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SOUTH AFRICAN SCHOOLS ATHLETICS

PRIMARY, SECONDARY AND LSEN SCHOOLS

TRACK & FIELD + CROSS COUNTRY COMPETITION RULES

2014 – 2015 VERSION


SOUTH AFRICAN SCHOOLS ATHLETICS TRACK & FIELD + CROSS COUNTRY COMPETITION RULES FOR PRIMARY, SECONDARY SCHOOLS, AND LSEN SCHOOLS PREAMBLE The primary function of Schools Athletics is to introduce students to the sport of athletics with the objective to develop the student’s life skills, physical skills and psychological skills. In preparing young, growing children for participation in athletics, and develop the various skills in the process, IAAF Competition IAAF Rules in some cases are not conducive to develop the various skills required, due to the commercial focus of some of the IAAF Competition Rules. This manual will cover Primary School Athletics between the ages 6-13 years, Secondary School Athletics between the ages 14 – 19 and LSEN School Athletics between the ages 13-19 years. In this manual, the IAAF Competition Rules were adapted where needed, to regulate School athletics, which has a focus on capacity building and development. It must be noted that SASA Rules remain subject to ASA and IAAF Rules, and where conflict of interest exist, the ASA and IAAF Rules will superseed the SASA Competition Rules. All SASA Competitions as defined in the SASA General Competition Rules, Chapter 1, Rule 1, shall be held under the Rules of S A S A , a nd this shall be stated in all announcements, advertisements, programmes and printed material. This SASA adaption of the IAAF Competition Rules will not affect the credibility of results if: The facilities and equipment used during SASA competitions must be according to IAAF

Competition Rules The IAAF Competition Rules used to capture the performance during SASA Competitions remain

in place. The adaption of the IAAF Competition Rules will: 1. Enable athletes to participate in more events 2. Focus on reducing the injury risk of the athlete participating in several events during the

competition. 3. Focus on making athletics more attractive to entry level athletes. 4. Focus on reducing the duration of the athletics programme which has to cater for the entire range

and categories of Track & Field and Cross Country. 5. Focus on the increase of spectator value. The winner will be determined much faster and a

greater variety of events will take place in a shorter time frame to entertain spectators. 6. Finally, due to the shorter programme, allow for more time to honour athletes for their

achievements after the last event was concluded.

Note 1: All references in the Rules to the masculine gender shall also include references to the feminine and all references to the singular shall also include references to the plural. Note 2: The intellectual property of this publication is protected by South African School Athletics. Permission to reduplicate or copy all or any portion of this publication, by any other party than SASA, either in hard copy format or electronic format, is conditionally granted. Republication or copying may only be done with the objective to educate, and must be provided free of charge.


INDEX TOPIC PAGE AND TITLE 1 Cover page 2 Preamble 3 Index General Competition Rules Governing SASA School Athletics 5 SASA Competitions 5 Authorisation To Stage SASA Competitions 6 Regulations Governing The Conduct Of National

Competitions 6 Requirements To Compete In SASA National

Competitions 6 Eligibility To Represent A Member Of SASA –

Verification Of Age 7 Payments To Athletes 7 Athletes’ Representatives 7 Advertising And Displays During SASA Competitions 8 Betting 8 Definition Of Eligible Athlete 8 Restriction Of Competition To Eligible Athletes 8 Ineligibility For National And Domestic Competitions 9 Age/Discrepancy And Gender Categories 10 Clothing, Jewellery, Shoes And Athlete Bibs 12 Asistance To Athletes In The Competition Area 14 Scoring, Medals And Awards 14 Seedings, Draws And Qualification In Track And Field

Events 19 SASA Records Venue And Technical Official Deployment And Technical Standards 23 The Athletics Facility 23 General Conditions For Throwing Events 23 The Track And Field Lay-Out 26 Approved SASA Track And Field Distances 27 Technical Standards - Approved SASA Implement

Weights, Heights And Distances 28 Cross Country Lay-Out 28 The Course 30 Approved SASA Cross Country Distances 30 The Start 30 Drinking / Sponging And Refreshment Stations 30 Race Conduct Event Specific Rules For Each Portfolio In Technical Officiating 32 Deployment Of Technical Officials Team 32 When Should Technical Officials Assume Duties 33 The Technical Delegate 35 The Competition Directorate 37 The Meeting Manager 39 The Technical Manager 41 Referees 43 Starting 45 Track Judges 47 Timekeepers

49 Umpires At Track Events 51 Long Jump 53 Triple Jump 55 High Jump 57 Pole Vault 59 Shot Put 61 Discus Throw 63 Hammer Throw 65 Javelin Throw Summary Of Rules Of Technical Nature 68 Wind Measurement 70 Ties In Competitions 72 Protests And Appeals Documentation Used To Record Athletics Performances 75 Documentation Used 76 Order Of Draw (Result Sheet) - Track Events 77 Wind Meter Reading Form – Track Events 78 Time Keepers Report Card For Track Events 79 Electronic Time Keepers Report Card For Track Event 80 Lap Scorer’s Card 81 Order Of Draw (Result Sheet) Horizontal Jumps 82 Wind Meter Reading Form – Horizontal Jumps 83 Order Of Draw (Result Sheet) Vertical Jumps 84 Order Of Draw (Result Sheet) Throwing Events 85 Result Sheet – Cross Country Races, Race Walking 86 Time Keepers Report Card For Non Track Events

(Cross Country, Race Walking) 87 Protest Form To Appeal 88 Notice Of New Record Set 89 Assize Certificate - Shot 90 Assize Certificate – Discus 91 Assize Certificate - Hammer 92 Assize Certificate - Javelin 93 Chief Wind Meter Card– Track Events 94 Chief Timekeeper’s Card 95 Chief Electronic Timekeeper’s Card 96 Chief Lap Scorer’s Card 97 Chief Wind Meter Card - Horizontal Jumps 98 Chief Judge – Results Summary 99 Race Walking Judge Warning/Disqualification Sheet 100 Referee: Track Events - Umpire Violation Report Form

– (Relays Excluded) 101 Referee: Track Events – Relays - Umpire Violation

Report Form 102 Chief Jury Of Appeal – Results Summary 103 Competition Secretary – Summary Of New Records Set 104 Application Form: Changes In Entries 105 Manual Teams Score Card - Track And Field Events 106 Manual System - Position Card – Cross Country 107 Cross Country Time Recording Card 108 Cross Country Registration Form 109 Team Score Card Cross - Country, Race Walking


GENERAL COMPETITION RULES GOVERNING SASA SCHOOL ATHLETICS


GENERAL COMPETITION RULES GOVERNING SASA SCHOOL ATHLETICS SASA COMPETITIONS - AMENDMENT TO IAAF RULE 1 1. The following are SASA Competitions:

a. Competitions hosted by SASA at national or international level. b. The SASA Provincial Championships within the 9 Provinces of South Africa including inter-

provincial competitions, and inter-district competitions across provincial borders c. The SASA District Championships within the 9 provinces of South Africa including inter-

district competitions within the same province, and inter-zonal competitions across district borders

d. The SASA Zonal and circuit (Ward) competitions within the 9 provinces of South Africa including inter-zonal competitions within the same province, and inter-school competitions across district and provincial borders

e. SASA Inter-school competitions within the 9 provinces of South Africa

2. The following rules shall apply as follows: a. ELIGIBILITY RULES - The SASA Eligibility Rules, shall apply to all SASA Competitions b. DISPUTES - The ASA rules governing Disputes shall apply to all SASA Competitions c. TECHNICAL RULES - The SASA Technical Rules shall apply to all SASA

Competitions. Other organisations recognised by the SASA, such as USSA, SAPS, etc., may have and enforce more restrictive eligibility requirements for competitions conducted under their jurisdiction.

d. ANTI-DOPING - The Anti-Doping Rules in IAAF Competition Rules, Chapter 3, shall apply to all SASA Competitions, save as otherwise expressly stated in IAAF Competition Rules, Chapter 3. Where WADA, Drug free Sport SA, or another national organisation recognised by SASA for such purpose, carries out doping control at a competition under their rules, those rules shall govern to the extent applicable.

e. ADVERTISING - The Advertising IAAF Rule (Rule 8), as amended by SASA, shall apply to all SASA Competitions listed in Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c), (d), and (e).

AUTHORISATION TO STAGE SASA COMPETITIONS - AMENDMENT TO IAAF RULE 2 1. SASA is responsible for supervising a national schools competition system in cooperation with

the SASA Provincial Associations (SASA Council). a. SASA shall coordinate its competition calendar and those of the respective Provincial

Associations in order to avoid or minimise conflicts. b. All National/International School Competitions must be authorised by SASA in accordance

with this Rule 2. c. Any combination or integration of National/International Meetings into a Series / Tour or

League requires a permit from SASA or the concerned SASA Province, including the necessary regulation or contractual condition for such an activity. The operation may be delegated to a third party.

d. In the event that a SASA province fails properly to manage and control Provincial Competitions in accordance with these Rules, SASA shall be entitled to intervene and take such steps as it deems necessary.

2. SASA alone shall have the right to organize Schools Athletics competition at national level.

3. SASA shall organise a National Schools Championships for Track and Field and Cross Country on an annual basis.

4. SASA Provinces shall have the right to organise Provincial Championships and they may organise such other intra-Area events as they deem appropriate.

5. SASA Provinces may authorise provincial competitions, and athletes from other SASA provinces may participate in those competitions, subject to Rules 4. No athlete may participate in any such competition if he is ineligible to participate in the sport of Athletics under the rules


of SASA, ASA, IAAF, the host Member, or the school to which he is affiliated.

REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CONDUCT OF NATIONAL COMPETITIONS - AMENDMENT TO IAAF RULE 3 The SASA Council may produce Regulations governing the conduct of National Competitions held under the SASA Rules and regulating the relationships of athletes, athletes’ representatives, meeting organisers and Members. These Regulations may be varied or amended by the SASA Council as it sees fit. REQUIREMENTS TO COMPETE IN SASA NATIONAL COMPETITIONS - AMENDMENT TO IAAF RULE 4

1 No athlete may take part in a SASA National Schools Competition unless he:

a. is a member of a School affiliated to a Member; or b. has otherwise agreed to abide by the rules of a Member; and c. for National Competitions at which SASA is responsible for doping control (see IAAF Rule

35.7), has signed an agreement in a form set by SASA by which he agrees to be bound by the Rules and Regulations (as amended from time to time) and to submit all disputes he may have with SASA, ASA or a Member, to arbitration only in accordance with these Rules,

d. accepting not to refer any such disputes to any Court or authority which is not provided for in these Rules.

2 SASA may require that no athlete or school affiliated to SASA may take part in a Provincial Competition in another SASA province. In such a case, no SASA Province hosting a competition shall allow any SASA Provincial athlete or school of the SASA Province in question to take part without evidence of such permit certifying that the athlete or school is eligible and permitted to compete in the SASA Province concerned.

3 No School affiliated to SASA may be affiliated to another SASA Member 4 No athlete in a School affiliated to SASA may be affiliated to another SASA Member ELIGIBILITY TO REPRESENT A MEMBER OF SASA – AMENDMENT TO IAAF RULE 5 1. Athletes representing a SASA Member

a. In SASA Competitions held under Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c), (d) or (e), Members, e.g. provincial teams, district teams, etc. shall be represented only by athletes who are members of a school affiliated to SASA, and who comply with the eligibility requirements of this Rule 5.

b. An athlete who competes in a SASA National Competition under Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) shall be eligible to represent SASA if he: i. is a Citizen of South Africa and has been a Citizen for the 3 months period immediately

preceding the National Competition in question; ii. is a member of a school affiliated to SASA and has been a member of the school for the

3 months period immediately preceding the National Competition in question; iii. The period of 3 months in either case may exceptionally be reduced or cancelled by

the Council. An application for a reduction or cancellation of the 3 months period must be submitted by the relevant Member in writing to the SASA Office at least 30 days before the National Competition in question.

2. Officials representing a SASA Member a. In SASA Competitions held under Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c), (d) or (e), Members, e.g. provincial

teams, district teams, etc. shall be represented only by Officials who are members of a school affiliated to SASA, and who comply with the eligibility requirements of this Rule 5.

b. An Official who do duty in a SASA National Competition under Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) shall be eligible to represent SASA if he: i. is a Citizen of South Africa and has been a Citizen for the 3 months period immediately

preceding the National Competition in question; ii. is a member of a school affiliated to SASA and has been a member of the school for the

3 months period immediately preceding the National Competition in question;


iii. The period of 3 months in either case may exceptionally be reduced or cancelled by the Council. An application for a reduction or cancellation of the 3 months period must be submitted by the relevant Member in writing to the SASA Office at least 30 days before the National Competition in question.

3. Appointment of Officials a. At each level of SASA competition, the relevant Organizing Committee will appoint:

i. Team Management consisting of: 1. Qualified coaches (minimum ASA/SASA level 1) to the ratio of minimum 1 coach for

every 10 athletes selected to represent the relevant level. 2. At least 2 members of the team management must be qualified Technical Officials

(minimum ASA/SASA level 1) ii. A Representative from the Organizing Committee that will serve on the Appeals Board of

the next level of competition. b. The General Manager of each team at each level of competition must have a list of all

Athletes with the relevant information stating the date of birth of each athlete. The list must be verified and duly approved and signed-off by the Provincial Structure.

c. All Team Managers must, however, verify their athletes who finish among the top 3 (three) in an event, before the medals are awarded.

d. Any Team Manager, failing to comply with this arrangement, will forfeit the athlete's medal. e. Provinces will be held responsible if an athlete is entered in the wrong age division.

4. General a. An athlete who has represented a Member in a National Competition held under Rules

1.1(a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) shall not be eligible to represent another Member in a National Competition held under Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c), (d) or (e).

b. An athlete who has represented a Member in a National Competition under Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) shall be eligible to represent another Member in an National Competition under Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) with immediate effect unless otherwise stated) in the following circumstances only: i. if the Province (or school) of the Member is subsequently incorporated in another

Province that is or subsequently becomes a Member; ii. if the Province (or school) of the Member ceases to exist and the athlete becomes a

member of the newly formed school ratified by Treaty or otherwise recognised at provincial level that subsequently becomes a Member;

iii. if the province of the Member does not have SASA Membership, and an athlete qualifies to compete at the SASA National Championships. In such a case, the athlete’s representation of the SASA Province shall not affect his eligibility to continue to compete for the relevant Member Territory in other International Competitions under Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c), (f) or (g);

5. Dual Citizenship: if an athlete holds Citizenship of two (or more) Countries, he may represent the Member of either (or any) of them, as he may elect. However, having once represented his elected Member in a National Competition under Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c), (d) or (e), he shall not represent another Member of which he is a Citizen for a period of 1 year from the date that he last represented the first elected Member. This period may be reduced or cancelled as set out below: a. The period may be reduced or cancelled in exceptional cases by the Council. An application

for a reduction or cancellation must be submitted by the relevant Member in writing to the SASA Office at least 30 days before the National Competition in question.

b. The application is limited to athletes who were born with dual citizenship. An athlete who holds Citizenship of two or more Countries by virtue of the fact that he has acquired a new Citizenship (for example, through marriage) without relinquishing his Citizenship of birth is subject to the provisions above.

PAYMENTS TO ATHLETES - AMENDMENT TO IAAF RULE 6 No Athlete affiliated to SASA may be paid in cash or in kind in any way appropriate for appearing, participating or performing in any athletics competition or engaging in any other


commercial activity related to their participation in Athletics. ATHLETES’ REPRESENTATIVES - AMENDMENT TO IAAF RULE 7 No Athlete affiliated to SASA may use the services of an Athletes' Representative other than their Schools representative to assist them in the negotiation of their athletics programme and in such other matters as they may agree. ADVERTISING AND DISPLAYS DURING SASA COMPETITIONS - AMENDMENT TO IAAF RULE 8 1. Advertising and displays of a promotional nature shall be permitted in all SASA Competitions as

specified in Rule 1.2(c), provided such advertising and displays comply with the terms of this Rule and with any Regulations that may be passed hereunder.

2. The SASA Council may pass Regulations from time to time giving detailed guidance as to the form advertising may take and the manner in which promotional or other material may be displayed at National Competitions conducted under these Rules. These Regulations shall adhere to at least the following principles: a. Only advertising of a commercial or charitable nature shall be allowed at competitions

conducted under these Rules. No advertising which has as its objective the advancement of any political cause or the interests of any pressure group, whether domestic or international, shall be allowed.

b. No advertising may appear which, in the opinion of the SASA, is tasteless, distracting, offensive, defamatory or unsuitable, bearing in mind the nature of the event. No advertising may appear which obscures, either partially or otherwise, the television camera’s view of a competition. All advertising must comply with any applicable safety regulations.

c. The advertising of tobacco a n d alcohol products is prohibited. 3. The Regulations under this Rule may be amended by the SASA Council at any time. BETTING - AMENDMENT TO IAAF RULE 9 No person within SASA may take part, or attempt to take part, in any capacity either directly or indirectly, in any betting, gambling or similar event or transaction connected with competitions in Athletics held under the rules of SASA, its Areas or Members. DEFINITION OF ELIGIBLE ATHLETE - AMENDMENT TO IAAF RULE 20 An athlete is eligible to compete in competitions under the jurisdiction of SASA if he agrees to be bound by the SASA Rules and Regulations (as amended from time to time) and to submit all disputes he may have with SASA, ASA or a Member, to arbitration only in accordance with these Rules, accepting not to refer any such disputes to any Court or authority which is not provided for in these Rules.

RESTRICTION OF COMPETITION TO ELIGIBLE ATHLETES - AMENDMENT TO IAAF RULE 21 1. Competition under these Rules is restricted to athletes who are under the jurisdiction of a

Member and who are eligible to compete under the SASA Rules. 2. In any competition under the S A S A Rules, the eligibility of an athlete competing shall be

guaranteed by the Member to which the athlete is affiliated. 3. The eligibility rules of Members shall be strictly in conformity with those of SASA and no

Member may pass, promulgate or retain in its constitution or regulations any eligibility rule or regulation which is in direct conflict with a SASA Rule or Regulation.

4. Where there is a conflict between the eligibility rules of SASA and the eligibility rules of a Member, the eligibility rules of the SASA shall apply.


INELIGIBILITY FOR NATIONAL AND DOMESTIC COMPETITIONS - AMENDMENT TO IAAF RULE 22 The following persons shall be ineligible for competitions, whether held under these Rules or the rules of an Area or a Member. 1. Any athlete, athlete support personnel or other person;

a. whose SASA Province is currently suspended by SASA. This does not apply to provincial competitions organised by the currently suspended Member for the Citizens of that Province or Territory;

b. who has been provisionally suspended or declared ineligible under the rules of SASA Province from competing in competitions under the jurisdiction of that SASA Province, in so far as such suspension or ineligibility is consistent with these Rules;

c. who is currently serving a period of provisional suspension from competition under these Rules;

d. who does not meet the eligibility requirements set out in age and gender Regulations thereunder;

e. who has been declared ineligible as a result of a breach of the Anti-Doping Rules in IAAF Competition Rules, Chapter 3;

f. who has been declared ineligible as a result of a breach of any other Rule or Regulation regarding disputes

2. If an athlete competes in a competition when not eligible, without prejudice to any other disciplinary action that may be taken under the Rules, the athlete and any team for which the athlete competed shall be disqualified from the competition with all resulting consequences for the athlete and the team, including the forfeiture of all titles, awards, medals, points and prize and appearance money.

3. If an athlete competes (or an athlete support personnel or other person participates) in a competition, whether held under these Rules or the rules of an Area or Member, whilst ineligible to do so under the IAAF Anti- Doping Rules in Chapter 3, the consequences set out in IAAF Rule 40.11 shall apply.

4. If an athlete competes (or an athlete support personnel or other person participates) in a competition, whether held under these Rules or the rules of an Area or Member, whilst ineligible to do so under any other Rule, the period of his ineligibility shall recommence from the time he last competed as though no part of a period of ineligibility had been served.

