GNAC SPORTS REGULATIONS OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD [updated 1-26- 16] Sectin 1. PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT 1.1 All member institutins fielding teams in track and field shall agree t participate in the champinship meet. Sectin 2. SCHEDULE 2.1 Member institutins shall bserve the NCAA starting date fr preseasn practice. 2.2 Cnference schedules shall be the respnsibility f the institutin athletic directr r designee. 2.3 Meet cmpetitin between cnference institutins as part f the regular seasn schedule is encuraged, but nt required. A cnference champinship meet will be scheduled each year fr all participating institutins. Sectin 3. NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS REPRESENTATION 3.1 The NCAA qualificatin standards will be utilized fr cnference representatin at the natinal champinships. Sectin 4. CONDUCT OF PARTICIPANTS (See Bylaw Article 10, Sectin 1) Sectin 5. PLAYING RULES 5.1 All cnference meets shall be gverned by the current NCAA track and field regulatins, including scring and events. Sectin 6. OFFICIALS 6.1 All fficials will be assigned by the hst institutin and cmply by the NCAA regulatins and requirements. Sectin 7. EQUIPMENT & FACILITIES 7.1 An eight- lane all- weather track will be used fr all cnference champinship cmpetitin. 7.2 The hst institutin shall prvide an apprved electrnic timing system. 7.3 The hst institutin shall be respnsible fr prviding the fllwing fr visiting teams at all Cnference cmpetitin: 7.3.1 Water with drinking cntainers 7.3.2 A certified trainer n site fr the duratin f cmpetitin Page 1
Sectin 8. CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION 8.1 The hst institutin will be respnsible fr the meet scheduling and administratin, including entry registratin and distributin f scres. 8.2 At meets hsted by a GNAC institutin, the entire field event series shuld be entered int TFRRS. Sectin 9. CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP 9.1 The cnference champinship meet will be held n the May weekend tw (2) weeks prir t the NCAA Champinships. Cmbined event cmpetitin (decathln/heptathln) will be held the week prir t the regular cnference champinship meet t allw athletes t cmpete in bth events. 9.2 The lcatin f the meet will be determined at least ne year in advance via a bid prcess. Sites shall be apprved via the bid prcess fr a three- year perid with a tw- year ptin. The prcess shall include an ptin ut clause pending psitive pre- and pst- evaluatins by the cnference ffice. The multi- events prtin f the meet will be determined by the cnference ffice (with input frm the caching staff) and apprved by Management Cuncil. 9.3 Track and field events shall be accrding t the NCAA Divisin II Schedule. 9.3.1 Men: Running events (meters) include: 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500, 3000 steeplechase, 5000, 10,000, 110 hurdles, 400 hurdles, 4x100 relay, 4x400 relay. Field events include: high jump, lng jump, triple jump, sht put, discus, javelin, ple vault and hammer thrw. Decathln will be held ne week prir. Wmen: Running events (meters) include: 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500, 3000 steeplechase, 5000, 10,000, 100 hurdles, 400 hurdles, 4x100 relay, 4x400 relay. Field events include: high jump, lng jump, triple jump, sht put, discus, javelin, ple vault, and hammer thrw. Heptathln will be held ne week prir. Nte: Steeplechase shall be held n the first day f the tw- day meet. 9.4 Entry Prcedures 9.4.1 See Attachment A (Outdr Track & Field Meet Administratin Manual). 9.4.2 Week f the Meet 1. Final updates are due t TFRRS by Mnday at nn (Pacific time). 2. Declaratins must be submitted t Direct Athletics by Mnday at 8 p.m. (Pacific time). 3. Athletes scratched after this time will be eliminated frm any participatin in the meet. 9.5 Up t the tp- 20 individuals in each event, as f 8 a.m. Pacific Sunday prir t the meet, will qualify fr the utdr champinships. In additin, anyne nt in the tp- 20 but wh meets the GNAC autmatic qualifying mark will als qualify. A cach may declare individuals nt in Page 2
