TRACK READY REFERENCE CARDS

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1 TRACK READY REFERENCE CARDS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This set of ready reference cards has been put together with the help of various interested officials. It is hoped that they will become a welcome tool for those of you who officiate regularly and are trying to encourage new people to the ranks. For officials who are making the effort to become multiskilled and have perhaps not worked in a specific area for a while, these cards should concisely provide key information when it is needed most. It is not intended, however, that the cards replace the IAAF/IPC Handbook which remains the authority on the rules of athletics. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Joan White - Designer Athletics Australia Officials Commission Oceania Athletics Association Athletics NSW Alan Mills Chris Wilson Brian McEwen NZ (deceased) Jeanette Robertson Janelle Eldridge Lorraine Morgan Tasmania South Brendan Hill Athlete s class is: Quick Guide to Paralympic Track and Field Classes Track and Jumps - T + the number or Field Throws - F + the number or Pentathlon - P + the number The lower the number, the less functional ability, the higher the number the more functional ability within that group: CLASSES GROUP 3 Vision Impaired 0 Intellectual Disability 3 34 Cerebral Palsy Wheelchair Cerebral Palsy Ambulant 40 4 Short Stature Amputee 5 54 Wheelchair Track 5 57 Wheelchair Field Responsibilities of Track Referees Ensure that the rules are observed Decide on matters for which rules do not cover Check all results and sign Rule on oral protests Authority to warn or exclude a competitor for poor behaviour Rule on placings if the judges cannot agree Over Rule the Starter if considered necessary Track Referee appointed to oversee the start is designated the Start Referee If in doubt about a false start or when an athlete protests allow the athlete to compete under protest Ensure the wind gauge is placed correctly

2 Responsibilities of Track Judging Chief Judge allocate judges duties if judges cannot agree refer the matter to the Track Referee lap count for each competitor in events which do not finish in lanes Judges all be located on the same side of the track (can be inside or outside of the track) preferably on a raised platform judge from when the torso (not arms, legs, neck, head) of the competitor reaches the plane of the finish line closest to the start judge places NOT lanes UMPIRING Eyes of the Referee Raise a yellow flag or card for any breach of track rules: running on inside line of the lane (automatic disqualification if on the bend) note location cutting in too soon at the 800m cut-in trailing either leg below the top of the hurdle deliberately knocking down hurdles impeding another competitor judge when the baton has been exchanged in a relay Lap score for events of 5000m or greater LAPSCORING/LAPCOUNTING Keep a record of laps for each athlete in races longer than 500m Record times for each athlete on lap sheets for races/walks 5000m and longer Lap counter used for all events 800m and longer Change lap board when leading athlete enters straight Ring bell as each athlete begins final lap Call lap times then how many laps to go to all athletes 0 km 5 laps. 5 k.5 laps. 3 k ~7.5 laps. (+ see steeple) START CO-ORDINATOR Allocate duties of the start team Supervise all duties Inform the starter that all is ready for the start competition director to give clearance to start Keep all paper work regarding false start (s). Also reaction times for electronic starts. Liaise with Technical staff if electronic timing being used STARTER/RECALL STARTER Start all races with the gun (pistol), using the commands: On Your Marks, Set for distances up to 400m (including the 4x00m relay) followed by the gun; On Your Marks for races longer than 400m, followed by the gun. Watch the Chief Timekeeper for a signal to start the next race. Control the false start together with the Start Referee. Recall a race if a false start is deemed to have occurred Starter has sole control of athletes on their marks Warnings and Disqualifications can only be made by the Starter One or more recallers to assist the