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1 For Coaches T&F PowerPoint Slide Notes Slide #1 Title page Slide #2 Printing corrections in the rule book and case book. Slide #3 - Placing the responsibility of inspecting all starting blocks is more appropriate with the starter, who has this expertise, rather than with the implement inspector who has expertise with throwing implements. The head starter may have several other tasks, especially in larger meets and may appoint a designee to assume the task of inspecting all starting blocks to be use in the running events. Starters need to add this to their list of responsibilities and be certain this task is not overlooked during this first year of implementation. Slide #4 - The use of flags will assist with efficient administration of the field events. Communication between officials, coaches and fans is enhanced by the visual signal, similar to the use of flags by umpires. The use of flags allows for more efficient administration of the event now that event judge no longer calls mark. Slide #5 - These changes expand the definitions for throwing events for greater clarity in application of the throwing rules and updates to accepted current sport terminology. A trial/attempt is all of the competitor s actions that occur from when the time limit begins until the official has determined, through the use of the flag or verbal indication, a fair or foul trial. A flight is a round of trials for a group of competitors in a throwing event. A round is the completion of all trials of one rotation of the order of competitors for throwing events. A pass is used to forgo a trial. To qualify is to earn the right to participate in the finals. A foul throw is one that is counted as a trial but that is not measured as a result of a violation of the rules. Slide #6 - The official cannot go back and call a foul if ruled fair except if there is an immediate correction of the mistaken action by the official. For example, if the official would raise the white flag in error and immediately switch and raise the correct red flag for a foul. Slide #7 Duplicate language contained elsewhere in existing rules has been eliminated and language added regarding when the order of competition may be changed to accommodate competitors in other events. The rules language is consistent in all field event rules. Slide #8 - New language is included to identify what is included in a trial, purposeful action of completing the requirements of the athletic challenge A competitor shall be charged with a foul if he/she does not initiate the purposeful action of completing the requirements of the athletic challenge (throw) of the event within one minute (or other prescribed time limit) after the competitor s name has been called for a trial.

2 Slide #9 - To account for the thickness of the synthetic covering of an indoor shot, which is not present on the outdoor implement, a maximum diameter is needed in the specifications for the implement. The boys indoor shot has a maximum diameter of mm. The girls indoor shot has a maximum diameter of 130 mm. Slide #10 - Inserting the terminology of other suitable material updates the current javelin specifications by eliminating reference to wood, which is no longer a commonly used material. The change will permit use of newer materials, such as carbon fiber, in the construction of the javelin. Wood is still permitted but due to no longer being a common material used for javelin construction it is removed from the rules language. Slide #11 Expands the definitions for jumping events for greater clarity in application of the jumping rules and updates to accepted current sport terminology. A trial/attempt is all of the competitor s actions that occur from when the time limit begins until the official has determined, through the use of the flag or verbal indication, a fair or foul trial. As with throwing events, the actions by a competitor cannot be determined to be a foul after the event judge has ruled the trial fair unless there is immediate correction of a mistaken action by the event judge. A flight is a round of trials for a group of competitors in a jumping event. A round is the completion of all trials of one rotation of the order of competitors for jumping events. Horizontal events include the long and triple jumps. The vertical events include the high jump and the pole vault. Slide #12 In all field events, a pass is used to forgo a trial. To qualify is to earn the right to participate in the finals. A foul jump is one that is counted as a trial but that is not measured as a result of a violation of the rules. Slide #13 The same new language as in throwing events is included in the jumping events to identify what is included in a trial, purposeful action of completing the requirements of the athletic challenge A competitor shall be charged with a foul if he/she does not initiate the purposeful action of completing the requirements of the athletic challenge (jump) of the event within one minute (or other prescribed time limit) after the competitor s name has been called for a trial. Slide #14 - Updates the recommended width of the takeoff board to accepted current sport equipment specifications of 8 inches while not resulting in existing boards of up to 24 inches becoming non-compliant.

