2014 nfhs track and field rules book

Track and field rules committee welcomes new members 2020 1. Clarifies that it is illegal to run backward or in the opposite direction nonlegal direction on a. Sep 25, 2014 greetings, the nfhs track and field rules are implemented for the spring 2015 season by the nfhs calendar. The uniform top and bottom were combined into 431b to help reduce redundant language within the book. Indianapolis, in october 1, 2014 gill athletics, the oldest and largest manufacturer of track and field equipment in the united states and around the world, has entered into a threeyear agreement with the national federation of state high school associations as an nfhs corporate partner. Respect your rivals, congratulate your opponents, and make sure every competitor has. For the purpose of minimizing risk of injury to a pole vaulter, require that planting box padding shall meet the applicable astm specification standard no later than the start of the 201415 track season. Acknowledgments to authors and editors who contributed to the 2014 nfhs track and field premeet. The administrative rules indicated in this book are listed below. Assisting injured athletes, expansion of exchange zones among rules. The exchange zones for relay races with legs more than 200 meters are not impacted by this rule change.

Except as may be specifically noted in this rules book, nfhs coaches2014. Track and field assistance basics of guide running and jumping april 08, 2014. Nfhs rules reflect concern for the maturity of participants and consider the endurance, skill and strength of these individuals. Rule 7524 now permits the use of planting box padding that meets the new astm specification standard. Prohibition of jewelry lifted in high school track and field. The nfhs field hockey rules committee and the nfhs board of directors believes there are areas of the game of interscholastic field hockey that need to. Tomorrow we will discuss rules for jewelry and similar items. In the 4x100meter relay and 4x200meter relay, and other relays with legs of 200 meters or less, each exchange zone will be 30 meters long. A complete listing of all rules changes approved by the nfhs football committee is also be available on the nfhs website at click on athletic activities.

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. These two articles, which address how to order reruns after an act of interference has occurred, have been deleted from rule 4 and moved to rule 59, which defines interference in running events. Select the link above to view the press release summarizing the rule changes for the upcoming season. Join the nhtoa new hampshire track officials association. Buy 2014 nfhs track and field amd cross country rules book. Track and field rule book differences is a lightweight, paperback book that can easily be carried with you at track meets. Edited and written by becky oakes, nfhs track and field rules editor, and rob buzaitis, vice chair for training, usatf officials committee. 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. Indianapolis the national federation of state high school associations nfhs spirit rules committee adjusted several rules with the goal of minimizing risk and increasing creativity during its march meeting in indianapolis.

The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. In its june 810 and in august meetings in indianapolis, the national federation of state high school associations nfhs track and field and cross country rules committee addressed the jewelry rule and clarified two rules in the pole vault among its nine major changes. The recommended rules changes were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. All changes were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. Georgia high school association 2015 track and field rules. Buy 2020 nfhs track and field and cross country rules book. For more information on national sports rules changes, please visit. It consists of a school issued top and bottom, which are not objectionable n. Gill athletics announced as nfhs corporate partner. Nfhs adjusts spirit rules north carolina high school. Basketball football kicking rule modification memo golf usga rules govern.

In addition, parts i and ii of the football rules examination, along with the. Cody inglis, paul neidig, mike whaley, and shannon whitmer. All exchange zones for races in excess of 200 meters will remain at 20 meters. Kansas state high school activities association 2014 track. Track and field and cross country the nfhs track and field rules committee reorganized rule 43. In the end, the rule book places the responsibility for uniforms on the coach so remember, if you get disqualified, its not the officials fault. Track and field is a sport which traditionally has. Clarifies within the rules that the referee, meet officials or jury does not have the authority to set aside a rule except as provided under.

Tssaa follows the nfhs guidelines found in your nfhs rules book. Georgia high school association 2015 track and field rules clinic. 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. The nfhs has released the football rule changes for the fall, 2014 season. Gardner, publisher theresia wynns, 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. Anything worn under the uniform is now considered a foundation garment. Clarifies within the rules that the referee, meet officials or jury does not authority to set aside a rule except as provided under special circumstances. They do not apply to the fall 2014 cross country season even though the rule book is combined with track and field. National federation of state high school associations track. Ncaa member institutions are required to conduct their intercollegiate contests according to these rules. This was one of several rules changes recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs track and field rules committee at its june 1618 meeting in indianapolis. Mar 06, 2014 in the end, the rule book places the responsibility for uniforms on the coach so remember, if you get disqualified, its not the officials fault.

Please use this memo as a resource for your information as you continue to coach, officiate or participate in meets throughout the remainder of the season. Track and field rules committee welcomes new members nfhs. Effective with the spring 07 season, all references and diagrams will reflect one standard sector at 34. All ghsa track and field meets will be run in accordance with the rules published in the national federation track and field and cross country rule book with any exceptions andor adoptions noted in this section. This required implementation date allows for product availability. All ghsa track and field meets will be run in accordance with the rules published in the national federation track and field and cross country rule book with any exceptions and or adoptions noted in this section. Greetings, the nfhs track and field rules are implemented for the spring 2015 season by the nfhs calendar. To allow for equal representation, there is also a member of the nfhs coaches association and the nfhs officials association on each rules committee.

This was one of several rules changes recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs track and field rules committee at its recent meeting in indianapolis. Ahsaa news gill athletics announced as nfhs corporate partner. The nfhs is pleased to welcome four new members of the track and field rules committee. All other rules deal with the conduct of track and field competition.

Indianapolis effective with the 2015 high school track and field season, the prohibition of jewelry will be eliminated. This is the second article focused on the things that commonly get athletes disqualified. 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. Track and field rules committee welcomes new members 2020 1 coaching cross country course now available in nfhs learning center. Coaching cross country course now available in nfhs learning center. Experimentation may be conducted annually, in addition to other research conducted by the nfhs, to establish a basis for rules revisions. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. Republication of all or any portion of this rules book on the internet is expressly prohibited. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Nfhs cctrack jewelry rule 2015 cif northern section. Indianapolis, in july 14, 2014 effective with the 2015 high school track and field season, the prohibition of jewelry will be eliminated.

Rules may not be altered, unless flexibility is indicated in a specific rule. These include the football rules book, case book, handbook, simplified and illustrated rules, rules by topic, preseason guide and rules interpretations, as well as a powerpoint presentation. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. Jul 31, 2014 indianapolis effective with the 2015 high school track and field season, the prohibition of jewelry will be eliminated. A complete listing of all rules changes approved by the nfhs football committee is also be available on the nfhs website at. The nfhs track and field and cross country case book is designated as a supplement. Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase. The exam the exam is an open book, 100 question examtruefalse test and multiplechoicebased upon the nfhs rules book, case book, and officials manual.

For the purpose of minimizing risk of injury to a pole vaulter, require that planting box padding shall meet the applicable astm specification standard no later than the start of the 2014 15 track season. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. White competitors numbers 301400 100 per set for colors other than white, please contact customer service at 18007763462. Track and field premeet notes 2019 track and field rules interpretations 2019. The nfhs track and field and cross country case book is designated as a. The nfhs order of events will require the running events to start approximately 1 hour earlier at the state meet.