Starter ABBREVATIONS USED in TRACK EVENTS DNS Did not start DNF Did not finish DQ Disqualified r Retired from competition Q Qualified by place q Qualified by time qr Advance to next round by Referee qj Advanced to next round by Jury of Appeal YC Yellow Card YRC Second Yellow Card RC Red Card FALSE START Any competitor whose hands and or feet leave contact with the ground and or the blocks shall be deemed to have false started. Any competitor false starting shall be disqualified. Red/Black Card shown to the Athlete. If the false start is caused by a technical hitch or is unsteady then a green card is shown to all athletes. No False Start Combined events One false start (Yellow/Black Card shown to athletes) then the next athlete to false start shall be disqualified (Red/ Black Card shown to the athlete who caused the false start) For wheelchair races (800m or +) the starter may recall the race if a collision occurs in the st 50m. START LINE CHECK LIST Athletes in correct race/heat/lane Number bibs, hip numbers worn correctly Athletes assembled 3 m behind start Athletes completely within their allotted lanes Hands, knees, feet correct in crouch starts Hands, feet not touching start line during start Relay batons ready & returned after race Lane markers, electronic equipment in readiness Lane markers, speakers and blocks off track after 400m start Wheelchair Front Wheel on ground behind the line Ambulant athletes do not have to use starting blocks except T,, 3 and T0 Masters athletes do not have to use starting blocks

3 MANUAL TIMEKEEPING Chief Timekeeper Signal to the starter immediately the timekeepers, judges are ready for the next race to begin. Allocate the duties of the timekeepers and record all times taken by the timekeepers. Determine the times for each race. Three stopwatches are used for timing first place and at least one for each remaining place Call lap times for athletes in events which finish out of lanes MANUAL TIMEKEEPING Timekeepers All be on the outside of the track and preferably on a raised stand Start the watch from the flash or smoke of the starter s gun Stop the watch when the competitor s torso (not arms, legs, neck, head) reaches the plane of the finish line closest to the start Time places NOT lanes Watches can only be digital MANUAL TIMEKEEPING THE TIME All hand times on the track are read to the next longer tenth of a second.8 becomes becomes.9.9 becomes 3.0 etc. Times for races wholly or partly outside the stadium are read to next longer full second. hours 4 mins 34. seconds =.4.35 hours 4 mins 34.8 seconds =.4.35 MANUAL TIMEKEEPING THE TIME If OF 3 T/k s Agree THAT IS OFFICIAL TIME.4,.6,.4 =.4 If all 3 T/k s Disagree MIDDLE TIME IS OFFICIAL.6,.5,.3 =.5 If only times available & they disagree - the LONGER TIME IS OFFICIAL.4,.6 =.6 WIND GAUGE: Height:. m TRACK LONG JUMP & TRIPLE JUMP Beside the straight, No more than m from lane 50 m from finish line No more than m from the side of the runway, 0m from take off line Started at flash/smoke of the gun: Started when athlete 00 m 0 sec passes a marker from the take off 00 m H 3 sec line: 0 m H 3 sec 40 m Long Jump 00m W/C, T4 - T46 0 sec 35 m Triple Jump or THE WIND GAUGE READING Recorded for long jump, triple jump and all track events up to and including 00 m Read in metres per second (m/s) Rounded to the next higher 0 th sec in the positive direction so that +.03 becomes +. and -.03 becomes -.0 Started when lead runner enters the straight: 00 m 0 sec Long Jump and Triple Jump Started at the beginning of run up when run up is shorter 5 sec THE WIND GAUGE READING FOR ALL RECORDS, wind speed shall average no more than.00 m/s (+.0) [individual event] or 4.00 m/s (+4.0) [combined event] in the direction of running. Men s/women s Steeple Open - U/0 Distance Barrier Ht 3000 m 9.4cm (M) 76. cm (W) U/8 000 m 9.4cm (M) 76. cm (W) 3000 m 8 Jumps, 7 WJ WJ in 7.6 laps WJ out 7. laps no jumps until athletes pass finish line for the first time. N O T P E R M I T T E D on the Field of Play Mobile Phones, Personal Implements unless through Technical IPads, Notebooks Any other kind Training style equipment such as of communication device e.g. radio rubber javelins, broomsticks etc. transmitters (deaf athletes) Spare Spikes Alternatively, for a combined event, an average velocity based on the sum of the wind velocities as measured in each of the individual events divided by the number of such events shall not exceed +.0m/s. U/6 000 m 76. cm Master s Steeple Distance Barrier Ht 30/ m 9.4 cm 60+ M -W 000 m 76. cm 000 m 8 Jumps, 5 WJ WJ in 5. laps WJ out 4.75 laps Cameras Video Cameras CD Players MP3 Players Tape masking tape (especially) & HJ Spike Key Clothing which cannot be taped Towels too large to tape Glass Containers Syringes (unless part of diabetic or allergic reaction kit and medical authority provided)

