Iaaf competition rule book

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. 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. Where evidence is provided to the iaaf that a type of shoe being used in. Each association competition will have a nomination close date. We have endeavoured to include in this competition booklet all athletic competition rules and regulations in one easy referenced document. The new handbook of iaaf competition rules 20162017 is now available for download from. An athlete, after assuming a full and final set position, shall not commence his start until after receiving the report of the gun. 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. Iaaf competition rules 20182019, in force from 1 november 2017 01 nov 2017 pdf en fr sp amendment.

It is inclusive of senior, under 23, junior, masters and juvenile championship events, along with irish schools and irish universities championships. This is a reminder for all coaches that you should have the new version of the rule book. As a former athlete im the first to understand that these rules are the. Uk athletics governs the rules for competition for the following disciplines. The iaaf competition rules control everything from athletes eligibility to compete to. Wa governs the rules for competition for the following disciplines. For the usatf rulebook below, use the scrollbar at the bottom of the screen to. Definitions neutral athlete new as specified in rule 22. Iaaf amendments for circulation to officials pdf 405kb. Iaaf competition rules 20182019, in force from 1 november 2017.

Oceania athletics council 20192023 postponement of olympics an opportunity for rellie kaputin. Rule books for the usatf rulebook below, use the scrollbar at the bottom of the screen to go quickly to your desired page. Any athlete aged 18 or 19 years on 31 december in the year of the competition. All specific uka domestic rules are shown in blue and where common rules previously applied across disciplines, these have been merged under one heading. 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. Athletics has a set of rules for competition and a series of official notification periods for proposed.

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. 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. In this section you will find the constitution and the rules and regulations of world. Lines 5cm wide shall be drawn across the track to mark the distances of the legs and to denote the scratch line. This rule book is designed predominantly to provide technical officials with a practical. 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. 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. 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. Laa standard rules have been highlighted throughout and will be applicable to wa competition, subject to local rules. Track call room edm operational protocols edm detailed comments relating to operational protocols. The aim of the merged rule book is to have just one set of rules.

International association of athletic federations iaaf 68, quai antoine 1er, tel. If an athlete does not follow this rule, his team shall be disqualified. Please note that these rules may be changed at any time as a result, for example, of changes in. 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. Iaaf competition rules 2016 2017, in force from 1 november 2015. 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. World athletics competition rules athletics fiji covid19. Uka official website rules of competition uk athletics. World athletics competition rules athletics fiji covid. 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. Track and field facilities manual 2008 edition chapters 48 update follows in. The usatf competition rules book is available for viewing, in pdf format below.

Two of the principal changes from the previous edition are firstly around the. Iaaf international technical officials ito guidelines. Competition rules and regulations booklet edition 3. Amendments to the iaaf competition rules 20162017 approved. World athletics congress, council and commissions reports. An iaaf world indoor tour meeting shall normally be staged over one day and at one venue. 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.

All our research, rules, regulations and member federation information. F oreword it gives me pleasure to introduce the 20182019 iaaf competition rules. 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. International invitation meeting athletics competition in which athletes affiliated to two or more members participate by invitation of the meeting organiser. Each takeover zone shall be 20m long of which the scratch line is the centre. World athletics competition rules interpretation posts. The usatf competition rules book is the ed property of usa track. Copies of the 201820 uka rules for competition can be. 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. Uka rules for competition have been merged with iaaf rules and renumbered accordingly. 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. The uk athletics rules for competition are published every two years.

Track and field facilities manual 2019 edition chapters. Iaaf competition rules 20182019, in force from 1 november 2017 01 nov 2017 pdf en fr. Iaaf competition rules 20162017, in force from 1 november 2015. 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. Nov 03, 2017 the iaaf has now published the new competition rulebook 20182019. 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. Pole vault box collar padding approved rule change. International competition any of the international competitions listed under rule 1. The international association of athletics federations. 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. The rules of competition of the iaaf as set out in this competition rules handbook. Qualification system games of the xxxii olympiad tokyo 2020 original version.

Adaption of a shoe to suit the characteristic of a particular athletes foot is. 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. Every coach should have the new iaaf rule book bc athletics. These rules have already come in to effect as of the 1st of november 2017. 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. 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.

English 9 january 2020 page 38 age requirements senior athletes. Cross country and track and field rules of competition ncaa. Mar 17, 2016 uka iaaf rules for competition 2016 2018. Management, and the iaaf rule book for full details of iaaf competition. 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. 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. There are some significant changes in the rules which are coming in to force from 1st november 2015 onwards.

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. The iaaf has now published the new competition rulebook 20182019. All national federations and area associations shall comply with the antidoping rules and antidoping regulations. 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. World athletics competition rules interpretation home facebook. National high school federation competition rule book. For the usatf rulebook below, use the scrollbar at the bottom of the screen to go quickly to your desired page.

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. Some rules and regulations are available in french, spanish, and russian from the original website. If, in the judgement of the starter or recallers, he does so any earlier, it shall be deemed a false start. World athletics competition rules interpretation home. Iaaf technical rules of the iaaf competition rules. Click here to get to the publications order form and order the 20182019 iaaf competition rules book. 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. New iaaf rulebook available oceania athletics association. If the athletes are still equal following this rule, it.

The new iaaf competition rules book is now available from bc athletics. Summary of key changes to iaaf competition rules, as of. Mar 15, 20 iaaf competition rules 20182019, in force from 1 november 2017. Iaaf cross country permit regulations 2017 2018 1 general principles 1.