2011 Track and Field and Cross Country

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Meet DirectorRule 3-3-1Identifies the meet director as the official representative of the host meet management

Designates a specific person to serve as the contact person for the host school to guarantee competition will run smoothly

In the absence of a games committee, the meet director performs duties assigned to the games committee

Previously the rules did not identify a single position to serve as the representative of host meet management.Now, if issues come up outside of the scope of the competition rules, there is clear direction as to who is responsible to address these issues and facility issues.4Points of EmphasisPreventive OfficiatingYou selected the specific event judge. That is incorrect. Please review this Point of Emphasis and select another answer.

Continue Points of EmphasisPreventive OfficiatingYou selected the meet referee. That is incorrect. Please review this Point of Emphasis and select another answer.

Continue Points of EmphasisPreventive OfficiatingCorrectYou selected the coach and competitor. That is correct. While meet officials will do what they can to prevent an infraction of the rules it is the responsibility of the coach and competitor to make sure a competitor is in compliance with jewelry and uniform rules. A competitor should never rely on an official to correct them.Continue Points of EmphasisPreventive OfficiatingYou selected the meet director. That is incorrect. Please review this Point of Emphasis and select another answer.

Continue Meet DirectorRules 3-3-1, 2

Official representative of host meet managementResponsible for handling unsporting spectator conductMeet DirectorResponsible for matters outside of competition rules

6It is the responsibility of the meet director or his/her designee to address unsporting conduct by a spectator

Meet DirectorRule 3-3-2

When a situation arises outside of the competition rules, such as unsporting conduct by a spectator, the problem should be presented to the meet director and he/she has the responsibility to address.The meet referee or other meet officials are not responsible for spectators. It may be necessary to clear a fan from a restricted area for example, but the meet director is the person from host management to attend to any further issues with the fan.

7Meet DirectorRules 3-3-1, 2Responsibilities of the Meet Director include all of the following EXCEPT:A. Official representative of host meet managementB. Determine if a race shall be rerunC. Responsible for handling unsporting spectator conductD. Responsible for matters outside of competition rules

8Meet DirectorRules 3-3-1, 2 You selected A. Official representative of host meet management. This is one of the responsibilities of the Meet Director it is not an exception please review the information on the Meet Director and answer the question again.

Continue Meet DirectorRules 3-3-1, 2 You selected C. Responsible for handling unsporting spectator conduct. This is one of the responsibilities of the Meet Director it is not an exception please review the information on the Meet Director and answer the question again.

Continue Meet DirectorRules 3-3-1, 2 You selected D. Responsible for matters outside of competition rules. This is one of the responsibilities of the Meet Director it is not an exception please review the information on the Meet Director and answer the question again.

Continue Meet DirectorRules 3-3-1, 2CORRECT! You selected B. Determine if a race shall be rerun. This is the sole responsibility of the of the Meet Referee not the Meet Director. It is the exception.

Continue Jewelry ProhibitedRules 4-3-3, 9-6-3, PenaltiesPenalty for wearing jewelry in track and field or cross country has been modifiedWhen a meet official observes a competitor wearing jewelry in track and field, the official shall:for the first violation, require the competitor to remove the jewelry before further competitionthe team shall receive a team warning with notification to the head coach by the refereesubsequent violation by any team member shall result in disqualification of the competitor from the eventThe referee shall be notified of the violation by the observing meet official and he/she has the responsibility to notify the head coach of the violation and warning

The penalty for a competitor wearing jewelry has been modified. Without holding up competition, jewelry should be removed.If it cant be removed, the competitor should not compete until legal.If the competitor is observed during competition, the same process of the competitor not being eligible for further competition until legal, team warning and disqualification of the competitor involved in a subsequent violation applies.The protocol for communication of a violation should be established by the officials before the meet begins.14Jewelry ProhibitedRule 4-3-3, PenaltyIf a competitor is observed wearing jewelry during competition and this is the first violation by any team member, the competitor is to remove the jewelry and the team receives a warning from the referee to the coach

Jewelry ProhibitedRule 4-3-3, PenaltyA subsequent violation of wearing jewelry by a competitor from a team after that team has received a warning shall result in disqualification of the competitor from the event

16Jewelry ProhibitedRule 9-6-3, PenaltiesWhen a meet official in cross country observes a competitor wearing jewelry prior to the start of the race, the official shall:notify the competitor and his/her coach to remove the jewelry before being eligible to competeby way of the referee, issue a team warning to the coach that a second violation of the jewelry rule by any team member during the race shall result in disqualification of the competitor

Jewelry ProhibitedRule 9-6-3, PenaltiesWhen a meet official in cross country observes a competitor wearing jewelry during the race, the official shall:notify the meet referee who shall issue a team warning for the violationif the school is entered in subsequent races of the same gender, on the same day, a subsequent violation shall result in disqualification of the competitor involved

Jewelry ProhibitedRule 9-6-3, Penalties9.6.7 SITUATION: In a cross country race the first runner for Team A, No. 398, crosses the finish line and is observed wearing an earring. At the completion of the race, one of the course umpires reports to the meet referee that Team A runner No. 395 was observed at the halfway mark on the course wearing a bracelet. The meet referee address the violation of Rule 9-6-3 with Team As coach and a team warning is issued, but neither runner is disqualified.

