SOMI-Specific Information

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1 Coaches Guide

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3 Table of Contents Running Events SOMI Specific Information...4 Uniform Guidelines...5 General Rules Training Requirements...8 Eight Week Training Program Walking Events SOMI-Specific Information...13 Uniform Guidelines...14 General Rules Developmental Walking Rules...17 Eight Week Training Program Wheelchair races SOMI-Specific Information...22 Uniform Guidelines...23 General SOMI Rules Motorized Wheelchair Race Rules Field Events...28 SOMI-Specific Information...29 Uniform Guidelines...30 Standing Long Jump...31 Running Long Jump...32 High Jump...33 Softball Throw...34 Shot Put...35 Mini-Javelin...36 Pentathlon/ Frisbee Throw for Distance/ Ball Throw for distance...37 Taking Accurate Measurements...38 Registering for a State Event...39 Divisioning...40 Coach certification...41 Code of Conduct BBCIC & Universal Precautions...44 Athlete Medical...45 Resources

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5 SOMI-Specific Information Sport season: April-June Culminating State Events: State Summer Games Events Offered: 50 M Dash 100 M Dash 200 M Dash 400 M Dash *800 M Run *1500 M Run *5000 M Run *4x100 M Relay 4 x 100 Meter Unified Sports Relay 4 x 400 Meter Unified Sports Relay Recommendation: If an athlete runs 10 seconds or less in the 50 Meter Dash he/she should be entered into the 100 Meter Dash National Governing Body: International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) 3 Hans Crescent Knightsbridge London SW1 OLN England

6 Uniform Guidelines 1. The preferred Uniform is a Tank-top type jersey and lightweight running shorts. 2. In all events, competitors must wear clothing that is clean, designed and worn so as not to be objectionable. 3. Clothing must be made of a material, which is non-transparent even when wet. 4. The competitors must not wear clothing that could impede the view of the judges. 5. Jewelry is prohibited. 6. Competitors may compete in bare feet or with proper athletic footwear on one or both feet. I. The purpose of shoes for competition is to give protection and stability to the feet and a firm grip on the ground. II. III. IV. Such shoes, however, must not be constructed so as to give the competitor any additional assistance, and no spring or device of any kind may be incorporated in the shoes. A strap over the instep is permitted. Although it is discouraged, track spikes measuring no longer than 1/4" can be used at Central Michigan University's track. Spikes not meeting that specification will be prohibited. 5

7 General Rules 1. Each area may enter no more than 50% of their delegation in athletics events. Register athletes for 1 to 3 events (including relays). I. Athletes participating in walking events may not participate in running events. Athletes participating in wheelchair events may not participate in walking or running events. II. 2. Honest Effort Due to the possibility of very low registration numbers, the following events may be combined and run as open divisions: 800 M Run, 1500 M Run, 5000 M Run and 4x100 M Relay. This means combining males and females and all age groups. Athletes will be awarded separately. I. Athletes must participate honestly and with maximum effort in all preliminary and/or final competition. Any athlete that achieves a final score 15% better than the preliminary score, for the event that they are participating in, shall be subject to disqualification from the competition. During State Athletics competition, if an athlete performs substantially different than their preliminary score they will be reheated into a division that is a better representation of their ability. II. SOMI will submit to the Area Director all scores that are in violation of the 15% increase. Area Directors will discuss with coaches an action plan to eliminate future athlete violations. 3. Blind and Deaf Athletes: A rope or bell may be provided to assist athletes who are visually impaired. A tap start may be used for an athlete who is both deaf and blind. A sighted guide may lead, but not pull or prompt, the athlete in any manner. 4. Relays I. If an athlete is dropped and no registered alternate is available the entire relay team is dropped. II. III. 4 x 400 Meters: A three-turn stagger will be used for the start. The first leg will be run entirely in lanes. The second leg runner will start in his/her lane and will run in their lanes through the first turn as far as the edge of the breakline where athletes may leave their respective lanes. In the 4 x 400 meters relay where not more than four teams are competing, it is recommended that only the first bend of the first lap should be run in lanes. In a given competition, however, all races of 4 x 400 meters relay shall be run only in one of the above mentioned formats. 6

8 5. Starts I. Due to time constraints, starting blocks will not be utilized at State Summer Games. II. III. IV. All runners shall start from behind the start line. A runner completes the race when his/her torso reaches the perpendicular plane of the nearer edge of the finish line. In competition, the commands of the Starter shall be on your marks, set, and when all competitors are set, the gun shall be fired. In races 800 M or longer, the command shall be on your marks and when all competitors are steady, the gun shall be fired. A competitor shall not touch the ground with his/her hands. V. 800 M distance: runner will run in the lanes through the first turn and break toward lane one at the break line marked after the first turn VI. VII. VIII. 6. Lane Violations 1500 M and greater distances: A waterfall start shall be used The starter shall give each competitor a chance to do his/her best by: Giving the competitors ample time to settle down after taking their marks. Starting the sequence over if any runner is off-balance. Not holding the runners too long after the set command False Starts: Only one false start per race shall be allowed without the disqualification of the athlete responsible for the false start. Any athlete responsible for further false starts in the race shall be disqualified. I. In all races run in lanes, each competitor shall keep within his allocated lane from II. III. start to finish. If a competitor is pushed or forced by another person to run outside his lane, and if no material advantage is gained, the competitor should not be disqualified. If an athlete either: Runs outside his/her lane in the straight or runs outside the outer line of his lane on the bend, with no material advantage thereby being gained, and no other runner is obstructed, then the competitor should not be disqualified. 7

9 Training Requirements In order for an individual or team to participate in competition, the athlete or team must be involved in an eight-week training program and receive training and competition opportunities. A minimum 10 hours of training must occur before a culminating event. Training usually consists of 1-4 hours each week for eight weeks. Although it is the desire to include every athlete that is training in all the games we offer, due to the many athletes we have competing in the state, it is not always possible. That is why we offer area, regional and a variety of state events to give all the athletes quality competition opportunities. Coaches who are training athletes in a particular sport should follow the established SOMI sports seasons (see notes under each sport in this Program Guide). The sports season is 8-12 weeks prior to the state competition for that sport. SOMI establishes sports seasons to provide maximum training time for the athletes and to coincide with competition opportunities. 8

10 Eight Week Training Program Week One Practice One 1. Warm up with footwork activities and stretching. 2. Conduct Skills Assessment Tests 3. Cool down and team talk. Week One Practice Two 1. Warm up with footwork activities and stretching. 2. Run 100M and 50M races with all athletes. 3. Introduce the starting gun to see which athletes can handle the noise 4. Cool down and team talk. Week Two Practice One 1. Warm up with footwork activities and stretching 2. Run long distances, 400M and 800M, to determine which athletes are best suited for these races 3. Conditioning sprints 4. Cool down and team talk. Week Two Practice Two 1. Warm up with footwork activities and stretching. 2. Run middle distance, 200M to determine which athletes might be best suited for these events. 3. Run 50M and 100M sprints for conditioning 4. Cool down and team talk. Week Three Practice One 1. Warm up with footwork activities and stretching. 2. Begin working on starts including working with the starting gun. 3. Divide athletes out into their distances and have them run four different races of each 4. Cool down and team talk. Week Three Practice Two 1. Warm up with footwork activities and stretching 2. Teach simple pre-game warm-up routine. 3. Introduce how to run through the finish line and finish with your chest forward. 4. Run longer conditioning sprints to end practice, begin to work on cardiovascular strength. 5. Cool down and team talk. 9

11 Week Four Practice One 1. Warm up with footwork activities and stretching 2. Use pre-game warm-up. 3. Stage a pre-race event where all athletes will compete in their respective races. Do this until all races have been run. 4. Conduct a fun conditioning exercise like Australian Pursuit, Capture the Flag or Tag. 5. Cool down and team talk. Week Four Practice Two 1. Warm up with footwork activities and stretching. 2. Work on starts and finishing including using the starters gun 3. Have each athlete run their respective races twice. 4. Conditioning: Two short sprints (100M) and two long runs (800M) 5. Cool down and team talk. Week Five Practice One 1. Use pre-game warm-up and stretch. 2. Work on each athletes shortest race making sure starts and finishes are crisp. 3. Conditioning: Two medium distance sprints (200M) 4. Cool down and team talk. Week Five Practice Two Run an event against a local team. Week Six Practice One 1. Use footwork activities and stretching. 2. Work on the weaknesses of each athlete following the local event. 3. If running relays, begin to work on baton exchanges and which athletes will run which legs 4. Conditioning: Four short sprints (50M) and two long runs (400M) 5. Cool down and team talk. Week Six Practice Two 1. Use footwork activities and stretching. 2. Work on starts and finishing including using the starters gun 3. Continue working on relay exchanges and legs. 4. Have each athlete run their longest distance run twice 5. Conduct a fun conditioning exercise like Australian Pursuit, Capture the Flag or Tag. 6. Cool down and team talk. Week Seven Practice One 1. Use pre-game warm up and stretch. 2. Stage a pre-race event where all athletes will compete in their respective races. Do this until all races have been run. 3. Conditioning: Two short sprints (100M) and two long runs (800M) 4. Cool down and team talk. 10

12 Week Seven Practice Two Play a game against a local team. Week Eight Practice One 1. Use footwork activities and stretching. 2. Conduct end of season Skills Assessment for each athlete. 3. Have each athlete run through their respective events twice 4. Conditioning: Four medium distance runs (200M) 5. Cool down and team talk. Week Eight Practice Two Compete in the Regional/State Tournament 1. Travel; arrive; register team; review schedule. 2. Eat snack or mean an hour and a half before competing (or after competing when necessary). 3. Warm up and stretch 20 minutes before competing. 4. Compete. 5. Receive awards. 6. Cool down. After the Eight Week Season 1. Continue training athletes going beyond Local or Area competition. 2. Invite athletes, parents, group home staff, facility host, sponsors, etc. 3. Have an end-of-the-season party to celebrate and recognize athletes achievements and assistant coaches help. 4. Thank the facility host. 5. Thanks assistant coaches. 6. Thank other volunteers. 7. Send a follow-up news story and photos to media. 8. Evaluate the season. 9. Develop the season plan for next year. 11

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14 SOMI-Specific Information Sport season: April-June Culminating State Events: State Summer Games Events Offered: 100 M Walk 200 M Walk 400 M Walk 800 M Walk 10 M Assisted Walk 25 M Assisted Walk 25 M Unassisted Walk 50 M Unassisted Walk National Governing Body: International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) 3 Hans Crescent, Knightsbridge London SW1 OLN England

15 Uniform Guidelines 1. The preferred Uniform is a Tank-top type jersey and lightweight running shorts. 2. In all events, competitors must wear clothing that is clean, designed and worn so as not to be objectionable. 3. Clothing must be made of a material, which is non-transparent even when wet. 4. The competitors must not wear clothing that could impede the view of the judges. 5. Jewelry is prohibited. 6. Competitors may compete in bare feet or with proper athletic footwear on one or both feet. I. The purpose of shoes for competition is to give protection and stability to the feet and a firm grip on the ground. II. III. Such shoes, however, must not be constructed so as to give the competitor any additional assistance, and no spring or device of any kind may be incorporated in the shoes. A strap over the instep is permitted. IV. Running spikes may be no larger than 1/4" 14

16 General Rules 1. Each area may enter no more than 50% of their delegation in athletics events. Register athletes for 1 to 3 events (including relays). I. Athletes participating in walking events may not participate in running events. Athletes participating in wheelchair events may not participate in walking or running events. II. 2. Honest Effort Due to the possibility of very low registration numbers, the following events may be combined and run as open divisions: 800 M Run, 1500 M Run, 5000 M Run and 4x100 M Relay. This means combining males and females and all age groups. Athletes will be awarded separately. I. Athletes must participate honestly and with maximum effort in all preliminary and/or final competition. Any athlete that achieves a final score 15% better than the preliminary score, for the event that they are participating in, shall be subject to disqualification from the competition. During State Athletics competition, if an athlete performs substantially different than their preliminary score they will be reheated into a division that is a better representation of their ability. II. SOMI will submit to the Area Director all scores that are in violation of the 15% increase. Area Directors will discuss with coaches an action plan to eliminate future athlete violations. 3. Blind and Deaf Athletes: A rope or bell may be provided to assist athletes who are visually impaired. A tap start may be used for an athlete who is both deaf and blind. A sighted guide may lead, but not pull or prompt, the athlete in any manner. 4. Due to time constraints, starting blocks will not be utilized at State Summer Games. 5. All walkers shall start from behind the start line. A walker completes the race when his/her torso reaches the perpendicular plane of the nearer edge of the finish line. 6. In competition, the commands of the Starter shall be on your marks, set, and when all competitors are set, the gun shall be fired. 7. In races 800 M or longer, the command shall be on your marks and when all competitors are steady, the gun shall be fired. A competitor shall not touch the ground with his/her hands. 8. Starting races longer than 400 M: I. 800 M distance: Walker will walk in the lanes through the first turn and break toward lane one at the break line marked after the first turn 15

17 9. The starter shall give each competitor a chance to do his/her best by: Giving the competitors ample time to settle down after taking their marks. Starting the sequence over if any walker is off-balance. Not holding the walkers too long after the set command 10. All walkers shall start from behind the start line. A walker completes the race when his/her torso reaches the perpendicular plane of the nearer edge of the finish line. All races up to and including 100 M shall be run on a straight away on a regular 400 M track. 11. Only one false start per race shall be allowed without the disqualification of the athlete responsible for the false start. Any athlete responsible for further false starts in the race shall be disqualified. 12. Lane Violations: I. In all races run in lanes, each competitor shall keep within his allocated lane from start to finish. II. III. If a competitor is pushed or forced by another person to walk outside his/her lane, and if no material advantage is gained, the competitor should not be disqualified. If an athlete either: walks outside his/her lane in the straight or walks outside the outer line of his/her lane on the bend, with no material advantage thereby being gained, and no other walker is obstructed, then the competitor should not be disqualified. 13. Athletes must have one foot in touch with the ground at all times. In all race walking events, an athlete does not have to have a straight advancing leg while competing. 14. In race walking events, up to and including the 400 meters, the competitor shall be disqualified with no prior warning when, in the opinion of two or more officials, a technical violation has been committed that results in an advantage being gained. 15. Due to the possibility of very low registration numbers, the following events may be combined and run as open divisions: 800 M Walk. This means combining males and females and all age groups. Athletes will be awarded separately. 16

18 Developmental Walking Rules 1. Assisted Walk: Athletes must provide their own assisted devices. Assisted devices may consist of canes, crutches or walker. 2. Each athlete will use two lanes as his/her lane, sufficiently wide enough to allow for assistive devices. Place cones on the start and finish lines, 2.44 meters apart (two tracklanes width) to create four start and four finish gates and four lanes. Beginning at the start line, place one cone on each lane line at five meter intervals. Cones should be placed in the middle of the lane line. 3. Athlete starts behind the start line with a walking aid and walks using a walking aid. Athlete stays in his/her designated lane. Athlete may not receive physical assistance from coaches, officials, or any other volunteer. Athlete is timed from the smoke of the starter s gun to when his/her torso reaches the perpendicular plane of the nearer edge of the finish line. 4. Unassisted Walk: Rules are the same as the Assisted Walks, but the athlete will not be permitted to use a walking aid. 17

19 Eight Week Training Program Week One Practice One 1. Warm up with footwork activities and stretching. 2. Conduct Skills Assessment Tests 3. Cool down and team talk. Week One Practice Two 1. Warm up with footwork activities and stretching. 2. Walk 100M and 50M races with all atheltes. 3. Introduce the starting gun to see which athletes can handle the noise 4. Cool down and team talk. Week Two Practice One 1. Warm up with footwork activities and stretching 2. Walk long distances, 400M and 800M, to determine which athletes are best suited for these races 3. Conditioning sprints 4. Cool down and team talk. Week Two Practice Two 1. Warm up with footwork activities and stretching. 2. Walk middle distance, 200M to determine which athletes might be best suited for these events. 3. Walk 50M and 100M for conditioning 4. Cool down and team talk. Week Three Practice One 1. Warm up with footwork activities and stretching. 2. Begin working on starts including working with the starting gun. 3. Divide athletes out into their distances and have them walk four different races of each 4. Cool down and team talk. Week Three Practice Two 1. Warm up with footwork activities and stretching 2. Teach simple pre-game warm-up routine. 3. Introduce how to walk through the finish line and finish with your chest forward. 4. Walk longer conditioning sprints to end practice, begin to work on cardiovascular strength. 5. Cool down and team talk. 18

20 Week Four Practice One 1. Warm up with footwork activities and stretching 2. Use pre-game warm-up. 3. Stage a pre-race event where all athletes will compete in their respective races. Do this until all races have been run. 4. Conduct a fun conditioning exercise. 5. Cool down and team talk. Week Four Practice Two 1. Warm up with footwork activities and stretching. 2. Work on starts and finishing including using the starters gun 3. Have each athlete walk their respective races twice. 4. Conditioning: Two short walks (100M) and two long walks (800M) 5. Cool down and team talk. Week Five Practice One 1. Use pre-game warm-up and stretch. 2. Work on each athletes shortest race making sure starts and finishes are crisp. 3. Conditioning: Two medium distance walks (200M) 4. Cool down and team talk. Week Five Practice Two Run an event against a local team. Week Six Practice One 1. Use footwork activities and stretching. 2. Work on the weaknesses of each athlete following the local event. 3. Conditioning: Four short walks (50M) and two long walks (400M) 4. Cool down and team talk. Week Six Practice Two 1. Use footwork activities and stretching. 2. Work on starts and finishing including using the starters gun 3. Have each athlete walk their longest distance walk twice 4. Conduct a fun conditioning exercise 5. Cool down and team talk. Week Seven Practice One 1. Use pre-game warm up and stretch. 2. Stage a pre-race event where all athletes will compete in their respective races. Do this until all races have been run. 3. Conditioning: Two short walks (100M) and two long walks (800M) 4. Cool down and team talk. 19

21 Week Seven Practice Two Play a game against a local team. Week Eight Practice One 1. Use footwork activities and stretching. 2. Conduct end of season Skills Assessment for each athlete. 3. Have each athlete walk through their respective events twice 4. Conditioning: Four medium distance walks (200M) 5. Cool down and team talk. Week Eight Practice Two Compete in the Regional/State Tournament 1. Travel; arrive; register team; review schedule. 2. Eat snack or mean an hour and a half before competing (or after competing when necessary). 3. Warm up and stretch 20 minutes before competing. 4. Compete. 5. Receive awards. 6. Cool down. 7. Return home. After the Eight Week Season 1. Continue training athletes going beyond Local or Area competition. 2. Invite athletes, parents, group home staff, facility host, sponsors, etc. 3. Have an end-of-the-season party to celebrate and recognize athletes achievements and assistant coaches help. 4. Thank the facility host. 5. Thanks assistant coaches. 6. Thank other volunteers. 7. Send a follow-up news story and photos to media. 8. Evaluate the season. 9. Develop the season plan for next year. 20

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23 SOMI-Specific Information Sport season: April-June Culminating State Events: State Summer Games Events Offered: Non Motorized Wheelchair Events: 10 M Wheelchair Race 25 M Wheelchair Race 30 M Slalom Race 50 M Slalom Race 4X25 M Wheelchair Shuttle Relay Race Motorized Wheelchair Events: 25 M Obstacle Race 30 M Slalom 50 M Slalom National Governing Body: International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) 3 Hans Crescent, Knightsbridge London SW1 OLN England

24 Uniform Guidelines 7. The preferred Uniform is a Tank-top type jersey and lightweight running shorts. 8. In all events, competitors must wear clothing that is clean, designed and worn so as not to be objectionable. 9. Clothing must be made of a material, which is non-transparent even when wet. 10. The competitors must not wear clothing that could impede the view of the judges. 11. Jewelry is prohibited. 12. Competitors may compete in bare feet or with proper athletic footwear on one or both feet. I. The purpose of shoes for competition is to give protection and stability to the feet and a firm grip on the ground. II. III. Such shoes, however, must not be constructed so as to give the competitor any additional assistance, and no spring or device of any kind may be incorporated in the shoes. A strap over the instep is permitted. 23

25 General SOMI Rules 7. Honest Effort I. Athletes must participate honestly and with maximum effort in all preliminary and/or final competition. Any athlete that achieves a final score 15% better than the preliminary score, for the event that they are participating in, shall be subject to disqualification from the competition. During State Athletics competition, if an athlete performs substantially different than their preliminary score they will be reheated into a division that is a better representation of their ability. II. SOMI will submit to the Area Director all scores that are in violation of the 15% increase. Area Directors will discuss with coaches an action plan to eliminate future athlete violations. 8. Blind and Deaf Athletes: A rope or bell may be provided to assist athletes who are visually impaired. A tap start may be used for an athlete who is both deaf and blind. A sighted guide may lead, but not pull or prompt, the athlete in any manner. 9. Athletes shall start with all wheels behind the start line. Athlete is timed from the smoke of the starter s gun to when all front wheels (two or one) of the wheelchair reach the perpendicular plane of the nearer edge of the finish line. 10. The lanes for the wheelchair events shall be made two track-lanes wide. 11. Motorized wheelchairs shall not be allowed in regular wheelchair races. 12. Only athletes who ambulate by use of a wheelchair may participate in the events. 13. Athletes shall not be pushed, pulled or otherwise assisted during these events. 14. Each competitor must keep in his/her lane from start to finish and may not interfere, obstruct or impede the progress of another competitor. Infractions, at the discretion of the judges, may result in disqualification /500 M Slalom Races: I. Beginning at the start line, place one cone in each lane at five meter intervals. Cones should be placed in the middle of the lanes. II. III. Athlete maneuvers his/her chair through the course, going to the right of the first obstacle and across the finish line without impeding another athlete on the course. Knocking down a marker constitutes a violation, and a three-second penalty will be assessed. 24

26 13. 4X25 M Wheelchair Shuttle Relay: I. Four persons shall make up a team. Each competitor will complete 25 meters of the relay. II. III. The second, third and fourth competitors of a team may not leave the start line until the leading wheels on the wheelchair of the teammate who precedes him/her crosses a takeoff line 1 meter in front and parallel to the starting line. The fourth competitor completes the race when the first two wheels cross the finish line. 25

27 Motorized Wheelchair Race Rules 1. These events are restricted to motorized wheelchairs only. 2. The first two wheels on each competitor s wheelchair will be regarded as the starting and finishing points of all races. 3. If a competitor varies from a sequence of obstacles, he/she must, without notice from any official, resume progress at the point prior to the incorrectly passed obstacle before entering the next obstacle and complete the course in its entirety, or be disqualified. In essence, failure to complete the course as designed will result in disqualification. 4. A competitor will be disqualified if that individual s coach, or assistants, enter the course boundaries during the running of the obstacle course. Coaches may instruct from outside the marked boundaries of the course. Judges and officials will not give directional cues. 5. Athlete is timed from the smoke of the starter s gun to when the front wheels of the wheelchair reach the perpendicular plane of the nearer edge of the finish line. 6. All motorized wheelchairs shall be set on a High Speed setting /50M Motorized Wheelchair Slalom: I. Each athlete will use two lanes as his/her lane, sufficiently wide enough to allow for wheelchairs. II. III. IV. Place the cones on the start and finish lines 2.44 meters apart (two track-lanes width) to create four start and four finish gates and four lanes. Beginning at the start line, place one traffic cone (slalom flagpoles minimum of 1.22 meter) in each lane at 5-meter intervals. Cones should be placed in the middle of the lanes. Athlete maneuvers his/her chair through the course, going to the right of the first obstacle and across the finish line without impeding another athlete on the course. Knocking down a cone constitutes a violation, and a three-second penalty will be assessed. No penalty will be incurred as a result of touching/ moving a cone. 26

28 8. 25 M Obstacle Race: I. Mark one box two meters from the start line and one box two meters from the finish line. Each box should be three meters by three meters wide. II. III. IV. Place four cones between the boxes, each three meters apart. Athlete starts facing the course. The athlete completes a 360 degree circle between the starting line and the first cone. Upon completion, the athlete weaves in and out of four cones set three meters apart, then completes a second 360 degree circle between the fourth cone and the finish line. The box (3 meters x 3 meters) is used only as an indicator for the athlete to complete the 360-degree circle. No points and/or time shall be deducted for touching or going over the lines. The box can be outlined with tape. Knocking down a marker constitutes a violation, and a three-second penalty will be assessed. Competitors who do not make an obvious attempt to go between each pair of markers are subject to disqualification at the discretion of the referee. V. No more than three athletes, on a track at one time, per race. 27

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30 SOMI-Specific Information Sport season: April-June Culminating State Events: State Summer Games Events Offered: Standing Long Jump Running Long Jump Softball Throw Shot Put High Jump Mini Javelin Pentathlon Wheelchair Shot put Ball Throw (distance) Frisbee National Governing Body: International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) 3 Hans Crescent, Knightsbridge London SW1 OLN England

31 Uniform Guidelines 14. The preferred Uniform is a Tank-top type jersey and lightweight running shorts. 15. In all events, competitors must wear clothing that is clean, designed and worn so as not to be objectionable. 16. Clothing must be made of a material, which is non-transparent even when wet. 17. The competitors must not wear clothing that could impede the view of the judges. 18. Jewelry is prohibited. 19. Competitors may compete in bare feet or with proper athletic footwear on one or both feet. I. The purpose of shoes for competition is to give protection and stability to the feet and a firm grip on the ground. II. III. Such shoes, however, must not be constructed so as to give the competitor any additional assistance, and no spring or device of any kind may be incorporated in the shoes. A strap over the instep is permitted. IV. Running spikes may be no larger than 1/4" 30

32 Standing Long Jump 1. Athletes will be called to compete and will have three non-consecutive jumps. Chaperones will be instructed where to meet the athletes when they have completed the event. 2. Competitors shall start with both feet behind a designated take-off line and on the ground. 3. When starting, competitor's toes shall be behind the take-off line. 4. A competitor shall use both feet on the take-off. I. He/she may rock backward and forward lifting his/her heels and toes alternately, but he/she may not lift either foot clear off the ground. 5. The athlete's best jump will be used for scoring. 6. Distance will be measured from the closest impression on the landing area made by a part of the body--including arms or hands--to the take-off line. 7. Measurement will be taken in centimeters and meters. 31

33 Running Long Jump 1. In the long jump, an athlete must be able to jump at least one meter, which is the minimum distance between the toe board and the sand pit. 2. Each competitor shall be allowed three non-consecutive jumps. The athlete's best jump will be used for scoring. All three jumps shall be measured and recorded for the purpose of breaking ties. 3. All distances will be measured along a perpendicular line from the foul line to the closest impression on the landing area made by any part of the athlete s body or clothing. 4. Measurement will be taken in centimeters and meters. 5. Prior to competition, an athlete may receive assistance from an official to mark their runway starting point. 32

34 High Jump 1. The minimum opening height for all high jump competitions shall be 1m. 2. Competitors shall not dive forward over the bar or take off from a two-footed takeoff. I. If, during warm up, any competitor performs a deliberate forward dive or twofoot takeoff, that competitor shall be disqualified from the high jump and receive a participant ribbon. II. III. If, during competition, any competitor performs a forward dive or two-foot takeoff, that competitor shall cease competition and be given the proper place from the last legally cleared height. If this occurs during the pentathlon, the competitor receives the points for the legally cleared height. 33

35 Softball Throw 1. Competitors may use any type of throw. 2. All divisions age 12 and up shall use the standard size softball. The 8-11 age divisions may use a smaller women s slow pitch softball. 3. Each competitor shall be allowed three nonconsecutive throws. The longest measurement of the three throws will be used for scoring. 4. Throws will be measured from the inner edge of the arced throwing restraining line. Measurement of all throws is required for the purpose of breaking ties. 5. When measuring the throw, the tape measurement must start from back of box and extend to landing point. Measurement is taken where tape measure crosses front intersecting line to landing point. 6. The throwing area should be set up as follows: I. Mark off two parallel lines that are 2.85 meters in length, with the ends being 2 meters apart. II. III. IV. At the back end of the throwing area, place a mark 0.10 in length in the middle of the two end lines. (This is your pull through point for measurement.) From this mark, extend an imaginary parallel line out 3 meters, mark this point, and draw an arc connecting both sidelines, which intersect this point. The ball must land within a sector determined by a 40-degree angle emanating from the center of the back line. Extend two lines out that intersect both points where the arc meets the sidelines. 34

36 Shot Put 1. The shot at state events will be outdoor shot puts. The size of the shot used in competition varies according to the divisions as follows, Female athletes, age 8-11 and wheelchair athletes will use 2kg/4.4 lbs. Male athletes, age 8-11 and Female athletes, age 12 and up will use 6.6 lbs. or 3kg. Male athletes, age 12 and up will use 8.8 lbs. or 4kg. 2. The use of any mechanical aid shall not be allowed. 3. For protective purposes only, the wrist, the hand, or as many as two adjoining fingers may be taped. There shall be no connecting tape between the fingers and the palm, fingers and the back of the hand, wrist and the palm, wrist and the back of the hand, fingers and the wrist, and the front and the back of the hand between fingers. 4. The shot shall be put from the shoulder with one hand only. 5. At the time the competitor takes a stance in the ring to commence a put, the Shot shall touch or be in close proximity to the chin, and the hand shall not be dropped below the position during the act of putting. 6. The Shot must not at any time be brought behind the line of the shoulders and must not be thrown. 7. A competitor must start from a stationary position inside the circle and must exit the back half of the circle upon the completion of the put. 8. A legal put shall be made from within the circle and the athlete, or his/her wheelchair, may not touch the top edge of the toe-board, the line of the circle, or any surface outside of the circle. It is legal to touch the inside of the toe board. 9. The put shall be declared foul and shall not be measured if, after entering the circle and starting the put, the competitor commits any of the following: I. Uses any method contrary to the definition of a legal put. II. III. IV. Causes the shot to fall on or outside the lines marking the putting sections. Wears any illegal device or taping on the putting arm, wrist, hand or fingers. Each competitor shall be allowed three nonconsecutive throws. 10. Measurement of each throw is required for the purpose of breaking ties. Shots are available at or

37 Mini-Javelin 1. The shaft, grip and fins shall be made out of plastic. The tip shall be made of soft rubber with a blunt, rounded end. 2. Mini-javelin consists of 4 fins; the fins shall be flat and shall be perpendicular to the surface of the mini-javelin. 3. The nominal weights shall be 300g for men and women (8-15 years), 300g for women and 400g for men. 4. The mini-javelin must be held by the grip with one hand only. 5. The mini-javelin shall be thrown over the shoulder or upper part of the throwing arm and may be slung or hurled. 6. The athlete will make three nonconsecutive throws. 7. At no time may the competitor turn completely around so that his/her back is towards the throwing area. 8. It is counted as a foul if the competitor: I. Does not use the proper throwing technique. II. III. IV. Does not throw the mini-javelin so that the point (tip) lands before any other part of the implement Does not throw the mini-javelin so that point (tip) falls completely within the inner edges of the sector lines. Where the competitor touches with any part of the body arc as marked, or any ground beyond the arc or throwing box. 9. At culminating events, if all competitors in a division DQ, the heat will re-throw. 36

38 Pentathlon 1. The five events comprising the pentathlon shall be conducted in the following order: 100 meter dash, long jump, shot put, high jump, and 400 meter dash. 2. It is recommended that the pentathlon be conducted in a two-day format with the first three events completed on the first day and the last two events completed on second day. Frisbee Throw for Distance 1. Athletes use a Frisbee and throw as far as they can. 2. Athletes can use any type of throw. 3. Athletes are allowed three consecutive throws. The longest measurement will be used for scoring. 4. Throws will be measured from the inner edge of the arced throwing restraining line. 5. Measurement of all throws is required for the purpose of breaking ties. 6. The venue set-up for Frisbee Throw is the same as for Softball Throw Ball Throw for distance 1. Athletes use a tennis ball and throw as far as they can. 2. Athletes can use any type of throw (See softball throw for venue set-up). 3. Athletes are allowed three non-consecutive throws. The longest measurement of the three throws will be used for scoring. 4. Throws will be measured from the inner edge of the arced throwing restraining line. 5. Measurement of all throws is required for the purpose of breaking ties. 37

39 Taking Accurate Measurements 1. Long jump: I. All distances will be measured along a perpendicular line from the foul line to the closest impression on the landing area made by any part of the athlete s body or clothing. 2. Standing Long jump: I. All distances will be measured along a perpendicular line from the foul line to the closest impression on the landing area made by any part of the athlete s body or clothing. 3. Shotput, mini-jav, & ball throw: I. All distances will be measured along a perpendicular line from the foul line to point where the ball/shot/mini-jav first makes contact with the ground, not its final position. 38

40 Registering for a State Event 1. Each area may enter no more than 50% of their delegation in athletics events. 2. Register athletes for 1 to 3 events (including relays). I. To encourage the growth of Pentathlon, athletes may enter this as one of the three events allowed. This could give athletes the opportunity to participate in seven athletics events. Significant training is required for pentathlon. SOMI is committed to support any area that is willing to train athletes in this event. Athletes will be presented with a special medal at the award stand. II. To encourage the growth of the 5000 Meter race, athletes may enter it as an additional event. So, this would mean that the athlete could be in four events. 3. The Softball Throw and Standing Long Jump are beginner events and are reserved for athletes with beginning skill levels. It is recommended that an athlete who jumps farther than 1.5 meters in the Standing Long Jump be entered in the Running Long Jump. Athletes who throw the softball farther than 30 meters should enter the Shot Put or Mini-Jav. 4. Athletes participating in the running long jump may not participate in the standing long jump. Athletes participating in the softball throw may not participate in the Shot Put. 5. Athletes participating in walking events may not participate in running events. Athletes participating in wheelchair events may not participate in walking or running events. 6. Each coach must submit a Seasonal Intent form 8 weeks prior to the State Culminating event. The form will be ed out 12 weeks before the event date. 7. Each athlete, unified partner, coach, chaperone and guest must be registered in GMS by the registration deadline. I. All alternates must also be registered in GMS. For State Summer Games you are able to register 25% of your delegation as alternates. II. Alternates must be activated from your areas pool of alternates and the active roster rider must be dropped in order for the alternate to compete. 8. A mandatory score must be submitted to the SOMI State Office for each event an athlete is registered for. These scores must be from a Special Olympics setting and can either be recorded in practice or at a local or regional games. If a score is not submitted for an athlete by the appropriate deadline, they will be playing for participation only. I. In the event that a substantial improvement is made in the athletes time between the registration date and the competition the coach is able to submit a new score up to 30 minutes before the race. 9. Once turned in, the Area Director will receive notification of any athletes with missing requirements, including missing/expired physicals or missing scores. If the information is not received, the area will be notified that the athlete has been dropped. 39

41 10. For an area to be in compliance for State Games: I. All athletes must have a current physical on file at the State Office II. III. IV. All Unified Partners must have a Unified Partner form on file at the State Office All coaches and chaperones must have current Protective Behaviors, General Orientation, and a Volunteer form on file at the State Office All coaches must have a current sport certification and concussion training on file at the State Office. Divisioning Process 1. The procedures for divisioning have been developed to assist competition managers in applying the principles of fair and equitable competition to athletes of all ability levels. An athlete's ability is the primary factor in divisioning. Other factors in establishing competitive divisions are age, gender, and distances. 2. Ideally, a sufficient number of athletes or teams will participate at every competition so that equitable divisions can be structured. Experience has shown that in some competitions, however, there will not be a sufficient number of athletes to structure ideal divisions. 3. All coaches are reminded to review the sections in the Official Special Olympics Summer Sports Rules for clarifications of divisioning and age groupings. 4. The athlete s best time or distance should be submitted with registration. If the athlete shows significant improvement between the registration deadline and the State Culminating event coaches are able to submit new scores up to 30 minutes before the athlete s event. All questions concerning divisioning can be directed to Heather Burke at burke1hn@cmich.edu. 40

42 Coaches Certification 1. The head coach or assistant coach for each team must be certified (in that sport) in order for the team to attend the state-culminating event and obtain an award. 2. To become certified in a sport the coach must: I. Complete the on-line General Orientation and Protective Behavior quizzes at somi.org II. III. IV. Completion of a sport-specific training school or mentoring program. Complete and turn in a Volunteer A form and Application for Sports Training. Complete and turn in Heads Up certification. 3. ** Coaches cannot train athletes unless all certification requirements and athlete medical forms are up to date. 4. A coach s certification will expire after three (3) years. For a coach to become recertified they may: 5. View an online recertification video 6. Attend a training school or webinar 7. View an online recertification video 8. Attend a training school or webinar Concussion Certification 1. Sports-related concussions can be serious or even life-threatening situations if not managed correctly. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have teamed up to provide information and resources to help educate coaches, officials, parents and students on the importance of proper concussion recognition and management. To take the concussion training course visit one of the following websites: When you complete the training a box will pop up asking you to enter your name, Please put your FIRST & LAST NAME. If you do not do that right away, you will have to take the whole training over again! 3. When you have completed your certification in Concussion Training, please print your certificate and either fax it to the SOMI state office or scan/ to Kellie Murphy at murph4kj@cmich.edu When you have completed your certification in Concussion Training, please print your certificate and either fax it to the SOMI state office or scan/ to Kellie Murphy at murph4kj@cmich.edu 41