4 Men s Hurdles Distance Age No Marks Height Holes 90m U/4 9 White m U/6 0 Yellow m Open 0 Blue m U/0 0 Blue m U/8 0 Blue m U/6 0 Purple m Open 0 Green m U/0 0 Green m U/8 0 Green Women s Hurdles Dist. Age No Marks Height Holes 80m U4 9 Black m U/6 9 White m U/8 0 Yellow m U/0 0 Yellow m Open 0 Yellow m U/6 0 Purple m Open 0 Green m U/0 0 Green m U/8 0 Green Women s Hurdle Spacing Dist. Age To First Between Finish 80m U4 m 7 m m 90m U/6 3 m 8 m 3 m 00m U/8 3 m 8.5 m 0.5 m 00m U/0 3 m 8.5 m 0.5 m 00m Open 3 m 8.5 m 0.5 m 00m U/6 8.9 m 8.9 m 7. m 400m Open 45 m 35 m 40 m 400m U/0 45 m 35 m 40 m 400m U/8 45 m 35 m 40 m Masters Hurdles Men Age Distance Height No st H - H End Masters Hurdles Women Age Distance Height No st H - H End FIELD READY REFERENCE CARDS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This set of ready reference cards has been put together with the help of various interested officials. It is hoped that they will become a welcome tool for those of you who officiate regularly and are trying to encourage new people to the ranks. For officials who are making the effort to become multiskilled and have perhaps not worked in a specific area for a while, these cards should concisely provide key information when it is needed most. It is not intended, however, that the cards replace the IAAF/IPC Handbook which remains the authority on the rules of athletics. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Joan White - Designer Athletics Australia Officials Commission Oceania Athletics Association Athletics NSW Alan Mills Chris Wilson Brian McEwen NZ (deceased) Jeanette Robertson Janelle Eldridge Lorraine Morgan Tasmania South Brendan Hill

5 Quick Guide to Paralympic CLASSES GROUP Track and Field Classes Track and Jumps - T + the number or Field - Throws. F + the number or Pentathlon - P + the number 3 Vision Impaired 0 Intellectual Disability 3 34 Cerebral Palsy Wheelchair Cerebral Palsy Ambulant 40 4 Short Stature The lower the number, the less functional ability, the higher the number the more functional ability within that group Amputee 5 54 Wheelchair Track 5 57 Wheelchair - Field Men s Hurdle Spacing Dist. Age To First Between Finish 90m U/4 3 m 8 m 3 m 00m U/6 3 m 8.5 m 0.5 m 0m Open 3.7 m 9.4 m 4.0 m 0m U/0 3.7 m 9.4 m 4.0 m 0m U/8 3.7 m 9.4 m 4.0 m 00m U/6 8.9 m 8.9 m 7.0 m 400m Open 45 m 35 m 40 m 400m U/0 45 m 35 m 40 m 400m U/8 45 m 35 m 40 m FIELD REFEREES Sector Layout Ensure that the rules are observed Decide on matters for which rules do not cover Check all results and sign Rule on oral protests Authority to move the place of competition at the end of a round if thought to be unsafe Authority to warn or exclude a competitor for poor behavior Can change the draw order to allow an athlete to go to another event, in events longer then 3 rounds cannot change the order in the final round Ensure that the Wind Gauge is placed correctly

6 LONG JUMP FAILURES Touches the ground beyond the take-off line with any part of the body, whether jumping or in the act of jumping Takes off from outside either side of the board, whether beyond or before the extension of the take-off line Touches the ground between the take-off line and the landing area Employs any form of somersault whilst running up or in the act of jumping In the course of landing touches the ground outside the pit closer to the take -off line than the nearest break made in the sand When leaving the landing area, the first contact by foot with the ground outside the pit is closer to the take-off line than the nearest break made in the sand Leaves the pit in any other manner as per Rule 85. TRIPLE JUMP