and follow all kshsaa handbook rules for eligibility. Rule 1 order of events section 1 track and field meet art. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Handbook kansas state high school activities association. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs.
A look at the top marks from kshsaa alltime at the state outdoor meet in wichita. The usatf competition rules book is available for viewing, in pdf format below. It oversees both athletic and nonathletic competition, and sponsors championships in several sports and activities. Accordingly, in response to governor kellys executive order regarding the closure and cessation of inperson instruction in all kansas schools through may 29, 2020, the kshsaa is cancelling all spring championships, competitions, and festivals for the remainder of this school year. Kshsaa state track and field meet records sports in kansas. Kshsaa student eligibility for middlejunior and senior high school counselors to determine eligibility when enrolling students schools may have stricter rules than those pertaining to the questions listed below. Since 1981, human kinetics coach education and the kansas state high school activities association kshsaa have trained coaches for the member schools of kansas. Rules books and case books available as ebooks by on february 10, 2020.
Have understanding knowledge of rules and regulations. Human kinetics coach education is proud of the longtime affiliation with the kshsaa, and we look forward to training new kshsaa. Clarifies that a competitor should not be penalized for helping another competitor who is distressed. Track and field rules changes, only legal implements, as inspected rules book.
A contestant shall not enter nor compete in more than four 4 events track andor field. Contains the official rules for track and field and cross country and are designed to explain all aspects of the sport. 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. Warmups 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. Kshsaa state track and field meet records as of 2018 sports. This shall apply for all interscholastic meets as well as the district, sectional and state. Ncaa publications 20172018 cross country and track and. Sections 3 and 4 contain information that is specific to kshsaa regional track and field meets and the kshsaa state track and field meet. Competition is by individuals, except in the relays. A track and field meet consists of races of different lengths, calledtrack events, and of contests in jumping and throwing called field events.
Khsaa class 2a track and field state championship at the university of kentucky track complex in lexington, ky. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. Manual, next school year, which presently includes the guideline for supervision. Policy on reinstatement of disqualified athletes coaches revised 920 case bl154 what procedure is followed by a member school in the case of an ejection in order to request reinstatement. The events are for athletes with a permanent, physical disability. Example in rules book deleted the requirement that in first round. Kansas state high school activities association 2020 track. The kshsaa is the recognized state authority on interscholastic activity programs. Assisting injured athletes, expansion of exchange zones among rules. The nfhs track and field and cross country case book is designated as a. The emporia high track and field teams participate in the first day of the 2018 kshsaa track and field championships at cessna stadium in wichita. Track and field rules committee welcomes new members 2020.
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