Pdf nfhs track and field official manual 2016 read. Nfhs rules reflect concern for the maturity of participants and consider the endurance, skill and strength of these individuals. It is our goal to encourage more individuals to become track and field officials. The nfhs track and field rules committee does not write the rules for these special events. Khsaa class 2a track and field state championship at the university of kentucky track.
The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Sep 05, 2016 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. Placing the responsibility of inspecting all starting blocks is more appropriate with the starter, who has this expertise, rather than with the implement inspector who has more expertise. The nfhs track and field rules committee has identified a strong need for training and educational materials for track and field officials and the many volunteers. Track and field and cross country rules changes 2016 nfhs. Coaching track and field, developed by usa track and field and the nfhs is hosted by decorated olympic athletes dan obrien and hyleas fountain. View all track and field rules committee welcomes new members 2020 1. Experimentation may be conducted annually, in addition to other research conducted by the nfhs, to establish a basis for rules revisions. Funloving 2017 nfhs track and field and cross country. Buy 2016 nfhs track and field and cross country rules book.
Field diagram except as specifically stated within the rules, any dimensions or other information in diagrams of fields is suggestive only. Track and field and cross country rules powerpoint 2016 1. The pennsylvania interscholastic athletic association, inc. Track and field and cross country rules interpretations 2016 by nfhs on february 15, 2016 publishers note. Nfhs track and field rule 324u grants the games committee the authority to provide liquids during a. High school track and fieldcross country rules changes include assisting injured competitor. You can read nfhs track and field official manual 2016 online either load. 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. Track and field rules changes, only legal implements, as inspected rules book. The construction and layout of all facilities used for high school competition are subject to any applicable laws and. Establishes consistent nfhs language within the rules prohibiting the use of tobacco products and similar items and alcohol by participants, school personnel or officials. Memorandum utah high school activities association. Gardner, publisher bob colgate, 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. Rule 7524 now permits the use of planting box padding that meets the new astm specification standard.
Simplification of uniform rule continues in high school track and fieldcross country. During your attempt you may not touch top of the ring, the side or top of the toe board. Track and field ohio high school athletic association. Its the 2017 nfhs track and field rules interpretations document that also contains rule book corrections published by the nfhs. Cross country and track and field rules of competition. Oakes, nfhs track and field rules editor, robert kern, usatf officials committee and rob buzaitis, chair for training, usatf officials committee. Track and fieldcross country officiating information. National federation of state high school associations. January 25, 2016 the nfhs has released the eighth issue of the track and field premeet notes, a webbased, preseason publication. 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.
Piaa is a nonprofit corporation organized to eliminate abuses, establish uniform rules, and place interscholastic athletics in the overall context of secondary education. The 2016 nfhs track and field rules shall apply in all cases unless changed in the regulations that follow. If you are searching for the ebook nfhs track and field official manual 2016 in pdf format, then youve come to correct website. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. As a result, nfhs rules are written for high school competition by persons who are actually involved. A copy of the 2017 track and field premeet notes has been placed in the document data base. Track and field and cross country rules interpretations 2016. Track and field kentucky high school athletic association. The nfhs track and field and cross country case book is designated as a. White competitors numbers 001100 100 per set for colors other than white, please contact customer service at 1800. Please consult the appropriate governing body or the american sports builders association for specific information. Changes the responsibility of checking the starting blocks from the implement inspector to the head starter.
Rules, interpretations, and points of emphasis nh track officials. 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. National federation of state high school associations track. Comments and explanations from bill quinlisk, grtfoa rules interpreter. Several special events are listed in rule 7 and may be included in the order of competition.
Due to reorganization of previous rules 6 and 7, rule 8 special events now becomes rule 7. We furnish complete option of this book in doc, txt, djvu, epub, pdf forms. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. 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.
Due to reorganization of previous rules 6 and 7, rule 8 special events now becomes rule 7 several special events are listed in rule 7 and may be included in the order of competition the nfhs track and field rules committee does not write the rules for these special events such events shall be conducted under usatf youth event rules. Likewise, changes were made to include the use of flags in field events and update cross country rules to reflect the current trends in the sport. The nfhs track and field and cross country case book is designated as a supplement to oklahoma city, ok section 6 rick bowden. According to the 201516 nfhs high school athletics participation survey, there are 578,632 boys participating in outdoor track and field. Mar 11, track and field rules changes, only legal implements, as inspected by the implement inspector, shall nfhs track and field and cross country rules book ro. Contains the official rules for track and field and cross country and are designed to explain all aspects of the sport. We will be using national federation of high school rules for this competition. For more information on national sports rules changes, please visit. Page 3, 2018 track and field major editorial changes, 461 note 2, 31 note. White competitors numbers 301400 100 per set for colors other than white, please contact customer service at 18007763462. Gardner becky oakes randy belicek syracuse, ut stevens point, wi publisher editor purcell, oknfhs coaches2014 nfhs nfhs chair2015 nfhs officials2012 bob bolles charles sweeney casper, wy west kingston, risection 82014 section 1. Nfhs track and field premeet notes are available online at.
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