All pole vault, high jump, long jump and javelin runup areas will be polyurethane or equivalent. The long jump is a track and field event in which athletes combine speed, strength and agility in an attempt to leap as far as possible from a take off point. Your head must stay in the superior position during your attempt. Track and field and cross country rules powerpoint 2017. New york state public high school athletic association 8 airport park boulevard, latham, ny 12110 p.
For long jump and triple jump pits constructed after 2019, the length of the pit shall be at least 23 feet 7 meters. Clarify sand depth in long jump and triple jump landing area. The referee shall meet with coaches and captains before the meet. When multiple takeoff boards are used, the 20 meter distance shall be from the takeoff board furthest from the pit. The long jump, as we know it today, has been part of the olympics since the first games in 1896. It is illegal to run backwards or in the opposite direction nonlegal direction on a horizontal jump, pole vault or javelin runway. It was formerly performed from both standing and running starts, as separate events, but the standing long jump is no longer included in major competitions. Fosbury changed high jump during oregon high school days. These are additionsclarificationsdeletions to the rules book. Competitors may place as many as two location markers on the runway.
Many of us have seen the picture of long time world record holder bob beamon soaring over 29 feet in the 1968 olympics. For eligibility at the state championships in the long jump, triple jump, or any race that is not run around the complete oval of the track, a wind gauge recorded speed indicating any assisting wind did not exceed an average velocity of 3. Copies of the 201820 uka rules for competition can be. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. In vertical jumps, make sure the pits meet the rule standard, they are the correct size and properly padded.
Simplification of uniform rule continues in high school track and. And each class of events enforces similar basic rules. The long jump is a track and field event that requires speed in addition to a strong jump. Wind is one of many forms of weather which can affect sport. Once the facility has been selected, the cooperation of the track coach or venue manager is invaluable. For the usatf rulebook below, use the scrollbar at the bottom of the screen to go quickly to your desired page. Evolution of track and field rules usatf new england. Clarifies the language of the 2019 rule change for long jump and triple jump. The length of long jump and triple jump pits constructed after 2019 shall be at least 23 feet 7 meters.
Oct 15, 2018 the long jump was an event included in the ancient greek olympics, although it had significantly different rules back then. Establishes consistent nfhs language within the rules prohibiting the use of tobacco products and similar items and alcohol by. In section meets, ties for third place and sixth place also must be broken. Jan 28, 2010 track and field events set simple goals run the fastest, throw the farthest or jump the greatest distance that require different types of athleticism. The recommended date for county track and field championships is the second saturday in june. Rule change 2018 rule book corrections rule book page 24, 431, and meets the following. Championships shall be held each year on the second saturday in july and the preceding day. Each jumps venue presents a specific set of rules and regulations which. Learning the long jump may seem like a tricky task but if you break it down the steps are actually quite simple. Rules specific only to high jump appear in section 4 section 5 covers rules specific to pole vault throwing events begin with the discus throw in section 6 shot put specific rules are located in section 7 javelin throw specific rules are located in section 8 section 9 covers long jump and triple jump specific rules. 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. The number of trials varies depending upon the number of competitors. Long jump and triple jump the declination in the approach shall be limited to 2. Long jump, also called broad jump, sport in athletics track and field consisting of a horizontal jump for distance.
A foul jump accounts for an attempt, but the time isnt registered. Rule change 694, 695, 697 long jump triple jump the landing pit shall be filled with sand or other soft material to a depth at least 12 inches 30 centimeters deep. If you are a female contestant, your ball must weight 8. Guidelines for developing lightning safety policies. Warm ups 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. Long jump and triple jump rule 698 removes duplicate language 698 which is covered in. The mens event has seen some longstanding world records by us jumpers.
Needless to say, if you were officiating a hundred years ago, you were given little specific written guidance. The uniform top and bottom were combined into 431b to help reduce redundant language within the book. During your attempt you may not touch beyond the takeoff board or foul line or its extension. In the long jump and triple jump, the wind gauge shall be 20 metersfrom the foul line. The gauge shall not be more than 2 meters from the track orrunway, and shall be approximately 1. Along with the triple jump, the two events that measure jumping for distance as a group are referred to as the horizontal jumps. Due to a tailwind helping to enhance the speed of the athlete in events like certain sprint races 100 and 200 metres, 100 110 metres hurdles, the.
Ncaa member institutions are required to conduct their intercollegiate contests according to these rules. The procedures specified in the rule book for breaking ties shall be applied in these circumstances. The runway should have a minimum length of feet, and where conditions permit it should be 147 feet, 6 inches measured from the longjump foul line. Penalties may be imposed subject to the due process procedures of the aau code. Competition is by individuals, except in the relays, which involves competition. 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 jumpers farthest point forward in contact with the takeoff board, i. Sprinters use a crouch start in which, after being commanded to.
Every track and field athlete must know and follow these. Competitive rules and standards for masters track and field. The committee established appropriate metric increments for tiebreaking jumpoffs in the vertical jumps. The rules of track and field events advocate free and fair play on the field. The mens event has seen some long standing world records by us jumpers. Typically, in international track and field events, a long jumper has three attempts to register his or her best legal jump.