FAILURES Same as for Long Jump except that the competitor must perform a HOP (lands on same foot), a STEP (lands on opposite foot) and a JUMP. It is not a failure if the sleeping leg touches the ground. NOTE: The use of a plasticine indicator board for both Long Jump and Triple Jump is only to assist the board judge in making a decision TRIPLE JUMP TAKE-OFF BOARDS Open Men 3 m, Open Women m, F46 Men 9m, F46 Women 9m, F minimum 9m, F-3 minimum m Board distances of 5 m, 7 m, 9m may be used for younger ages or Masters events HIGH JUMP FAILURES Takes off from two feet After the jump the bar does not remain on the supports because of the action of the competitor whilst jumping Touches the ground including the landing area beyond the plane of the nearer edge of the uprights, either between or outside of the uprights with any part of the body, with out clearing the bar (if touches the bag with the foot whilst in the act of jumping and the judge determines that no advantage was gained it is not a failure) Touches the crossbar or the vertical section of the uprights when running up without jumping HIGH JUMP FAILURES External Forces: When it is clear that the bar has been displaced by a force not associated with a competitor (e.g. a gust of wind) then: if it occurs after the competitor has cleared the bar without touching it then the attempt is considered successful; if it occurs under other circumstances then the competitor is awarded another jump by the Referee. NOTE: the officials can hold the bar on until the point at which the competitor is about to jump NOTE: Before competition the underside and front of the bar should be marked. The measurement for the height of the crossbar shall be made perpendicularly from the ground to the lowest part of the upper side of the bar. READING THE TAPE LONG & TRIPLE JUMP pit The runway zero of the tape is attached to the spike. All measurements are made from the nearest break in the sand made by any part of the competitors body or anything attached to the body at the time it made the mark back to the take-off line or take-off line extended. The measurement shall be taken perpendicular to the take -off line or its extension. All measurements are to the nearest centimeter below the measurement e.g. 4m 7.7cms = 4.7m READING THE TAPE THROWING EVENTS Place the spike (with zero end of tape attached) where the implement lands Pull the tape back through the centre of the circle or the 8m mark on the javelin runway read at the point where the tape measure touches the inner edge of the circle/iron band or stop board or arc. All measurements are to the nearest centimeter below the measurement e.g. 34m 3.6cms = 34.3m PLACINGS & COUNT BACK: VERTICAL JUMPS First - Lowest No. of jumps at the height the tie occurred if still tied Then -Lowest total of Failures in the competition up to and including the height last cleared if tie still cannot be broken but is NOT for st place, the tie remains. However if tie IS for st place then A JUMP OFF: Jump Per Person at the next height after the height last cleared by the athlete concerned. A successful clearance by one of the athletes determines the winner. If still no decision, bar will be raised if those still tying were successful, or lowered if not Technical Delegate (or referee if no TD) may decide there will be no jump off. cm (H/J), 5 cm (P/V) NO PASSING otherwise forfeit higher place RECORDING HIGH JUMP AND POLE Best Plac e A XXO X- XX.70 5 = B X- X- X NM NM C O O XO XXX.80 D O XX- X E O O O XXX 0.80 F XXO XXX.70 5 = G O O X- XX.75 3 RECORDER HORIZONTAL JUMPS Call all competitors, who have minute to complete their jump Each competitor is allowed one jump in each round NOTE: For most school carnivals competitors are given three trials each. However, at area/state if there are more than eight competitors the best 8 should be given six trials (or 4 or 5). If less than eight all competitors should be given six trials (or 4 or 5) Record the measurement for each competitor s jump At the end of round three work out the best jump for each competitor and reverse the order of jumping from worst to best if further rounds. Count back if a tie. NOTE: If a tie at the end of competition the decision is made on the next best jump etc.

