The uil and have teamed up to make results, records, team information and stats from uil sports available using maxpreps sports information system. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. Competition is by individuals, except in the relays, which involves competition. If any of these questions apply to you, help is available. The uniform top and bottom were combined into 431b to help reduce redundant language within the book. Ncaa publications 20192020 cross country and track and. Cross country and track and field rules of competition. For the usatf rulebook below, use the scrollbar at the bottom of the screen to. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. Should have been omitted from the 2018 rules book due to rule changes. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented.
Track and field and cross country rules changes 2018. Welcome 201819 diaa nfhs rules clinic delaware doe. The nfhs track and field rules committee reorganized. Youth athletics still has one minute when there are 3 or more competitors at the start of a round. 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.
No other model rules interpretations should be considered. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, 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. Contains the official rules for track and field and cross country and are designed to explain all aspects of the sport. From the national federation of state high schools association, this latest edition includes high school track and field and crosscountry competition rules, specifications and national records.
The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Simplification of uniform rule continues in high school track and. 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. Buy 2019 nfhs track and field and cross country rules book. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. There is some misleading information within this article about the authority of the jury of appeals to determine a race rerun. 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. The shoes shall have an upper and definitely recognizable sole.
Rules library searchable rules book video content on officiating sport, competition situations and interpretations. Click here for the original 2012 baseball rule changes press release. State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for model rules interpretations. While moving hurdles onandoff the track efficiently is essential, the system used to double check height and placement is also critical. Nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Nfhs track and field rule 324u grants the games committee the authority to provide liquids during a. Track and field rule book differences is a lightweight, paperback book that can easily be carried with you at track meets. Playpic a shows a legal screen as the screener is inbounds with legal position. See appendix ix in the nfhs officials manual for a sample appeal form. Except as specifically stated in the rules, information on field diagrams in this book is suggestive only. Page 3, 2018 track and field major editorial changes, 461 note 2, 31 note. State meet minimum standards policies in addition to the allocations, contestants in the state qualifying meet. Anything worn under the uniform is now considered a foundation garment. Nfhs track and field rule 324u grants the games committee the authority to provide liquids during a competition.
How well do you know the nfhs rules for high school sports. See rule 35 for the duties, procedures and responsibilities of. Rule change 431 competitors uniform in track and field and cross country the nfhs track and field rules committee reorganized rule 43. Nevada interscholastic activities association 1188 victorian plaza circle sparks, nevada 89431 phone 775 4531012 fax 775 4531016. 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. 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. Buy 2018 nfhs track and field and cross country rules book. Measurements will be to nearest lesser 14 inch or lesser centimeter.
No taping on any part of hands or fingers unless there is an open wound or cut. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to. Screen rule 440 a new entry in the nfhs basketball rules book clarifies that a player standing on a boundary line cannot set a legal screen because heshe does not have legal position on the playing floor. In the 2018 track and field premeet notes, there is an article concerning jury of appeals. 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. 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. These two rules are identical except for the rule on the soles of the shoes allowing for oneinch spikes in cross country. A track and field meet consists of races of different lengths, called track events, and of contests in jumping and throwing called field events. Keep uptodate on changes in piaa athletics rules with rules bulletins. Guidelines for developing lightning safety policies. Cross country and track and field rules of competition ncaa.
Nfhs rules allows official nfhs rule questions to be sent directly to your mobile device allowing you to challenge your rule knowledge and keep you aware of different situations for your chosen sports. Establishes consistent nfhs language within the rules prohibiting the use of tobacco products and similar items and alcohol by. All ebooks, links to which are on the site, located on the public sites not affiliated with us to which our website does not have any relation. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. The competitors uniform shall be schoolissued or schoolapproved, worn as intended by the manufacturer, and meets the following requirements and restrictions. The field event time limit will now be 30 secondseven in the high jumpafter a competitors name is called. Rules are organized by category general rules, combined events, running events, relays, general field events, horizontal jumps, vertical jumps, throwing events. For the usatf rulebook below, use the scrollbar at the bottom of the screen to go quickly to your desired page.
E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. For ties in running events, there must be runoff between the ties. National federation of state high school associations. Nfhs rule 343 gives the referee sole authority to determine if a race should be rerun or not. A competitor using a wireless communication device will be disqualified.
Series of downs, number of down and team possessions after penalty rule 6. Using the nfhs rules app you will be able to find out. Fosbury changed high jump during oregon high school days. Rule change 2018 rule book corrections rule book page 24, 431, and meets the following requirements and restrictions. In this issue removed from rule 8, cross country, and all rules regarding the the nfhs track and field rules committees task has become manual and. Track and field rules committee welcomes new members 2020 1.
Rule 11 page 820 nfhs track and field rules rule 1 order of events section 1 track and field meet art. Whomever is assigned to this duty must be confident and knowledgeable regarding counting laps and the. Indianapolis, in july 6, 2011 rules changes approved by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs baseball rules committee will place more responsibility on coaches. Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase. Clarifies that for a track and field, as well as a cross country, uniform to be considered legal, the. 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.