RULING: Correct procedure. COMMENT: The wearing of jewelry is prohibited. For the first violation, the team receives a warning by way of notifying the coach. In cross country, it is not possible to issue a warning for the race in progress. However, if the school has other levels of races for the same gender on the same day, any further violations of 9-6-3 should result in a disqualification of the competitor.

19Jewelry ProhibitedRules 4-3-3, 9-6-3, PenaltiesIt is important to practice preventive officiating

If a competitor is observed wearing jewelry or an illegal uniform prior to competition and can be addressed by the official and make the uniform legal or remove the jewelry without delay, this is always a better situation for all parties involved

Jewelry ProhibitedRules 4-3-3, 9-6-3, Penalties

JewelryPreventive actionLegal for competition

Jewelry ProhibitedRules 4-3-3, 9-6-3, PenaltiesWhich of the following best describes the new rule regarding the penalty for wearing jewelry?Disqualification from the event of a competitor found to be wearing illegal jewelry when it is discovered.Deduction of one team point from the team of the offending competitor.Disqualification from the meet of a contestant found to be wearing illegal jewelry when it is discovered.A warning issued to the team of an offending competitor on the initial violation and then disqualification from the event of any subsequent offending competitor from a warned team.

Jewelry Medical AlertsRules 4-3-3a, 9-6-3aChanges the requirements while wearing a medical alert bracelet to accommodate new styles and materialsThe alert should be visibleWhen an alert is attached to:a bracelet made of metal or an unyielding material, it shall be taped to the bodya bracelet made of a pliable material, it is not required to be taped to the bodya necklace, it shall be taped to the body

Having the alert visible increases the efficiency by which the attending health-care professional may treat the students injury/illness who has a special medical condition.27Jewelry Medical AlertsRules 4-3-3a, 9-6-3aMedical alert bracelets made of pliable material are not required to be taped to the body

There are several new styles of medical alert bracelets made of pliable materials such as cloth, vinyl or rubber.These materials and new styles do not pose a risk of injury to the participant or others.These styles do not require being taped to the body.28Jewelry Medical AlertsRules 4-3-3a, 9-6-3aMetal medical alert bracelets and all medical alert necklaces shall always be taped to the body

Jewelry Medical AlertsRules 4-3-3a, 9-6-3aMedical alerts made of pliable material do not need to be taped to the body to be legal.A. This statement is true.B. This statement is false.

Hair DevicesRules 3-2-4o, 4-3-3d, 9-6-3dJewelry is prohibited from being worn in competition and this includes various items worn in the hairItems such as rubber bands, cloth headbands or scrunchies may be approved by the games committee to control the hair and not considered jewelry

Hair DevicesRules 3-2-4o, 4-3-3d, 9-6-3dUnadorned devices, such as bobby pins, barrettes and hair clips, no longer than 2 inches, may be worn to control the competitors hairDo not require action by the games committee to be worn and are legalThese items, when legal, are not considered jewelry

It is the responsibility of the coach and athlete to be sure the hair control device, if worn, is legal.If the hair device is questionable, the contestant should check with the meet referee prior to competition.34Hair DevicesRules 4-3-3d, 9-6-3d

Legal

The rubber bands are used to control the hair and pose no risk of injury.Coaches have the responsibility to counsel their athletes on what is illegal and should not be worn in the hair to avoid problems and possible disqualification.35Hair DevicesRules 4-3-3d, 9-6-3d

Illegal

The beads are illegal as they are considered jewelry. They have potential to cause injury in some events to the competitor and can come loose on the track.Again, coaches have the responsibility to counsel their athletes on what is illegal and should not be worn in the hair to avoid problems and possible disqualification.

