The iaaf competition rules have provided the definitive point of reference for that standardisation of athletics throughout the iaafs. Adaption of a shoe to suit the characteristic of a particular athletes foot is. If the organiser wishes to stage any field events the day before andor outside the main competition stadium, approval of the iaaf must be granted in advance. Amendments to the iaaf competition rules 20162017 approved. All our research, rules, regulations and member federation information. Iaaf governs the rules for competition for the following disciplines. World athletics competition rules athletics fiji covid19. Competition rules 20162017 regulation 8 this document consists a set of modifications of the iaaf technical rules and other administrative rules for the safe conduct of all little athletics victoria state championships and must be read in conjunction with the iaaf technical rules currently in force. As a former athlete im the first to understand that these rules are the. Ahead of the iaaf world u20 championships tampere 2018, the first iaaf outdoor track and field championship of the year, the iaaf has compiled a summary of the key changes made to the 20182019 iaaf competition rules. Lines 5cm wide shall be drawn across the track to mark the distances of the legs and to denote the scratch line. International association of athletic federations iaaf 68, quai antoine 1er, tel.
Amendments to the iaaf competition rules 20162017 approved by the iaaf council on 17 june 2016, and amendments in red in force with immediate effect. Cross country and track and field rules of competition ncaa. Track call room edm operational protocols edm detailed comments relating to operational protocols. International invitation meeting athletics competition in which athletes affiliated to two or more members participate by invitation of the meeting organiser. Iaaf competition rules 20182019, in force from 1 november 2017 01 nov 2017 pdf en fr.
Uk athletics governs the rules for competition for the following disciplines. Track and field facilities manual 2019 edition chapters. Although this book contains a considerable number of editorial changes to ensure consistency and clarity perhaps the most important rule change concerns rule 1, which defines the international competitions at which iaaf rules apply, and is a consequence of the iaafs willingness to devolve more responsibility to the areas. In light of the policies put in place by the fiji government in relation to the covid 19 virus athletics fiji wishes to advise that all its competitions including the 2020 fiji national athletics championships and the 2020 melanesian athletics championships are cancelled till further notice.
Each association competition will have a nomination close date. The supplements cover all technical issues for under 17 and lower age groups which are not covered in the iaaf rule book and all nontechnical matters such. Iaaf competition rules 20182019, in force from 1 november 2017. These rules have already come in to effect as of the 1st of november 2017. Oceania athletics council 20192023 postponement of olympics an opportunity for rellie kaputin. Jan 06, 2016 iaaf competition rules 20162017 11 definitions 87898gbrules. New iaaf rulebook available oceania athletics association. World athletics competition rules interpretation home facebook. Please note that these rules may be changed at any time as a result, for example, of changes in. Each takeover zone shall be 20m long of which the scratch line is the centre.
Definitions iaaf competition rules 20162017 definitions area the geographical area comprising all of the countries and territories affiliated to one of the six area associations. Two of the principal changes from the previous edition are firstly around the. National high school federation competition rule book. There are some significant changes in the rules which are coming in to force from 1st november 2015 onwards.
All specific uka domestic rules are shown in blue and where common rules previously applied across disciplines, these have been merged under one heading. This rule book is designed predominantly to provide technical officials with a practical publication that includes all the changes that have occurred since the last edition. Iaaf competition rules 20162017 5 foreword i am very pleased in the opening weeks of my mandate as president to have this opportunity to introduce the latest edition of the iaaf competition rules. Pole vault box collar padding approved rule change. Iaaf international technical officials ito guidelines. Click here to get to the publications order form and order the 20182019 iaaf competition rules book. International competition any of the international competitions listed under rule 1. Nov 03, 2017 the iaaf has now published the new competition rulebook 20182019. Ties 22 except for the high jump and pole vault, the second best performance of the athletes having the same best performances shall determine whether there has been a tie.
The usatf competition rules book is the ed property of usa track. For ease of use, the wma rules of competition additions and exceptions to the iaaf rules are arranged to correspond to the iaaf competition rules numbering system rule 2 authorisation to stage competitions 2. Any athlete aged 20 on 31 december in the year of the competition born in 2000 or earlier may compete in any event junior athletes. Management, and the iaaf rule book for full details of iaaf competition. Athletics canada competition rules 001 110 section 1 001 unless otherwise specifically amended by any rule addressed in the athletics canada ac rule book, all rules published, or currently amended. Uka rules for competition have been merged with iaaf rules and renumbered accordingly. Copies of the 201820 uka rules for competition can be. World athletics congress, council and commissions reports. Qualification system games of the xxxii olympiad tokyo 2020 original version. Iaaf technical rules of the iaaf competition rules. For the usatf rulebook below, use the scrollbar at the bottom of the screen to. Rule books for the usatf rulebook below, use the scrollbar at the bottom of the screen to go quickly to your desired page. If the athletes are still equal following this rule, it. For the usatf rulebook below, use the scrollbar at the bottom of the screen to go quickly to your desired page.