AGE/GENDER VARIFICATION AND DISCREPANCY CATEGORIES - AMENDMENT TO IAAF RULE 141 1. VERIFICATION OF BIRTH FOR ATHLETES

a. Verification of birth for athletes 16 years and older can be done by an ID Document, or Copy thereof, certified by a Commissioner of Oaths, OR a passport or Copy thereof certified by a Commissioner of Oaths. Copies of ID documents or passports must not be older than 6 months old.

b. Verification of birth for athletes 15 years and younger can be done by a birth certificate or copy thereof certified by a Commissioner of Oaths with a recent photo attached thereto, stamped in full at the back of the photo. After the photo has been attached to the Certificate, an official stamp should also appear halfway on the photo and halfway on the certificate to form a unit. Copies of the birth certificate must not be older than 6 months old.

2. AGE/DISCREPANCY RULE

a. Athletes may only take part in the age group that correspond with the year of birth e.g. if an athlete turns 13 this year the athletes can only participate in events for 13 year old athletes.

b. DISCREPANCY RULE i. It is generally accepted that some students develop faster than other athletes. To

accommodate “fast developers”: 1. For Primary Schools Athletes, a discrepancy of 2 years maximum will be allowed

for athletes (10-13 years) e.g. a 12 year old athlete may participate in the 13 year


category. 2. For Secondary School Athletes, a discrepancy of 3 years maximum will be allowed

for athletes (14-19 years) e.g. a 15 year old athlete may participate in the 17 year category.

ii. Once the discrepancy rule was applied, the athlete must participate in the same age group in all events during the entire competition.

c. An athlete must at all times be able to provide proof of his age through presentation of a valid identification document or other form of evidence as permitted by the regulations for the competition. An athlete who fails or refuses to provide such proof shall not be eligible to compete.

3. AGE GROUP RESTRICTIONS AT PRIMARY, SECONDARY AND LSEN SCHOOL COMPETITIONS a. For Primary School competitions all competitors must be Bona Fide School Learners.

i. Competitions for both girls and boys up to provincial level will be in the ages 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 in the mainstream age groups and 13 years in the Learners with Special Educational Needs (LSEN) age groups. 1. An athlete may participate up to provincial level in 4 events, of which one may be

a long distance event, plus 1 relay. ii. Competitions for both girls and boys at national level will be in the ages 10, 11, 12, 13

in the mainstream age groups and 13 years in the Learners with Special Educational Needs (LSEN) age groups. 1. An athlete may participate at national level in 3 events, of which one may be a

long distance event, plus 1 relay. b. For Secondary School competitions all competitors must be Bona Fide School Learners.

i. Competitions for both girls and boys up to provincial level will be in the ages 14, 15, 16, 17 and 19 in the mainstream age groups and Learners with Special Educational Needs (LSEN) age groups. 1. An athlete may participate up to provincial level in either:

a. 4 events, of which one may be a long distance event 800m or longer, plus 1 relays.

b. 2 long distance events plus one relay ii. Competitions for both girls and boys at national level will be in the ages 15, 17 and 19

in the mainstream age groups and Learners with Special Educational Needs (LSEN) age groups. 1. An athlete may participate at national level in either:

a. 3 events, of which one may be a long distance event 800m or longer, plus 2 relays.

b. 2 long distance events plus one relay c. The age discrepancy rule will apply for all athletes participating in age categories. d. Athletes will not be allowed to compete in two different age groups in the same competition.

4. GENDER CATEGORIES

a. Competition under these Rules is divided into boys and girls classifications (unless a Mixed Competition is organised in one of the limited cases set out in IAAF Rule 147).

b. An athlete shall be eligible to compete in a boys’ competition if he is recognised as a male in law and is eligible to compete under the Rules and Regulations.

c. An athlete shall be eligible to compete in girls’ competition if she is recognised as a female in law and is eligible to compete under the Rules and Regulations.

d. The Council shall approve Regulations to determine the eligibility for women’s competition of females who have undergone male to female sex reassignment; and females with hyperandrogenism.

e. An athlete who fails or refuses to comply with the applicable Regulations shall not be eligible to compete.


CLOTHING, JEWELLERY, SHOES AND ATHLETE BIBS - AMENDMENT TO IAAF RULE 143 1. Clothing

a. In all events, athletes must wear clothing which is clean, and designed and worn so as not to be objectionable. The clothing must be made of a material which is non-transparent even if wet. Athletes must not wear clothing which could impede the view of the Judges.

b. Athletes’ vests should have the same colour on the front and back. Note: The relevant governing body may specify in the regulations for a competition that it is mandatory for the colour on athletes’ vests to be the same on the front and back.

c. The clothing must be worn as intended by the manufacturer. d. Any visible garment(s) worn underneath the uniform top must be unadorned and of a single,

solid colour. If more than one visible garment is worn under the uniform top, all must be the same colour. A visible garment worn under the uniform top displaying contrasting stitching to the single, solid colour of the undergarment and functions as the actual seam for the undergarment’s construction is legal.

e. Each competitor shall wear a track bottom or one-piece uniform issued by the school, district, province, etc. The bottom or one-piece uniform may have the school identification. The waistband of a competitor’s bottom shall be worn above the hips. A single manufacturer’s logo/trademark/reference, in accordance with the rules of the relevant governing body, is permitted on the bottom or one-piece uniform. The South African flag and either a commemorative or memorial patch, shall not to exceed 100mm square, and with SASA approval, may be worn on the uniform top.

f. At all competitions under Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e), athletes shall participate in the uniform clothing approved by SASA or the relevant provincial or district governing body. The Victory Ceremony and any lap of honour are considered part of the competition for this purpose.

g. The top or one-piece uniform may have school identification/insignia and the top may have the competitor’s name.

h. A single manufacturer’s logo/trademark/reference, in accordance with the rules of the relevant governing body is permitted on the top or one-piece uniform. The South African flag and either a commemorative or memorial patch, shall not to exceed 100mm square, and with SASA approval, may be worn on the uniform top.

i. For the wearing of an illegal uniform, when a violation is observed and noted by a meet official, the competitor shall be required to make the uniform legal before becoming eligible for further competition, and shall be issued a warning that a subsequent violation shall result in a disqualification from the event. The Referee shall be notified of the violation by the observing meet official, and the Referee shall then notify or cause to be notified the Team Manager of the offending school of the competitor’s violation and warning.

j. Removing any part of the team uniform, excluding shoes, while in the area of competition, as defined by the organizing committee, is illegal. PENALTY: This shall lead to a warning and if repeated, to disqualification from the event. If the incident recurs, the competitor will be disqualified from further competition in the meet.

2. Shoes a. Athletes may compete barefoot or with footwear on one or both feet. The purpose of shoes

for competition is to give protection and stability to the feet and a firm grip on the ground. Such shoes, however, must not be constructed so as to give an athlete any unfair additional assistance, including by the incorporation of any technology which will give the wearer any unfair advantage. A shoe strap over the instep is permitted. All types of competition shoes must be approved by IAAF.

b. The (shoe) upper must be designed so that it can be fastened securely to the foot. The use of slippers or socks does not meet the requirements of the rule.

3. Number of Spikes

The sole and heel of the shoes shall be so constructed as to provide for the use of up to 11 spikes. Any number of spikes up to 11 may be used but the number of spike positions shall not


exceed 11. 4. Dimensions of Spikes

That part of each spike which projects from the sole or the heel shall not exceed 9mm except in the High Jump and Javelin Throw, where it shall not exceed 12mm. The spike must be so constructed that it will, at least for the half of its length closest to the tip, fit through a square sided 4mm gauge.

5. The Sole and the Heel a. The sole and/or heel may have grooves, ridges, indentations or protuberances, provided

these features are constructed of the same or similar material to the basic sole itself. b. In the High Jump and Long Jump, the sole shall have a maximum thickness of 13mm and

the heel in High Jump shall have a maximum thickness of 19mm. In all other events the sole and/or heel may be of any thickness.

c. Note: The thickness of the sole and heel shall be measured as the distance between the inside top side and the outside under side, including the above-mentioned features and including any kind or form of loose inner sole.

6. Inserts and Additions to the Shoe

Athletes may not use any appliance, either inside or outside the shoe, which will have the effect of increasing the thickness of the sole above the permitted maximum, or which can give the wearer any advantage which he would not obtain from the type of shoe described in the previous paragraphs.

7. Athlete Bibs a. At all competitions under Rules 1.1(a) and (b), every athlete shall be provided with two

bibs which, during the competition, shall be worn visibly on the breast and back, except in the High Jump and Pole Vault, where one bib may be worn on the breast or back only. The bib shall correspond usually with the number allocated to the athlete on the start list or in the programme. If track suits are worn during the competition, bibs shall be worn on the track suit in a similar manner. Either the athletes’ names or other suitable identification on the bibs will be allowed instead of numbers on any or all of the bibs.

b. These bibs must be worn as issued and may not be cut, folded or obscured in any way. In long distance events, the bibs may be perforated to assist the circulation of air, but the perforation must not be made on any of the lettering or numerals which appear on them.

c. Where a Photo Finish System is in operation, the Organising Committee may require athletes to wear additional number identification of an adhesive type on the side of their shorts or lower body. No athlete shall be allowed to take part in any competition without displaying the appropriate bib(s) and/or identification.

8. Jewellery

a. Jewellery shall not be worn by competitors. Medical alert medals are not considered jewellery. The alert should be visible.

b. When the medal is attached: i. to a bracelet made of metal or an unyielding material, it shall be taped to the body. ii. to a bracelet made of a pliable material, it is not required to be taped to the body. iii. to a necklace, it shall be taped to the body.

c. Religious medals are not considered jewellery and must be worn under the uniform and taped to the body.

d. A watch may be worn around the wrist. e. PENALTY: For the first violation, the competitor shall be required to remove the jewellery

before further competition, and be issued a warning that a subsequent violation shall result in a disqualification from the event. The referee shall be notified of the violation by the observing meet official and he/she shall then notify or cause to be notified the head coach of the offending school of the competitor’s violation and the warning.

f. NOTE: The ultimate responsibility to have each competitor compliant with uniform and


jewellery rules is with the coach. 9. Hair Decorations/Adornments

a. While participating in competition, it is permissible for an athlete to use in their hair for a functional purpose the following: i. Ribbon or yarn of any single solid colour; If multiple functional rubber bands, ribbons,

yarn are used in the hair, they must be of the same colour. ii. Unadorned devices (such as barrettes, bobby pins, clips, combs, no longer than 50mm

may be worn in the hair. iii. Beaded items warn in the hair are illegal. iv. Track participants will not be allowed to wear feather hair extensions, tensile, etc. in

their hair during practice and competition. This is considered "ADORNMENT" and is not permitted.

10. General a. If a guard, cast, brace, splint, etc. (hard or unyielding items) is worn and determined by the

referee that padding is required; such padding shall be closed-cell, slow-recovery foam no less than 15mm thick. Knee and ankle braces which are unaltered from the manufacturer’s original design/production do not require any additional padding.

b. Any competitor who exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviours consistent with a concussion (such as loss of consciousness, headache, dizziness, confusion, or balance problems) shall be immediately removed from the meet and shall not return to the meet until cleared by an appropriate health-care professional.

c. A competitor who is bleeding, has an open wound, has any amount of blood on his/her uniform, or has blood on his/her person, may complete the running or field event trial. He shall be directed to leave the activity until the bleeding is stopped, the wound is covered, the uniform and/or body are appropriately cleaned, and/or the uniform is changed before returning to competition.

ASSISTANCE TO ATHLETES IN THE COMPETITION AREA - AMENDMENT TO IAAF RULE 144 The competition area, which normally also has a physical barrier, is defined for this purpose as the area where the competition is being staged and which has an access restricted to the competing athletes and to personnel authorised in accordance with the relevant Rules and Regulations. 1. Indication of Intermediate Times

a. Intermediate times and preliminary winning times may be officially announced and/or displayed.

b. Otherwise such times must not be communicated to the athletes by persons in the competition area without the prior approval of the appropriate Referee.

c. This approval shall be given only when there are no time displays visible to athletes at the relevant point and in circumstances where such times will be provided to all athletes in the race.

2. Giving Assistance a. Any athlete giving or receiving assistance from within the competition area during

an event shall be warned by the Referee and advised that, if there is any repetition, he will be disqualified from that event. If an athlete is subsequently disqualified from the event, any performance accomplished up to that time in the same round of that event shall not be considered valid. However, performances accomplished in a previous round of that event shall be considered valid.

b. For the purpose of this Rule, the following shall be considered assistance, and are therefore not allowed: i. pacing in races by persons not participating in the same race, by athletes lapped or

about to be lapped or by any kind of technical device ii. possession or use of video or cassette recorders, radios, CD, radio transmitters,


mobile phone or similar devices in the arena. iii. except for shoes complying with Rule 143, the use of any technology or

appliance that provides the user with an advantage which he would not have obtained using the equipment specified in the Rules.

c. For the purpose of this Rule, the following shall not be considered assistance, and are therefore allowed: i. Communication between the athletes and their coaches not placed in the

competition area. In order to facilitate this communication and not to disturb the staging of the competition, a place in the stands, close to the immediate site of each Field Event, should be reserved to the athletes’ coaches.

ii. Medical examination / treatment and/or physiotherapy necessary to enable an athlete to participate or continue participation once on the competition area. Such medical examination / treatment and/or physiotherapy may be provided either on the competition area itself by the official medical staff appointed by the Organising Committee and identified by armbands, vests or similar distinctive apparel or in designated medical treatment areas outside the competition area by accredited team medical personnel specifically approved by the Medical or Technical Delegate for the purpose. In neither case shall the intervention delay the conduct of the competition or an athlete’s trial in the designated order. Such attendance or assistance by any other person whether during competition or immediately before competition once athletes have left the Call Room is assistance.

iii. Any kind of personal safeguard (e.g. bandage, tape, belt, support, etc.) for protection and/or medical purposes. The Referee in conjunction with the Medical Delegate shall have the authority to verify any case should he judge that to be desirable. (See also Rule 187.4.)

iv. Devices carried personally by athletes during a race such as heart rate or speed distance monitors or stride sensors, provided that such device cannot be used to communicate with any other person.

3. Wind Information a. One or more wind sock(s) should be placed in an appropriate position in all jumping events,

Discus Throw and Javelin Throw, to show the athletes the approximate direction and strength of the wind.

4. Drinking / Sponging/Refreshment Stations a. In Track Events of 5000m or longer, the Organising Committee may provide water and

sponges to athletes if weather conditions warrant such provision. b. In cross Country, water and other suitable refreshments shall be available at the start and finish of all races.

5. Assistance in throwing events a. An athlete shall not use any device of any kind - e.g. the taping of two or more fingers

together or using weights attached to the body - which in any way provides assistance when making a trial. If taping is used on the hands and fingers, it may be continuous provided that as a result no two or more fingers are taped together in such a way that the fingers cannot move individually. The taping should be shown to the Chief Judge before the event starts.

b. An athlete shall not use gloves except in the Hammer Throw. In this case, the gloves shall be smooth on the back and on the front and the tips of the glove fingers, other than the thumb, shall be open.

c. In order to obtain a better grip, an athlete may use a suitable substance on his hands only or in the case of hammer throwers on their gloves. Shot putters may use such substances on their neck. In addition, in the Shot Put and Discus Throw, athletes may place on the implement, chalk or a similar substance that is easily removable and does not leave any contamination.


6. Warm Up Area a. If a designated warm-up area is not provided by the organisers of the competition, warm-up

will be allowed on the outside four lanes of the track from the 300m mark to the 150m. The track will be cleared by the carnival announcer prior to events requiring all lanes.

b. All athletes involved in warm-up should be under direct supervision of their coach. This is particularly pertinent for all jumps and throws.

c. Only competitors of the individual event being run are allowed on the inside of the track at the event site. No other athletes, managers or spectators are allowed inside the track boundary. All schools should advise all students of this.

SCORING, MEDALS AND AWARDS - AMENDMENT TO IAAF RULE 151 It is recommended that in all levels of SASA Competitions matches will take place between competing teams consisting of athletes selected in according with the events catered for in the SASA Technical Standards. The winning team should be determined by the scoring of points. In a match where the result is to be determined by the scoring of points, the method of scoring shall be agreed by all the competing teams before the start of the match. The following scoring system is recommended: 1. Rules too scoring points

a. The point system in scoring school meets shall be the same in all levels of competition. b. Team points are awarded to place winners according to the order in which competitors finish

a given event. c. For scoring purposes, a team is made up of one or more competitors representing a single

school, district, province, etc. d. The team winner is determined by totalling the points won by the individuals and relay teams

representing that school, district, province, etc. e. The number of places to be scored for each event, unless otherwise announced by the

organizing committee, shall be according to the accompanying table:

Track and Field Teams In Competition

Position of athlete

Points Athletes

Points Relay Teams

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 2-1 3-2-1 4-3-2-1 5-4-3-2-1 6-5-4-3-2-1 7-6-5-4-3-2-1 8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1

2 4-2 6-4-2 8-6-4-2 10-8-6-4-2 12-10-8-6-4-2 14-12-10-8-6-4-2 16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2

Cross Country Teams In Competition

Position of athlete

Points Athletes

Points to Team

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 1-2 1-2-3 1-2-3-4 1-2-3-4-5 1-2-3-4-5-6 1-2-3-4-5-6-7 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8

2 2-4 2-4-6 2-4-6-8 2-4-6-8-10 2-4-6-8-10-12 2-4-6-8-10-12-14 2-4-6-8-10-12-14-16


f. When any apparent place winner is disqualified in an event, lower place winners in that event

shall be advanced to fill vacant places, unless the disqualification occurs after the event results have become official.

g. Ties will be regulated in accordance with IAAF rule 167. Refer to the summary on IAAF Rules regulating ties.

h. If there is a tie by any number of competitors for any scoring places, the points for tied places shall be added together and divided by the number of competitors who are involved in the tie.

i. Clerical or team scoring errors may be corrected up to 48 hours after the conclusion of the meet, unless another time period is specified in advance by the organizing committee or meet director.

j. Correction of meet results involving a contestant who has been disqualified from further participation in the meet may be made at any time.

k. Protests will be regulated by IAAF Rules. Refer to the summary on IAAF Rules regulating Protests and appeals.

2. Rules too honour performances of individual athletes

a. Individual achievements i. The achievements of the athletes finishing 1, 2nd and 3rd will be acknowledged at all

levels of competition, via the public address system, as soon as the results are made available.

ii. Certificates - At competitions up to, but excluding district level competitions, athletes finishing 1, 2nd and 3rd will be acknowledged with a certificate. The certificates will be issued at a designated point within 30 minutes after the result of the event was made public. 1. At national level competitions, certificates will be issued to all athletes participating in

the finals. The certificates will be issued at a designated point within 30 minutes after the result of the event was made public.

iii. Medals - At district, provincial and national level competitions, athletes finishing 1, 2nd and 3rd will be acknowledged with a gold, silver or bronze medal. Medal presentations are to be held as soon as possible after the completion of the event during a formal presentation

iv. Best individual performance - At all levels of competitions, the best individual performance of the day (relays excluded), in each age category, for both boys and girls, will be determined by using the SASA Athletics Performance Evaluation Tables. The announcement of these achievements will be made within 30 minutes after the result of the final individual event on the programme was made public.

v. Victor and Victrix Ludorum - The girl and boys, winning the most gold medals during the competition will be honoured with a Victor and Victrix Ludorum award. In the case of a tie, the athlete with the highest score on the SASA Athletics Performance Evaluation Tables will be the winner.

b. Rules too honour performances of teams i. The winning team will be identified at all levels of competition ii. All entrants from a school, district, province, etc. accumulate team points toward the

relevant team championship. iii. The champion of each Track and Field meet will be the team compiling the highest

number of overall points in each meet. The champion of each Cross Country meet will be the team compiling the lowest number of overall points in each meet Note: Organizing committees may also identify the overall winning girls’ team and boys’ team.

iv. The announcement of these achievements will be made within 30 minutes after the result of the final event on the programme was made public.

v. Trophies will be given to the team winner and runner-up at each level of competition. vi. The organizing committee at each level of competition Association will bear the costs

of all trophies and medals


SEEDINGS, DRAWS AND QUALIFICATION IN TRACK AND FIELD EVENTS - AMENDMENT TO IAAF RULE 166 1) Qualifying rounds

a) SASA School athletes are generally entry level athletes, in a process of talent identification.