The long jump for men has been a modern olympic event since 1896, along with the standing long jump. Rule 11 page 820 nfhs track and field rules rule 1 order of events section 1 track and field meet art. Page 31 20 nfhs track and field rules rule 53inches 20 centimeters from the nearer edge of the lane line which is on therunners left, except the lane next to the inside raised curb shall be measured 12inches 30 centimeters into the lane from the raised curb. Rules for track and field events are designed to keep participants safe and secure while racing. The distance is recorded and measured against other contestants. Cross country and track and field rules of competition ncaa. Nfhs track and field rule 324u grants the games committee the authority to provide liquids during a competition. Nfhs track and field and cross country rules do not prohibit the use of. This change expands the current interpretation of foundation garment to include any item worn under the uniform top andor bottom as well as eliminate.
Track and field rules california police athletic federation. Wind is one of many forms of weather which can affect sport due to a tailwind helping to enhance the speed of the athlete in events like certain sprint races 100 and 200 metres, 100110 metres hurdles, the triple jump and the long jump, there is a limit to how. We will be using national federation of high school rules for this competition. Eliminates redundant language and expands definition of foundation garments. J doesnt always mean jump by travis bishop, elite high jump coach. For long jump and triple jump pits constructed after 2019, the length of the pit shall be at least 23 feet 7. Here is a list of some important rules that every athlete needs to follow while participating in a long jump event. It was discontinued from the olympic games after 1912. Track and field and cross country the nfhs track and field rules committee reorganized rule 43. In the long jump and triple jump, the foul line shall be located by measuring from the nearer edge of the landing pit to the front of the foul line. Playing by rules will fetch you points on your performance and the reverse may cost you penalty which may lead to disqualification from the entire tournament.
Long jump official rules rules shall be those of the current national federation track and field rule book with exceptions noted in the aia constitution and bylaws and modifications outlined in these unified track and field sports and competition rules. Iaaf competition rules 20182019, in force from 1 november 2017. In the long jump, the distance between the takeoff board and the nearer edge of. The ncaa mens and womens track and field rules committee, which is responsible. Usatf rules and regulations, as they apply to athletes, coaches and clubs. The aau track and field rule book in 1907 was all of 14 pages long, plus. Due to reorganization of rules 6 and 7, records competition rules are now located in rule 9 in the long jump and triple jump, the wind gauge shall be 20 meters from the foul line. Also instruct those raking the pit to keep the sand off the track as much as possible. However, the latter event was dropped after the 1912 olympics. Rule change long jump triple jump pit clarifications. The landing pit shall have a minimum width of 9 feet 2. To legally put the ball, you must place the ball against your neck and push it away from your body using your hand.
The historical dictionary of track and field covers the history of this sport through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The uk athletics rules for competition are published every two years. Track and field is categorized under the umbrella sport of athletics, which also includes road running, cross country running. Rule change field events rule 6 definitions are located in section 1 general rules for all field events are located in section 2, articles 1 through 16 and 21 section 2, articles 17 through 20 apply to horizontal jumps and throws general rules for the vertical jumps, high jump and pole vault, are covered in articles 22 through 25. Track and field is a sport which includes athletic contests established on the skills of running, jumping, and throwing. Uk athletics governs the rules for competition for the following disciplines. The long jump was an event included in the ancient greek olympics, although it had significantly different rules back then. Rules may not be altered, unless flexibility is indicated in a specific rule. The distance, or the jump is measured from the front edge of the foul line to the first landing point of the. 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. All other rules deal with the conduct of track and field competition. To view this site, you must enable javascript or upgrade to a javascriptcapable browser. The sprints are allout efforts over the entire distance run.
Rule 21 20 nfhs track and field rules page 10 boys girls discus throw discus throw high jump high jump javelin throw javelin throw long jump long jump pole vault pole vault shot put shot put triple jump triple jump section 4 indoor track and field indoor competition shall consist of the following order of events unlesschanged by the games. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Check that each c rossbar meets standards and is clearly marked. In track and field, wind assistance is the benefit that an athlete receives during a race or event as registered by a wind gauge. Ncaa publications 20192020 cross country and track and. Clarifies the language of the 2019 rule change for long jump and triple jump pits and ensures pit measurements. If you are a man, your shot put ball must weight 16 lbs. A womens olympic long jump event was added in 1948. Oct 31, 2018 rules for track and field events are designed to keep participants safe and secure while racing. The aau track and field rule book in 1907 was all of 14 pages long, plus three pages covering cross country.
This change expands the current interpretation of foundation garment to include any item worn under the uniform top andor bottom as well as eliminate duplicate language in same rule. Long jump is one of the most renowned sports in the track and field list where the athlete usually need to jump and land as far as possible once he takes off from the front edge of the foul line. Cross country and track and field rules of competition. The evolution of track and field rules during the last century. The track will have an artificial rubberized surface 400 meter track, eight 8 lanes. This event has a history in the ancient olympic games and has been a modern olympic event for. Track meets are a symphony of speed, power, pure strength and focused technical skills. A competitor using a wireless communication device will be disqualified. Page 3, 2018 track and field major editorial changes, 461 note 2, 31 note.
Anything worn under the uniform is now considered a foundation garment. Today, in addition to the running events, track and field includes such events as the high jump, pole vault, long jump, shot, discus, javelin, hammer, and decathlon. Rules 69 5a and b provide the biggest change to the long jump and triple jump. The administrative rules indicated in this book are listed below. The sports require the highest levels of strength, stamina, endurance, and speed in every attempt as even a single foul would deem their jump as illegal. The name is derived from where the sport takes place, a running track and a grass field for the throwing and some of the jumping events.