3 Slide #15 The use of the double painted line provides additional guidance to the runners, better defines the race course for spectators, and allows for natural barriers (grasses, hedges, etc.) which appear on many of the newer courses. With the increased popularity of the sport, the double lines or natural boundaries assist runners and spectators identifying the full course and allows for creating an interesting and aesthetically appealing course. Slide #16 - Recommends the use of a video/photograph back-up system when order of finish in cross country is determined using a transponder system. Transponders can read early or late, come off the runner etc. The video back-up can confirm close finishes and also assist if other problems arise using the transponder system at the finish line. The back-up system is activated if the timing system records one-tenth second or less differential between runners. If the order of finish as determined by the transponder is reversed through use of the back-up system then the times for the runners shall also change. The method assists in providing more accurate results for fair competition. Slide #17 - With a finish corral, the finish line is opened to its full width when using transponders for order of finish allowing competitors to race through the line. The use of a chute may restrict running space therefore, the corral should be used with transponder place finish as it allows runners to race through the finish line, perform administrative tasks as directed by meet management and then progress in an orderly fashion out of the corral. Slide #18 - Here is a sample of a finish corral for cross country. Notice the open pathway coming across the finish line. Slide #19 - Pre-Meet Notes are available online via NFHS and USATF. This pre-season publication is prepared for officials and coaches. It is of great value to volunteers also working the meets. The Pre-Meet Notes cover new rules, spotlight various events and their administration and provide information on how to become an official with your state association and USATF. Make sure you download your copy of this year s publication! Slide #20 Title page Slide #21 - The reorganization makes Rule 7-2 more compact, eliminates duplicate and unnecessary language and provides for greater clarity and logical organization. A thorough review of Rule 7, due to the reorganization, will be helpful in locating rule requirements in their new locations.

4 Slide #22 There was confusion as to the proper penalty to invoke if the violation was strictly uniform related or if the violation involved not wearing the assigned number, transponder or altering the transponder. By separating the penalties the proper penalty and application is now clear. Slide #23 Clarifies that the wearing of the American flag does not require state association approval. The wearing of a commemorative or memorial patch does require state association. This can be done on an individual basis or by a state association policy that permits the wearing of commemorative or a memorial patch as approved by the local school administration. Slide #24 All minor editorial changes. Slide #25 All minor editorial changes. Slide #26 All minor editorial changes. Slide #27 Title page Slide #28 The review of responsibilities includes not only those covered in the rules but the common sense approach to making sure your event is ready to go for competition. Slide #29 If legal, the event judge checks with the sector judge to see if the attempt is legal or illegal. The flag is then raised signaling the result of the attempt. We have gone to this at the State Championships and hope to see flags implemented at qualifying meets statewide. Slide #30 This is the preferred marking for the vertical jumps. A dash should be used to indicate a passed trial in all field events and an X to indicate a failed trial. Slide #31 Direct participants to the Pre-Meet Notes where there is an excellent article about waterfall and double waterfall starts. Slide #32 Direct participants to the Pre-Meet Notes where there is an excellent article with several situations that describe this point emphasis. Slide #33 This will be an emphasis in Colorado this season and will be discussed in the next set of slides. Slide #34 The next 4 slides deal with the emphasis on non-compliant uniform bottoms because of multiple and oversized manufacturer logos. This slide describes the problem. Slide #35 Here is an example of two such uniform bottoms. Both have multiple logos and in addition the logo on both waistbands are non-compliant because they do not meet dimension specifications.

5 Slide #36 Coaches and athletes are ask to make a permanent fix if this problem exists before the athlete attends a competition. Suggestions on how to make this fix are listed but are not limited to these methods only. Slide #37 Action that officials will take during a meet and CHSAA position on this ruling. Slide #38 Clarifies the rule for viewing video during a field event. Remember, video may only be viewed in an unrestricted area such as a coach s box or outside of the fence that encompasses the track. Slide #39 Description of the CHSAA ruling allowing when video may be viewed after an athlete has been called for their trial. Slide #40 Thank you and exit page.

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