Most athletes have not qualified as yet, or registered as SASA athletes. Therefor qualifying rounds will be held on an annual basis at all levels of SASA Structures.

b) The qualifying rounds shall be arranged by the SASA Members, or Organising Committees appointed by the Members at the various levels of competitions.

c) In order to expose as many athletes in schools to athletics, and to identify new talent, in an accountable and transparent manner, qualifying rounds will take place as the following levels: i) School in-house identification ii) Inter-School identification iii) Ward/circuit qualifier iv) Zone qualifier v) District qualifier vi) Provincial Championships vii) National Championships

d) All athletes must comply with the minimum qualifying standards for the Competition at each level of competition.

e) At Primary School and Secondary School Level, in all schools affiliated to SASA, athletes will be provided the opportunity to participate in the events as listed in the SASA Technical Standards.

f) At all levels from ward level upwards, 4 athletes per event, per age group, per gender can progress to the next level of competition. The 4 athletes will be identified as follows: i) The winner automatically qualifies for the next level of competition ii) The remainder will qualify according to an automatic Qualifying Standard. The automatic

qualifying standards are determined by the average fifth place time the last five years at the relevant level, in the relevant province.

iii) In events where more than 4 athletes achieve the automatic qualifying standard, and in events where the standard is exceptionally high, the organizing committee may use the SASA Performance Evaluation Tables as norm to motivate more athletes for that event only, to progress to the next level of competition. (1) Up to provincial level the norm will be 850 points (2) For national level the norm will be 900 points

g) Note 1: Qualifying standards will vary within provinces up to provincial level only. h) Note 2: Members may, in consultation with the SASA Executive, use their own qualification

system up to provincial level, provided that it is accountable and transparent. 2) Rounds and heats at School in-house competitions

a) The programme for the in-house competition shall be made up of all of the events on the provincial championships programme.

b) The technical standards will be the same as in the provincial championships programme. c) No preliminaries will be conducted. d) All running events will be hand timed-final events.

i) In track events up to 400m where more athletes want to run that there are lanes available, heats will be ran as timed-final events.

ii) In the order of draw, the lanes will be filled in a first come/first order until all athletes had an opportunity to run.

iii) When 12 athletes or less remains, the remaining group will be split into 2 races to ensure fair competition.

iv) Individual placings will be made according to time.


v) The Organizing Committee will predetermine how many individual placings positions will score points.

e) All field events will be measured-final events. i) Field events may be conducted using an informal format. ii) In doing this, the Organizing Committee would define a block of time and allow the

competitors to check in, perform their trials without regard to a pre-defined order, and return to other events or event venues.

iii) In the order of draw, athletes will participate on a first come/first served order until all athletes had an opportunity to participate.

iv) Athletes will participate in groups of 8. When 12 athletes or less remains, the remaining group will be split into 2 groups to ensure fair competition.

v) Individual placings will be made according to measurement. vi) The Organizing Committee will predetermine how many individual placings positions will

score points. f) In the case of a tie, in the individual placings, the points will be devided e.g. if the tie is in the

3rd position, points for position 3 and 4 points will be added and split equally among both athletes.

g) In-house competitions will be scheduled at a time: i) when there is not a conflict with instructional/teaching time at a participating school

(1) That is not in conflict with level competitions e.g. district or regional championships. 3) Rounds and heats at Inter-School Competitions

a) In all inter-school competitions SASA Rules will apply b) The amount of lanes available on the track will determine the amount of schools participating

in the inter-school competition e.g. if the track has 8 lanes, 8 schools will participate in the inter-school competition. i) If there are more than 8 schools in a circuit/ward with an 8 lane track, the Organizing

Committee will divide the schools into separate circuits according to strength. ii) A promotion/relegation system will be used to determine which schools will participate in

the same circuit e.g. the winner of the “B” circuit will be promoted to the “A” circuit and the loser of the “A” circuit will be relegated to the “B” circuit.

iii) If no circuit division existed, participating schools will be determined by a lotting system. c) To determine in which order the athletes will participate, an order of draw will be determined

prior to the competition by the Organizing Committee. d) In the order of draw, athletes will be placed on a rotation bases e.g school “A” will be in lane

1 for the 1st event; lane 2 for the 2nd event; etc. e) If more than 1 athlete per school is entered in track events, the fastest athlete will be in the

1st heat in track events. The 2nd athlete will be in the 2nd heat, in the same lane, etc. f) If more than 1 athlete per school is entered in field events, the best athlete will participate

last, e.g. the weakest athletes from each team will participate first, followed by the best athletes from each team.

g) The order of draw will be according to the predetermined rotation order. h) The programme shall be made up of all of the events on the provincial championships

programme. i) The technical standards will be the same as in the provincial championships programme. j) No preliminaries will be conducted. k) All running events will be hand timed-final events.

i) Individual placings will be made according to time. ii) The Organizing Committee will predetermine how many individual placings positions will

score points. iii) The Organizing Committee will predetermine how many athletes can enter per event.

l) All field events will be measured-final events. i) Field events may be conducted according to SASA Rules. ii) Individual placings will be made according to measurement. iii) The Organizing Committee will predetermine how many individual placings positions will

score points.


m) In the case of a tie, in the individual placings, the points will be devided e.g. if the tie is in the 3rd position, points for position 3 and 4 points will be added and split equally among both athletes.

n) Inter-school competitions will be scheduled at a time: i) when there is not a conflict with instructional/teaching time at a participating school ii) That is not in conflict with level competitions e.g. district or regional championships.

4) Rounds and heats at Ward/circuit/zone/district/region qualifiers

a) The qualifying rounds shall be arranged by the SASA Technical Delegates at the various levels. If no Technical Delegates have been appointed they shall be arranged by the Organising Committee.

b) All meetings at the various levels will follow the same events list. c) At each level the same time schedules should be followed. d) Meets will be conducted in one session. e) The Pole Vault may be held at an alternative site at the discretion of the Organising

Committee. f) In all Ward(circuit)/Zone/District/Region competitions SASA Rules will apply. g) The Organizing Committee at each level will consist:

i) At ward/circuit level – 1 Representative from each school ii) At District/Regional/Provincial – I Representative per District/Regional/Provincial

h) Up to provincial level, athletes will participate in their school colours. i) In field events, each level will have starting heights and distances

i) The starting height in high jump will be 100mm lower than the automatic qualifying standards in the vertical jumps of each level.

ii) The starting height in pole vault will be 600mm lower than the automatic qualifying standards in the vertical jumps of each level.

iii) In Long Jump only distances further than 1m below the automatic qualifying standards will be recorded.

iv) In Triple Jump only distances further than 2m below the automatic qualifying standards will be recorded.

v) In Shot Put only distances further than 2m below the automatic qualifying standards will be recorded.

vi) In Discus Throw, Javelin Throw and Hammer Throw only distances further than 5m below the automatic qualifying standards will be recorded.

j) To determine in which order the athletes will participate, an order of draw will be determined prior to the competition by the Organizing Committee.

k) In the order of draw, athletes will be placed on a rotation bases e.g ward “A” will be in lane 1 for the 1st event; lane 2 for the 2nd event; etc. i) The order of draw will be according to the predetermined rotation order. ii) If more than 1 athlete per ward is entered in track events, the fastest athlete will be in the

1st heat in track events. The 2nd athlete will be in the 2nd heat, in the same lane, etc. iii) If more than 1 athlete per ward is entered in field events, the best athlete will participate

last, e.g. the weakest athletes from each team will participate first, followed by the best athletes from each team. (1) A maximum of 16 athletes will participate in a competition (2) If more than 16 athletes are entered, the “field” will be split in to competitions which

will take place simultaneously, adjacently (where possible) and at the same time. (3) The order of draw will be the same in both rounds.

l) The programme shall be made up of all of the events on the provincial championships programme.

m) The technical standards will be the same as in the provincial championships programme. n) No preliminaries will be conducted. o) The Organizing Committee will predetermine how many individual placing positions will score

points. p) All running events will be hand timed-final events.

i) Individual placings will be made according to time.


q) All field events will be measured-final events. i) Field events will be conducted according to SASA Rules. ii) Individual placing will be made according to measurement.

r) In the case of a tie, in the individual placings, the points will be divided e.g. if the tie is in the 3rd position, points for position 3 and 4 points will be added and split equally among both athletes.

s) Ward(circuit)/Zone/District/Region competitions will be scheduled at a time: i) when there is not a conflict with instructional/teaching time at a participating school ii) That is not in conflict with level competitions e.g. Provincial/National championships.

5) Rounds and heats at Provincial/National Championships

a) The SASA Provincial/National Organizing Committee will arrange the Provincial/National Championships in collaboration with the SASA Provincial/national Technical Delegates.

b) All Provincial Championships will follow the same events list as the SASA National Championships.

c) Meets will be conducted in one session. d) The Pole Vault may be held at an alternative site at the discretion of the Organising

Committee. e) SASA Rules will apply at all SASA Provincial/National Championships events. f) The Organizing Committee of the SASA Provincial Championships will consist of

representatives from each District in the Province. g) The Organizing Committee of the SASA National Championships will consist of

representatives from each SASA Province. h) In field events, each level will have starting heights and distances

i) The starting height in high jump will be 100mm lower than the automatic qualifying standards in the vertical jumps of each level.

ii) The starting height in pole vault will be 600mm lower than the automatic qualifying standards in the vertical jumps of each level.

iii) In Long Jump only distances further than 1m below the automatic qualifying standards will be recorded.

iv) In Triple Jump only distances further than 2m below the automatic qualifying standards will be recorded.

v) In Shot Put only distances further than 2m below the automatic qualifying standards will be recorded.

vi) In Discus Throw, Javelin Throw and Hammer Throw only distances further than 5m below the automatic qualifying standards will be recorded.

i) The Heats i) For track events up to 800m, for the order of draw, athletes will be placed on a rotation

bases e.g Province “A” will be in lane 1 for the 1st event; lane 2 for the 2nd event; etc. (1) The order of draw will be according to the predetermined rotation order. (2) If more than 1 athlete per team is entered in track events, the fastest athlete will be in

the 1st heat in track events. The 2nd athlete will be in the 2nd heat, in the same lane, etc.

ii) In events longer than 800m, no heats will be held. No staggered start will be used. iii) If more than 1 athlete per team is entered in field events, excluding the vertical jumps,

the best athlete will participate last, e.g. the weakest athletes from each team will participate first, followed by the best athletes from each team. (1) A maximum of 16 athletes will participate in a competition (2) If more than 16 athletes are entered, the “field” will be split into 2 heats which will take

place simultaneously, adjacently (where possible) and at the same time. iv) In the vertical jumps, all athletes shall continue to compete according to SASA amended

IAAF Rule 181.2 until the end of the last trial at the height set as the qualifying standard, unless the number of athletes for the final has been reached as defined in IAAF Rule 180.10.

v) If no athletes, or fewer than the required number of athletes, achieve the pre-set


qualifying standard, the group of finalists shall be expanded to that number by adding athletes according to their performances in the qualifying competition. In the case of the last qualifying place, if two or more athletes have the same best performances in the overall results of the competition, SASA amended IAAF Rule 180.19 or 181.8 as appropriate shall be applied. If it is thus determined that there has been a tie, the tying athletes shall be placed in the final.

vi) When a qualifying competition for the High Jump and Pole Vault is held in two simultaneous groups, it is recommended that the bar be raised to each height at the same time in each group. It is also recommended that the two groups be of approximately equal strength.

vii) The order of draw will be the same in both rounds.

j) The Semi-Finals i) In all track events up to 800, with 32 athletes or less in the heats, the athletes with the

best 8 performances will progress to the finals. ii) In all track events with more than 32 athletes in the heats, 2 semi-finals will be held. The

16 best performances in the heats will progress to the semi-finals. iii) Note: in the 800m, the staggered start will be used. In events longer than 800m, no

staggered start will be used. iv) There will be no semi-finals in the field events.

k) The Finals

i) In the 800m, the staggered start will be used. In events longer than 800m, no staggered start will be used.

ii) In track events up to 400m, three draws will be made: (1) one for the four highest ranked athletes or teams to determine placings in

lanes 3, 4, 5 and 6; (2) another for the fifth and sixth ranked athletes or teams to determine placings in

lanes 2 and 7, and (3) another for the two lowest ranked athletes or teams to determine placings in lanes

1 and 8. iii) Note (ii): An athlete shall not be allowed to compete in a heat or lane other than the one in

which his name appears, except in circumstances which, in the opinion of the Referee, justify an alteration.

l) Recovery time between rounds i) The following minimum times must be allowed, when practicable, between the last heat

of any round and the first heat of a subsequent round or final:

Up to and including 200m 60 minutes Over 200m up to and including 800m 120 minutes Over 800m Not on the same day

m) Single Rounds

i) In competitions under Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c) and (d) and (e), relays longer than 4x100m and any event where only a single round (final) is required, lanes / starting positions shall be drawn by lot.

n) General i) All track events up to 400m will be electronic timed events. ii) All field events will be measured events. iii) The SASA National/Provincial Championships programme shall be made up of all of the

events as endorsed at the SASA National Council meeting. iv) The technical standards used at the SASA National/Provincial Championships programme

shall be made up of all of the events as endorsed at the SASA National Council meeting.


v) The Organizing Committee will predetermine how many individual placing positions will score points.

vi) In the case of a tie, in the individual placings, the points will be devided e.g. if the tie is in the 3rd position, points for position 3 and 4 points will be added and split equally among both athletes.

vii) Provincial/National Championships will be scheduled at a time: (1) When there is not a conflict with instructional/teaching time at a participating school (2) That is not in conflict with level competitions e.g. Provincial/National championships.

SASA RECORDS - AMENDMENT TO IAAF RULE 260 1. General Conditions

a. AT SASA National and SASA Provincial Competitions, the IAAF World Records and ASA National Records will be recognized as SASA Records in the age groups 17 (youth) and 19 (junior) years in accordance with IAAF Rule 260.

b. For the age groups 19 and younger SASA Competition Records will be recorded at all levels of competition in accordance with SASA Rule 260. i. The Record shall be made in a bona fide competition which has been duly arranged,

advertised and authorised before the day of the event by the Member in whose province or Territory the event takes place and which has been conducted under the Rules.

ii. The athlete achieving the Record must have been eligible to compete under the Rules and must have been under the jurisdiction of a Member of SASA.

iii. When a SASA Competition Record is set, the Member in the Province where the Record performance was set shall collect together, without delay, all the information required for ratification of the Record by SASA or the relevant province, district, etc. No performance shall be regarded as a SASA National, Provincial, district, etc. Record until it has been ratified by the relevant Governing body.

iv. A summary of all records set shall be compiled by the relevant Competition Directorate of the relevant level of competition. The relevant Competition Directorate will forward the summary of all records set to SASA together with the following information: 1. The printed programme of the competition; 2. The complete results of the event; 3. The photo finish and zero control test image (see IAAF Rule 60.22(c).

v. The Record shall be better than or equal to the existing Record for that event at the relevant level of competition. If a Record is equalled, it shall have the same status as the original Record.

vi. Records made in preliminary rounds, in deciding ties, in any event which is subsequently decreed void under the provisions of IAAF Rules 125.7, 146.4(a) or 146.5, or in individual events in Combined Events competitions, regardless of whether or not the athlete completes the whole Combined Events competition, may be submitted for ratification.

vii. The SASA Executive at each level of competition are authorised to recognise reco rds a t t he re levan t l eve l o f compe t i t i on . If they are in any doubt whether or not the Record should be accepted, the case shall be referred to the relevant Council for decision.

viii. When a SASA national Record has been ratified, SASA will so inform the athlete’s Provincial Federation, and the Region applying for the Record

ix. SASA, or the relevant region will supply a certificate to the athlete that set the record. x. If the record is not ratified, SASA or the relevant region will give the reasons. xi. SASA or the relevant region shall update the relevant List of Records every time a new

Record has been ratified and will be reflected in each of the recognised events. xii. SASA or the relevant region will present this list of records at each AGM of the relevant

Governing Body.


c. Specific Conditions i. The Record shall be made in a SASA certified athletics facility or event site which

conforms to IAAF Rule 140 with or without roof. The construction of the track, runway, landing area and/or throwing circle used shall comply with the specifications in the IAAF Track and Field Facilities Manual.

ii. For all Age Category Record, unless the athlete’s date of birth has been previously confirmed by SASA, the first application on behalf of that athlete shall be accompanied by a copy of his passport, birth certificate or similar official document which confirms his date of birth.

iii. The T rac k Rec o rds a t P rov i nc i a l and Na t i ona l Leve l Records shall be timed by official Timekeepers, by an approved Fully Automatic Photo Finish System or Transponder System (see IAAF Rule 165). For all other competitions, times recorded by Official Timekeepers will be recognized.

iv. In the case of a Track Record where Fully Automatic Timing was in operation, the photo finish image and the zero control tests must be included in the documentation sent to SASA.

v. For all Records made outdoors up to and including 200m, information concerning wind velocity, measured as indicated in IAAF Rules 163.8 to 163.13 inclusive, shall be submitted. If the wind velocity, measured in the direction of running, behind the athlete averages more than 2 metres per second, the Record will not be accepted.

vi. In a race run in lanes, no Record will be accepted where the athlete has run on or inside the inner curved border of his lane.

vii. It is permissible for the same athlete to accomplish any number of Records in the same competition.

viii. It is permissible for several athletes to accomplish different Records in the same race. However, it is not permissible for an athlete to be credited with a Record at a shorter distance if he did not finish the full distance of that race.

ix. For SASA Records in Relay Events: 1. They may be made only by a team, all of whose members are Citizens of a single

Member School, district, Province, etc. 2. The time set by the first athlete in a relay team may not be submitted as a Record.

x. For SASA Records in Race Walking Events at least three Judges who are from either the SASA Panel of Race Walking Judges, or are Area Level Judges, shall be officiating during the competition and shall sign the application form.

xi. For SASA Records in Field Events: 1. The performances shall be measured either by three Field Judges using a

calibrated and certified steel tape or bar or by an approved scientific measuring apparatus, the accuracy of which has been confirmed by a qualified Measurement Judge.

2. In the Long Jump and Triple Jump conducted outdoors, information concerning wind velocity, measured as indicated in IAAF Rules 184.10, 184.11 and 184.12 shall be submitted. If the wind velocity measured in the direction of jumping behind the athlete averages more than 2 metres per second, the Record will not be accepted.

xii. SASA Records may be credited for more than one performance in a competition, provided that each Record so recognised shall have been equal or superior to the best previous performance at that moment.

xiii. In Throwing Events, the implement used shall be checked, as soon as possible, for compliance with the Rules.

xiv. For SASA Records in Combined Events the conditions shall have been complied with in each of the individual events, except that, in events where wind velocity is measured, the average velocity (based on the algebraic sum of the wind velocities, as measured for each individual event, divided by the number of such events) shall not exceed plus 2 metres per second.


VENUE AND TECHNICAL OFFICIAL DEPLOYMENT AND

TECHNICAL STANDARDS


THE ATHLETICS FACILITY - AMENDMENT TO IAAF RULE 140 1. Any firm, uniform surface that conforms to the specifications in the IAAF Track and Field

Facilities Manual, may be used for Track and Field Athletics. 2. Outdoor competitions under Rule 1.1(a) may be held only on facilities that hold an IAAF Class 2

Athletics Facility Certificate. It is recommended that, when such facilities are available, outdoor competitions under Rules 1.1(b) and (c) should also be held on these facilities.

3. In any case, an IAAF Class 3 Athletics Facility Certificate shall be required for all facilities intended for use for outdoor competitions under Rule 1.1(b) and (c).

4. Note (i): The IAAF Track and Field Facilities Manual, which is available from the IAAF Office, or may be downloaded from the IAAF website, contains more detailed and defined specifications for the planning and construction of Track and Field facilities including further diagrams for track measurement and marking.

5. Note (ii): The current standard forms required to be used for the certification application and measurement report as well as the Certification System Procedures are available from the IAAF Office, or may be downloaded from the IAAF website.

