Nfhs track and field rule book 2016 pdf

Pole vault box collar padding approved rule change. 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 student. The nfhs track and fieldcross country rules committee meets annually in june to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis for the following season. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. Changes the responsibility of checking the starting blocks from the implement inspector to the head starter. Three north carolina schools are nations first to earn level 1 statu.

They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Track and field and cross country rules powerpoint 2016 1. Rule change 2018 rule book corrections rule book page 24, 431, and meets the following requirements and restrictions. Buy 2015 nfhs track and field and cross country rules book.

This addition will require the compression shorts to meet the color requirement outlined for all the items in that rule. Rule change field events rule 6 previous rule 6, throwing events, and rule 7, jumping events are now combined into one rule rule 6 is now field events this change avoids duplicity in the rules, removes unnecessary language and presents field event rules in a more concise manner. Use of flags for field event judges rule 3107 head event judge may be equipped with. For more information on national sports rules changes, please visit. Below is a listing of the ebooks currently available for purchase. Compression shorts were added the rule that covers sleeves, and tights.

Nfhs rule 3183 designates the responsibility for ensuring that each flight of hurdles is set at proper height and prescribed point prior to each race. The nfhs track and field rules committee does not write the rules for these special events. 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. 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. Track and field and cross country rules changes 2016 nfhs. The field of play shall be marked in accordance with. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. For the usatf rulebook below, use the scrollbar at the bottom of the screen to go quickly to your desired page. The nfhs track and field rules committee also revised rule 6511, establishing the nonmetal crossbar in the pole vault shall not be less than 14 feet, 8 inches or more than 14 feet, 10 inches in length. Previous rule 6, throwing events, and rule 7, jumping events are now combined into one rule.

The uil and have teamed up to make results, records, team information and stats from uil sports available using maxpreps sports information system. Guidelines for developing lightning safety policies. Comments and explanations from bill quinlisk, grtfoa rules interpreter. Contains the official rules for track and field and cross country and are designed to explain all aspects of the sport. Nfhs track and field rule 324u grants the games committee the authority to provide liquids during a. For years, high school sports officials have routinely put some of their important, confidential, personal information at risk and not by choice. 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. Track and field ohio high school athletic association. White competitors numbers 001100 100 per set for colors other than white, please contact customer service at 1800. We all know that ny state still has a jewelry rule whereas the nfhs eliminated the jewelry rule in 2015.

All uniforms worn in track and fieldcross country must be either issued or approved by the school in a revision of rule 431. Nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. It happens at a game site where the official is required to fill out a form including name, address, phone number and, most critically, social security number to be paid for the game. State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for model rules interpretations. Rule 7524 now permits the use of planting box padding that meets the new astm specification standard. Track and field and cross country the nfhs track and field rules committee reorganized rule 4. Buy 2019 nfhs track and field and cross country rules book. Specific rules for throwing and jumping events apply when a. It is the policy of the nfhs basketball rules committee that there be no. Case book material in this edition is in shaded boxes and is labeled as comment. A track and field meet consists of races of different lengths, called track events, and of contests in jumping and throwing called field events. While moving hurdles onandoff the track efficiently is essential, the system used to double check height and placement is also critical. Elections shall be by the national council as a whole with one member selected from each of the eight 8 nfhs sections.

Nfhs, usa field hockey partner to sustain, grow field hockey particip. Series of downs, number of down and team possessions after penalty rule 6. National federation of state high school associations track. Beginning with the 2016 high school track and field season, the head starter or designee, rather than the implement inspector, shall inspect all.

Track and field rules committee welcomes new members 2020 1. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. The nfhs track and field and cross country case book is designated as a supplement to the rules book. Field diagram except as specifically stated within the rules, any dimensions or other information in diagrams of fields is suggestive only. Except as specifically stated in the rules, information on field diagrams in this book is suggestive only. Competition is by individuals, except in the relays, which involves competition. Cross country ranks sixth for girls with 223,518 participants and. Indianapolis, in july 20, 2010 the national federation of state high school associations nfhs, in a ruling by its board of directors, announced today that waivers or modifications of the recent ban on composite bats in high school baseball may be considered in certain circumstances. The uniform top and bottom were combined into 431b to help reduce redundant language within the book. Simplification of uniform rule continues in high school track and. We furnish complete option of this book in doc, txt, djvu, epub, pdf forms.

The nfhs track and field and cross country case book is designated as a supplement to oklahoma city, ok section 6 rick bowden. If you have a rules proposal you would like to consider, youre encouraged to work with your member state association if they find merit in your proposal, they will. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. You can read nfhs track and field official manual 2016 online either load. Despite grounding of programs, education continues in high school spo.

The term of office shall be four 4 years and the terms shall be staggered so two 2 terms expire at each annual summer meeting no one person shall serve more than one 1 consecutive term. If you are searching for the ebook nfhs track and field official manual 2016 in pdf format, then youve come to correct website. Track and field rules changes, only legal implements, as inspected rules book. 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.

Rule change 431 competitors uniform in track and field and cross country the nfhs track and field rules committee reorganized rule 43. Several special events are listed in rule 7 and may be included in the order of competition. 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 expertise with throwing implements. Page 3, 2018 track and field major editorial changes, 461 note 2, 31 note.

Rule change field events rule 6 previous rule 6, throwing events, and rule 7, jumping events are now combined into one rule rule 6 is now field events this change avoids duplicity in the rules, removes unnecessary language and presents. Track and field and cross country rules interpretations 2016. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Cross country and track and field rules of competition. Due to reorganization of previous rules 6 and 7, rule 8 special events now becomes rule 7.

The national federation of state high school associations approved rule changes for track and field and cross country beginning with the upcoming season. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. The construction and layout of all facilities used for high school competition are subject to any applicable laws and. This change avoids duplicity in the rules, removes unnecessary language and presents field event rules in a more concise manner. White competitors numbers 301400 100 per set for colors other than white, please contact customer service at 18007763462. Track and field and cross country rules interpretations 2016 by nfhs on february 15, 2016 publishers note. Establishes consistent nfhs language within the rules prohibiting the use of tobacco products and similar items and alcohol by.

Fosbury changed high jump during oregon high school days. Oakes, nfhs track and field rules editor, robert kern, usatf officials committee and rob buzaitis, chair for training, usatf officials committee. Funloving 2017 nfhs track and field and cross country. Video interpretation of the nfhs basketball rules book created. According to the 201718 nfhs high school athletics participation survey, track and field is the most popular sport for girls with 488,592 participants and is no. Rule change field and equipment rule 184 an eye shield may be worn attached to a defensive players facehead protection, but it must be constructed of a molded, rigid material that is clear and permits 100 percent no tint allowable light transmission. No other model rules interpretations should be considered. Rule 11 page 820 nfhs track and field rules rule 1 order of events section 1 track and field meet art. Nfhs track and field premeet notes are available online at. It is our goal to encourage more individuals to become track and field officials. National federation of state high school associations.