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Nessie Harris nharris@schsl.org (803) 603-1796 (cell) (803) 798-0120 (office) www.nfhs.org www.nfhslearn.org

Nessie Harris nharris@schsl.org (803) 603-1796 (cell) (803) 798-0120 (office) www.nfhs.org www.nfhslearn.org. TRACK AND FIELD. January 12, 2013 SCTCCCA Meeting (10:15) January 28, 2013 First Practice February 1, 2013 Schedule is due February 4, 2013 First Scrimmages

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  1. Nessie Harris nharris@schsl.org (803) 603-1796 (cell) (803) 798-0120 (office) www.nfhs.orgwww.nfhslearn.org

  2. TRACK AND FIELD January 12, 2013 SCTCCCA Meeting (10:15) January 28, 2013 First Practice February 1, 2013 Schedule is due February 4, 2013 First Scrimmages February 22, 2013 First Date for Pre-season Invitational Eligibility Due Seven days prior to first Meet March 4, 2013 First Contest

  3. TRACK AND FIELD May 4, 2013Upper/Lower State Meets (all classes) May 10-11, 2013 State Finals (all classes) April/May, 2013 Closed Season/Closed Facility (When season ends)(reference August 1 – October 31) June 1 – July 31, 2013 Open Season/Open Facility  Can practice as much as you like  Can participate in 10 days of school competition and team camp  Days spent at team camp(s) count toward the 10 days (June 1 – July 27, 2013) Nothing mandatory

  4. Unsportsmanlike Conduct Any action(s) that warrants a coach(es) ejection will subject the coach(es) to a minimum next game suspension and the school to a minimum fine of $100. Ejections that subject a player to a next game suspension will result in a minimum of suspension of two (2) games for all sports except football, competitive cheer, swimming, and lacrosse. (i.e. flagrant fouls, malicious contact, spiting, biting, fighting, disrespectfully addressing officials, profanity)

  5. Please be reminded that every year all coaches (paid and/or volunteer) are required to take the NFHS Concussion Course  & A Guide to Heat Acclimatization and Heat Illness Prevention prior to the first practice for their sport.  The courses may be accessed through the NFHS at: www.nfhslearn.com

  6. 2013 Track and Field and Cross Country Rules Changes Major Editorial Changes Points of Emphasis

  7. 2013 Track and Field Rules/Case Book Corrections • Page 4, Editorial Changes, 3-19-2, 4-4-3 to 4-3-3, add 7-2-8, 7-4-10 to 7-2-8, Example, 7-4-16 to 7-4-14, 7-6-9 • Page 25, 4-3-1,2 PENALTY, …of the competitor’s violation and warning or disqualification • Page 56, 7-4-14d, (See 7-2-510) Case Book • Page 69, 7.2.8 SITUATION, RULING: …followed by Nos. 5 and 6 to 6 and 7… • Page 82, 7.5.21 SITUATION A, COMMENT: Gloves are prohibited in all field eventsthe shot put,(throwing hand)discus, javelin and relays,…

  8. Field Event ImplementsRules 3-19-2, 6-2-17 • Only legal implements are allowed in warm-ups and competition • The implement inspector shall inspect all throwing implements and only those that are legal shall be permitted in competition as well as warm-ups • Competitors are also accountable to use only a legal implement during warm-ups and competition • The pole vault event has previously restricted the use of an illegal pole in warm-ups and competition

  9. Competitor’s UniformRules 4-3-1,2 and 9-6-1,2 Penalties • Competitor observed in an illegal uniform: • Observed and noted by official prior to competition – competitor required to make the uniform legal before allowed to compete and without delay of meet • Competitor shall be issued a warning and subsequent violation of uniform rule results in disqualification from event • Referee shall be notified of violation by observing meet official • Referee shall notify or cause to be notified the head coach of offending school of competitor’s violation and warning or disqualification

  10. Competitor’s UniformRules 4-3-1,2 and 9-6-1,2 Penalties

  11. Track ConstructionRule 5-1-5 • When feasible, it is recom-mended that there be an obstacle-free zone on the inside and outside of the track • Desired width of the obstacle-free zone is 1 meter

  12. Track ConstructionRule 5-1-5 • Obstacle-free zone is recommended 1 meter obstacle-free zone 1 meter obstacle-free zone

  13. RelaysRule 5-10-7, NOTE • The baton shall be handed from the incoming runner to the outgoing runner within the exchange zone • The incoming and outgoing runners shall not simultaneously touch the baton outside the 20-meter exchange zone • The baton is the point of reference to determine when and where the exchange commences and is completed

  14. RelaysRule 5-10-7, NOTE • The baton exchange must take place within the 20-meter exchange zone

  15. General Rules for Throwing and Jumping EventsRules 6-2-2, 7-2-2 • Rules specify that trials shall be taken in flights of no less than five • The order of participation for the competitors is the order as listed for competition

  16. Discus ThrowRule 6-4-2 • Specifications for the thickness of the rim of the discus was changed to create a range BoysGirls Rim thickness ¼” from the edge: Minimum: 12 mm 12 mm (.472 in.) (.472 in.) Maximum: 13 mm 13 mm (.512 in.) (.512 in.)