6. Note (iii): For Cross-Country / Mountain courses, see Rules 230.10, 240.2, 240.3 250.3, 250.4, 250.5 and 250.10.

GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR THROWING EVENTS - AMENDMENT TO IAAF RULE 187 1. Official Implements

a. In all SASA Competitions, the implements used shall comply with IAAF specifications. Only

implements which hold a current valid IAAF certificate of approval may be used. b. All equipment will carry an assizing certificate

i. Note: The current standard forms required to be used for the certification and renewal application as well as the Certification System Procedures are available from the IAAF Office, or may be downloaded from the IAAF website.

c. Except as provided below, all such implements shall be provided by the Organising Committee. i. The Technical Delegate(s) may, based on the relevant Technical Regulations of each

competition, allow athletes to use their own implements or those provided by a supplier, provided that such implements are IAAF certified, checked and marked as approved by the Organising Committee before the competition and made available to all athletes.

ii. Such implements will not be accepted if the same model is already on the list of those provided by the Organising Committee.

iii. No modification shall be made to any implements during the competition. d. In competitions where such implements are not provided by the Organising Committee, the

athlete may use his own equipment. i. The Technical Delegate(s) may, based on the relevant Technical Regulations of each

competition, allow athletes to use their own implements, provided that such implements are IAAF certified, checked and marked as approved by the Organising Committee before the competition.

ii. The owner of the equipment is not under an obligation to make the equipment available to the other athletes in the competition, unless the organizing committee takes full responsibility to replace the equipment at their cost if the equipment is damaged during the competition.

iii. No modification shall be made to any implements during the competition. THE TRACK AND FIELD LAY-OUT - AMENDMENT TO IAAF RULE 160

1. General


a. The lay-out of a track and field facility is very technical and require expertizes of a land surveyor. Track and field facilities are generally owned and maintained by local governments, which prepare the facility as required by the Organizing Committee.

b. The length of a standard running track shall be 400m. It shall consist of two parallel straights and two bends whose radii shall be equal. The kerb on the two straights may be omitted and a white line 5cm wide substituted.

c. If a section of the kerb on a bend has to be temporarily removed for Field Events, its place on the surface beneath shall be marked with a white line 5cm in width and by cones or flags, minimum height 20cm, placed on the white line so that the edge of the base of the cone or flag pole coincides with the edge of the white line closest to the track, and placed at intervals not exceeding 4m to prevent any athlete running on the line. (Flags shall be placed at an angle of 60° with the ground away from the track.) This shall also apply to the section of the steeplechase track where athletes divert from the main track to negotiate the water jump, to the outer half of the track in the case of starts according to IAAF Rule 162.10 and, optionally, to the straights, in this latter case, at intervals not exceeding 10m.

d. The direction of running and walking on the oval track shall be left- hand inside. The lanes shall be numbered with the left-hand inside lane numbered 1.

e. In all races up to and including 400m, each athlete shall have a separate lane. f. In SASA Competitions under Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e), the track should allow for eight

lanes minimum. g. Full technical information on track construction, layout and marking is contained in the IAAF

Track and Field Facilities Manual. This Rule gives basic principles, which must be followed. 2. Season

The Track and Field season should normally extend throughout the summer months after the close of the domestic Cross Country season.

3. The Track and Field

a. The Track and Field Competition Arena i. Are all the track markings in place, correct and clearly visible? ii. Are the field event markings in place, correct and clearly visible? iii. Is the grass on the infield of the track cut short and at an even height? iv. Is the grass on the embankment cut short and at an even height? v. How the safety in competition area is, e.g. manholes are covered, electrical cables

uncovered, slippery areas, sharp objects close to competition area, etc.? vi. Does the competition area appear tidy, e.g. hurdles neatly stacked, infield with objects

such as tents that obstruct the view of spectators and Technical Officials? vii. Is the competition area swept clean and without slippery areas, rubble, etc.? viii. Is the competition area crowded with Athletes, Technical Officials and volunteers

fooling around?


b. The Area Surrounding The Track and Field and/or Cross Country Competition Arena

i. Are the main entrance presentable, e.g. long queues, friendly and helpful Stewarts,

etc.? ii. Is the parking area for VIP’s well managed and safe? iii. Is the parking area for VIP’s within reasonable distance from hospitality area? iv. Is the pavilion clean and free from rubble? v. Is there a railing around the competition area and is it neat and safe? vi. Is the appearance of advertisement boards professional? vii. Are the floodlights all working and at full strength? viii. Is the lighting requirements of floodlights on competition area 1500 LUX min. (Infield

appear misty)? ix. Are the light settings of floodlights clear, e.g. light concentrates on infield for soccer or

does it cover the bends for athletics track as well? x. Is the lighting of the stairs of the pavilion and stands clear? xi. Are the Traffic Officers visible and the traffic to and from stadium free flowing? xii. Is the Security Officials visible and effective? xiii. Is the public address system clear and effective? xiv. Are the emergence evacuation routes clearly viable?


4. Approved SASA Track and Field Distances- Main Stream & LSEN

a. The same events will be used at all levels of SASA competitions. SASA PRIMARY SCHOOLS ATHLETICS EVENTS - MAIN STREAM & LSEN EVENT BOYS/ Age GIRLS/ Age 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1360m x x x x x x x x 80 m x x x x x x x x x x x x 100 m x x x x x x x x 150 m x x 200 m x x 800 m x x 1,200 m x x x x x x x x 70 mH x x x x 75 mH x x x 80 mH x 150 mH x x 200 mH x x Shot-put x x x x x x x x Discus x x x x High Jump x x x x x x x x Long Jump x x x x x x x x Javelin x x x x Race Walk 1500m x x Relay 4 x 100m x x x x x x x x


SASA SECONDARY SCHOOLS ATHLETICS EVENTS - MAIN STREAM & LSEN EVENT BOYS/ Age GIRLS/ Age 14 15 17 19 14 15 17 19 100 m x x x x x x x x 200 m x x x x x x x x 400 m x x x x x x x x 800 m x x x x x x x x 1,500 m x x x x x x x x 3,000 m x x x x x 2,000 m Steeple x x 3,000 m Steeple x 80 m H 90 m H X x 100 m H x x x x 110 m H x x 200 m H 300 m H X x x x 400 m H x x x x Shot-put x x x x x x x x Discus x x x x x x x x High Jump x x x x x x x x Long Jump x x x x x x x x Triple Jump x x x x x x x x Javelin x x x x x x x x Hammer x x x x x x Pole-vault x x x x x x x x Relay 4 x 100m x x x x x x x x 1000m Medley Relay x x x x x x Relay 4 x 400m x x Walk 3,000 m x x x x x x TECHNICAL STANDARDS OF EQUIPMENT USED AT SASA PRIMARY SCHOOLS ATHLETICS CHAMPS MAIN STREAM AND LSEN PRIMARY SCHOOL FIELD EVENTS – APPROVED WEIGHTS EVENT BOYS/Age GIRLS/Age 10 11 12 13 10 11 12 13 Shot 2.0 Kg 2.0 Kg 3.0 Kg 4.0 Kg 2.0 Kg 2.0 Kg 3.0 Kg 3.0 Kg Discus 750 g 1.0 Kg 750 g 750 g Javelin 500 g 600 g 500 g 500 g SECONDARY SCHOOL FIELD EVENTS – APPROVED WEIGHTS EVENT BOYS/Age GIRLS/Age 14 15 17 19 14 15 17 19 Shot 4.00Kg 4.00Kg 5.00Kg 6.00Kg 3.00Kg 3.00Kg 3.00Kg 4.00Kg Discus 1.00Kg 1.00Kg 1.50Kg 1.75Kg 1.00Kg 1.00Kg 1.00Kg 1.00Kg Javelin 600g 600g 700g 800g 500g 500g 500g 600g Hammer 4.00Kg 4.00Kg 5.00Kg 6.00Kg 3.00Kg 3.00Kg 3.00Kg 4.00Kg


PRIMARY SCHOOL FIELD EVENTS – HURDLES - APPROVED HEIGHTS AND DISTANCES BOYS Age

Distance Meter

Height Cm

Start to First Hurdle

Between Hurdles

Last Hurdle to Finish

Total

10 70 mH 68,0 cm 10,00 m 7,00 m 11,00 m 8 11 70 mH 68,0 cm 10,00 m 7,00 m 11,00 m 8

12 75 mH 76,2 cm 11,00 m 7,50 m 11,50 m 8 150 mH 68,0 cm 23,00 m 19,00 m 13,00 m 7

13 80 mH 76,2 cm 12,00 m 8,00 m 12,00 m 8 200 mH 68,0 cm 16,00 m 19,00 m 13,00 m 10

GIRLS Age

Distance Meter

Height Cm


Between Hurdles


Total

10 70 mH 68,0 cm 10,00 m 7,00 m 11,00 m 8 11 70 mH 68,0 cm 10,00 m 7,00 m 11,00 m 8

12 75 mH 68,0 cm 11,00 m 7,50 m 11,50 m 8 150 mH 68,0 cm 23,00 m 19,00 m 13,00 m 7

13 75 mH 76,2 cm 11,00 m 7,50 m 11,50 m 8 200 mH 68,0 cm 16,00 m 19,00 m 13,00 m 10

SECONDARY SCHOOL FIELD EVENTS – HURDLES - APPROVED HEIGHTS AND DISTANCES BOYS Age Distance

Meter Height Cm


Between Hurdles


Total

14 100 mH 84,0 13,00 m 8,50 m 10,50 m 10 100 mH 84,0 13,00 m 8,50 m 10,50 m 10

15 100 mH 84,0 13,00 m 8,50 m 10,50 m 10 300 mH 84,0 50,00 m 35,00 m 40,00 m 7

17 110 mH 91,4 13,72 m 9,14 m 14,02 m 10 400 mH 84,0 45,00 m 35,00 m 40,00 m 10

19 110 mH 99,5 13,72 m 9,14 m 14,02 m 10 400 mH 91,4 45,00 m 35,00 m 40,00 m 10

GIRLS

Age Distance Meter

Height Cm


Between Hurdles


Total

14 90 mH 76,2 13,00 m 8,00 m 13,00 m 9 300 mH 76,2 50,00 m 35,00 m 40,00 m 7

15 90 mH 76,2 13,00 m 8,00 m 13,00 m 9 300 mH 76,2 50,00 m 35,00 m 40,00 m 7

17 100 mH 76,2 13,00 m 8,50 m 10,50 m 10 400 mH 76,2 45,00 m 35,00 m 40,00 m 10

19 100 mH 84,0 13,00 m 8,50 m 10,50 m 10 400 mH 76,2 45,00 m 35,00 m 40,00 m 10

CROSS COUNTRY LAY-OUT 1. General

a. There are extreme variations in conditions in which Cross-Country running is practised in South Africa. It is difficult to legislate national standardisation of this sport. It must be accepted that the difference between very successful and unsuccessful events often lies in the natural characteristics of the venue and the abilities of the course designer. The following Rules are intended as a guide and incentive to assist members to develop Cross-Country running. See also the IAAF Distance Running Manual for detailed organisational information.

2. Season

a. The Cross-Country season should normally extend throughout the winter months after the close of the domestic Track and Field season.


3. The Course

a. The course must be designed on an open or woodland area, covered as far as possible by grass, with natural obstacles, which can be used by the course designer to build a challenging and interesting race course.

b. The area must be wide enough to accommodate not only the course but also all the necessary facilities.

4. For Championships and national events and, wherever possible, for other competitions: a. A 2-loop course must be designed, with the 1s t loop measuring 1km and the 2nd loop

2km. The 1km loop (small loop) is required to adjust the distances catered for in the various age groups. It is recommended that each long loop should have a total ascent of at least 10m.

b. Existing natural obstacles shall be used if possible. However, very high obstacles (higher than 0.5m) should be avoided, as should deep ditches (deeper than 0.5m), dangerous and hidden ascents / descents, thick undergrowth and, in general, any obstacle which would constitute a difficulty beyond the aim of the competition. It is preferable that artificial obstacles should not be used but if such use is unavoidable, they should be made to simulate natural obstacles met within open country. In races where there are large numbers of athletes, narrow gaps or other hindrances which would deny the athletes an unhampered run shall be avoided in the small loop and the first 500m of the larger loop.

c. The crossing of roads or any kind of macadamised surfaces shall be avoided or at least kept to a minimum. When it is impossible to avoid such conditions in one or two areas of the course, the areas must be covered by grass, earth or mats.

d. Apart from the start and finish areas, the course must not contain any other long straight. A “natural”, undulating course with smooth curves and short straights is the most suitable.

5. The course shall be clearly marked with tape on both sides. a. It is recommended that all along one side of the course a 1m wide corridor, heavily fenced


from the outside of the course, shall be installed for the use of organisation officials and media only (obligatory for Championship events). Crucial areas must be heavily fenced; in particular the start area (including the warm- up area and the call room) and finish area (including any mixed zone). Only accredited people will be allowed access to these areas.

b. The general public shall only be allowed to cross the course in the early stages of a race at well organised cross-over points, marshalled by stewards.

c. It is recommended that, apart from the start and finish areas, the course be a width of 5 metres, including the obstacle areas.

6. Approved SASA Cross Country Distances- Main Stream & LSEN

a. It is recommended that similar distances be used at all levels of SASA competitions.

AGE CATEGORIES Km’s AGE CATEGORIES Km’s Junior Men: 19 Years 6km Junior Women: 19 Years 6km Youth Boys: 17 Years 6km Youth Girls: 17 Years 4km Sub-Youth Boys: 16 Years 6km Sub-Youth Girls: 16 Years 4km Sub-Youth Boys: 15 Years 4km Sub-Youth Girls: 15 Years 4km Sub-Youth Boys: 14 Years 4km Sub-Youth Girls: 14 Years 4km Primary Youth Boys: 13 Years 4km Primary Youth Girls: 13 Years 3km Primary Youth Boys: 12 Years 3km Primary Youth Girls: 12 Years 3km Sub Primary Youth Boys: 11 Years 3km Sub Primary Youth Girls: 11 Years 3km Sub Primary Youth Boys: 10 Years 2km Sub Primary Youth Girls: 10 Years 2km Sub Primary Youth Boys: 9 Years 2km Sub Primary Youth Girls: 9 Years 2km Sub Primary Youth Boys:8 Years 1 km Sub Primary Youth Girls: 8 Years 1km

7. The Start

a. The races shall be started by the firing of a gun. The commands for races longer than 400m shall be used.

b. In SASA National races, five-minute, three-minute and one-minute warnings shall be given.

c. Departure boxes shall be provided and the members of each team shall be lined up behind each other at the start of the race. On the command “On your marks”, the starter shall ensure that no athlete has his foot (or any part of his body) touching the start line or the ground in front of it, and shall then start the race.

8. Drinking / Sponging and Refreshment Stations

a. Water and other suitable refreshments shall be available at the start and finish of all races.

For all events, a drinking / sponging station shall be provided every lap, if weather conditions warrant such provision.

9. Race Conduct

a. If the Referee is satisfied on the report of a Judge or Umpire or otherwise that an

athlete has left the marked course thereby shortening the distance to be covered, he shall be disqualified.


EVENT SPECIFIC RULES FOR EACH PORTFOLIO IN TECHNICAL OFFICIATING


DEPLOYMENT OF TECHNICAL OFFICIALS TEAM

WHEN SHOULD TECHNICAL OFFICIALS ASSUME DUTIES

CATEGORIES: WHEN TO ASSUME DUTIES BEFORE

EVENT DURING EVENT AFTER EVENT

The Technical Delegate Monitoring Monitoring Submit recommendation The Competition Director Preparation Monitoring Compile report The Meeting Manager Preparation Monitoring Compile report The Technical Manager Preparation Monitoring Return equipment The Referees Implement Rules Report to Secretary (TIC) The Starters Implement Rules Report to Secretary (TIC) The Track Judges Implement Rules Report to Secretary (TIC) The Timekeepers Implement Rules Report to Secretary (TIC) The Track Events Implement Rules Report to Secretary (TIC) The Long Jump Implement Rules Report to Secretary (TIC) Triple Jump Implement Rules Report to Secretary (TIC) The High Jump Implement Rules Report to Secretary (TIC) The Pole Vault Implement Rules Report to Secretary (TIC) The Shot Put Implement Rules Report to Secretary (TIC) The Discus Throw Implement Rules Report to Secretary (TIC) The Hammer Throw Implement Rules Report to Secretary (TIC) The Javelin Throw Implement Rules Report to Secretary (TIC)


THE TECHNICAL DELEGATE The following IAAF Rules regulate the duty of a Technical Delegate – IAAF Rules 112; 146.1;165.20(Note); 166.2; 180.10; 180.18; 181.8(d); 200.8

The duties of Technical Delegates must not be confused with the duties of the Competition Director. The Technical Delegate is an Official representing the National/Provincial Athletics Federation, deployed at a meeting, with the objective to verify the credibility of results of the event during competition. THE DUTY OF THE TECHNICAL DELEGATE

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The Technical Delegates, in conjunction with the Organising Committee, which shall afford them all necessary help, are responsible for ensuring that all technical arrangements are in complete conformity with the IAAF Technical Rules and the IAAF Track and Field Facilities Manual. The Technical Delegates shall submit written reports as appropriate on the preparations for the competition and shall cooperate with the Organisational Delegate(s). In addition, the Technical Delegates shall: 1. Submit to the appropriate body proposals for the timetable of events and the entry standards. 2. Determine the list of implements to be used and whether athletes may use their own implements

or those provided by a supplier. 3. Ensure that the Technical Regulations are issued to all competing Members in good time before

the competition. 4. Be responsible for all other technical preparations necessary for the holding of the athletics

events 5. Control the entries and have the right to reject them for technical reasons or in accordance with

the IAAF Rule 146.1. (Rejection for reasons other than technical must result from a ruling of the IAAF or appropriate Area Council.)

6. Determine the qualifying standards for the Field Events, and the basis on which preliminary rounds shall be arranged for Track Events.

7. Arrange preliminary rounds and the groups for the Combined Events competitions. 8. In competitions under IAAF Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c) and (f), chair the Technical Meeting and brief

the Technical Officials. OTHER IAAF RULES RELATED TO THE DUTIES OF A TECHNICAL DELEGATE 1. In Protests and appeals - IAAF Rule 146.1 - Protests concerning the status of an athlete to

participate in a competition must be made, prior to the commencement of such competition, to the Technical Delegate(s). Once the Technical Delegate(s) make a decision, there shall be a right of appeal to the Jury of Appeal. If the matter cannot be settled satisfactorily prior to the competition, the athlete shall be allowed to compete “under protest” and the matter be referred to the Council or the relevant body.

2. In Timing - IAAF Rule 165.20 - Note: Where two or more Photo Finish cameras are used, one should be designated as official by the Technical Delegate

3. In Seedings, draws and qualification - IAAF Rule 166.2 - The preliminary rounds shall be arranged by the appointed Technical Delegates. If no Technical Delegates have been appointed they shall be arranged by the Organising Committee.

4. In Field Events - IAAF Rule 180.10 - The conditions for qualifying, the qualifying standard and the number of athletes in the final, shall be decided by the Technical Delegate(s). If no Technical Delegate(s) have been appointed the conditions shall be decided by the Organising Committee. For competitions conducted under IAAF Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c) and (f), there should be at least 12 athletes in the final.


5. In Field Events - IAAF Rule 180.18 - The Technical Delegate or appropriate Referee shall have the authority to change the place or time of the competition if, in his opinion, the conditions justify it. Such a change should be made only after a round of trials has been completed. Note: Neither the wind strength nor its change of direction is sufficient condition to change the place nor time of the competition.

6. In Vertical Jumps – IAAF Rule 181(d0 - ) If it concerns the first place, a jump-off between these athletes shall be conducted in accordance with IAAF Rule 181.9, unless otherwise decided, either in advance according to the Technical Regulations applying to the competition, or during the competition but before the start of the event by the Technical Delegate or the Referee if no Technical Delegate has been appointed. If no jump-off is carried out, including where the relevant athletes at any stage decide not to jump further, the tie for first place shall remain. Note: This IAAF Rule (d) will not apply to Combined Events.


THE COMPETITION DIRECTORATE The following IAAF Rules regulate the duty of a Competition Director and his/her team - IAAF RULE 121, 145.2 The Competition Directorate consist of the Competition Director, the Event Presentation Manager and the Competition Secretary. The Competition Directorate shall plan the technical organisation of a competition in cooperation with the Technical Delegate(s), where applicable, ensuring that this plan is accomplished and resolve any technical problems together with the Technical Delegate(s).

