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Rule Change Title Page
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• Listed are known corrections in the 2014 Rule Book and Case Book. Please be certain to mark these edits in your books.
All of these are in the Rule Book……none so far in the Case Book.
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• 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 special circumstances.
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Under Rule 3-4-6, the referee has the sole authority for ruling on infractions or irregularities not covered under the
rules.
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He/She also has sole authority to determine if a race shall be rerun.
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The games committee has significant authority, but that does not include being able to set aside a rule.
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• Prior to the start of the meet, the officiating crew and meet management should discuss if electronic devices are going
to be used during the meet for administrative purposes.
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When using such devices, they should be used for the intended purposes of enhancing the administration of the meet
and not used for personal matters.
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The meet referee should review with the officiating team how and when the devices should be used, such as reporting
event progress, results, problems, etc.
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• The use of electronic communication devices is permitted during meets in unrestricted areas and coaches’ boxes.
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They may not be used for any review of a referee’s decision or to communicate with an athlete during a race or trial.
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Technology advancements in the area of electronic audio and video devices have made such items easy to use and very
accessible.
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Their use, if not used for communication during the actual competition when a competitor is on the track or completing
a trial, no longer creates an advantage or disadvantage among competitors or teams, and can serve as a coaching tool.
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• It is permissible to show an athlete a video between races or between trials, as long as the meet is not delayed and both
athlete and coach are in proper area when viewing.
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• The implement inspector no longer has the responsibility to inspect vaulting poles before competition.
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The field referee or head field judge now has the responsibility to inspect each pole to be used in competition to verify it
is legal equipment.
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The implement inspector’s expertise is in the throwing implements, not the vaulting poles.
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This provides for a more efficient and practical process.
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• Compression-style shorts that extend beyond the length of the uniform short, but end above the knees are frequently
being worn as foundation garments, similar to a sports bra.
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The color of such visible undergarment plays no significant role for officiating purposes.
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The time and attention by officials to be certain athletes are in compliance when wearing such items delays progression
of the meet, and the severity of a penalty of disqualification for a non-compliant garment is too severe as the item does
not impact the competition.
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The rule regarding a visible undergarment continues with no change if the garment worn underneath the uniform
bottom extends below the knees.
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• Any visible garment(s) worn underneath the uniform bottom and extending below the knees shall be unadorned, of a
single, solid color and meet all logo requirements.
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If the base layer extends below the knees, and a second layer is worn and it ends above the knee, it shall no longer be
considered a foundation garment due to it being the outer layer over a visible undergarment.
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In such a case, both garments are considered visible undergarments and subject to all undergarment requirements.
If the base layer terminates above the knees and the second garment likewise terminates above the knees the items
shall be considered foundation garments and therefore do not have to be the same single, solid color.
The key is the length of the base layer when it is worn as intended by the manufacturer.
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• Visible undergarments must meet requirements of single, solid color and only one manufacturer’s logo.
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• In A and C, all garments worn underneath the official school uniform bottom terminate above the knees; thus, are
foundation garments.
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In B, due to the base layer worn under the uniform bottom terminating above the knees, it is a foundation garment and
the subsequent layer is also a foundation garment so they can be different colors.
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In C, the foundation garment is not subject to the single, solid color requirement and is therefore legal.
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• The garment is worn underneath the official school-issued uniform shorts and ends above the knees as intended by the
manufacturer.
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This item can be different colors and is not restricted in the size of the manufacturer’s logo.
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• A foundation garment does not have to be a solid color. This relay team is in compliance with the uniform rules.
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• To avoid confusion, the competitor shall communicate his/her intentions to pass to the event judge before the start of
the actual trial.
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This protocol is now consistent in all field events regarding proper communication between competitor and judge when
the athlete is going to pass.
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• Clarifies the diameter restriction for the rubber tip javelin.
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Updates the equipment requirements for the rubber tip javelin.
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The manufacturer has the responsibility for the proper design and attachment of the rubber tip for rule compliance.
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• The prescribed time limit for a trial in the pole vault is now one minute.
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This is the same as other jumping events.
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This is an adequate time for a trial in the pole vault event.
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• Previously, the rules had not clearly addressed the time limits for consecutive throws in throwing events.
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To accommodate those competitors who may be excused to participate in other events, the head judge may permit
successive trials and follow the schedule in the chart.
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• For the purpose of minimizing risk of injury to a pole vaulter, planting box padding shall meet the applicable ASTM
Specification Standard and be required for use no later than the start of the 2014-15 track season.
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This required implementation date allows for product availability.
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For the 2014 outdoor track season, if the new style plant box padding is utilized, this is a choice of the hosting school.
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The hosting school may consider allowing some additional warm-up time if vaulters from visiting schools are not familiar
with the product.
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Diagram of box collar……..there is a picture of a gill box collar on the last page of the rule book.
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Editorial Changes Title Page
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• Articles 4-6-3 and 4-6-4 have been deleted from Rule 4-6 and moved to Rule 5-9, which defines interference in running
events. This is a more logical location for these rules.
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• The only change is the order in which the description for the identification of the edge of the track is listed within the
rules.
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• Clarifies that the tie-breaking procedure in field events applies only for places scoring.
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Reworded Rules 6-3-2 and 7-3-2 to clearly emphasize the tie-breaking procedure is for use with scoring places.
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• 3-4-5 – It is appropriate for both the coach and competitor to be notified of a disqualification.
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4-4 NOTE – Deleted statement allowing possible use of illegal equipment for an accommodation; added an
accommodation should not heighten a risk of injury to the athlete or others.
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6-2-10 – Provides consistency in rules language with Rule 7-2-6.
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• 6-2-12 – Clerical correction replacing “competitors” with “competition.”
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6-2-14 PEN – Consistency in rules language with 7-2-14 Penalty.
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6-4-2, 6-5-2, 6-6-2 – Updates the weight and measurement chart to millimeters, which is the standard measurement on
scales weighing implements.
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6-4-3 – Clarifies the throwing surface is flat.
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• 7-1-2 – Consistency in language with Rule 6-1-2.
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7-2-1 – Consistency in language with Rule 6-2-1.
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7-2-6 New – Was omitted in the previous reorganization of Rule 7.
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7-2-10 – Deletes unnecessary language.
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• 7-4-1, 7-5-1, 7-6-1 – The purpose of the requirement is to not have the competitors running downhill. The term
“declination” more accurately describes the intent of the rules.
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7-5-29 – Removes unnecessary language.
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8-1-1 NOTE – The IAAF Scoring Table does not include the 1600-meter run, so it is provided on the NFHS Website.
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9-6-4 PEN – Corrects clerical error in the penalty sequence.
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Appendix A – Consistency in all NFHS Rules Book language relating to competition venue diagrams.
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Points of Emphasis 1) Return of throwing implements to competitors by officials 2) Proper coaching
requires staying up to date 3) Coaches getting it right with uniforms 4) Importance of proper
training of volunteers to work the meet.
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• Pre-Meet Notes are available online via NFHS and USATF.
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This pre-season publication is prepared for officials and coaches.
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It is of great value to volunteers also working the meets.
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The Pre-Meet Notes also provide information on how to become an official with your state association and USATF.
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