The piaa handbook contains information regarding the piaa constitution and bylaws, policies and procedures, rules and regulations, sports medicine guidelines, and forms. Mhsaa record book if you have information you believe should be included in these records additions, deletions or corrections, it may be submitted one of three ways. Please understand that there may be a slight interruption in access or service during the time of the transition. Be at least 18 years of age and a high school graduate. Buy 2018 nfhs track and field and cross country rules book. Ncaa track and field championships officials application closed 10119 track and field championships officials selection. Maryland public secondary schools athletic association wikipedia. Eligibility rules for all participants are defined in mpssaa bylaw. The official manual for high school track and field with information concerning regulations, qualifying times, meet supervision and state. The name of this organization shall be the maryland eastern shore bayside athletic conference.
Rules may not be altered, unless flexibility is indicated in a specific rule. A cdrom of the piaa handbook is available to order annually at the beginning of each school year. It consists of a school issued top and bottom, which are not objectionable. General regulations for all state tournaments are contained in mpssaa bylaw. This editorial change removed redundant language from the book. The nfhs football rules book is now available through itunes, and rules books for field hockey, soccer and volleyball will be available soon, as well as case books in football and volleyball. The michigan high school athletic association, inc.
All exchange zones for races in excess of 200 meters will remain at 20 meters. Attend a mpssaasponsored rules interpretation clinic for the current year. Nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Bayside athletic conference worcester county public schools. Buy 2020 nfhs track and field and cross country rules book. Going to a track meet is an exciting event theres a lot going on all at the same time. The mpssaa is pleased to announce that we will be launching our completely redesigned website sometime on thursday afternoon, 1023. Here you will find tournament results and records for all of our state championships. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Clarifies that it is illegal to run backward or in the opposite direction nonlegal direction on a. Contains the official rules for track and field and cross country and are designed to explain all aspects of the sport. In order to work interscholastic contests and earn certification, each official will have a maximum of five attempts to achieve a passing score of 75 percent, with an 85 percent minimum score. Ncaa publications 20172018 cross country and track and.
Refer to page 54 of nfhs track and field rules book. The mpssaa handbook updated 12120 for 201920 is a valuable resource for referencing the mpssaa constitution, state bylaws pertaining to interscholastic athletics, mpssaa sport committees, mpssaa standing committees, and a directory of member high schools with mailing addresses, athletic director email addresses, and phone numbers. Kansas state high school activities association 2020 track. Track and field facilities manual 2019 edition chapters. The track and field championships will be contested in four classifications for. Any additional changes to the following schedule will be made in red. As part of membership, each official will receive a national federation of state high school associations rule book in the sport, the state rules interpretation clinic, the national federation rules examination, and membership in the national federation officials association. Fall sports 2020 mpssaa rules interpretation clinics. Our fall, winter, and spring record books can also be found here along with meeting notices, agendas, and minutes for our board of control and executive council meetings. Would you like to know who allows pacing by led lights, has strict restrictions on visible undergarments, does not allow the use of gps watches, or has a 30second time limit for. Unlike other sports where players take turns or focus on one event, track and. White competitors numbers 301400 100 per set for colors other than white, please contact customer service at 18007763462. Section i metric conversions section ii general information section iii regional track and field meet information section iv state track and field meet.
Jun 26, 2014 the ncaa mens and womens track and field rules committee at its meeting june 1618 in indianapolis emphasized that all running and field competitions should be conducted as written in the rules book starting in the 201415 academic year. Track and field facilities manual 2008 edition chapters 48 update follows in. Check in and organize competitors into assigned heats and lanes check uniforms, spike length check for electronic devices cell phones, cds, etc. The rules of track and field events advocate free and fair play on the field. Ncaa member institutions are required to conduct their intercollegiate contests according to these rules. Buy 2015 nfhs track and field and cross country rules book. Rules interpreters rules interpretation clinics nfhs rules questionnaires. Sports wisconsin interscholastic athletic association. Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase.
Guidelines for conducting special game day observances within nfhs rules. Spring championships baseball lacrosse softball tennis track and field. Gates will open one hour prior to the start of each day. Awards and team scoring rules apply to field events. Track and field rules committee welcomes new members 2020 1 coaching cross country course now available in nfhs learning center. Respect the game handbook coaches book studentathletes book. All other rules deal with the conduct of track and field competition. The administrative rules indicated in this book are listed below. All rules books and case books for fall sports are available for purchase through amazon, and will be followed later in the year by winter and spring sports. Submitted by a mhsaa member school athletic administrator on official office letterhead, or by using the national federation record application note.