7 Leica instructions for set up Using EDM for Throws Time Limits for Field Events Minutes Number Athletes Still Competing More than 3 or 3 Individual Event 5. Aim at retro Target (circle centre or V on javelin) 6. Press DIST 7. Press CONT before you aim at other target. 8. Aim at other Target. Press DIST. Result should be 0.0 If not, move prism until it is (moving around circle or along arc line). Repeat procedure from 5 after pressing ESC and select YES 9. EDM to recognize Prism FCN then right/left arrow to show Prism 0. Then press CONT. Repeat option 4 and select reflector mini prism 0. Turn on Auto Target FUNC / ATR+ Combined Event HJ PV Other HJ PV Other ½ continued from overleaf (Leica Instructions) ½ Only 3 5 * 3* Consecutive Trials 3 3. Level up EDM (Press ESC to Finish).. Press PROG. Then choose Throwing Events. 3. Choose Event. Press ENTER. Once confirmed press CONT. 4. Set EDM to recognize ref tape. FNC then left arrow to Leica ref. Tape. Then CONT ATR+ = Auto rec off / Set ART to +. Select Reflector Option from menu. S e a t e d T h r o w s P A R A Minutes Secure themselves and Warm up F3, F5-53 Secure themselves and Warm up F3-34- F54-57 After round 3 (no warm up throws) F3, F5-53 After round 3 (no warm up throws) F3-34, F ENTER opens selection window. 4 Select reflector tape using arrow key (ENTER) 3 See Over Just aim at target and press DIST. SHOT PUT Failures After stepping or placed into the circle and commences to throw, any part of the body touches the top of the stop board or the line or iron band or the ground outside DISCUS THROW JAVELIN Failures Failures Touches with any part of the body the lines which mark the boundaries of the throwing area or the ground outside Shot is not put from the shoulder After stepping/being placed into the circle and commences to throw any part of the body touches the line or iron band or the ground outside (includes chains) Shot is not held in close proximity to or touching the neck or chin through out the put Not leaving the circle from the back half Not throwing the javelin from over the shoulder or upper part of the arm (not slung or hurdled) Hand drops behind the level of the shoulder Leaves the circle before the discus lands Not remaining facing the landing area until the javelin has been discharged into the air Shot is held in two hands Incorrect release of the shot Not leaving the circle from the back half Shot lands on or outside the sector lines Not holding the javelin at the grip Leaves the runway before the javelin lands Discus lands on or outside the sector lines Leaves the circle before the shot put lands Runs outside of the runway Not leaving from behind the arc and its extension NOTE: No rules on how the discus must be held or thrown Lands on or outside the sector lines NOTE: If discus hits the cage and lands in the sector is a valid throw provided no other rule is broken The metal head does not strike the ground first NOTE: If the javelin breaks whilst in the air it is not an invalid throw and the competitor is given a new trial by the referee. If it breaks on landing and no other rule has been infringed then it is a valid throw. HAMMER THROW Failures After stepping into the circle and commences to throw any part of the body touches the line or iron band or the ground outside Minimum weight for admission into competition and acceptance of a record: 4.000kg 7.60kg 5.000kg 6.000kg 7.60kg Information for manufacturers Range for supply 4.005kg 6.005kg 7.65kg 4.05kg 5.05kg 6.05 kg Length of Hammer measured from inside of handle 7.85kg 60mm 95mm NOTE: It is not a failure if the head of the hammer touches the ground inside or outside the circle or the top of the iron band. NOTE: If Hammer hits the cage and lands in the sector it is a valid throw provided no other rule is broken Minimum weight for admission into competition and acceptance of a record: 6.000kg Diameter of metal plate or flat centre area If the hammer breaks during a throw it is not an invalid throw, the competitor is given a new trial by the Referee. Lands on or outside the sector lines 5.000kg 4.000kg Not leaving the circle from the back half Leaves the circle before the hammer lands Shot Put Specifications Hammer Specifications 5.005kg 65mm 00mm 75mm 5mm 75mm 5mm Diameter of head 95mm 0mm 00mm 0mm 05mm 5mm 0mm 30mm Range for supply Minimum diameter Maximum diameter 4.005kg 5.005kg 6.005kg 7.65kg 4.05kg 5.05kg 6.05 kg 7.85kg 95mm 00mm 05mm 0mm 0mm 0mm 5mm 30mm

8 Discus Specifications Discus Specifications Javelin Specifications Minimum weight for admission to competition and acceptance of records: Outside diameter of metal rim 80mm 00mm 0mm 8mm 0mm mm 9mm mm Minimum weight for admission to competition and acceptance of records: Rang e for supply.000kg.500kg.750kg.000kg Information for manufacturers.005kg.505kg.755kg.005kg.05kg.55kg.775kg.05kg Diameter of metal plate or flat centre area 50mm 50mm 50mm 57mm 57mm 57mm Thickness of metal plate or flat centre area 37mm 38mm 4mm 39mm 40mm 43mm Thickness of rim (6mm from edge) mm mm mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 50mm 57mm 44mm 46mm mm 3mm 600g 700g 800g 800g Information for manufacturers: Range for supply 605g 65g.0m.30m 705g 75g Overall length.30m.40m 805g 85g.60m.70m 805g 85g.60m.70m Javelin Specifications Length of metal head 50mm 330mm 50mm 330mm 50mm 330mm Distance from tip of metal head to centre of gravity 0.80m 0.9m 0.86m.00m 0.90m.06m Diameter of shaft at thickest point 0mm 5mm 40mm 50mm 3mm 8mm Width of cord grip 50mm 60mm 5mm 30mm 50mm 60mm 50mm 330mm 0.90m.06m 5mm 30mm 50mm 60mm Men s Implement Weights Age Shot Discus Javelin Hammer Weight kg.00 kg 400 g 3.00 kg 5.45 kg. lb kg.00 kg 500 g 4.00 kg 7.6 kg. 6 lb kg.00 kg 600 g 5.00 kg 9.08 kg. 0 lb.34 kg kg.50 kg 700 g 6.00 kg lb 5.88 kg kg.00 kg 800 g 7.6 kg lb Open 7.6 kg.00 kg 800 g 7.6 kg U kg.75 kg 800 g 6.00 kg WOMEN S IMPLEMENT WEIGHTS Age Shot Discus Javelin Hammer kg 750gm 400g.00kg kg.00 kg 500 g 3.00 kg kg.00 kg 500 g 3.00 kg kg.00 kg 600 g 4.00 kg 4kg Weight 5.45kg. lb 7.6kg. 6lb 9.08kg. 0lb Open 4.00 kg.00 kg 600 g 4.00 kg U kg.00 kg 600 g 4.00 kg U kg.50 kg 700 g 5.00 kg U kg.00 kg 500 g 3.00 kg WIND GAUGE: Height:. m TRACK Beside the straight, No more than m from lane 50 m from finish line Started at flash/smoke of the gun: 00 m 0 sec 00 m H 3 sec LONG JUMP & TRIPLE JUMP No more than m from the side of the runway, 0m from take off line Started when athlete passes a marker from the take off line: 0 m H 3 sec 40 m Long Jump 00m W/C, T4 - T46 0 sec 35 m Triple Jump or Started when lead runner enters the straight: 00 m 0 sec Long Jump and Triple Jump Started at the beginning of run up when run up is shorter 5 sec THE WIND GAUGE READING Recorded for long jump, triple jump and all track events up to and including 00 m Read in metres per second (m/s) Rounded to the next higher 0 th sec in the positive direction so that +.03 becomes +. and -.03 becomes -.0 THE WIND GAUGE READING FOR ALL RECORDS, wind speed shall average no more than.00 m/s (+.0) [individual event] or 4.00 m/s (+4.0)[combined event] in the direction of running. Alternatively, for a combined event, an average velocity based on the sum of the wind velocities as measured in each of the individual events divided by the number of such events shall not exceed +.0m/s.

9 POLE VAULT FAILURES After the vault the bar does not remain on the pegs because of the action of the competitor whilst vaulting Touches the ground, including the landing area beyond the vertical plane through the back end of the box with any part of the body or with the pole, with out first clearing the bar. After leaving, the ground places the lower hand above the upper hand or moves the upper hand higher on the pole. During the vault an athlete steadies or replaces the bar with his hand(s) POLE VAULT FAILURES After the release of the pole, no one including the athlete shall be allowed to touch the pole unless it is falling away from the bar or uprights. If it is touched, and the Referee is of the opinion that, but for the intervention, the bar would have been knocked off, the vault shall be recorded as a failure If in making an attempt, an athlete s pole breaks, it shall not be counted as a failure and the athlete shall be awarded a new trial. It is not a failure if the athlete runs outside the white lines marking the runway at any point ABBREVATIONS USED IN FIELD EVENTS X Failure - Pass O Valid trial in High Jump and Pole Vault DNS Did not start NM No valid trial recorded r Retired from competition Q Qualified by standard q Qualified without standard qr Advance to next round by Referee qj Advanced to next round by Jury of Appeal YC Yellow Card YRC Second Yellow Card RC Red Card N O T P E R M I T T E D on the Field of Play Mobile Phones, Personal Implements unless through Technical IPads, Notebooks Any other kind Training style equipment such as of communication device e.g. radio rubber javelins, broomsticks etc. transmitters (deaf athletes) Spare Spikes Cameras Spike Key Video Cameras Clothing which cannot be taped CD Players Towels too large to tape MP3 Players Glass Containers Tape masking Syringes (unless part of diabetic or allergic reaction