36Braces, Concussion Management and ModificationsRules 4-4-1 thru 3Updates and clarifications, with assistance from the NFHS Sports Medicine Advisory Committee, were included in the rulesGuards, casts, braces, splintsArtificial limbsConcussion managementModification of uniform/equipment for students with disabilities

Braces, Concussion Management and ModificationsRules 4-4-1 thru 3If a guard, cast, brace, splint, etc. (hard and unyielding items) is worn by a competitor and determined by the referee padding is required, it should be:closed cell, slow recovery foamno less than inch in thickness

It is not likely the referee will frequently experience the need to invoke this rule due to the nature of the sport

Questions or interpretations on unusual situations should be addressed to the state association for an opinion.38Concussion ManagementRule 4-4-3Any competitor who exhibits signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion shall be immediately removed from the meet and shall not return to the meet until cleared by an appropriate health care professional.Coaches, officials, athletes and parents should become familiar with the signs, symptoms and behaviors of a possible concussionAll Coaches must complete a concussion training course prior to working with student athletes. The NFHS Concussion in Sport course fills this requirement.

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To assist in concussion management education, the NFHS, at no cost, offers Concussion in Sports - What You Need to Know.The only requirement is registering on www.nfhslearn.com, which is quick and easy.This 20 minute course is designed for coaches, officials, parents, administrators and students to learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of concussions and a step-wise process to return to the sport.Check it out and share this information with others. Approximately 150,000 courses have already been delivered!40Concussion ManagementRule 4-4-3It is the responsibility of the school to assure that a student/athlete removed from competition due to suspicion of concussion has the proper medical clearance to return to competition. The UHSAA Concussion Management Plan is found on the Sports Medicine Page of the UHSAA web-site at www.uhsaa.org

Braces, Concussion Management and ModificationsRule 4-4-4Includes a procedure to follow when exceptions to the rules regarding uniform or equipment are requested and considered by the state association for medical or religious reasonsModifications, pending approval, shall require a letter of authorization from the state associationLetter of authorization shall be made available to the meet referee prior to competition

Clarifies that an individual state association may authorize exceptions to the playing rules for certain reasons and such exceptions are limited to a specific individual.When considering a request for modification, the state should keep in mind the accommodation should not fundamentally alter the sport, create risk of injury to the individual athlete/others or place opponents at a disadvantage.42Order of Competition in Throwing and Jumping Event PreliminariesRules 6-2-6, 7-2-6Head event judge may change the order of competition to accommodate those who may be excused to participate in other event(s)Competitors may take more than one trial in successionIf weather or other condition would result in unfairness to any competitor, the referee shall alter the plan and prescribe single trials in prelims and finalsPreliminary Competition

This change addresses the needs of the competitors.There is consistency between jumping and throwing events for excused competitors.In vertical jumps, it may be necessary to allow a competitor to make consecutive attempts when being excused for another event.43Order of Competition in Throwing and Jumping Event PreliminariesRules 6-2-6, 7-2-6A competitor may not be allowed to take successive trials in the preliminary competition in the throwing or jumping events simply because they need to be excused to compete in another event.This statement is true.This statement is false.

Meet Equipment MalfunctionRule 7-2-12In the high jump and pole vault, if improperly fastened supports slip downward when a jumper hits the crossbar and it is displaced, it is no longer a failed attempt

The head judge of the event shall rule no jump/vault

The jumper/vaulter is allowed another trial

Competitors should not be penalized when their performance is affected by the malfunctioning of meet equipment.47High Jump/Pole Vault Crossbar PlacementRules 3-2-3j, 7-4-11, 7-5-18Games committee establishes starting height and successive heights of the crossbar in high jump and pole vault

When only one competitor remains in the competitionandhe/she has been determined to be the event winnerthenthe competitor may determine successive heights of the crossbar

When a single competitor remains in a vertical jump competition and has been declared the winner, he/she may determine the next height of the crossbar.The competitor, once determined as the winner, should have the opportunity at this point to determine successive heights of the crossbar.48High Jump/Pole Vault Crossbar PlacementRules 3-2-3j, 7-4-11, 7-5-187.4.11 SITUATION: Two competitors remain in the high jump competition. They are tied and both will be attempting 6 feet. A1 misses on all three trials. B1 misses on his/her first two trials. Before taking his/her third attempt, B1 requests the crossbar be raised to 6 feet, 1 inch which would be a school and meet record, if cleared. The head event judge denies the request as B1 is not yet determined to be the winner of the event.