Track and field rules committee welcomes new members 2020 1. Rules for track and field events are designed to keep participants safe and secure while racing. 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. This handbook is updated annually each summer and reprinted to include any bylaw or interpretation changes as well as changes in committee and school personnel. Be a member in good standing with a local mpssaa recognized officials association.
Delaware, district of columbia, kentucky, maryland, ohio, pennsylvania. It is our goal to encourage more individuals to become track and field officials. In some cases, you will find a few sports with regular season performance records as well. As part of membership, each official will receive a national federation of state high school associations rule book in the sport, the state rules interpretation clinic, the national federation rules examination.
Buy 2019 nfhs track and field and cross country rules book. The rules ncaa track and field and cross country rules have been designated as either administrative rules or conduct rules typically, administrative rules are those dealing with preparation for the competition conduct rules are those that have to do directly with the competition no conduct rule may be changed all. Sports such as wrestling, indoor track, swimming and diving, tennis, field hockey. 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. Following is the press release on high school volleyball rules changes as approved by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs volleyball rules committee and the nfhs board of directors. Anything worn under the uniform is now considered a foundation garment. Pass the national federation written rules examination 75% is passing. National federation rule books are distributed by the mpssaa office to every member school. A table of contents has been added to assist in locating information applicable to specific questions that may arise. The aaas track and field advisory ommittee serves as the games ommittee for determin. The mpssaa has sent each association these stepbystep instructions for registering and creating an account to be distributed to their membership. 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. Assisting injured athletes, expansion of exchange zones among rules. Cross country and track and field rules of competition ncaa.
Page 3, 2018 track and field major editorial changes, 461 note 2, 31 note. Every track and field athlete must know and follow these. 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. Wisconsin interscholastic athletic association 5516 vern holmes drive stevens point, wi 544828833. Any commercial use of the schedules or scores is prohibited unless it. National federation of state high school associations track. Spring championships baseball lacrosse softball tennis track and field info. A relay team shall pass their baton in accordance with the rules. The mpssaa boys and girls track and field state championships will take place on thursday, may 24, friday, may 25 and saturday, may 26 at hughes stadium on the campus of morgan state. This only occurs in those instances where a committee or volunteer has taken it. Establishes consistent nfhs language within the rules prohibiting the use of tobacco products and similar items and alcohol by. The host school administrator will be responsible for informing contest officials, visiting school administrators. Mpssaa 201415 handbook ejectionincident report form what is a credentialed coach.
The maryland state board of education establishes the rules and regulations governing. Track and field and cross country the nfhs track and field rules committee reorganized rule 43. It is the responsibility of each coach to read and know the rules. The nfhs track and field and cross country case book is designated as a supplement to the rules book. Please utilize the below form to request nfhs rule books for your officials association. Situationrulings in the case book are officially approved by the nfhs track and field and cross country rules committee and are considered an integral part of the. This handbook does not attempt to restate all nfhs rules book rules. The required annual track and field rules meeting is online and will be available from february 19 through march 19, 2018, for all track and field coaches to complete. Online courses outofseason participation standards and regulations. Maryland high school track and field statistics and results. The mpssaa handbook updated 12120 for 201920 is a valuable resource for referencing the mpssaa constitution, state bylaws pertaining to. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. Cross country and track and field rules of competition.
The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. Aacps athletic programs follow the guidelines and regulations. Buy 2016 nfhs track and field and cross country rules book. As part of membership, each official will receive a national federation of state high school associations rule book in the sport, the state rules interpretation clinic, the national federation rules examination, and membership in the. The online version of the piaa handbook may be more current than the. The district and sectional assignments for the track and field season are listed on the mshsaa website. Track and field committee addresses event management concerns. These materials include most of our publications such as the current state handbook, the current seasonal state bulletins, as well as all issues, past and present, of scout magazine. Attendance at a rules interpretation clinic is a certification requirement for. Online testing rules interpreters rules interpretation clinics. Rule 431 describes the legal track and field uniform.
The mpssaa does not receive revenue or funds from state subsidies taxpayer funds, school dues, tournament entry fees or publication fees. The mpssaa website provides post season tournament information, including fan. Ncaa publications 20192020 cross country and track and. If you are wellversed with these rules, you can formulate an effective strategy and go on to win the much soughtafter gold. Attendance at a rules interpretation clinic is a certification requirement for officials assigned to mpssaa contests both regular and postseason play. 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.
The usatf competition rules book is available for viewing, in pdf format below. The uniform top and bottom were combined into 431b to help reduce redundant language within the book. 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. Maryland public secondary schools athletic association mpssaa, is the association that.
Every track and field athlete must know and follow these basic rules. For the usatf rulebook below, use the scrollbar at the bottom of the screen to go quickly to your desired page. Editorial change relay baton and exchange zone 5111 relay infractions art. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented.