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What are the rules for track?
Here, then, are the nine unwritten rules of track.
- RESPECT THE TRACK. Don’t wear spikes.
- LEARN THE TRACK’S HOURS AND DON’T RUN IF A TEAM IS PRACTICING.
- RUN THE CORRECT DIRECTION.
- STAY IN YOUR LANE.
- WARM UP!
- BRING A PARTNER BUT DON’T BRING A GROUP.
- KNOW THE TRACK.
- FEEL FREE TO BRING YOUR BUDS.
How do you get disqualified in cross country?
1. Both competitors shall be disqualified unless a competitor is injured or becomes ill and an appropriate health care professional is not available; (in this case) only the injured/ill competitor is disqualified.
What is the penalty for removing any part of the team uniform excluding shoes while in the area of competition?
3 . . . Removing any part of the team uniform, excluding shoes, while in the area of competition, as defined by the games committee, is illegal. PENALTY: This shall lead to a warning and if repeated, to disqualification from the event.
What direction should my track run?
On most tracks you will run in a counter-clockwise direction, unless otherwise posted. Some tracks may alternate the run direction based on the day of the week, so go with the flow. The lanes of the track are somewhat like a highway.
What are the main rules of Cross Country?
Cross Country is similar to golf in that the lowest score wins. A perfect score is 15 points, with the top five runners occupying the first five finishing positions. Runners who do not have a full team are removed from the results for team scoring.
Why do tracks have 9 lanes?
It’s because the IAAF technical manual for facilities states that nine is the maximum number of lanes for a standard track. The reason given is that, as the radius increases, the curve becomes more and more gentle, giving a theoretical advantage to runners in the outside lanes.
Where are the NFHS track and field rules located?
2019 NFHS TRACK AND FIELD RULES POWERPOINT Rules Changes Major Editorial Changes Points of Emphasis NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS NFHS (located in Indianapolis, IN –Est. 1920): •National leadership organization for high school sports and fine arts activities; •National authority on interscholastic activity programs.
When do the new track and field rules go into effect?
The Comments on the Rules written last year will apply for the 2021 season. These comments, which all reference the 2020 NFHS Track and Field/Cross Country Rules Book, will be in effect for the 2021 season.
Why is the NFHS track and field case book important?
Situation/rulings in the case book are officiallyapproved by the NFHS Track and Field and Cross Country Rules Committee andare considered an integral part of the rules. The officials’ manual is a source ofinformation that will assist the officials in carrying out their responsibilities byoutlining procedures and techniques to be used.
How many high schools are members of the NFHS?
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS Membership = 50 member state associations and D.C. NFHS reaches more than 19,000 high schools and 12 million participants in high school activity programs, including more than 7.8 million in high school sports. www.nfhs.org NFHS RULES REVIEW COMMITTEE