  17. Shot PutRule 6-5-9 • Use of the “cartwheel” technique of putting the shot is a foul • This has been an illegal technique • Listed in the rules as a foul for clarity LEGAL ILLEGAL

  18. General Rules for Jumping EventsRule 7-2-10 • Clarifies the prescribed time limits when consecutive trials are taken in jumping events

  19. High JumpRule 7-4-2 • Confusion occurred when the rule referred to both “level” and “unvarying surface” when describing the requirements of the high jump approach • Unnecessary to refer to both • “level” is deleted

  20. High JumpRules 7-4-6, 7-5-11 • The ends of the crossbar in the high jump and pole vault events may have two designs: • Ends flattened to a surface 1 13/16 inches x 6-7 ¾ inches (4-sided, flat crossbar ends) OR • Alternative fitted ends of same dimensions (semicircular)

  21. Pole VaultRule 7-5-19 • Range for the position of the standards to set position of crossbar in pole vault is changed: • 18 inches (45.7 cm) measured beyond the vertical plane of the top of the stopboard, zero (0) point, up to a maximum distance of 31.5 inches (80 cm) in the direction of the landing surface 31.5” (80c) Restricted movement of bar 18” (45.7c) 0 Standard Standard Stopboard

  22. Pole VaultRule 7-5-21 • Forearm covers may be worn by vaulter • Possible prevention of injuries • Chalk or an adhesive or similar substance, such as rosin, may now be directly applied to the pole during competition

  23. 2013 Track and Field and Cross Country Major Editorial Changes

  24. DisqualificationRule 4-6-7 • Reference to any other personis removed from “Assistance”, as the items listed refer to non-persons as well in items a. through g. Editorial EC Change

  25. Throwing and Jumping EventsRules 6-2-1 thru 18, 7-2-1 thru 17 • Rules 6-2 and 7-2 have been reorganized and edited for: • Clarity of rules • Eliminate duplicity within rules • Improved sequencing of articles Editorial EC Change

  26. Discus and Shot PutRules 6-4-5, 6-5-5 • Added diagrams to assist with visual layout of throwing sector • 6-4-5 Figure 2 • 6-5-5 Figure 5 Editorial EC Change b a a 34.92°

  27. Other Editorial Changes Editorial EC Change

  28. Other Editorial Changes Editorial EC Change

  29. Other Editorial Changes Editorial EC Change

  30. 2013 Track and Fieldand Cross Country Points of Emphasis

  31. Points of EmphasisOfficiating When the Acceleration Zone is Not Used • The referee should place a sufficient number of umpires to observe the race and exchange zones for relays • Umpires are stationed at the beginning and the end of the zone • Umpires must move to keep all competitors in view during exchange

  32. Points of EmphasisHead Event Judge MechanicsExcused Competitor • Head event judge may excuse a competitor to participate in another event • Games committee has responsibility to establish length of time competitor may be excused from an event • To accommodate excused competitor, the head event judge may: • change the order of competition • allow trials in succession • Event judge records time the competitor checks out to confirm excused and note when excusal time begins and should end • Excused competitor is not called up for a trial while excused from that event

  33. Points of EmphasisHead Event Judge Responsibilities • Head event judge should arrive early to make sure required markings and equipment are set up correctly • The venue should be kept clear and cordoned off, with spectators kept a safe distance away from competition area • All parties involved will meet with head event judge to review conduct of event and safety procedures • Any problems with venue should be reported to the meet director

  34. Points of EmphasisUse of Flags by Field Event Judges • All personnel should be knowledgeable of what color flag to use, when, where and purpose • Field event judges may use flags, although not required by NFHS rules

  35. Points of EmphasisUse of Flags by Field Event Judges • White flag will indicate all are ready for the trial to begin • Red flag will indicate head event judge is not ready for trial to begin • When conditions warrant, the additional use of flags could be used to keep the meet progressing smoothly and safely • Games committee with meet referee may determine colors and use for all flags and such decisions communicated to all coaches and field event judges • White and yellow flags are required for the umpires in running events

  36. Points of EmphasisContinuous Flights, “5 Active” and “5 Alive” 5 Active • When one competitor is not participating: • next competitor is called to move into rotation as the next competitor OR 5 Alive • next competitor moves into same position in the order of rotation where the previous competitor has been participating • Both methods maintain 5 competitors and keep the competition moving

  37. Fundamentals of Coaching Track and Field ($75 per course, $65 for USATF members)

  38. Interscholastic Officiatingwww.nfhsofficials.com • Introduction to skills and concepts used as an official • Ideal for new officials or those in first few years of officiating • 30-45 minutes to complete • Topics include: basics of becoming and staying an official, science of officiating, art of officiating, how to combine these skills for successful officiating • Course is FREE to any NFHS Officials Association member • Non-members course is $20 • Contact NFHS Officials Department for details (317.972.6900)

  39. Free! $20 $50 All NFHS courses can be accessed at www.nfhslearn.com

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