2015 Track and Field Rules Examination

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1 2015 Track and Field Rules Examination 1. A competitor shall not compete in more than events, including relays. A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five 2. The cross country course shall be meters in length as determined by the meet director, games committee or by a state association policy stipulating course distance. A. 2,000-4,000 B. 2,500-5,000 C. 3,000-6,000 D. 3,000-10, In cross country, up to team members retain their order of finish. A. Four B. Five C. Six D. Seven 4. A warning is issued first for which of the following rule violations when observed during an event. A. Coaching a competitor from a restricted area. B. A competitor wearing an illegal uniform. C. A competitor using profanity that is not directed at an official. D. Interference with another competitor. 5. The may designate specific areas for coaches to observe and confer with competitors during competition. A. Meet director B. Referee C. Clerk of the course D. Games committee 6. In the high jump, the approach shall consist of of unvarying surface. A. Only a semicircle B. Only a rectangle C. Only a square D. A semicircle or rectangle

2 7. Hand-held times registered in one one-hundredth of a second shall be: A. Rounded up to the next tenth of a second. B. Rounded up or down to the next tenth of a second. C. Recorded with the time on the watch. D. Ruled illegal. 8. In the preliminary trials in the horizontal jumping events and throwing events, competitors shall be assigned to flights of: A. No less than three competitors. B. No less than four competitors. C. No less than five competitors. D. All are permissible under the games committee. 9. In order to accommodate competitors who may be excused to participate in other events, the head event judge may permit which of the following: A. Change the order of competition within a flight. B. Move a competitor to a different flight. C. Allow the competitor to make successive trials. D. All of the above are permissible. 10. If interference occurs in the final heat or section, the referee may order a new race between those who, in the referee's opinion, are entitled to rerun the race. 11. All schools hosting meets are required to ensure that there is an obstacle-free zone on the inside and the outside of the track at least 1 meter in width. 12. Starting blocks on a curve can be positioned: A. On, but not over the outside lane line. B. On, but not over the inside lane line. C. On, but not over the starting line. D. None of the above. 13. While hurdling, it is not an infraction by the competitor to: A. Knock down any hurdle within the assigned lane with the trail leg. B. Knock down any hurdle with a hand. C. Run around a hurdle. D. Advance or trail a leg or foot along the side or below the height of the hurdle gate.

3 14. Interference is any action by a competitor that unfairly changes the course or natural running rhythm of a competitor during a race. This may include bumping, tripping or running across the competitor's path. The resulting penalty is: A. A warning issued to the competitor. B. Disqualification of the competitor from the meet. C. Disqualification of the competitor from the event. D. A disqualification of the competitor and no points deducted. 15. In the discus throw, the measurement shall be made from the nearest edge of the first mark made by the discus to the inside edge of the throwing circle nearest such mark, measured along an extended radius of the circle. 16. The starter shall receive a whistle or signal from the head finish judge to indicate the judges and timers are ready. A. Yellow flag B. Hand C. White flag D. Horn 17. The implement inspector shall weigh, measure and inspect all implements used during the course of warm-ups and competition in the throwing events, allowing only legal implements. 18. Which situation(s) is not subject to protest? A. Any judgment decision pertaining to violations or alleged violations of the rules. B. A decision made by the finish judges or timers that does not involve misapplication of a rule or the terms and conditions of competition. C. Whether a start is fair and legal. D. None of these situations are subject to protest. 19. When an apparent place-winner is disqualified in an event, lower place-winners in that event shall be advanced to fill vacant places, unless the disqualification occurs after the event results have become official. 20. Which of the following item(s) is not required to be worn by a competitor in track and field or cross country? A. Shoes. B. Full-length track top or one-piece uniform issued by the school. C. Track bottom or one-piece uniform issued by the school. D. Forearm cover. 21. Competitors, while excused to participate in another event, shall not be called for a trial.

4 22. Which of the following actions is a foul by a competitor in the shot put? A. The heel of the competitor's shoe is above, but does not touch, the top of the stopboard on the throw. B. After the shot put lands, the competitor exits from the back half of the circle. C. As the competitor crosses the circle as part of the put, he/she does a cartwheel. D. After entering the ring from the front, the competitor pauses before starting the put. 23. If a competitor's javelin breaks in the air and the throw is in accordance with the rules, the throw is not measured and the competitor is awarded a replacement throw. 24. It is a violation for the incoming and outgoing runners to simultaneously touch the baton outside the 20-meter exchange zone. 25. Which of the following is not a sign of a possible concussion? A. Headache B. Hunger C. Dizziness D. Confusion 26. While in the coaching box, a coach may use which of the following when consulting with an athlete between trials in the high jump? A. Electronic notebook B. Video from camera C. Smartphone app for performance analysis D. All of the above 27. The meet referee, other meet officials or jury of appeals shall not set aside any rule. 28. The games committee may declare the top portion of the uniform be tucked into the bottom portion. 29. Prior to warm-up, the shall inspect each pole to be used in the competition to verify that the poles are legal equipment, per Rule A. Games committee and referee. B. Jury of appeals and field referee. C. Starter. D. Field referee or head field judge.

5 30. In the pole vault, a competitor shall have the standards or uprights set to position the crossbar from a point measured from beyond the vertical plane of the top of the stopboard, zero (0) point, up to a maximum distance of 31.5 inches in the direction of the landing surface. A. 18 inches B. 45 inches C. 23 inches D. 32 inches 31. When three or fewer competitors remain in the high jump or pole vault competition at the beginning of a bar height, each competitor will have minute(s) to initiate a trial that is carried to completion. A. One B. Three C. Five D. Two 32. The competitor shall communicate a pass to the event judge any time after the start of the trial clock. 33. When only one competitor remains in the high jump competition and has been determined to be the event winner, he/she may determine successive heights of the crossbar at -inch increments. A. ½ B. 1 C. 2 D. Competitor may determine successive heights of the crossbar. 34. In the long jump, it is a foul if the competitor runs outside of the white lines marking the runway at any point. 35. The event of pole vault requires planting box padding that meets the appropriate ASTM Specification Standard. 36. The games committee may specify the number of jumps and distances to be measured in the horizontal events. 37. Competitors have two minutes to complete consecutive trials in the triple jump.

6 38. In the long and triple jumps, in meets with limited entries, the games committee may allow all competitors just total trials, replacing the preliminaries and finals format. A. Three B. Four C. Five D. All of the above 39. In the long and triple jump, the distance from the foul line or takeoff board may be adjusted to accommodate different levels of competition. 40. When a fully automatic timing (FAT) system and manual times are both used and there are no malfunctions, the FAT time will be considered the official time. 41. The referee's duties include: A. Answering questions that are not specifically placed under jurisdiction of other officials. B. Determining if a race shall be rerun. C. Notifying the competitor and his/her coach of a disqualification. D. All of the above. 42. For all races that require a wind reading, the anemometer shall be set meters from the finish line. A. 10 B. 25 C. 50 D Which is the correct number of hurdles for the races listed below? A. Girls 100-meter - 10 hurdles B. Boys 110-meter - 10 hurdles C. Boys and girls 300-meter - 8 hurdles D. All are the correct number of hurdles for each race 44. In cross country, a competitor is disqualified if he/she receives water during the competition. 45. If a competitor or relay team qualifies for an event through earlier competition in that meet and then withdraws, no substitute(s) from his/her school or any school may replace them.

7 46. It is an unfair act when a competitor receives assistance, including pacing by a teammate not in the race or other individuals not in the race. 47. An application for a national record in a running event must be recorded by FAT (fully automatic timing). 48. A coach may verbally instruct a competitor, provided the coach is positioned in an unrestricted area or designated coaches' box. 49. In the vertical jump events, a competitor shall be credited with his/her best achievement if it occurs in a jump-off for second place. 50. It is the referee's responsibility to approve the official scorer's final results and record the time that the meet was officially concluded. 51. When there is no games committee, the meet director shall have general supervision of the meet and perform those duties assigned to the games committee. 52. When a competitor is disqualified, who shall notify or cause to be notified the competitor and competitor's coach of the disqualification? A. Chair of the jury of appeals B. Clerk of the course C. Meet referee D. Head event judge 53. When the judges and timers are ready, the head finish judge signals the starter by waving: A. His/her hand. B. A white flag or by blowing a whistle. C. A yellow flag or by blowing a whistle. D. None is the correct signal. 54. After passing the baton, the relieved competitor should immediately step off the track to his/her left.