43 Coaches Code of Conduct 1. Places athletes' health and safety first Coaches/chaperones shall place the health and safety of Special Olympics athletes above all else. When traveling to state competitions, coaches/chaperones are expected to provide for their athletes' physical and emotional needs 24 hours a day. Responsibility for the athletes does not stop after their competitions or after they have gone to bed in the evening. Coaches/chaperones must act at all times as the parent or guardian providing praise /commendation as well as discipline. 2. Knowledgeable in sports rules Coaches shall be knowledgeable of all existing Special Olympics (both SOMI and SOI) and National Governing Body competition rules and regulations and prepare their athletes prior to competition in accordance with those rules. 3. Willing to follow the rules and model good sportsmanship Coaches/chaperones shall abide by the letter and spirit of the rules and be responsible for conducting themselves with appropriate behavior and in a sportsmanlike manner at all times. Coaches who do not conduct themselves in this manner or who are offensive by action or language toward athletes, other coaches, volunteers, opponents, officials, and/or spectators may be prohibited from coaching. 4. Encourages athletes to put forth their best efforts Coaches/chaperones shall be honest and instruct athletes to compete with maximum effort in all preliminary trials and finals, or he/she may be prohibited from coaching by the Games and/or Sports Rules Committee at the specific competition. Coaches should review the Athlete Code of Conduct with athletes before or at the first practice. 5. Follows no recreational swimming rule It is the responsibility of the coach/chaperone to follow and adhere to the guideline of "no swimming" during all SOMI Culminating Events. The health and safety of athletes is allimportant. If a coach/chaperone takes athletes swimming at hotels without authorization, this will be considered a violation of the Code of Conduct, and the persons responsible will receive a letter of warning and may be separated from the program. 6. Follows the no alcohol/tobacco/or controlled substances policy The use of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and/or controlled substances is not permitted at any training or competition venue per Section 4.09a of the SOI General Rules. 42

44 7. Carries all athletes' forms It is the responsibility of the coach/chaperone to carry a copy of each athlete's Application for Participation form at practices and competition. 8. Obey all laws I will obey all federal, state and local laws and facility, venue, and Special Olympics rules. 9. Responsibility While attending tournaments, I am fully aware that I am responsible 24/7 for my athletes. 43

45 BBCIC & Universal Precautions The following guidelines have been established regarding blood-borne contagious infection carriers participating in the Special Olympics Michigan program: 1. When an athlete is a blood-borne contagious infection carrier, specific reference will be indicated on the Health Appraisal Form, which is required for each participating athlete. 2. All identified carriers will be assigned a personal chaperone unless behavior warrants a less restrictive ratio of up to 4:1 athlete-to-coach ratio. Regardless of ratio, the athlete's chaperone will: I. Monitor and restrict the athlete's interpersonal activities to those conducive to good hygiene. II. III. IV. Encourage good hygiene while the athlete is participating in team and individual sports. Supervise sleeping quarters and eat meals with the carrier athlete to encourage proper eating habits. Report immediately to the medical staff any incident observed by the chaperone where the carrier athlete breaks the skin of another person by scratching, biting, etc. 44

46 Athlete Medical Procedures 1. In order for an athlete to compete in any Special Olympics Michigan event they must send a complete physical form to the State Office. This form must be signed by a physician. The physical must be completed every three (3) years. All athlete physicals should be in the possession of the head coach at all practices, tournaments, team functions, etc. 2. In the event that an athlete suffers from a sports related concussion, bring to medical staff immediately. If the athlete is diagnosed, an incident report form must be filled out and returned to the SOMI state office. In order for the athlete to return to play, they must receive written consent from a health care provider, which also must be turned into the SOMI state office. 3. It is your responsibility as a coach to have an emergency action plan in place for all practices, travel, or local tournaments you attend. 45

47 Resources Heather Burke Sports & Training Director Divisions, Rules, Competition, Roster Information Sheets Nick Caudle Sports & Training Manager, Regional Programs SW Specific Training Schools, Coaches Education, SW Regional Tournaments Kellie Murphy Coordinator of Sports and Volunteers, State Office Training Schools, Coaches Education, Volunteers Rick Brady Sports & Training Coordinator, Regional Programs SE Specific Training Schools, Coaches Education, SE Regional Tournaments Janice Sager Senior Specialist Clerk Athlete Medical Forms, Registration Materials, GMS 46

48 Resources For the following SOI Resources please visit: Athletics Coaching Guide Rules, Protocol and Etiquette Planning a Training Session Quick Start Guide Teaching Athletics Skills And many more For the following SOMI Resources please visit: Volunteer/ Guest Registration Form General Orientation Participation Guide, General Orientation Quiz, Protective Behaviors Training Head s Up: Concussion Training Application for Sports Training Certification Registration for Coaches Training Recertification Quizzes And many more 47

49 Notes 48

50 Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.