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The Directorate shall direct the interaction between the participants in the competition and, through the communication system, shall be in contact with all key officials. The Competition Directorate implements the planned technical organization during the competition, and will do so with the support of the Event Presentation Manager, Competition Secretary. The Competition Directorate will operate from a Technical Information Centre (TIC) In the case of unsporting or improper behaviour of a serious nature, the Competition Director will report such incident to the appropriate governing body, after the Referee disqualified the athlete from participation in all further events, according to IAAF Rule 60.4(f). THE TEAM OF THE COMPETITION DIRECTOR 1. The Event Presentation Manager - A summary of IAAF Rule 124 1.1. The Event Presentation Manager shall support the Competition Director with the presentation

of the competition, as planned, and will resolve any relevant problems together with the Competition Director and the relevant Delegate(s).

1.2. He shall also direct the interaction between the members of the event presentation team, using the communication system to be in contact with each of them.

2. The Competition Secretary - A summary of IAAF Rule 132, 125.3, 136 2.1. The Competition Secretary shall collect the full results of each event, details of which shall

be provided by the Referee, the Chief Timekeeper or Chief Photo Finish Judge and the Wind-Gauge Operator.

2.2. The Competition Secretary shall record/file the original results and convey a copy of the result to the TIC for distribution to the announcer, media, notice board, etc.

2.3. The Competition Secretary will operate from the TIC and will use the infrastructure of the TIC to collect delayed results cards and distribute information, and ultimately support the Competition Director.

2.4. Where a computerised results system is used the computer recorder at each Field Event site shall ensure that the full results of each event are entered into the computer system.

2.5. The track results shall be input under the direction of the Chief Photo Finish Judge. The Announcer and the Competition Director shall have access to the results via a computer.

3. The Technical Information Centre (TIC) 3.1. A Technical Information Centre (TIC) will be established for competitions held under

1.1(a), (b), (c), (f), and (g) and is recommended for other competitions held over more than one day.

3.2. The TIC will be positioned close to the notice board where results are posted.


3.3. The primary function of the TIC is to ensure smooth communication between each Team

Delegation, the Organisers, the Technical Delegates and the Competition Administrators regarding technical and other matters relating to the competition.

3.4. The secondary function of the TIC is to serve as information centre of the general public during the competition.

4. Lay-out of TIC


THE MEETING MANAGER The following IAAF Rules regulate the duty of a Meeting Manager – IAAF RULE 122 The Meeting Manager shall be responsible for the correct conduct of the Competition. He shall check that all officials have reported for duty, appoint substitutes when necessary and have authority to remove from duty any official who is not abiding by the IAAF Rules. In cooperation with the appointed Marshal, he shall arrange that only authorised persons are allowed in the centre of the arena. Note: For competitions of longer than four hours or

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over more than one day, it is recommended that the Meeting Manager has an adequate number of Assistant Meeting Managers. THE DUTY OF THE MEETING MANAGER The Meeting Manager will prepare the documents required to record the results during competition, and ensure that each official are issued the relevant recording documents before they enter the competition arena. The Meeting Manager should have the following recording documents ready before the start of the competition: 1. Order Of Draw (Result Sheet) - Track Events 1.1. Wind Meter Reading Form – Track Events 1.2. Time Keepers Report Card For Track Events 1.3. Electronic Time Keepers Report Card For Track Events 1.4. Lap Scorer’s Card 2. Order Of Draw (Result Sheet) Horizontal Jumps 2.1. Wind Meter Reading Form – Horizontal Jumps 3. Order Of Draw (Result Sheet) Vertical Jumps 4. Order Of Draw (Result Sheet) Throwing Events 5. Result Sheet – Road Races, Cross Country Races, Race Walking 6. Time Keepers Report Card For Non Track Events (Road, Cross Country, Race Walking) 7. Protest Form (To Appeal Against A Decision Taken During An Athletics Meeting) 8. Notice Of New Record Set 9. Assize Certificate – Shot 10. Assize Certificate – Hammer 11. Assize Certificate – Javelin 12. Chief Wind Meter Card– Track Events


13. Chief Timekeeper’s Card 14. Chief Electronic Timekeeper’s Card 15. Chief Lap Scorer’s Card 16. Chief Wind Meter Card - Horizontal Jumps 17. Chief Judge – Results Summary 18. Race Walking Judge Warning/Disqualification Sheet 19. Referee: Track Events - Umpire Violation Report Form – (Relays Excluded) 20. Referee: Track Events – Relays - Umpire Violation Report Form 21. Chief Jury Of Appeal – Results Summary 22. Competition Secretary – Summary Of New Records Set 23. Application Form: Changes In Entries 24. Teams Score Card - Track And Field Events


THE TECHNICAL MANAGER The following IAAF Rules regulate the duty of a Technical Manager - IAAF RULE 123 THE DUTY OF THE TECHNICAL MANAGER The Technical Manager will firstly consult with the Technical Delegate as to what is the required quality, standard and level of competition. The Technical Manager will consult with the Stadium Manager as to what facilities and equipment the stadium can provide.

Equipment required Federation Events List List of LOC Members Check list of facilities and equipment Entry ticket into competition area VIP Ticket and parking ticket to the event

Where the stadium has limitations, the Technical Manager will request the Stadium Manager to consult with other neighbouring stadiums, to provide the equipment and facilities not available at the stadium where the event will take place. The Technical Manager will do regular spot checks on the progress made by the Stadium Manager in preparing the competition venue. The Technical Manager will do regular spot checks on the presentation of the competition venue in the days leading up to the day of the competition The Technical Manager will sign of the Stadium as ready for participation at least 6 hours before the start of the 1st event to allow for the Joint Operational Committee to do a final security check of the venue before spectators arrive. The Technical Manager will: 1. Ensure that the track, runways, circles, arcs, sectors, landing areas for Field Events and all

equipment and implements are in accordance with the IAAF Rules. 2. Ensure the placement and removal of equipment and implements according to the technical

organisational plan for the competition as approved by the Technical Delegates. 3. Ensure the technical presentation of the competition areas is in accordance with such plan. 4. Check and mark any personal implements permitted for the competition according to IAAF Rule

187.2. 5. Ensure that he has received the necessary certification under IAAF Rule 135 before the

competition. CHECK LIST The Technical Manager will prepare a detailed check list consisting of 5 categories. In each category the technical correctness and safety factors will be verified. 1. Facilities

The check of facilities will include the seating arrangement of VIP’s and spectators; flag poles and flags; communication area for TV, radio and newspapers; direction boards and signage to e.g. toilets, TIC, parking areas, etc.; meeting rooms for LOC, JOC, selectors, officials, results, appeals, etc.; identification tags to provide officials to restricted areas.

2. Markers and other forms of signage in competition area

The check of markers according to the programme e.g. finishes line, starting lines, relay markers, hurdle markers, steeple chase markers.

3. Equipment and facilities in the competition area

The check of the availability of equipment of officials such as the starter and assistants, track judges, umpires, timekeepers, electronic time, wind meters, hurdle Stewarts, race walking, throws, jumps.


4. Equipment contributing to quality and standard of competition

Check the availability of equipment and facilities of the security room, warm-up area, call room, mixed zone, gate official’s rooms, refreshments, placings, results, lane draws, team coaches, invited athletes.

5. Equipment in place at pre-competition site inspection

Check the availability of equipment and facilities of the assize room, first aid and medical, doctor, announcers warm up area, finish area, run-up areas for javelin and jumps, throw areas and safety nets, toilets, seats and entrances, parking and electric equipment.


REFEREES The following IAAF Rules regulate the duty of Referees – IAAF RULE 125; 138; 139; 146.3; 163.2 The panel of Referees needed during capacity building meetings are at the Call Room, for Track Events, for Field Events, for Combined Events and for Running and Race Walking Events outside the stadium In Road Running, Race Walking, Cross Country, Mountain Running where more than one race takes place at the same time, 1 Referee per race must be appointed.

Equipment For Referee Programme/Events list List of records Black ball point pen Clip board Two way radio Entry ticket into competition area

Competition Rule 1. One (or more) Referee(s), as appropriate, shall be appointed for the Call Room, for Track

Events, for Field Events, for Combined Events and for Running and Race Walking Events outside the stadium.

2. The Referees for Track Events and for events outside the stadium shall have no jurisdiction over matters within the responsibilities of the Chief Judge of Race Walking events.

3. Referees shall ensure that the IAAF Rules (and applicable Technical Regulations) are observed and shall decide upon any matters which arise during the competition (including in the Warm-up Area, Call Room and, after the competition, up to and including the Victory Ceremony) and for which provision has not been made in these IAAF Rules (or any applicable Technical Regulations).

4. In case of a disciplinary matter, the Call Room Referee has authority starting from the Warm-up Area up to the competition site. In all other instances, the Referee applicable to the event in which the athlete is or was competing, shall have authority.

5. The respective Referees for Track Events and for events outside the stadium shall have jurisdiction to decide placings in a race only when the Judges of the disputed place(s) are unable to arrive at a decision. The relevant Track Referee has the power to decide on any facts related to the starts if he does not agree with the decisions made by the start team except in the cases when it regards a false start detected by an IAAF approved false start control apparatus, unless for any reason the Referee determines that the information provided by the apparatus is obviously inaccurate.

6. A Track Referee appointed to oversee the starts is designated the Start Referee. 7. The Referee shall not act as a Judge or Umpire but may take any action or decision according

to the IAAF Rules based on his own observations. 8. The appropriate Referee shall check all final results, shall deal with any disputed points and, in

conjunction with the Measurement Judge (Scientific) where appointed, shall supervise the measurements of Record performances. At the conclusion of each event, the result card shall be completed immediately, signed by the appropriate Referee and conveyed to the Competition Secretary.

9. The appropriate Referee shall IAAF Rule on any protest or objection regarding the conduct of the competition, including any matter arising in the Call Room.

10. He shall have authority to warn or exclude from competition, any athlete guilty of acting in an unsporting or improper manner. Warnings may be indicated to the athlete by showing a yellow card, exclusion by showing a red card. Warnings and exclusions shall be entered on the result card and communicated to the Competition Secretary and to the other Referees.

11. The Referee may reconsider a decision (whether made in the first instance or in considering a protest) on the basis of any available evidence, provided the new decision is still applicable. Normally, such re-consideration may be undertaken only prior to the Victory Ceremony for the relevant event or any applicable decision by the Jury of Appeal.

12. If, in the opinion of the appropriate Referee, circumstances arise at any competition such that justice demands that any event or any part of an event should be contested again, he shall have


authority to declare the event void and it shall be held again, either on the same day or on some future occasion, as he shall decide.

13. The Combined Events Referee shall have jurisdiction over the conduct of the Combined Events competition. He shall also have jurisdiction over the conduct of the respective individual events within the Combined Events competition.

Other relevant IAAF Rules 1. IAAF Rule 138 – Call Room Judges: The Judges shall refer any unresolved issues or matters

arising to the Call Room Referee. 2. IAAF Rule 139 – The Athletics Facility: The Advertising Commissioner (when appointed) will

supervise and apply the current Advertising IAAF Rules and Regulations and shall determine any unresolved advertising issues or matters arising in the Call Room in conjunction with the Call Room Referee.

3. IAAF Rule 146.3 – Protests and Appeals: Any protest shall be made orally to the Referee by an athlete, by someone acting on his behalf or by an official representative of a team. Such person or team may protest only if they are competing in the same round of the event to which the protest (or subsequent appeal) relates (or are competing in a competition in which a team point’s score is being conducted). To arrive at a fair decision, the Referee should consider any available evidence which he thinks necessary, including a film or picture produced by an official video recorder, or any other available video evidence. The Referee may decide on the protest or may refer the matter to the Jury. If the Referee makes a decision, there shall be a right of appeal to the Jury. Where the Referee is not accessible or available, the protest should be made to him through the Technical Information Centre.

4. IAAF Rule 163.2 – The Race: Obstruction - Any competing athlete who jostles or obstructs another athlete, so as to impede his progress, shall be liable to disqualification from that event. The Referee shall have the authority to order the race to be re- held excluding any disqualified athlete or, in the case of a preliminary round, to permit any athlete(s) seriously affected by jostling or obstruction (other than any disqualified athlete), to compete in a subsequent round of the event. Normally, such an athlete should have completed the event with bona fide effort.

5. Regardless of whether there has been a disqualification, the Referee, in exceptional circumstances, shall also have the authority to order the race to be re-held if he considers it just and reasonable to do so.


STARTING The following IAAF Rules regulate the duty of a Starter – IAAF RULE 129 Please study the following IAAF Rules as well before attempting to do duty as a Starter: Aborting - 129.7, 162.5 Commands - 162.2 Cross-Country- 250.7 Delay in responding to commands - 162.5(b) False start - 129.2; 130.5; 162.6-9 Language of commands - 162.2 Protests - 146.4 Race Walk - 230.7 Language of commands - 162.2

Protests - 146.4 Race Walk - 230.7 Reaction time - 161.2 Road Races - 240.6 Split start - 162.10 Start line - 162.1 Start Coordinator – duties- 129.1; 129.7 Starter / Recallers – duties - 129.2-3; 129.5; 129.7; 162.3-5; 164.3 Starter’s Assistants – duties - 130; 162.5; 162.8

Deviation from the IAAF Rule for School and Talent Identification meetings: To ensure a positive experience of the athlete at entry level, the false starts (IAAF Rule 162.6-9) at entry level age group competitions, etc. 6 – 13 year age categories (Primary Schools) are modified to allow for a warning for the 1st false starter and thereafter disqualification for any athlete at fault. Note: This deviation will not affect the official standing of results and will be regarded as a legal result. START COORDINATOR, STARTER, RECALLERS The Start Coordinator shall: 1. Allocate the duties of the start team judges 2. Inform the Starter, after receiving the relevant order

from the Competition Director, that everything is in order to initiate the start procedure (e.g. that the Timekeepers, the Judges and, when applicable, the Chief Photo Finish Judge and the Wind Gauge Operator are ready).

3. Act as an interlocutor between the technical staff of the timing equipment company and the Judges.

Equipment For Starting Team Programme/Events list List of records Black ball point pen Clip board Two way radio 2 x Starting pistol Blank ammunition for pistol Flag (green/red) Cards (Red, yellow and green) Loudspeaker Entry ticket into competition area

4. Keep all papers produced during the start procedure including all documents showing the reaction times and/or false start waveform images if available.

5. Ensure that what is IAAF Ruled under IAAF Rule 162.8 is fulfilled. 6. The Starter shall have entire control of the athletes on their marks. 7. When a false start control apparatus is used, the Starter and/or an assigned Recaller shall wear

headphones in order to hear clearly any acoustic signal emitted in the case of a false start (see IAAF Rule 161.2)

8. The Starter shall position himself so that he has full visual control over all athletes during the start procedure. The panel of Starters will consist of a Start Co-ordinator (elite meetings only), Starter (2), Recaller (3) and Starter’s Assistants (1&4).

9. It is recommended, especially for staggered starts, that loudspeakers in the individual lanes be used for relaying the commands and the start and any recall signals to all athletes at the same time.

10. Note: The Starter shall place himself so that the whole field of athletes falls into a narrow visual angle. For races using crouch starts it is necessary that he is so placed that he can ascertain that all athletes are currently steady in their set positions before the gun is fired or approved starting apparatus is activated. (All such starting apparatus is termed “gun” for the purpose of the IAAF Rules.) Where loudspeakers are not used in races with a staggered start, the Starter shall so place himself that the distance between him and each of the athletes is approximately the same. Where, however, the Starter cannot place himself in such a position, the gun shall be placed there and discharged by electric contact.


11. One or more Recallers shall be provided to assist the Starter. 12. Note: For events of 200m, 400m, 400m Hurdles, 4x100m, 4x200m, the Medley Relay and

4x400m Relays, there shall be at least two Recallers. 13. Each Recaller shall place himself so that he can see each athlete assigned to him. 14. The warning and disqualification under IAAF Rule 162.7 may be made only by the Starter. 15. The Start Coordinator shall assign a specific task and position to each Recaller, who is obliged

to recall the race if any infringement of the IAAF Rules is observed. After a recalled or aborted start the Recaller shall report his observations to the Starter who decides whether and to whom a warning or disqualification shall be issued. (See also IAAF Rules 161.2 and 162.9.)

16. To assist in races using crouch starts, an IAAF approved false start control apparatus as described in IAAF Rule 161.2 should be used.

Other relevant IAAF Rules 1. IAAF Rule162.2 (b) – The start - At all Competitions, except as noted below, the commands of

the Starter shall be given in in English. 2. In races up to and including 400m (including 4x200m, the Medley Relay as defined in IAAF Rule

170.1 and 4x400m), the commands shall be “On your marks” and “Set”. 3. In races longer than 400m (except 4x200m, the Medley Relay and 4x400m), the command shall

be “On your marks”.

4. All races shall be started by the report of the Starter’s gun held upwards. 5. Note: In all competitions the commands of the Starter shall be given in English only.


6. TRACK JUDGES The following IAAF Rules regulate the duty of a Track Judge – IAAF RULE 126 Note1: In competitions where electronic timing is not used, a video camera must be used to assist the Chief Track Judge with placements and appeals. The video recordings must be available to the Appeals Board when appeals are made on placements. Note 2: Athletes (both Primary and High Schools) must remain in their lanes after the race until the track judges indicate that they have made a decision. Note 3: Where athletes qualify for the next level of competition, e.g. where athletes in regional competitions have to qualify for the Provincial Championships, the athlete must be provided with such notice in writing during the time they are standing in their lanes, waiting for the outcome of the placing. Alternatively the athlete should be provided with a token to hand in at the TIC, where relevant information for the next competition will be provided. The panel of Track Judges consists of 1 Chief Judge, Judges and a Recorder. The Chief Judge shall co-ordinate the work of the Judges as well as allocates duties if it is not done yet. 1. DUTY OF CHIEF TRACK JUDGE - IAAF Rule

126 2. The Chief Track Judge shall co-ordinate the work

of the Track Judges. 3. The Chief Track Judge will allocate the duties of

the Track Judges. 4. The Chief Judge will keep the Track Referee,

Starter, Chief Timekeeper and Announcer informed of the state of readiness of the Judges by means of a red and green flag/light.

Equipment For Chief Judge Order of draw list Programme/Events list Result cards - position placing Black ball point pen Clip board Flag (green/red) Umbrella Two way radio Entry ticket into competition area

5. The Chief Judge will keep the Judges alert during competition. DUTY OF TRACK JUDGES - IAAF Rule126. 1. Track Judges shall decide the order in which the athletes have finished. 2. If Judges can not arrive at a decision of the final placing of athletes, the Referee shall decide. DUTY OF RECORDER 1. The recorder shall record the official placing, complete the official result card and send it to the

Competition Secretary. 2. The recorder shall keep a copy of the official result card. 3. The Recorder will keep a written record of all decisions taken, or instructions given, by the Chief

Track Judge. 4. The Appeal Board must have access to the written recordings during appeal cases. POSITION OF TRACK JUDGES AND RECORDER 1. Must be on the same side of the track 2. In direct line with the finish. 3. Operate from an elevated platform. 4. At least 5m from the track edge.


GENERAL RULES 1. Each Place Judge must perform his/her duty independently, and may not discuss his/her

position with anyone else. 2. Each Judge must do what he/she is asked to do. 3. Judges may also be appointed as Lap Scorers. 4. Three (3) Judges, one of whom shall be the Chief Judge, shall judge the winner. 5. For all other medal/price placings, there shall be two Judges 6. For all non-medal/price placings, only one Judge is required. 7. The Judges must be alert at all times during competition 8. Placing shall be done when the athlete's torso reaches the inner plane of the finish line.

9. Only when the Judges cannot arrive at a decision, shall the Referee decide. TIPS 1. Place Judging can be controversial. Keep clear records of all decisions taken. 2. Place Judging is a specialised task and Place Judging skills only improve with practice. 3. The 2nd position is the most challenging to judge. Use experienced Judges to place the 2nd

position.


TIMEKEEPERS The following IAAF Rules regulate the duty of a Timekeeper – IAAF RULE 128 Please study the following IAAF Rules before attempting to do duty as a Timekeeper: Timekeepers – duties -128; 165.4-12; 165.22 Chief Timekeeper Appointment-128.1 Duties -128.1; 165.8-9; 165.12 Combined Events -200.9(b) Liaison with Starter -129.1(c) Reading and recording times-165.10; 165.11 World Records -260.22(a) The panel of Timekeepers consists of 1 Chief Timekeeper, Timekeepers and a Recorder. The Chief Timekeeper shall co-ordinate the work of the Timekeepers as well as allocates duties if it is not done yet. 1. DUTY OF CHIEF TIMEKEEPER 2. The Chief Timekeeper shall co-ordinate the work of

the Timekeepers. 3. The Chief Timekeeper will allocate the duties of the

Timekeeper. 4. The Chief Timekeeper will keep the Chief Track

Judge informed of the state of readiness of the Timekeepers by means of a red and green flag/light

5. The Chief Timekeeper will keep the Timekeepers alert during competition.

Equipment For Chief Timekeeper Stop watch x 12 + batteries Programme/Events list List of records Result card times Black ball point pen Clip board Flag (green/red) Umbrella Two way radio Entry ticket into competition area

6. The Timekeeper will appoint a recorder to record all times DUTY OF TIMEKEEPERS 1. Timekeepers shall take the time of the designated athlete, as the athlete cross the finish line. 2. The Timekeeper will keep the time on the watch until the Chief Timekeeper give the instruction

to clear the watch. 3. In the case of a record, the Timekeeper will keep the time on the watch until the Track Referee

give the instruction to clear the watch. DUTY OF RECORDER 1. The recorder shall record all times recorded, complete the official timekeeping card and send it

to the Chief Track Judge. 2. The recorder shall keep a copy of the official timekeeping card. 3. The Recorder will keep a written record of all decisions taken, or instructions given, by the Chief

Timekeeper. 4. The Appeal Board must have access to the written recordings during appeal cases. POSITION OF TIMEKEEPERS 1. Must be on the same side of the track and directly behind the Track Judges 2. In direct line with the finish. 3. Operate from an elevated platform. 4. At least 5m from the track edge.


GENERAL RULES 1. Each Timekeeper must perform his/her duty independently, and may not discuss his/her time

with anyone else. 2. Each Timekeeper must do what he/she is asked to do. 3. Three (3) Timekeepers, one of whom shall be the Chief Timekeeper, shall take the time of the

winner. The 2nd of the three times will be the official time 4. For all other medal/price placings, there shall be two Timekeepers. The slowest time will be the

official time. 5. For all non-medal/price placings, only one Timekeeper is required. 6. Placing shall be done when the athlete's torso reaches the inner plane of the finish line.

7. Hand times must be rounded of upwards to 1 decimal point e.g. 1.13 become 1.2. 8. The Judges must be alert at all times during competition


UMPIRES AT TRACK EVENTS The following IAAF Rules regulate the duty of Umpires – IAAF RULE 127 The panel of Umpires consist of 1 Chief Umpire, Umpires and a Recorder. The Chief Umpire shall co-ordinate the work of the Umpires as well as allocates duties if it is not done yet. The Umpire(s) shall report to the Referee any breach of the IAAF Rules, even if the athlete (or team, for relay races) does not to finish the race. DUTIES OF OFFICIALS 1. A minimum of 8 Umpires are required to umpire

effectively. The function and position of each umpire is:

2. Judges 1 & 2: Takeover 1 - bend from 400m to 300m; see that athletes cut in after the break line (800m and second leg of 4 x 400m relay)

3. Judges 3 & 4: Takeover 2 - back straight from 300m to 200m

4. Judges 5 & 6: Takeover 3 - bend from 200m to 100m

5. Judges 7 & 8: Straight - 100m to finish 6. Judges 1 to 8: May also be placed by the Track

Referee on different places for different races. 7. The Track Judges must record all decisions taken,

or instructions given, by the Chief Judge. 8. These notes must be accessible during and after

the competition for reference. 9. Indicating a foul 9.1. A foul is indicated by raising a red flag and keep the

red flag up until the Referee give the instruction to drop it.

9.2. Record the incident on the report card. 9.3. When an Umpire observes that an athlete has run in a

different lane from his own, step out of the sector, or that a relay takeover has taken place outside the take-over zone, the Umpire should immediately mark on the track or sector with suitable material the place where the infringement took place.

GENERAL RULES

Equipment For Chief Umpire Order of draw list Programme/Events list Result card times Black ball point pen Clip board Flag (green/red) Umbrella Two way radio Map of route for Race Walking Warning boards for race walk Entry ticket into competition area

1. The Track Umpire 1.1. Assists the Referee, without authority to make final decisions. 1.2. Observes the competition closely. 2. Relay races 2.1. Supervise the take-over zones in relay races to ensure that changeovers take place inside the

takeover zones. 2.2. It is only the position of the baton that is decisive and not the position of the body. 3. Track races 3.1. Observe that no runner runs on the inside lines of the bend or outside his/her allocated lane or

cheat/intimidate/disrupt/disturb other competitors.


4. Hurdle races - A competitor: 4.1. May not trail his/her foot or leg below the horizontal plane of the top of any hurdle at the

instance of clearance. 4.2. May not jump any hurdle not in his/her own lane. 4.3. Must stay in his/her lane. 4.4. May not run around a hurdle, deliberately knock a hurdle down or crawl underneath any hurdle. 5. Steeplechase - A competitor: 5.1. May not trail his/her foot or leg below the horizontal plane of the top of any hurdle at the

instance of clearance. 5.2. May not run around, crawl underneath a hurdle, or run around the water pit. 6. Race Walk - A competitor: 6.1. Must walk and not run, or must not cheat/intimidate/disrupt/disturb other competitors. 6.2. Must have at least one foot on the ground at all times during the race. 6.3. Must ensure the leading foot make contact with the ground before the other foot leave the

ground. 6.4. Must have the supporting leg straight for at least one moment when in the vertical position. 6.5. Will be disqualified when the competitor receive 3 similar warnings from different Judges. 6.6. Can be disqualified by the Chief Judge, regardless of the number of red cards issued.


LONG JUMP The following IAAF Rules regulate the duty of Officials doing duty at Long Jump – IAAF RULE 184; 185 The panel of Judges consists of 1 Chief Judge, Judges and a Recorder. The Chief Judge shall co-ordinate the work of the Judges as well as allocates duties if it is not done yet. DUTIES OF OFFICIALS A minimum of 5 Judges are required to judge effectively. The function and position of each Judge is: 1. Judge 1 (Chief) – Card 1: Call-up, take-off board,

warning horn, time lapse, measure. 2. Judge 2 (Recorder): Take-off board, checks measure

and exit from runway. The Recorder records all decisions taken, or instructions given, by the Chief Judge. These notes must be accessible during and after the competition for reference.

3. Judge 3: Landing area judge, spike, zero end of tape. 4. Judge 4: Landing area judge, spike, and rake. 5. Judge 5: Wind meter reader GENERAL RULES

Equipment For Chief Judge Order of draw list Programme/Events list Entry ticket into competition area Result cards Black ball point pen Clip board Flag (green/red) 20 m measuring tape Skewer for tape Markers for athletes’ run-up area Umbrella Two way radio Table and chair Cones to indicate take-off area Sand rake and fork Wind sock Distance board next to sand pit Performance board Record flags x 2 Stopwatch + batteries

1. In all inter-schools meetings (Primary and High School) up to National Level, attempts are

limited to 3 trials only. The best out three trials will be used as the best result of each athlete. Note: This deviation will not affect the credibility of results. It will reduce the injury risk of the athlete which has to participate in several events during the competition; it will reduce the length of the competition; and will increase spectator value.

2. Time allowed for a trial is 1 minute. 3. If two to three competitors continue the time remains 1 minute. 4. If only one competitor is left the time should be increased to 2 minutes. 5. For consecutive trials by the same athlete, the time is 2 minutes. 6. The Long Jump shall consist of one jump from the take-off until landing in the sand pit.


7. At the competition area and before the start of the event, each competitor may have practice

trials, in draw order and always under supervision of the judges. 8. A competitor may place two markers alongside the runway. 9. Once the competition has begun competitors are not permitted to use the runway or take-off

area for practice purposes. 10. Measurement of each jump shall be made immediately after the jump from the nearest break in

the landing area made by any part of the body or limb to the take-off line, or take-off line extension.

11. It shall be taken perpendicular to the take-off line or extension. 12. The trial will only be legal if a wind meter reading is recorded as well. 13. The Chief Judge shall vary the distance against the national/provincial/competition record and

clearly indicate the distance as a new record on the results sheet before releasing it to the Competition Secretary.

A competitor fails if he/she: 1. While taking off, touches the ground beyond the take-off line with any part of his body, whether

running up without jumping or in the act of jumping; 2. Takes off from outside either end of the board, whether beyond or before the extension of the

take-off line; 3. Touches the ground between the take-off line and the landing area; 4. Employs any form of somersaulting whilst running up or in the act of jumping; 5. In the course of landing, he touches the ground outside the landing area closer to the take-off

line than the nearest break made in the sand; or 6. When leaving the landing area, his first contact by foot with the ground outside the landing area

is closer to the take-off line than the nearest break made in the sand on landing, including any break made on overbalancing on landing which is completely inside the landing area but closer to the take-off line than the initial break made on landing.

7. Note-When leaving the landing area, an athlete’s first contact by foot with its border or the ground outside shall be further from the take-off line than the nearest break in the sand (see IAAF Rule 185.1(f)). Note: This first contact is considered leaving the landing area.


TRIPLE JUMP The following IAAF Rules regulate the duty of Officials doing duty at Triple Jump – IAAF RULE 184; 185 The panel of Judges consists of 1 Chief Judge, Judges and a Recorder. The Chief Judge shall co-ordinate the work of the Judges as well as allocates duties if it is not done yet. DUTIES OF OFFICIALS A minimum of 5 Judges are required to judge effectively. The function and position of each Judge is: 1) Judge 1 (Chief) – Card 1: Call-up, take-off board,

warning horn, time lapse, measure. 2) Judge 2 (Recorder): Take-off board, checks measure

and exit from runway. The Recorder records all decisions taken, or instructions given, by the Chief Judge. These notes must be accessible during and after the competition for reference.

3) Judge 3: Landing area judge, spike, zero end of tape. 4) Judge 4: Landing area judge, spike, and rake. 5) Judge 5: Wind meter reader GENERAL RULES

Equipment For Chief Judge Order of draw list Programme/Events list Entry ticket into competition area Result cards Black ball point pen Clip board Flag (green/red) 20 m measuring tape Skewer for tape Markers for athletes’ run-up area Umbrella Two way radio Table and chair Cones to indicate take-off area Sand rake and fork Wind sock Distance board next to sand pit Performance board Record flags x 2 Stopwatch + batteries

1. In all inter-schools meetings (Primary and High School) up to National Level, attempts are limited to 3 trials only. The best out three trials will be used as the best result of each athlete.

Note: This deviation will not affect the credibility of results. It will reduce the injury risk of the athlete which has to participate in several events during the competition; it will reduce the length of the competition; and will increase spectator value.

2. Time allowed for a trial is 1 minute. 3. If two to three competitors continue the time remains 1 minute. 4. If only one competitor is left the time should be increased to 2 minutes. 5. For consecutive trials by the same athlete when more than three athletes are still competing the

time is 2 minutes. 6. The Triple Jump shall consist of a hop, step and jump in that order. The hop shall be made so

that the competitor lands first upon the same foot as from which he has taken off; in the step he shall land on the other foot from which the jump is performed.

7. 8. At the competition area and before the start of the event, each competitor may have practice

trials, in draw order and always under supervision of the judges. 9. A competitor may place two markers alongside the runway. 10. It is not a failure if the ‘sleeping’ leg touches the ground while jumping.


11. Once the competition has begun competitors are not permitted to use the runway or take-off area for practice purposes.

12. Measurement of each jump shall be made immediately after the jump from the nearest break in the landing area made by any part of the body or limb to the take-off line, or take-off line extension.

13. It shall be taken perpendicular to the take-off line or extension. 14. The trial will only be legal if a wind meter reading is recorded as well. 15. The Chief Judge shall vary the distance against the national/provincial/competition record and

clearly indicate the distance as a new record on the results sheet before releasing it to the Competition Secretary.

A competitor fails if he/she: 1.1. While taking off, touches the ground beyond the take-off line with any part of his body, whether

running up without jumping or in the act of jumping; 1.2. Takes off from outside either end of the board, whether beyond or before the extension of the

take-off line; 1.3. Touches the ground between the take-off line and the landing area; 1.4. Employs any form of somersaulting whilst running up or in the act of jumping; 1.5. In the course of landing, he touches the ground outside the landing area closer to the take-off

line than the nearest break made in the sand; or 1.6. When leaving the landing area, his first contact by foot with the ground outside the landing area

is closer to the take-off line than the nearest break made in the sand on landing, including any break made on overbalancing on landing which is completely inside the landing area but closer to the take-off line than the initial break made on landing.

1.7. Note-when leaving the landing area, an athlete’s first contact by foot with its border or the ground outside shall be further from the take-off line than the nearest break in the sand (see IAAF Rule 185.1(f). Note: this first contact is considered leaving the landing area.


HIGH JUMP The following IAAF Rules regulate the duty of Officials doing duty at High jump – IAAF RULE 181; 182 DUTIES OF OFFICIALS A minimum of 4 Judges are required to judge effectively. The function and position of each Judge is: 1. Judge 1 (Chief): Keeps record of trials, warning horn,

time lapse, measures. 2. Judge 2: Measures – Hold end of tape at ground,

checks take-off, setting up and replacing bar. 3. Judge 3: Measures – reading of height, checks take-

off, setting up and replacing bar, flags. 4. Judge 4 (Recorder): Call-up, keeps record of trials,

supervises warm-up. The Recorder records all decisions taken, or instructions given, by the Chief Judge.

Equipment For Chief Judge Order of draw list Programme/Events list Entry ticket into competition area Result cards Black ball point pen Clip board Flag (green/red) Step-ladder Measuring tape 3 m Markers Performance board Markers/powder for run-up area Stopwatch + batteries

GENERAL RULES 1. In all inter-schools meetings (Primary and High School) up to National Level, attempts are

limited to 2 trials per height only. Note: This deviation will not affect the credibility of results. It will reduce the injury risk of the athlete which has to participate in several events during the competition; it will reduce the length of the competition; and will increase spectator value.

1. Although a competitor may commence jumping at any height at his/her own discretion: 2. Two consecutive failures, regardless of the height, disqualify a competitor from further jumping

except in the case of a tie for the first place. 3. If a competitor forgoes a trial at a certain height, he/she may not make any subsequent attempt

at that height, except in the case of a tie for the first place. 4. At the competition area and before beginning the event each competitor may have practice

trials, in draw order and always under supervision of the judges. 5. Once the competition has begun, competitors are not permitted to use the runway or take-off

area for practice purposes. A competitor fails if:


1. He/she touches the ground, including the landing area, without first clearing the bar beyond the plane of the nearer edge of the uprights, either between or outside the uprights, with any part of his/her body, whether running up without jumping or in the act of jumping.

2. After the jump, the bar does not remain on the supports because of the action of the competitor whilst jumping.

3. Measurement of each height shall be made before competitors attempt such height. In the case of records it shall be re-checked before and after each attempt.

4. The Chief Judge shall vary the height against the national/provincial/competition record and clearly indicate the height as a new record on the results sheet before releasing it to the Competition Secretary.

5. A competitor may place two markers alongside the runway. 6. Before the start of the competition, starting height and the subsequent heights shall be

announced to the competitors. 7. The bar should never be raised by less than 2 cm after each round. 8. The increment of the raising of the bar should never increase. 9. In a combined event competition each increase shall be uniformly 3 cm throughout the

competition. 10. After a competitor has won the competition, the heights to which the bar is raised shall be

decided by the competitor. 11. The crossbar must be marked in some way so that after a failure it can always be replaced with

the same side facing the runway and the same side at the top. 12. The competitor shall take off from one foot. 13. Time allowed for a trial is 1 minute. 14. When two to three competitors continue the time should be increased to 2 minutes. 15. If only one competitor is left the time should be increased to 5 minutes. 16. For consecutive trials by the same athlete when more than three athletes are still competing the

time is 2 minutes, and 3 minutes if only 1 athlete is participating.


POLE VAULT The following IAAF Rules regulate the duty of Officials doing duty at Pole Vault – IAAF RULE 183; 181 DUTIES OF OFFICIALS A minimum of 4 Judges are required to judge effectively. The function and position of each Judge is: 1. Judge 1 (Chief): Keeps record of trials, warning

horn, time lapse, measures. 2. Judge 2 (Recorder): Measures – reading of height,

checks take-off, setting up and replacing bar, flags, serves as Recorder. The Recorder records all decisions taken, or instructions given, by the Chief Judge. These notes must be accessible during and after the competition for reference.

3. Judge 3: Measures – end of tape at ground, checks take-off, setting up and replacing bar.

4. Judge 4: Call-up, keeps record of trials, supervises warm-up.

Equipment For Chief Judge Order of draw list Programme/Events list Entry ticket into competition area Result cards Black ball point pen Clip board Flag (green/red) Measuring pole 7 m long Forked stick to adjust bar Step ladder Performance board Markers/ powder for run-up area Stopwatch + batteries


limited to 2 trials per height only. 2. Note: This deviation will not affect the credibility of results. It will reduce the injury risk of the

athlete which has to participate in several events during the competition; it will reduce the length of the competition; and will increase spectator value.

3. Although a competitor may commence jumping at any height at his/her own discretion: 3.1. Two consecutive failures, regardless of the height, disqualify a competitor from further jumping

except in the case of a tie for the first place. 3.2. If a competitor forgoes a trail at a certain height, he/she may not make any subsequent attempt

at that height, except in the case of a tie for the first place. 4. At the competition area and before the start of the event, each competitor may have practice

trials, in draw order and always under supervision of the judges. 5. Once the competition has begun, competitors are not permitted to use the runway or take-off

area for practice purposes. 6. Measurement of each height shall be made before competitors attempt such height. In the case

of records it shall be re-checked before and after each attempt. The Chief Judge shall vary the height against the national/provincial/competition record. In the case of a record, the measurement must be ratified by the Referee.


7. A competitor may place two markers alongside the runway. 8. Before the beginning of the competition the starting height and subsequent heights shall be

announced to the competitors. 9. The bar should never be raised by less than 5 cm after each round. The increment of the raising

of the bar should never increase. 10. In a combined event competition each increase shall be uniformly 10 cm throughout the

competition. 11. After a competitor has won the competition, the heights to which the bar is raised shall be

decided by the competitor. 12. Competitors may have the uprights, or supports, moved not more than 40 cm in the direction of

the runway or not more than 80 cm to the landing area. 13. The crossbar must be marked in such a way that after a failure it can always be replaced with

the same side facing the runway and the same side at the top. 14. Competitors may put a substance on their hands and/or pole. 15. Time allowed for a trial is 1 minute. 16. If two to three competitors continue the time should be increased to 2 minutes. 17. If only one competitor is left the time should be increased to 5 minutes. 18. For consecutive trials by the same athlete when more than three athletes are still competing the

time is 3 minutes. A competitor fails if: 1. He/she touches the ground, including the landing area, without first clearing the bar beyond the

plane through the upper part of the stop board, either between or outside the uprights, with any part of his/her body or pole, whether running up without jumping or in the act of jumping.

2. After the jump, the bar does not remain on the supports because of the action of the competitor whilst jumping.

3. After leaving the ground the athlete places his/her lower hand above the upper one or moves the upper hand higher on the pole.

4. During the jump the athlete replaces deliberately with his/her hands or fingers the bar, which is about to fall off the supports.

5. The athlete touches the pole unless it is falling away from the bar or uprights. If the pole is touched and the Judges’ opinion is that the bar should have been knocked off, the vault shall be recorded as a failure.


SHOT PUT The following IAAF Rules regulate the duty of Officials doing duty at Shot Put – IAAF RULE 187; 188 DUTIES OF OFFICIALS A minimum of 5 Judges are required to judge effectively. The function and position of each Judge is: 1. Judge 1 (Chief Judge): Checks measurements and

keeps record of each trial. Monitors overstepping from the circle during execution.

2. Judge 2: Rear Circle Judge: Checks technique, monitors exit from the circle and pulls measuring tape through centre of circle. Controls lapse time.

3. Judge 3: Call-up Judge: Calls up athletes according to order of draw. Checks correctness of implement. Keeps record of order of trials.

4. Judge 4: Sector judge with spike at zero end of tape: Verifies correct landing of implement.

Equipment For Chief Judge Broom to sweep sector Rag to clean sector and equipment Performance board Record flags x 2 Measuring tape x 25 m Stopwatch + batteries Order of draw list Programme/Events list Entry ticket into competition area Result cards Black ball point pen Clip board Flag (green/red)

5. Judge 5 (Recorder): Record all decisions taken by Chief Judge



3. Time allowed for a trial is 1 minute. 4. If two to three competitors continue the time remains 1 minute. 5. If only one competitor is left the time should be increased to 2 minutes. 6. For consecutive trials by the same athlete, the time is 2 minutes. 7. All measurements must be made from the nearer edge of the first mark in the ground by the

implement, to the inner edge of the circle rim along a line drawn from the mark to the centre of the circle.


8. At the competition area and before beginning the event, each competitor may have practice trials, in draw order and always under supervision of the Judges.

9. Once the competition has begun competitors are not permitted to use implements for practice purposes.

10. The throw shall be made from the circle. The competitor shall commence the throw from a stationary position.

11. It shall be a foul throw if the competitors, after he/she has stepped into the circle and begun to make a throw, touches with any part of his/her body the ground outside the circle or the top of the iron band.

12. A competitor may interrupt a trial once started and lay the implement down inside or outside the circle and leave the circle. When leaving the circle he/she shall step out as in point 8, before starting again as in point 4 and within his/her time limit.

13. For a valid trial, the shot shall fall completely within the inner edges of the landing sector. 14. The competitor shall not leave the circle until the implement has touched the ground. When

leaving the circle, the first contact with the iron band or the ground outside the circle shall be completely behind the white line drawn outside the circle.

15. The Chief Judge shall vary the distance against the national/provincial/competition record. In the case of a record, the measurement must be ratified by the Referee.


DISCUS THROW The following IAAF Rules regulate the duty of Officials doing duty at Discus Throw – IAAF RULE 187; 190 DUTIES OF OFFICIALS A minimum of 6 Judges are required to judge effectively. The function and position of each Judge is: 1. Judge 1 (Leader): Call-up, rear and front of circle,

warning horn, time lapse, measure. 2. Judge 2 (Recorder): Rear of circle, checks measure,

implements, and exit from circle. The Recorder records all decisions taken, or instructions given, by the Chief Judge. These notes must be accessible during and after the competition for reference.

3. Judge 3: Front of circle, tape through circle, supervises warm-up, flags.

4. Judge 4: Sector judge, spike, zero end of tape. 5. Judge 5: Sector judge, spike.

Equipment For Chief Judge Broom to sweep sector Rag to clean sector and equipment Carpet for athletes to clean feet Performance board Record flags x 2 Measuring tape x 100 m Skewer for measuring tape Stopwatch + batteries Order of draw list Programme/Events list Entry ticket into competition area Result cards Black ball point pen Clip board Flag (green/red)



2. Time allowed for a trial is 1 minute. 3. If two to three competitors continue the time remains 1 minute. 4. If only one competitor is left the time should be increased to 2 minutes. 5. For consecutive trials by the same athlete, the time is 2 minutes.


6. All measurements must be made from the nearer edge of the first mark in the ground by the implement, to the inner edge of the circle rim along a line drawn from the mark to the centre of the circle.

7. At the competition area and before the start of the event, each competitor may have practice trials, in draw order and always under supervision of the Judges.

8. Once the competition has begun competitors are not permitted to use implements for practice purposes.

9. The throw shall be made from the circle. The competitor shall commence the throw from a stationary position.

10. It shall be a foul throw if the competitors, after he/she has stepped into the circle and begun to make a throw, touches with any part of his/her body the ground outside the circle or the top of the iron band.

11. A competitor may interrupt a trial once started, may lay the implement down inside or outside the circle and may leave the circle. When leaving the circle he/she shall step out as in point 8, before starting again as in point 4 and within his/her time limit.

12. For a valid trial, the discus shall fall completely within the inner edges of the landing sector. 13. The competitor shall not leave the circle until the implement has touched the ground. When

leaving the circle, the first contact with the iron band or the ground outside the circle shall be completely behind the white line drawn outside the circle.



HAMMER THROW The following IAAF Rules regulate the duty of Officials doing duty at Hammer Throw – IAAF 187; 191,2-3;192 DUTIES OF OFFICIALS A minimum of 6 Judges are required to judge effectively. The function and position of each Judge is: 1. Judge 1 (Chief Judge): Checks measurements and

keeps record of each trial. 2. Judge 2 (Rear Circle Judge): Checks technique,

monitors exit from the circle and pulls measuring tape through centre of circle.

3. Judge 3 (Front Circle Judge): Opens and closes relevant front panel, monitors overstepping from the circle during execution.

4. Judges 4 and 5: Sector judges with spike at zero end of tape, verify correct landing of implement.

5. Judge 6 (Call-up Judge): Calls up athletes according to order of draw, checks correctness of implement, keeps record of order of trials.

Equipment For Chief Judge Broom to sweep sector Rag to clean sector and equipment Carpet for athletes to clean feet Performance board Record flags x 2 Measuring tape x 100 m Skewer for measuring tape Stopwatch + batteries Order of draw list Programme/Events list Entry ticket into competition area Result cards Black ball point pen Clip board Flag (green/red)

6. Judge 7 (Recorder): Records all decisions taken by Chief Judge.



2. Time allowed for a trial is 1 minute. 3. If two to three competitors continue the time remains 1 minute. 4. If only one competitor is left the time should be increased to 2 minutes. 5. For consecutive trials by the same athlete, the time is 2 minutes.



7. At the competition area and before the start of the event, each competitor may have practice trials, in draw order and always under supervision of the Judges.

8. Once the competition has started competitors are not permitted to use implements for practice purposes.

9. The throw shall be made from the circle. 10. The throw should start from a stationary position. 11. He is allowed to put the head of the hammer on the ground inside or outside the circle, prior to

the preliminary swings or turns. 12. It shall not be considered a foul if the head of the hammer touches the ground, or the top of the

iron band, when the competitor makes the preliminary swings or turns, but if, after having so touched the ground, or the top of the iron band, the competitor stops throwing so as to begin the throw again, this shall count as a failure.

13. It shall be a foul throw if the competitors, after he has stepped into the circle and begun to make a throw, touches with any part of his body the ground outside the circle or the top of the iron band.

14. For a valid trial, the hammerhead shall fall completely within the inner edges of the landing sector.

15. The competitor shall not leave the circle until the implement has touched the ground. When leaving the circle, the first contact with the iron band or the ground outside the circle shall be completely behind the white line drawn outside the circle.


ASSISTANCE 1. An athlete shall not use any device of any kind - e.g. the taping of two or more fingers together

or using weights attached to the body - which in any way provides assistance when making a trial. If taping is used on the hands and fingers, it may be continuous provided that as a result no two or more fingers are taped together in such a way that the fingers cannot move individually. The taping should be shown to the Chief Judge before the event starts.

2. An athlete shall not use gloves except in the Hammer Throw. In this case, the gloves shall be smooth on the back and on the front and the tips of the glove fingers, other than the thumb, shall be open.

3. In order to obtain a better grip, an athlete may use a suitable substance on his hands only or in the case of hammer throwers on their gloves. Shot putters may use such substances on their neck. In addition, in the Shot Put and Discus Throw, athletes may place chalk or a similar substance on the implement.


JAVELIN THROW The following IAAF Rules regulate the duty of Officials doing duty at Javelin Throw – IAAF RULE 193; 187 DUTIES OF OFFICIALS A minimum of 5 Judges are required to judge effectively. The function and position of each Judge is: 1. Judge 1 (Chief): Call-up, left of runway and arc,

warning horn, time lapse, measure. 2. Judge 2: (Recorder) Right of runway and arc,

checks measure, exit from runway. The Recorder records all decisions taken, or instructions given, by the Chief Judge. These notes must be accessible during and after the competition for reference.

3. Judge 3: Back of runway, tape through centre spot of circle (runway), implements.

4. Judge 4: Sector judge, spike, zero end of tape. 5. Judge 5: Sector judge, spike.

Equipment For Chief Judge Rag to clean sector and equipment Performance board Record flags x 2 Measuring tape x 100 m Skewer for tape Markers/powder for athletes’ run-up Stopwatch + batteries Order of draw list Programme/Events list Entry ticket into competition area Result cards Black ball point pen Clip board Flag (green/red)



2. Time allowed for a trial is 1 minute. 3. If two to three competitors continue the time remains 1 minute. 4. If only one competitor is left the time should be increased to 2 minutes. 5. For consecutive trials by the same athlete, the time is 2 minutes. 6. At the competition area and before beginning the event, each competitor may have practice

trials, in draw order and always under supervision of the judges. 7. Once the competition has started competitors are not permitted to use implements for practice

purposes.


8. Valid throws: 8.1. The javelin shall be held at the grip, thrown over the shoulder or upper part of the throwing arm

and shall not be slung or hurled; no non-orthodox styles are permitted. 8.2. For a valid trial the javelin must strike the ground with the tip of the metal head first before any

other part of the javelin strikes the ground. 8.3. At no time during the throw, until the javelin has been discharged into the air, may the

competitor turn completely around, so that his/her back is turned towards the throwing arc. 9. A competitor may not: 9.1. Use a device of any kind that may assist him/her, e.g. the taping of two fingers, except to cover

a cut or wound. 9.2. Use gloves. 10. A competitor may: 10.1. Use a substance on the hands only, for a better grip. 10.2. Wear a belt to protect the spine from injury. 11. It shall be a foul if the competitor, after starting the throw, touches with any part of his/her body

the lines demarking, or the ground outside the runway or improperly releases the javelin in making an attempt.

12. For a valid trial the tip of the javelin must fall completely within the inner edges of the landing sector.

13. Measurement of each throw shall be made immediately after the throw, from where the tip of the metal head first struck the ground to the inside edge of the arc of a long line from the point of landing to the centre of the circle of which the arc is a part.

14. The competitor shall not leave the runway until the javelin has touched the ground. When leaving the runway, the first contact with the parallel lines or the ground outside the runway shall be completely behind the white line of the arc at right angles to the parallel lines.




SUMMARY OF RULES OF TECHNICAL NATURE


WIND MEASUREMENT The following IAAF Rules regulate wind measurement - IAAF RULE 163.10; 185.10/11/13; 184.11; 163.13 1. DUTY OF WIND METER OPERATOR The Wind Meter Operator will ascertain the velocity of the wind in the running direction in the appropriate event. Wind measurement must be taken by means of a wind gauge in: 1.1. Track events up to 200m

Equipment For A Wind Meter Judge Programme Result card of wind meter readings Black ball point pen Clip board Entry ticket into competition area

1.2. Horizontal jumps

2. TRACK EVENTS 2.1. Wind velocity shall be measured as follows:

Up to and including 100m 10 sec from flash of Starter’s gun Up to and including 100m hurdles 13 sec from flash of Starter’s gun 110m hurdles 13 sec from flash of Starter’s gun 200m 10 sec from first athlete in bend

2.2. Placement of wind gauge:

2.2.1. Next to the straight adjacent to lane 1. 2.2.2. 50m from the finish line. 2.2.3. 2m away from the track. 2.2.4. 1.22m high.

2.3. Taking readings from the wind gauge:

2.3.1. The wind gauge shall be read in metres per second (m/s). 2.3.2. Wind measured more than +2 m/s is too strong for record purposes. 2.3.3. Wind readings must be rounded to the next higher tenth of a metre per second, e.g.

+2.03 m/s shall be recorded as +2.1 m/s and –2.03 m/s shall be recorded as –2.0 m/s.

3. FIELD EVENTS 3.1. Wind velocity shall be measured as follows:

Long jump 5 sec from the time a competitor passes a mark on the runway 40m from

the take-off board If the run-up is less than 40m, 5 sec from the time the athlete commences the run-up

Triple jump 5 sec from the time a competitor passes a mark on the runway 35m from the take-off board If the run-up is less than 40m, 5 sec from the time the athlete commences the run-up

3.2. Placement of the wind gauge:

3.2.1. Next to the runway. 3.2.2. 20m from the take-off board. 3.2.3. 2m away from the runway. 3.2.4. 1.22m high.


3.3. Taking readings from the wind gauge:

3.3.1. The wind gauge shall be read in metres per second (m/s). 3.3.2. Wind measured more than +2m m/s is too strong for record purposes. 3.3.3. Wind readings must be rounded to the next higher tenth of a metre per second, e.g.

+2.03 m/s shall be recorded as +2.1 m/s and –2.03 m/s shall be recorded as –2.0 m/s.

4. DOCUMENT NEEDED TO AUTHENTICATE WIND METER READINGS

WIND METER READINGS NO. EVENT TIME OF READING READING 1 READING 2 SIGNATURE


TIES IN COMPETITIONS The following IAAF Rules regulate ties in competitions – IAAF 167; 180.19; 181.8-9; 200.13 1. TRACK EVENTS

1.1. If the tie is in any round for a qualifying position for the next round: 1.2. Both competitors shall be placed in the next round. 1.3. If the above is not practicable, lots shall be drawn to determine who shall be placed in the next

round. 1.4. In the case of a tie for first place:

1.4.1. In determining whether there has been a tie in any round for a qualifying position for the next round based on time, the Chief Photo Finish Judge shall consider the actual time recorded by the athletes to 1/1000th of a second. If it is thus determined that there has been a tie, the tying athletes shall be placed in the next round or, if that is not practicable, lots shall be drawn to determine who shall be placed in the next round.

1.4.2. In case of a tie in any round, and again, for a qualifying position in the next round, but now based on the finishing order, and it is not possible to qualify the tied athletes for the next round, lots shall be drawn to determine who shall be placed in that next round.

1.4.3. In the case of a tie for any place in any final, including first place, the tie shall remain.

2. FIELD EVENTS Where the result is determined by distance:

2.1. Except for VERTICAL JUMPS, the second best performance of the athletes having the same best distances shall determine whether there has been a tie. Then, if necessary, the third best, and so on.

2.2. In vertical Jumps, in the case of a tie for any place, including first place, the tie shall remain. Note: For Vertical Jumps, see IAAF Rule 181.8.

3. PLACINGS IN VERTICAL JUMPS

If two or more athletes clear the same final height the procedure to decide the places will be the following:

3.1. The athlete with the lowest number of jumps at the height which was his best height in the competition shall be awarded the higher place.

3.2. If equal following the application above, the athlete with the lowest total of failures throughout the competition up to and including the height last cleared shall be awarded the higher place.

3.3. If still equal following the application above, the athletes concerned shall be awarded the same place unless it concerns the first place.

3.4. If it concerns the first place, a jump-off between these athletes shall be conducted in accordance with IAAF Rule 181.9, unless otherwise decided, either in advance according to the Technical Regulations applying to the competition, or during the competition by the Technical Delegate or the Referee if no Technical Delegate has been appointed. If no jump-off is carried out, including where the relevant athletes at any stage decide not to jump further, the tie for first place shall remain. (ii) If it concerns any other place, the athletes shall be awarded the same place in the competition.

4. JUMP-OFF IN VERTICAL JUMPS

4.1. Athletes concerned must jump at every height until a decision is reached. 4.2. Each athlete shall have one jump at each height. See example below.


Com- petitor

Heights Fail Jump-off Pos. 1.75m 1.80m 1.84m 1.88m 1.91m 1.94m 1.91m 1.89m 1.91m

A O XO O XO XXX 2 X O X 2 B – XO – XO – XXX 2 X O O 1 C – O XO XO XXX 2 X X 3 D – XO XO XO XXX 3 4

4.3. If the tie concerns any other place, the competitors shall be awarded the same place in the

competition. See example below.

Competitor 1.78m 1.82m 1.85m 1.88m 1.90m 1.92m 1.94m Failures PositionA – XO O XO – XXO XXX 4 2= B O O O X– XO XXO XXX 4 2= C O O X– O XXO XXO XXX 5 4 D O – – XXO XXO XO XXX 5 1

4.4. The jump-off shall start at the next height determined in accordance with IAAF Rule 181.1 after

the height last cleared by the athletes concerned. 4.5. If no decision is reached the bar shall be raised if more than one athlete concerned were

successful, or lowered if all of them failed, by 2 cm for the High Jump and 5 cm for the Pole Vault.

4.6. If an athlete is not jumping at a height he automatically forfeits any claim to the first place. If only one other athlete then remains he is declared the winner regardless of whether he clears that height.


PROTESTS AND APPEALS – A SUMMARY OF THE IAAF RULES 1. The following IAAF Rules regulate protests and appeals – IAAF Rules:

Competing “under protest” .........................146.1, 146.4(a) 146.5 Cost of an appeal (deposit)..........................146.6 Eligibility to compete ..................................146.1 Jury of Appeal ............................................110; 146.1; 146.6-7 Procedures ...................................................146.2-6 Right of appeal ............................................146.4; 146.10 Time limits ..................................................146.2; 146.6

1.1. Any protest shall, in the first instance, be made orally to the Referee by an athlete, by someone

acting on his behalf or by an official representative of a team. To arrive at a fair decision, the Referee should consider any available evidence which he thinks necessary, including a film or picture produced by an official video recorder, or any other available video evidence. The Referee may decide on the protest or may refer the matter to the Jury. If the Referee makes a decision, there shall be a right of appeal to the Jury. Where the Referee is not accessible or available, the protest should be made to him through the Technical Information Centre.

1.2. The protested performance of the athlete and any other performance achieved while competing under protest will become valid only if a subsequent decision to that effect is made by the Referee or an appeal to the Jury of Appeal are made and are allowed.

1.3. An appeal to the Jury of Appeal must be made within 30 minutes of the official announcement

of the, amended result of an event arising from the decision made by the Referee; or of the advice being given to those making the protest, where there is no amendment of any result. It shall be in writing, signed by a responsible official on behalf of the athlete or team, and shall be accompanied by a deposit of R200.00, which will be forfeited if the appeal is not allowed.

1.4. The relevant Referee shall, after his decision on a protest, immediately inform the TIC of the

time of the decision. 1.5. The Jury of Appeal shall consult all relevant persons. If the Jury of Appeal is in doubt, other

available evidence may be considered. If such evidence, including any available video evidence, is not conclusive, the decision of the Referee shall be upheld.

1.6. The decision of the Jury of Appeal (or, in the absence of a Jury of Appeal, the decision of the

Referee) shall be final. There shall be no further right of appeal, including to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

2. PROTESTS BEFORE THE COMPETITION

Protests concerning the status of an athlete to participate in a competition must be made, prior to the commencement of such competition, to the Technical Delegate(s). Once the Technical Delegate(s) make a decision, there shall be a right of appeal to the Jury of Appeal. If the matter cannot be settled satisfactorily prior to the competition, the athlete shall be allowed to compete “under protest“, and the matter will be referred to the Council of the relevant Federation

3. PROTESTS DURING THE COMPETITION

3.1. In a Track Event, if an athlete makes an immediate oral protest against having been charged

with a false start, a Track Referee may allow the athlete to compete under protest in order to preserve the rights of all concerned. Competing under protest shall not be allowed if the false start was detected by an IAAF approved false start control apparatus; unless for any reason the Referee determines that the information provided by the apparatus is obviously inaccurate.


Note: The right of protest and appeal shall apply whether or not a false start control apparatus is used.

3.2. In a Field Event, if an athlete makes an immediate oral protest against having a trial judged as a failure, the Referee of the event may, at his discretion, in the case of a horizontal field event, order that the trial be measured and/or the result recorded, in order to preserve the rights of all concerned. If the protested trial occurred (1) during the first three rounds of trials of a horizontal Field Event in which more than eight athletes are competing, and the athlete would advance to the final three rounds only if the protest or subsequent appeal was upheld; or (2) in a vertical Field Event, where the athlete would advance to a higher height only if the protest or subsequent appeal is upheld, the Referee may allow the athlete to continue competing to preserve the rights of all concerned. The protested performance of the athlete and any other performance achieved while competing under protest will become valid only if a subsequent decision to that effect is made by the Referee or an appeal to the Jury of Appeal are made and are allowed.