International association of athletic federations iaaf has a set of rules for competition and a series of official notification periods for proposed changes to them. If an athlete does not follow this rule, his team shall be disqualified. An iaaf world indoor tour meeting shall normally be staged over one day and at one venue. An athlete, after assuming a full and final set position, shall not commence his start until after receiving the report of the gun. Where evidence is provided to the iaaf that a type of shoe being used in. These are just some of the changes which mark out the iaaf competition rules 20162017 as the latest step in the standardisation of athletics, a process which formally began with the foundation of the iaaf more than 100 years ago, said iaaf president seb coe. Definitions neutral athlete new as specified in rule 22. This rule book is designed predominantly to provide technical officials with a practical. Mar 17, 2016 uka iaaf rules for competition 2016 2018.
The main rule book is item 24, titled iaaf competition rules 20182019, in force from 1 november 2017 this archive only includes the english pdfs. All athletes intending to compete in that competition must have submitted their nomination for that competition in the prescribed way by the specified date to be eligible. Athletics has a set of rules for competition and a series of official notification periods for proposed. The aim of the merged rule book is to have just one set of rules for athletics in the united kingdom and in particular to standardise technical rules. The usatf competition rules book is available for viewing, in pdf format below. World athletics competition rules interpretation posts. Uka official website rules of competition uk athletics. Territory a geographical territory or region which is not a country, but which has certain aspects of selfgovernment, at least to the extent of being autonomous in the control of its sport and which is thus recognised as such by the iaaf. Some rules and regulations are available in french, spanish, and russian from the original website. It gives me pleasure to introduce the 20182019 iaaf competition rules. Mar 15, 20 iaaf competition rules 20182019, in force from 1 november 2017.
The conversion of competition rules to iaaf format and the alignment to laa standard rules, will commence from season 201617. The uk athletics rules for competition are published every two years. These all appear in a blue font following each iaaf rule and each heading is cross referenced back to the previous equivalent rule number in the 2014 uka rule book. If, in the judgement of the starter or recallers, he does so any earlier, it shall be deemed a false start. In this section you will find the constitution and the rules and regulations of world. The new handbook of iaaf competition rules 20162017 is now available for download from. English 9 january 2020 page 38 age requirements senior athletes. The iaaf competition rules control everything from athletes eligibility to compete to. Track and field facilities manual 2008 edition chapters 48 update follows in. Wa governs the rules for competition for the following disciplines. As a former athlete im the first to understand that these rules are the bedrock of everything that an athlete or official does in the competition. Iaaf competition rules 20162017, in force from 1 november 2015.
Iaaf competition rules 20162017 amendments in red in force starting from 17 june 2017 1 amendments to the iaaf competition rules 20162017 approved by the iaaf council on 17 june 2016, and amendments in red in force with immediate effect. Any athlete aged 18 or 19 years on 31 december in the year of the competition. Iaaf cross country permit regulations 2017 2018 1 general principles 1. World athletics competition rules interpretation home. Every coach should have the new iaaf rule book bc athletics. 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. F oreword it gives me pleasure to introduce the 20182019 iaaf competition rules. We have endeavoured to include in this competition booklet all athletic competition rules and regulations in one easy referenced document. The rules of competition of the iaaf as set out in this competition rules handbook. The international association of athletics federations. Iaaf competition rules 20142015 7 rule page definitions 11 chapter 1international competitions r ules 1to 9 1 internationalcompetitions 19 2 authorisationtostage competitions 20 3 regulationsgoverningthe conductofinternational competitio ns 21 4 requiremen tstocompetein internationalcomp etitions 22 5 eligibilitytorepresent amember 23 6. All national federations and area associations shall comply with the antidoping rules and antidoping regulations. Iaaf amendments for circulation to officials pdf 405kb. The iaaf has now published the new competition rulebook 20182019.
The applicable referee where practicable after consulting the competition director may warn or remove any other person from the competition area or other area related to the competition including the warmup area, call room and coaches seating who is acting in an. The aim of the merged rule book is to have just one set of rules. List of iaaf rules iaaf competition rules 20162017 7 rule page definitions 11 chapter1 international competitions rules1 to9 1 international competitions 19 2 authorisation to stage competitions 20 3 regulations governing the conduct of international competitions 21 4 requirements to compete in international competitions 22 5 eligibility. It is inclusive of senior, under 23, junior, masters and juvenile championship events, along with irish schools and irish universities championships. The exceptions to the iaaf rules stated in these rules have been modified to be age appropriate for children and young people from the age of under 9 to under 15. World athletics competition rules athletics fiji covid. Competition rules and regulations booklet edition 3. Iaaf competition rules 2016 2017, in force from 1 november 2015. Summary of key changes to iaaf competition rules, as of. Iaaf competition rules 20182019, in force from 1 november 2017 01 nov 2017 pdf en fr sp amendment. This is a reminder for all coaches that you should have the new version of the rule book. Amendments approved by the iaaf council, in force from 11 march 2019. Laa standard rules have been highlighted throughout and will be applicable to wa competition, subject to local rules.
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