8 55. The implement inspector(s) shall allow only legal implement(s) in warm-ups and competition. 56. The clerk of the course is responsible for: A. Recording the name and number of each competitor. B. Checking and enforcing uniform regulations. C. Giving all necessary instructions concerning the rules governing the race. D. All are responsibilities of the clerk. 57. When a rubber tip is used in the boys 800-gram javelin, the metal point shall end in a slightly rounded button shape that must be mm in diameter. 58. Which is an incorrect requirement for a relay baton? A. It shall not exceed inches in length. B. It shall have a circumference of at least 6 inches. C. It shall be smooth. D. It shall not be wrapped with tape. 59. Any visible garment(s) worn underneath the track and field or cross country uniform bottom and extending below the knees shall be unadorned and of a single, solid color, except for logos as provided for by rule. 60. The use of slippers or socks does not meet the requirements of the rule requiring a competitor to wear shoes. 61. The ultimate responsibility to have each competitor compliant with uniform rules is with the clerk of the course. 62. The track and field or cross country uniform top shall not be of a bare midriff style. 63. The use of a crossbar fitted with alternative ends (semicircular) is not permitted.

9 64. In the pole vault, the following is permissible: A. The wearing of gloves by a vaulter. B. A vaulter taping the hands or fingers for support. C. A vaulter wearing a forearm cover to prevent injuries. D. All are permissible. 65. The tie-breaking procedure in throwing events and jumping events shall only be used for those place-finishes scoring points. 66. In the discus throw, it is a foul if a competitor: A. Fails to initiate a trial within one minute after being called. B. Does not exit by the back half of the circle. C. Throws a discus which hits the cage and/or an object outside the sector before landing within the sector. D. All are fouls. 67. Which of the following criteria must be met for a shot to be legal? A. Must be a solid sphere. B. Must be made of metal not softer than brass. C. Shall not have indentations other than a manufacturer's weight marking. D. All are requirements. 68. In the pole vault, which of the following is not a foul? A. The competitor displaces the crossbar from the pins on which it originally rested. B. The crossbar is displaced by a force disassociated with the competitor after he/she is legally and clearly over the crossbar. C. The competitor touches or catches the pole preventing it from dislodging the crossbar. D. The competitor steadies the crossbar with a hand or arm. 69. In pole vault, a competitor who has passed three consecutive heights and has not entered the competition but is entering at this height shall be allowed two minutes of warm-up without the crossbar in place. 70. A competitor shall be credited with his/her best achievement if it occurs in a jump-off for first place. 71. The field referee or the head field judge shall: A. Have jurisdiction over all judges in field events. B. Oversee the measuring, weighing and inspection of all implements. C. See that all field events start on time and continue without delay. D. All of the above.

10 72. In the high jump, it is a foul if the competitor: A. After clearing the bar, contacts the upright and displaces the crossbar or steadies the bar. B. Takes off from two feet. C. Touches the ground or landing area beyond the plane of the crossbar, or the crossbar extended, without clearing the bar. D. All are fouls. 73. In the long and triple jump, one anemometer (wind instrument) is required and shall be placed: A. 20 meters from the foul line. B. Facing the start. C. Within 2 meters of the runway. D. All are requirements. 74. In throwing events, the prescribed time limit for a trial begins when: A. The previous competitor has completed his/her attempt. B. The competitor assumes his/her position in the circle or on the approach. C. The event judge announces the competitor's name for a trial. D. None of the above. 75. A pole vaulter has legally and clearly successfully completed an attempt. The crossbar is displaced by a force disassociated with the competitor. The proper ruling is: A. The competitor is not charged with an attempt and given a replacement jump at the same height. B. The competitor is charged with a failed attempt. C. The competitor is credited with a legal clearance for a successful attempt. D. The competitor is not charged with a foul and is automatically allowed an additional attempt at the next height. 76. Legal taping of the vaulting pole must be: A. Of uniform thickness. B. Limited to the top portion of the pole. C. Limited to one layer. D. All of the above. 77. Upon the completion of a throw, the competitor must remain in the circle or on the approach until the event official calls "mark." 78. Duties of an umpire include: A. Adequately observing the entire turn when lanes extend around a turn. B. Having jurisdiction over all judges in the field events. C. Keeping a record of the competitors. D. Having general jurisdiction over the assistant timers.

