You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. Nfhs rules reflect concern for the maturity of participants and consider the endurance, skill and strength of these individuals. Join the nhtoa new hampshire track officials association. Jul 31, 2014 indianapolis effective with the 2015 high school track and field season, the prohibition of jewelry will be eliminated.
Nfhs cctrack jewelry rule 2015 cif northern section. 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. Tomorrow we will discuss rules for jewelry and similar items. 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.
Coaching cross country course now available in nfhs learning center. Track and field assistance basics of guide running and jumping april 08, 2014. Assisting injured athletes, expansion of exchange zones among rules. Rules may not be altered, unless flexibility is indicated in a specific rule.
Track and field premeet notes 2019 track and field rules interpretations 2019. Clarifies that it is illegal to run backward or in the opposite direction nonlegal direction on a. 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. Indianapolis effective with the 2015 high school track and field season, the prohibition of jewelry will be eliminated. Rule 7524 now permits the use of planting box padding that meets the new astm specification standard. The exchange zones for relay races with legs more than 200 meters are not impacted by this rule change. This required implementation date allows for product availability. 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. The nfhs order of events will require the running events to start approximately 1 hour earlier at the state meet. 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. Track and field rule book differences is a lightweight, paperback book that can easily be carried with you at track meets. Prohibition of jewelry lifted in high school track and field.
A complete listing of all rules changes approved by the nfhs football committee is also be available on the nfhs website at. 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. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. All other rules deal with the conduct of track and field competition. Effective with the spring 07 season, all references and diagrams will reflect one standard sector at 34.
The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Select the link above to view the press release summarizing the rule changes for the upcoming season. Kansas state high school activities association 2014 track. Anything worn under the uniform is now considered a foundation garment. The administrative rules indicated in this book are listed below. Track and field and cross country the nfhs track and field rules committee reorganized rule 43. 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. Sep 25, 2014 greetings, the nfhs track and field rules are implemented for the spring 2015 season by the nfhs calendar.
The nfhs has released the football rule changes for the fall, 2014 season. The nfhs is pleased to welcome four new members of the track and field rules committee. 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. To allow for equal representation, there is also a member of the nfhs coaches association and the nfhs officials association on each rules committee. Georgia high school association 2015 track and field rules. Track and field is a sport which traditionally has. 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. Buy 2014 nfhs track and field amd cross country rules book. Gill athletics announced as nfhs corporate partner. Greetings, the nfhs track and field rules are implemented for the spring 2015 season by the nfhs calendar. The nfhs track and field and cross country case book is designated as a. 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 nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. Ahsaa news gill athletics announced as nfhs corporate partner. Except as may be specifically noted in this rules book, nfhs coaches2014. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. 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. 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. 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. Respect your rivals, congratulate your opponents, and make sure every competitor has. All changes were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. 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. 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 be addressed and given special attention. It consists of a school issued top and bottom, which are not objectionable n. Nfhs adjusts spirit rules north carolina high school.
The recommended rules changes were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. Track and field rules committee welcomes new members nfhs. Track and field rules committee welcomes new members 2020 1. National federation of state high school associations. Acknowledgments to authors and editors who contributed to the 2014 nfhs track and field premeet. White competitors numbers 301400 100 per set for colors other than white, please contact customer service at 18007763462. Tssaa follows the nfhs guidelines found in your nfhs rules book.
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. Republication of all or any portion of this rules book on the internet is expressly prohibited. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. 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. 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. Buy 2020 nfhs track and field and cross country rules book. 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 more information on national sports rules changes, please visit.
In addition, parts i and ii of the football rules examination, along with the. 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. This is the second article focused on the things that commonly get athletes disqualified. Cody inglis, paul neidig, mike whaley, and shannon whitmer.
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. Georgia high school association 2015 track and field rules clinic. 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. Edited and written by becky oakes, nfhs track and field rules editor, and rob buzaitis, vice chair for training, usatf officials committee. 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. 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. 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. 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.