Is this the correct procedure?YesNo

Although not a jumping matter, the headwear of the competitor in this picture is within the terms and conditions set forth by the games committee.49Pole Vault Warm-upsRule 7-5-16A competitor(s) who has passed three consecutive heights and has not entered the competition:should be permitted two minutes of warm-up jumps per the number of competitors entering at that height without the crossbar in placeshall enter the competition at that heightmust take warm-up at a height change

Competitors passing three or more consecutive heights often sit out a significant amount of time.They need the opportunity for proper warm-up rather than only one warm-up jump/run through.52Pole Vault Warm-upsRule 7-5-16When more than one competitor is entering at the same height and has not previously entered the competition, warm-up periods are added together

2 competitors entering = 4 minutes

3 competitors entering = 6 minutes

The competitors may take as many warm-up jumps as desired during the allowed time period.If competitors complete the warm-up prior to the warm-up period expiring, competition shall commence. 53Pole VaultRule 7-5-29a NOTEIn a case where the crossbar and/or uprights are placed incorrectly by the officials and the crossbar is displaced by the competitor,: the trial is not recorded as a foulthe vaulter has an additional trial

This change clarifies the procedure to follow should the crossbar have been improperly placed and is dislodged by the competitor during his/her attempt.ORThe uprights are placed incorrectly on an unsuccessful attempt by the competitor.542011Major Editorial Changes

Take Part. Get Set For Life.National Federation of StateHigh School Associations55Major Editorial ChangesRules 3-2-4p, 3-2-7,assist in the final decision 3-9-6of place finish in a raceVideo replay or television monitoring equipment, other than the official finish line equipment

a review of official pictures/video of the finish to assist in the final decision of place finish in a race.

3-2-4p, 3-2-7, 3-9-6: In all three rules, language was added to clarify that the use of video replay or television monitoring equipment may be used only for the place finish in a running event. The replay cannot be used for other aspects of a race or other events. This is not video replay.56Major Editorial ChangesRules 3-8, 3-9Reorganized the rules regarding finish judges and timers when using fully automatic timing and when using manual timingRule 4-3-1b new 8,Added language to clarify NOTE, 4-3-1c(7)requirements on colors for NOTEvisible undergarmentsRule 5-5-7All sections for an event shall use the same starting procedure

3-8, 3-9: The responsibilities and procedures for finish judges and timers were arranged to better reflect the way the sport is officiated. Helps to eliminate confusion on responsibilities by not having FAT and manual timing mixed together.4-3-1b new 8, NOTE, 4-3-1c(7) NOTE: Item 8 was added along with new NOTES to more clearly communicate the rules regarding the colors of visible undergarments.5-5-7: Clarifies that all sections, just like all heats, shall use the same starting procedures within the same meet. This was overlooked when same procedure for heats was included in the rules.572011Points of Emphasis

Take Part. Get Set For Life.National Federation of StateHigh School Associations58Points of EmphasisExcused Time from Field EventsGames committee has responsibility to determine time limit and procedure for competitors to be excused for another eventGood communication is essential to convey the length of excused time and procedure to coaches and officialsCoaches have the responsibility to communicate this information to their competitorsEvent judges must be knowledgeable of their responsibilities and authority to adjust competition for competitors being excused for another eventEqually important is that coaches have educated their athletes on options for change in order of competition or trials in successionIt is the responsibility of the competitor to be aware of and honor the established time limit to be excused from an event to participate in another

Points of EmphasisDiscus Cage GuidelinesThe rules and guidelines for the discus cage have been a part of the rules for many yearsSchools, recognizing the risk minimization concerns with the event, should have or upgrade their discus facilities to meet or exceed the minimum requirements in the rules and the guidelinesAthleticism of todays discus throwers necessitate a cage that is designed to provide protection for competitors, officials and spectators in immediate throwing areaThe cage material should be of heavy nylon material or other shock absorbing materialThe cage wings and height should provide protection based on the improved athletic performances of todays athletesCoaches should work with their school staff to keep this venue up to date with the cage design, construction and material

Points of EmphasisPreventive OfficiatingAll meet officials should review their responsibilities before the competitionKey areas for the officiating team include how they will communicate, how to handle and record violations, protocol for jewelry or uniform violations, and what checks will be followed for each event for preventive officiatingUltimate responsibility for following jewelry and uniform rule rests with the coach and competitor

61Points of EmphasisPreventive OfficiatingAt times, the competitor is not in compliance but with some preventive officiating the competitor can remove the jewelry or make the uniform legal without delaying the meet and avoid an unnecessary disqualificationThe officials should have a routine to follow to be certain as a part of preventive officiating they remind and check competitors for jewelry or uniform issues so hopefully they can be corrected before entering a penalty phaseGoal of all involved is to have each athlete participate and do so within the rules

62Points of EmphasisPreventive OfficiatingWhile officials will help through preventive officiating the ultimate responsibility to see that competitors are in compliance with jewelry and uniform rules rests with:The specific event judge.The meet referee.The coach and competitor.The meet director.

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