the tp- 20 wh can be mved int the tp 20 after scratches. In the heptathln and decathln, the tp- 12 individuals will qualify alng with wild cards and free entries. (Revised 12/15) 9.5.1 The autmatic qualifying standard will be based n the best sixth place perfrmance at the cnference meet ver the previus five champinship meets. 9.5.2 Marks fr the GNAC meet must be psted during the NCAA qualifying perid. 9.5.3 Caches are allwed t give athlete entry preferences with declaratins. Caches will list in rder the events athletes shuld be entered in based n preferences. 9.5.4 The number f entries fr relay events shall be limited t the number f available lanes. In each relay event, a qualifying mark is required. 9.5.5 Each schl shall be allwed ne free entry in the decathln and the heptathln. 9.5.6 Each schl is als allwed tw additinal unrestricted free entries in each gender (in additin t their free entries in the cmbined events). Unrestricted free entries can be used in the cmbined events. 9.5.7 Hand- held times cannt be used fr meet qualificatin except fr the cmbined events. 9.6 Scring fr the cnference meet shall be cnsistent with NCAA rules. 9.7 Fr events with preliminary heats r fr timed final events, entries will be placed in heats accrding t their previus individual marks per NCAA rules. Nte: In the 800 meters, if 12 r fewer athletes remain after scratches, n preliminary will be held. If n preliminaries are needed in the 800 meters, the time schedule will nt be adjusted. (Revised 10/07) 9.8 The Cnference meet will be run under the cnference regulatins (Sectins 5 thrugh 9). Sectin 10. STATISTICAL INFORMATION 10.1 It shall be the respnsibility f each hst institutin t maintain and distribute all individual marks and team scres, and reprt the results t the cnference SID. Page 3
ATTACHMENT A OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS MEET ADMINSTRATION (updated 12-19-15) Page 4
The mst current NCAA Track & Field Rule Bk shall gvern all meet cnduct and prcedures nt addressed in this dcument r in the GNAC Sprts Regulatins. MEET ADMINISTRATION GENERAL Meet Directr T The GNAC Assciate Cmmissiner will serve as the meet directr. The meet directr will serve in the rle per NCAA RULE 3, SECTION 3. Meet Referee The GNAC ffice, in crdinatin with the hst institutin, will identify and secure a meet referee. The meet referee will serve in the rle per NCAA RULE 3, SECTION 4. Games Cmmittee A games cmmittee shall versee the cnduct f the meet and reslve any dispute per NCAA RULE 3, SECTION 2. The cmmittee shall cnsist f the fllwing individuals r their appinted representative: The Athletic Directr r Assistant AD appinted as cnference liaisn fr track and field The GNAC Cmmissiner r his appintee The sprt chair fr track and field Hst institutin head cach Appeals Cmmittee A champinship meet appeals cmmittee shall review and rule n any appeals made during the GNAC Champinships. The meet referee and any fficials invlved with the appeal cannt serve n the cmmittee. The cmmittee shall cnsist f the fllwing individuals: Three certified track and field fficials as appinted by the GNAC ffice GNAC Cmmissiner r his appintee Standards Cmmittee A champinship standards cmmittee shall determine the starting heights and increments fr the ple vault and high jump. The cmmittee shall cnsist f the fllwing individuals: Current sprt chair fr track and field Past sprt chair fr track and field Caches Meetings Prir t the champinship: A cnference call f all head caches shall take place the week f the champinship. At the champinship: A meeting f all head caches shall take place each day f cmpetitin ne (1) hur prir t the start f the day s first event. At the cmbined events: A meeting f all cmbined event caches shall take place each day f cmpetitin ne (1) hur prir t the start f each day s first event. Page 5
Prtests All prtests must be submitted in writing n an fficial prtest frm t the meet directr within fifteen (15) minutes f the incident in questin. Any running vilatin prtest ges directly t the appeals cmmittee since the meet referee is the ne wh determined the vilatin. Any vilatins that did nt invlve the meet referee fr the riginal decisin will be reviewed and ruled n by the meet referee per NCAA Rule 4, Sectin 3 (prtest). Appeals All appeals must be submitted in writing n an fficial prtest frm t the meet directr within fifteen (15) minutes f the meet referee s decisin. The appeals cmmittee shall cnvey its decisin in writing t the apprpriate parties prmptly after rendering its judgment. The appeals cmmittee will review the appeal per NCAA Rule 4, Sectin 3 (appeals). All decisins by the appeals cmmittee are final. ENTRY PROCEDURES Week f the Meet Final updates are due t TFRRS by Mnday at nn (Pacific Time). Declaratins must be submitted t Direct Athletics by Mnday at 8 p.m. (Pacific Time). Athletes scratched after this time will be eliminated frm any participatin in the meet. Up t the tp 20 individuals in each event, as f 8 a.m. (Pacific Time) Sunday prir t the meet, will qualify fr the utdr champinships. In additin, anyne nt in the tp- 20 but wh hits the GNAC autmatic qualifying mark will als qualify. A cach may declare individuals nt in the tp- 20 wh can be mved int the tp- 20 after scratches. In the heptathln and decathln, the tp 12 individuals will qualify alng with wild cards and free entry. (Revised 12/15) The autmatic qualifying standard will be based n the best sixth place perfrmance at the cnference meet ver the previus five champinship meets. Marks fr the GNAC meet must be psted during the NCAA qualifying perid. Caches are allwed t give athlete entry preferences with declaratins. Caches will list in rder the events athletes shuld be entered in based n preferences. The number f entries fr relay events shall be limited t the number f available lanes. In each relay event, a qualifying mark is required. Each institutin shall be allwed ne free entry in the decathln and the heptathln. Each institutin is als allwed tw additinal unrestricted free entries in each gender (in additin t their free entries in the cmbined events). Unrestricted free entries can be used in the cmbined events. Hand- held times cannt be used fr meet qualificatin except fr the cmbined events. Page 6
OUTDOOR MEET SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Cmpetitin Rules The GNAC Champinships shall be cnducted under the NCAA Men s and Wmen s Track & Field Rule Bk unless mdified in the GNAC sprt regulatins r listed in this dcument. Scratches Once the entry declaratin deadline has passed, the nly scratches that will be permitted are thse which cmpletely remve an athlete frm any and all events f the meet. Re- Ordering Heats/Flights: Heats and flights will be re rdered at the champinship after the caches daily meeting if there are scratches. Cmbined Event Scratches: Cmbined event participants that d nt start the cmbined events will nt be scratched frm the entire meet since the cmpetitin is held 10 days prir t the champinship meet. Starting Heights The vertical field pening heights shall be n lwer than the 12th best seasnal mark, adjusted by the standards cmmittee t attain the NCAA prvisinal mark and a likely NCAA qualifying mark. Ple Vault: The Standards Cmmittee will determine the starting height and bar prgressin. 15 cm prgressins shall be used up t eighth place and ties. The bar prgressin can be n greater than 15 cm and n less than 5 cm (see NCAA Rule 6.6.1). High Jump: The Standards Cmmittee will determine the starting height and the bar prgressin. The bar prgressin can be n greater than 5 cm and n less than 3 cm (see NCAA Rule 6.5.2). Cmbined Event Seeding: When apprpriate all GNAC cmbined event heats and flights will be seeded based n current seasn s best in each individual event. Advancement: In Lanes Heat winners and next fastest times. Start but dn t finish in lanes First tw in each heat and next fastest times. Preliminaries: If there are nine r mre qualifiers in the 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters, 100/110- meter hurdles and 400- meter hurdles (10 r mre fr the 800 meters), preliminary heats shall be held. Tw heats shall be held if there are 9 t 16 cmpetitrs. Three heats shall be held if there are 17 r mre cmpetitrs. Preliminary heats shall be rganized per NCAA Rule 5.11 (i.e., athletes will be assigned t heats in the rder their names are listed n the ranked perfrmance list, wrking alternatively frm left t right and right t left). Examples 2 Heats (16 Cmpetitrs) Heat 1 - #1, #4, #5, #8, #9, #12, #13, #16 Heat 2 - #2, #3, #6, #7, #10, #11, #14, #15 3 Heats (16 Cmpetitrs) Heat 1 - #1, #6, #7, #12, #13 Heat 2 - #2, #5, #8, #11, #14 Heat 3 - #3, #4, #9, #10, #15 Within each heat, lane assignments will be drawn randmly. The rder that the heats will be run will als be drawn randmly. Page 7
Finals (with prelims): Lane assignments will be based n preliminary results. Lane preferences will be determined by the games cmmittee. Finals (Races With N Preliminary Runds): 1500 Meters 16 Or Fewer Cmpetitrs: One sectin, lanes and alleys drawn randmly. 17 T 19 Cmpetitrs: Tw sectins, 10 fastest qualifiers placed in secnd heat; remainder in first heat; lanes and alleys drawn randmly. 20 Or Mre Cmpetitrs: Tw sectins, 12 fastest qualifiers placed in secnd heat; remainder in first heat; lanes and alleys drawn randmly. Steeplechase 18 Or Fewer Cmpetitrs: One sectin; lanes and alleys drawn randmly. 19 Or Mre Cmpetitrs: Tw sectins, first sectin shall include a minimum f three qualifiers. 5,000 Meters/10,000 Meters One sectin; lanes and alleys drawn randmly. 4x100 Relay/4x400 Relay Teams seeded in lanes, with the lane preference determined by the games cmmittee. Only ne heat shall be held. Number f qualifiers in relays is limited t number f available lanes. Relays must have a tp- 8 (r 9, if a 9- lane track is used) best mark t qualify. N mre than ne relay may be entered per team. All Thrwing and Jumping Events (Except Ple Vault and High Jump) 13 Or Fewer Cmpetitrs: One sectin. 14 Or Mre Cmpetitrs: Tw sectins, with the tp- nine qualifiers placed in the final flight and the rest in the first flight. Within each flight, the rder shall be randmly drawn. The tp nine cmpetitrs fllwing the preliminaries shall advance t the finals. Ple Vault and High Jump One sectin randmly drawn. Cmpetitin shall be based n the five- alive methd until nine cmpetitrs remain. Page 2