kit and medical authority tape (especially) & provided) HJ SHOES/PROSTHESIS Maximum Spikes and spike holes 9mm except HJ/JV mm (may vary with track requirements ) Shoe strap over instep can be used Half of the length closest to the tip must fit through a 4mm gauge TJ/LJ sole max. thickness 3mm (includes loose inner sole) HJ heel max. thickness 9mm No use of appliances inside or outside to give advantage T/F 35-38,T/F 4-47 & F5-57 can wear a prosthetic/s or orthotic/s to ensure both legs or both arms are equal in length T 4-44 must use a leg prosthesis in Track Events F 4-44 prosthesis is optional in Field Events HORIZONTAL JUMPS PROSTHESIS CONSIDERATION If the prosthesis is lost during the run-up then the athlete can try to adjust and continue within the allowed time or continue without the prosthesis If in the process of jumping the athlete loses the prosthesis and it lands closer to the take-off board in the landing area than the athlete then that is the mark that the trial is measured from If the prosthesis lands behind the closest mark in the landing area but outside the landing area it is counted as a failure SECURED THROWS Maximum Height of Throwing Frame -75cm- includes cushion-when athlete is not seated Seat must be a minimum of 30cm on each side either square or rectangular The seat surface must be level or with the front higher than the back Footplates used for stability only. No part of the frame must be moveable during the throw. Side and back rest (not exceed 5cm in thickness) must be non flexible A day chair can be used if it meets the criteria Throwing Frames will be measured in the Call Room Frames can be inspected immediately prior to, during and after the event SECURED THROWS/ HOLDING BARS Holding bar must be a single straight piece of material without curves or bends and without springs, joints or articulations. Cross section of the holding bar must be circular or square (not oval or rectangular) Point of attachment to the frame must contain no levers or hinges Holding bar may have tape or other suitable material but this must not result in any unfair advantage No part of the bar/throwing frame shall move except for incidental movement SECURED THROWS A reasonable amount of time taken to set up the frame will be permitted, this also depends on how efficient the volunteers are All parts of the frame must be within the circle NOTE: If the tie downs break or fail during an attempt the Referee should if the attempt is valid the athlete has the option of either keeping the distance or retaking the trial. If it is invalid the athlete should be awarded a new trial.

10 SECURED THROWS Must throw from a stationary seated position so that both legs are in contact with the seat surface from the back of the knee to the back of the buttock (Ischial Tuberosity) Athlete fails if he moves from the stationary position after accepting the implement Maintain a SEATED POSITION until the official has marked the throw Athletes are not allowed to wear gloves, except for those in Classes F5-53, who may wear a glove on their nonthrowing hand and anchor/attach to the frame or holding bar RACING WHEELCHAIR REQUIREMENTS large wheels & one small wheel (some events may allow small wheels at the front) Large wheel max 70cm diameter & Small wheel max 50 cm diameter including inflated tyres No mirrors No gears or levers to propel the wheelchair No part of wheelchair may protrude behind the vertical plane of the back edge of the rear tyres No aerodynamic improvements Only one plain, round push-rim per large wheel RACING WHEELCHAIR REQUIREMENTS Nothing extended beyond hub of front wheel Cannot be wider than the inside of the hubs of the rear wheels Only hand operated steering allowed Must be able to turn the front wheel left and right T3 may have front wheels and the athlete may propel the wheelchair with their feet either backwards or forward in all competitions Wheelchairs are measured in the Call Room VERTICAL JUMPS PROSTHESIS CONSIDERATION If the prosthesis is lost during the run-up then the athlete can continue without the prosthesis or try to adjust and continue within the allowed time If in the process of jumping the athlete loses the prosthesis and the prosthesis does not clear the bar in shall be an invalid attempt CLUB THROWS The club Throw is a specialist event for athletes in classes F3, F3 and F5 Substitute Club for Javelin in Secured Throws- Weight 397g The club may be thrown either from a position facing the sector or facing backwards and throwing overhead The rules of competition are the same as those for the Discus