11 79. Time limits for competitors to be excused to compete in another event shall be determined by the: A. Meet director. B. Games committee. C. Clerk of the course. D. Event judge. 80. At the conclusion of the preliminary rounds of a field event requiring preliminaries and finals, two competitors tie for the final spot in the finals. The result of this tie is: A. Both competitors advance to the final round. B. Only the competitor with the farthest second-best mark advances. C. Neither competitor advances. D. The competitors involved in the tie will be given one additional attempt to break the tie and advance to the finals. 81. It is highly recommended that all throwing event landing sectors be cordoned off, roped, fenced or flagged: A. Well outside the sector lines. B. Directly along the sector lines. C. Just inside the sector lines. D. Three feet parallel to the sector lines. 82. When a competitor's best performance during verticle jumping events occurs during a jump-off for first place: A. He/She will only be credited with that mark if it results in winning the competition. B. All competitors involved will only be credited with the best mark achieved before the jump-off. C. Any competitor involved will be credited with the best mark achieved in the jump-off if it exceeds his/her best mark prior to the jump-off. D. The mark cannot be used for record purposes. 83. Electronic devices may be used: A. In unrestricted areas and coaching boxes providing the location does not interfere with the progress of the meet. B. To review an official's decision. C. During a race or trial. D. At any time during the meet. 84. Unsporting conduct may include: A. Disrespectfully addressing an official. B. Using profanity directed toward someone. C. Taunting. D. All of the above.

12 85. Forming heats, drawing lanes and determining the number of competitors to qualify in each heat shall be done by the games committee with the assistance of the referee and: A. Field judge. B. Meet director. C. Clerk of the course. D. Starter. 86. Which of the following can be legally worn by a competitor? A. Medical alert. B. Wedding band. C. Watch. D. All of the above are legal to wear. 87. If a legal implement breaks during a trial in accordance with the rules, no penalty shall be counted against the competitor and a replacement trial shall be awarded. 88. After results have been announced, or made official, appeals regarding misapplication of the rules shall be filed no later than: A. Within 15 minutes. B. Within 30 minutes. C. Within 45 minutes. D. Before the conclusion of the meet. 89. When fully automatic timing (FAT) is used, there shall be a minimum of appointed officials. A. Three. B. Four. C. Two. D. None of the above. 90. Which of the following may not automatically result in a disqualification? A. Knocking down all hurdles. B. Running around a hurdle. C. Interfering with another competitor. D. Advancing or trailing a leg or foot along the side of and below the height of the hurdle gate. 91. Which of the following special events may be included in the order of events? A. Indoor weight throw. B. Hurdle shuttle relay. C. Steeplechase. D. All may be included.

13 92. Each competitor in the long jump and triple jump shall be allowed three preliminary trials. Those qualifying will be allowed how many additional attempts in the finals? A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four. 93. The score of a forfeited dual meet shall be: A B C D The head event judge shall be responsible for: A. The judging and measuring of each legal trial of a competitor in all field events. B. Recording the name and number of each competitor. C. Placing competitors on the starting line. D. Giving proper announcements to assist competitors in reporting to the clerk of the course. 95. Which of the following would not result in disqualification? A. Wearing jewelry. B. Using a pole rated below the competitor's body weight. C. Disrespectfully addressing an official. D. Using an implement that has not been certified by the implement inspector. 96. An acceleration zone may be used: A. For all relay exchanges. B. For all exchanges where the incoming runner is running 200 meters or less. C. In the 4x400-meter relay. D. In the distance medley relay. 97. In the 4x400-meter relay, outgoing runners: A. Must be positioned entirely within the 10-meter acceleration zone. B. Must be positioned at the beginning of the 20-meter exchange zone. C. May use the 10-meter acceleration zone. D. Must be positioned entirely within the 20-meter passing zone. 98. In a meet requiring preliminaries and finals, Relay Team A has advanced to the finals. Which competitors may compete in the finals? A. Any combination of the six competitors listed on the relay entry card. B. Only the same four competitors who ran in the preliminaries to qualify for the finals. C. Any athletes listed on the official team roster. D. None of the above.

14 99. Unfair acts resulting in disqualification may include: A. Pacing by a teammate not in the race. B. Interference with another competitor. C. Coaching a competitor from a restricted area. D. All of the above In the case of a tie in the team score in cross country, the tie is broken by: A. Total score of all seven runners from each school involved in the tie. B. Total score of the top six runners from each school involved in the tie. C. Comparing the finish position of the sixth finisher from each school involved in the tie. D. Finish position of the first finisher from each school involved in the tie.

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