3.3. If one or more athlete(s) is permitted by the Referee to continue in a competition under protest

in accordance with IAAF Rule 146.4(b), such athletes shall compete in subsequent rounds before all other continuing in the competition and if more than one, in the same relative order according to the original draw.

4. PROTESTS AFTER THE COMPETITION

Protests concerning the result or conduct of an event shall be made within 30 minutes of the official announcement of the result of that event. The Organising Committee of the competition shall be responsible for ensuring that the time of the announcement of all results is recorded.

5. JURY OF APPEAL

5.1. A Jury should be appointed at competitions in the interest of the proper conduct of the

competitions.

5.2. The primary functions of the Jury shall be to deal with all appeals under IAAF Rule 146, and with any matters arising during the course of the competition which are referred to it for decision.

5.3. A Jury of Appeal should consist of three, five or seven persons. One of its members shall be

the Chairman and another, the Secretary. If and when considered as appropriate, the Secretary may be a person not included in the Jury.

5.4. In instances where there is an appeal relating to IAAF Rule 230 (Race Walking), at least one

member of the Jury shall be a current member of the Panel of the Federation’s Race Walking Judges.

5.5. Members of the Jury of Appeal shall not be present during any deliberations of the Jury

concerning any Appeal that affects, directly or indirectly, an athlete affiliated to his own Member Federation.

5.6. The chair of the Jury shall ask any member implicated by this IAAF Rule to withdraw, in the

event the Jury member has not already done so.


DOCUMENTATION USED TO RECORD ATHLETICS PERFORMANCES DURING SCHOOL ATHLETICS

MEETINGS


DOCUMENTATION USED TO RECORD ATHLETICS PERFORMANCES It is the responsibility of the Technical Official to ensure that the decision taken during an athletics meeting is accurately and correctly recorded, in a standardized format that is understandable to everybody involved in athletics. Once the results are recorded, it will be used by different people for different reasons during, and after the event. If the result of the event was recorded correctly and in a standardized format, it will speed up the process in which the results will be utilized by all the Officials involved in the sport. The way in which the result of the event is recorded will affect the sport as follows: The Administrators can to distribute the results faster to all Officials that need the results The Coaches and Athletes can monitor their progress faster The Selectors will use the result to select representative teams The Statisticians will use the result to determine if a record is broken, if it is the best performance of the season, if it is the personal best performance of the athlete, etc. The Media will use the result to inform the public of the performance The Marketing Department will use the result to profile an athlete or the event. Examples of documents that are used during the competition are:


ORDER OF DRAW (RESULT SHEET) - TRACK EVENTS (Must be submitted to the Competition Secretary directly after completion of the event) RECORDS MEETING: WORLD: VENUE: AFRICA: DATE: TIME: RSA: EVENT: PROVINCIAL: EVENT NO: PAGE: OF MEETING: Heat: of Quarter-final: of Semi-final: of Final: of FOR ANNOUNCER, MEDIA, MARKETING, DEVELOPMENT AND STATISTICS ORDER OF DRAW AND RESULTS ACCORDING TO LANE DRAW (TO BE USED WHEN LANE DRAWS ARE ALLOCATED PRIOR TO THE RACE) Draw No. Performance Wind Pos. First name Surname Province/School RESULT SHEET FOR ANNOUNCER, MEDIA, MARKETING, DEVELOPMENT AND STATISTICS (ONLY TO BE USED IN EVENTS WHERE PLACING IS DONE WITHOUT PRIOR LANE DRAWS – SEE ASA IAAF RULE 166) No. Performance Wind Pos. First name Surname Province/School Chief Track judge: Chief Timekeeper: The event took place according to IAAF Rules.

Y N The winning performance was verified against that of the records listed above.

Y N

The wind meter readings are recorded.

Y N The placing of the first 8 athletes is recorded correctly on the result sheet.

Y N

The recorded time reflect an electronic time.

Y N The time of the first 8 athletes is recorded correctly on the result sheet.

Y N

If any of the above questions are answered “NO”, where the LOC and the athletes notified that the results are unofficial.

Y N

Referee: New record: Time announced: COPIES OF THIS DOCUMENT TO 10 DESTINATIONS: Meeting Secretary: ______ Duplicating: ______ Announcer: ______ Television: ______ Radio: ______ Press: ______ Selectors: ______ Team Managers: ______ Notice Board: ______ VIP Area: ______


WIND METER READING FORM – TRACK EVENTS (This wind meter readings statement must be attached to the relevant result sheet) Meeting: Venue: Date: Event No. Event Age Gender + or - Wind meter Reading

Time started:

Time ended:

Name of judge:

Signature:


TIME KEEPERS REPORT CARD FOR TRACK EVENTS (TO BE SEND TO CHIEF PLACE JUDGE) MEETING DATE NO. EVENT RECORD

AGE GENDER Heat: of Quarter-final: of Semi-final: of Final: of POS. TIME 1 (Summary) TIME 2 (Summary) TIME 3 (Summary) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 NAME OF CHIEF TIME KEEPER SIGNATURE


ELECTRONIC TIME KEEPERS REPORT CARD FOR TRACK EVENTS (TO BE SEND TO CHIEF PLACE JUDGE) MEETING DATE NO. EVENT RECORD

AGE GENDER Heat: of Quarter-final: of Semi-final: of Final: of

Time 1 Time 2 Time 3 Time 4 Time 5 Time 6 Time 7 Time 8 Time 9 Time 10



NAME OF ELECTRONIC TIME KEEPER SIGNATURE


LAP SCORER’S CARD (TO BE SEND TO CHIEF PLACE JUDGE) Meeting: Venue: Lap Scoring Card no.: of: Event no. Event Lap scorer:

800m: Start lap scoring from start (2 laps) Notes: 1. Write down time of each lap – do not tick – it will lead to wrong lap counting 2. Scratch out blocks that will not be used before the race start to avoid athletes running extra laps. 3. Each lap scorer must be dedicated to scoring the laps of only the 5 athletes allocated to him/her. 4. When an athlete did not complete the competition, the laps not completed, must be scratched out to avoid

confusion later.

1000m: Lap 1 will be 200m long (200m + 2 laps) 1200m: Start lap scoring from start (3 laps) 1500m: Lap 1 will be 300m long (300m + 3 laps) 1600m (mile): Start lap scoring from start (4 laps) 2000m: Start lap scoring from start (5 laps) 3000m: Lap 1 will be 200m long (200m + 7 laps) 5000m: Lap 1 will be 200m long (200m + 12 laps) 10000m: Start lap scoring from start (25 laps) Name/number of athlete 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1

0 11

12

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25


ORDER OF DRAW (RESULT SHEET) HORIZONTAL JUMPS (Must be submitted to the Competition Secretary directly after completion of the event) RECORDS MEETING: WORLD: VENUE: AFRICA: DATE: TIME: ROSA: EVENT: PROVINCIAL: EVENT NO: PAGE: OF MEETING: Heat: of Quarter-final: of Semi-final: of Final: of ATHLETE’S RECORD OF PROGRESSION No. 1 2 3 Best Pos. First name Surname Province/School RESULT SHEET FOR ANNOUNCER, MEDIA, MARKETING, DEVELOPMENT AND STATISTICS No. Performance Wind Pos. First name Surname Province/School Chief Judge: Time started Time ended The event took place according to IAAF / ASA IAAF Rules.


Y N

The wind meter readings are recorded. Y N The placing of the first 8 athletes is recorded correctly on the result sheet.

Y N

The wind meter reading sheet is attached.

Y N If any of the above questions are answered “NO”, where the LOC and the athletes notified that the results are unofficial.

Y N



WIND METER READING FORM – HORIZONTAL JUMPS (This wind meter readings statement must be attached to the relevant result sheet.) Meeting: Venue: Date: Heat: of Quarter-final: of Semi-final: of Final: of NO. COMPETITOR Province/School 1 2 3 Time started: Time ended: Name of judge: Signature:


ORDER OF DRAW (RESULT SHEET) VERTICAL JUMPS (Must be submitted to the Competition Secretary directly after completion of the event) RECORDS MEETING: WORLD: VENUE: AFRICA: DATE: TIME: ROSA: EVENT: PROVINCIAL: EVENT NO: PAGE: OF MEETING: Heat: of Quarter-final: of Semi-final: of Final: of ATHLETE’S RECORD OF PROGRESSION HEIGHT INCREMENTS NO

. First

name Surname Prov/

School RESULT SHEET FOR ANNOUNCER, MEDIA, MARKETING, DEVELOPMENT AND STATISTICS No. Performance Wind Pos. First name Surname Province/School Chief Judge: Time started Time ended The event took place according to IAAF / ASA IAAF Rules.


Y N

The implements used were the correct implements.


Y N

The measuring equipment used was certified as correct.

Y N If any of the above questions are answered “NO”, where the LOC and the athletes notified that the results are unofficial.

Y N



ORDER OF DRAW (RESULT SHEET) THROWING EVENTS (Must be submitted to the Competition Secretary directly after completion of the event) RECORDS MEETING: WORLD: VENUE: AFRICA: DATE: TIME: ROSA: EVENT: PROVINCIAL: EVENT NO: PAGE: OF MEETING: Heat: of Quarter-final: of Semi-final: of Final: of ATHLETE’S ORDER OF DRAW AND RECORD OF PROGRESSION No. 1 2 3 Best Pos. First name Surname Province/School RESULT SHEET FOR ANNOUNCER, MEDIA, MARKETING, DEVELOPMENT AND STATISTICS No. Performance Wind Pos. First name Surname Province/School N.A. Chief Judge: Time started Time ended The event took place according to IAAF / ASA IAAF Rules.


Y N

The implements used were the correct implements.


Y N

The measuring equipment used was certified as correct.

Y N The performance of the first 8 athletes is recorded correctly on the result sheet.

Y N


Y N



RESULT SHEET – CROSS COUNTRY RACES, RACE WALKING (Must be submitted to the Competition Secretary directly after completion of the event) RECORDS MEETING: WORLD: VENUE: AFRICA: DATE: TIME: RSA: EVENT: PROVINCIAL: EVENT NO: PAGE: OF MEETING: No. Pos Name Surname No. Age Gen Cat Province/School Time Chief Judge: Chief Timekeeper: Is the gender of the athletes indicated


Y N

Is the age categories of athletes indicated

Y N The placing of the athletes is recorded correctly on the result sheet.

Y N


Y N



TIME KEEPERS REPORT CARD FOR NON TRACK EVENTS (Cross Country, Race Walking) (This time readings statement must be attached to the relevant result sheet.) NAME OF MEETING RECORD AGE GENDER DATE NUMBERS RANGING FROM TO PAGE OF POS. TIME POS. TIME POS. TIME POS. TIME

NAME OF CHIEF TIME KEEPER SIGNATURE


PROTEST FORM (TO APPEAL AGAINST A DECISION TAKEN DURING AN ATHLETICS MEETING) In accordance with IAAF Rule 146 all applications to the Jury of Appeal must be accompanied by a deposit o R100,00. Protest lodged on behalf of: Name: Province/School: Competitors No: Name of Event: Protest logged by: Designation: IAAF Rules(s) alleged to have been contravened: Grounds for Lodging Appeal: Date: Signature: OFFICIAL USE ONLY Time at which result was announced: Time of receipt of written protest: Jury’s Decision: Jury Chairperson: Jury Secretary: Fee to be Refunded: Forfeited: Appellant notified: Date: Time: Meeting Manager notified Date: Time:


NOTICE OF NEW RECORD SET RECORD CERTIFICATE __________________________________________________________ Level: National/ Provincial/School This is to certify that __________________________________________________________ Name of Athlete set a new Record at _________________________________________________________ venue _________________________________________________________ Date _________________________________________________________ State Event _________________________________________________________ Age Category _________________________________________________________ Gender __________________________________________________________ Performance (time, distance, height) __________________________________________________________ Wind meter reading / weight of the implement ______________________ Signature of Chairperson


ASSIZE CERTIFICATE - SHOT MEETING Meeting: ____________________________ Date of Meeting: ___________________ Item no: ____________________________ Time of Item: _____________________ City: ________________________________________________________________ ATHLETE Athlete: ______________________________________________________________ Province / Country: _________________________ Registration No: _____________ Men: _____ Women: _____ Age group: _________________ IMPLEMENT SHOT IAAF Rule 188.4 - 5 Name of Implement: _____________________________________________ Construction Material: _____________________________________________ Weight: _______________ gr Diameter: _______________ mm ________________________ ________ _______________ ASSIZER ASA NO DATE


ASSIZE CERTIFICATE – DISCUS MEETING Meeting: ____________________________ Date of Meeting: ___________________ Item no: ____________________________ Time of Item: _____________________ City: ________________________________________________________________ ATHLETE Athlete: ______________________________________________________________ Province / Country: _________________________ Registration No: _____________ Men: _____ Women: _____ Age group: _________________ IMPLEMENT DISCUS IAAF Rule 189.1 - .2 Name of Implement: ____________________________________________________ Weight: _______________ gr Outside diameter of metal rim: _______________ mm Diameter of metal plate or flat centre area: _______________ mm Thickness of metal plate or flat centre area: _______________ mm Thickness of rim (6mm from edge): _______________ mm ________________________ ________ _______________ ASSIZER ASA NO DATE


ASSIZE CERTIFICATE - HAMMER MEETING Meeting: ____________________________ Date of Meeting: ___________________ Item no: ____________________________ Time of Item: _____________________ City: ________________________________________________________________ ATHLETE Athlete: ______________________________________________________________ Province / Country: _________________________ Registration No: _____________ Men:_____ Women:_____ Age group: _________________ IMPLEMENT HAMMER IAAF Rule 191.4 - .9 Name of Implement: ____________________________________________________ Weight: _______________ gr Length of Hammer measured from inside of grip: _______________ mm Diameter of head: _______________ mm Thickness of wire: _______________ mm Length of Grip: _______________ mm

Centre of gravity of head: Yes: ٱ No: ٱ ________________________ ________ _______________ ASSIZER ASA NO DATE


ASSIZE CERTIFICATE - JAVELIN MEETING Meeting: ____________________________ Date of Meeting: ___________________ Item no: ____________________________ Time of Item: _____________________ City: ________________________________________________________________ ATHLETE Athlete: ______________________________________________________________ Province / Country: _________________________ Registration No: _____________ Men:_____ Women:_____ Age group: _________________ IMPLEMENT JAVELIN IAAF Rule 193.3 - 9 Name of Implement: _____________________________ Weight: _______ gr Lengths Mm Diameters mm Overall In front of Grip Tip to Centre of Gravity At rear of Grip Half from Tip to C of G 150mm from Tip Tail to Centre of Gravity At rear of Head Half from Tail to C of G Immediately behind Head Head Half way Tip to C of G Grip Over Grip Half way Tail to C of G 150mm from Tail At Tail ________________________ ________ _______________ ASSIZER ASA NO DATE


CHIEF WIND METER CARD– TRACK EVENTS SUMMARY OF WIND METER READINGS (This wind meter readings summary must be submitted to the Competition Secretary at the end of the Competition for later cross references) Meeting: Venue: Date: Event No.

Event

Reading

Event No. Event

Reading

Name of judge: Signature:


CHIEF TIMEKEEPER’S CARD SUMMARY OF HAND TIMES TAKEN (This Timekeepers summary must be submitted to the Competition Secretary at the end of the Competition for later cross references)

Meeting: Venue: Date: Chief Timekeeper: Signature:

No. Event 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10


CHIEF ELECTRONIC TIMEKEEPER’S CARD SUMMARY OF ELECTRONIC TIMES TAKEN (This Electronic Timekeepers summary must be submitted to the Competition Secretary at the end of the Competition for later cross references)

Meeting: Venue: Date: Chief Timekeeper: Signature:

No. Event 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10


CHIEF LAP SCORER’S CARD SUMMARY OF FINAL POSITION (This Lap Score Card summary must be submitted to the Competition Secretary at the end of the Competition for later cross references)

Meeting: Venue: Lap Scoring Card no.: of: Chief Lap Scorer: Signature: No. Name of Event Number of athlete 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10


CHIEF WIND METER CARD - HORIZONTAL JUMPS SUMMARY OF THE WIND METER READING OF THE BEST PERFORMANCE (This wind meter readings summary must be submitted to the Competition Secretary at the end of the Competition for later cross references) Meeting: Venue: Date: No. Event

Wind meter reading of Athlete’s best jump 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8



CHIEF JUDGE – RESULTS SUMMARY HORIZONTAL JUMPS - VERTICAL JUMPS – THROWS (This summary must be submitted to the Competition Secretary at the end of the Competition for later cross references) Meeting: Venue: Date: No. Event

Reading of Athlete’s best jump 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8



RACE WALKING JUDGE WARNING/DISQUALIFICATION SHEET (This race tally sheet must be attached to the relevant result sheet)

Event: Venue: Distance: Date: Athlete Caution Competitor told Warning Disqualified Name No. Reason

(> or ~) Lap or time

Reason (> or ~)

Lap or time

Lap or time

DO’S AND DON’TS OF RACE WALK JUDGING 1. If in doubt, give the benefit to the competitor. 2. If you form an opinion, act on it immediately. 3. When warning a competitor, make sure he / she

sees your sign. 4. Do not judge from a moving vehicle. 5. If a competitor is disqualified today, do not pre-

judge him for the next race. 6. You are in control of your section of judging

territory, so make up your mind. 7. Avoid getting into conversation during the race with

other judges to avoid influencing each other’s opinion.

8. Do not convey to any competitor information as to the progress of the race.

9. Mark your card clearly when making a warning / disqualification, so there is no confusion when it is received by the Chief Judge or Recorder.

10. In track races judge from the outside of the track. 11. Do not let your judging intimidate the athlete.

Always be more than 10m away from the athlete. 12. Do not follow or lead the athlete during judging.

Stand still when the athlete is passing you. 13. Do not judge by lying down on the track or road. 14. Warning signs used during Race Walking Events

Name of judge:

Judge no. Signature:


REFEREE: TRACK EVENTS - UMPIRE VIOLATION REPORT FORM – (RELAYS EXCLUDED) Meeting: Date: NO. INFRINGEMENT Ran out of lane on the inside of the allocated lane (on the bend ) Ran out of allocated lane on a straight and hampered/ impeded another athlete Finished the race outside the allocated lane. Retired from the race Obstruction to other teams or athletes – State number of athlete obstructed in detail below Broke in before the break-line (800m – 10000m) Trailed the leg below the horizontal plane of the top of the hurdle. Did not go over the hurdle. Did not go over or through the Steeple Chase Water Jump completely. Event Number

Event Lane Competitor’s number

Number of Infringement

Detail of infringement

Umpire’s name: Signature


REFEREE: TRACK EVENTS – RELAYS - UMPIRE VIOLATION REPORT FORM Meeting: Date: NO. INFRINGEMENT Outgoing runner began run before Acceleration Zone Received baton in the Acceleration Zone Received the baton outside the Take Over Zone Dropped the baton – Did not continue Dropped baton - Not retrieved by athlete dropping it Obstruction to other teams or athletes Other infringement and further details: Event Number

Event Lane Competitor’s number

Number of Infringement

Detail of infringement

Umpire’s name: Signature


CHIEF JURY OF APPEAL – RESULTS SUMMARY (This summary must be submitted to the Competition Secretary at the end of the Competition for later cross references) Meeting: Venue: Date: No. Event

Decision Taken Appeal accepted Appeal turned down Time of decision

Name of Chief: Signature:


COMPETITION SECRETARY – SUMMARY OF NEW RECORDS SET Meeting: Venue: Date: No. Event

Performance Name of new record holder Type of record

Name of Comp. Sec.: Signature:


APPLICATION FORM: CHANGES IN ENTRIES NB!!! [To be completed by Team Managers before the start of the Technical Meeting] EVENT: Province/School: DATE: NAME OF MANAGER: SIGNATURE: STATE EVENT THAT MUST BE CHANGED Name Of Athlete Gender Age

Category Number Of Athlete

Enrolled For

Change To

Withdraw New Entry

Correct Spelling Or Number Of Athlete

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MANUAL TEAMS SCORE CARD - TRACK AND FIELD EVENTS NO. EVENT: POINTS OF TEAM ACHIEVEMENT NAME OF ATHLETE SYMBOL OF TEAM Rec. SUB TOTAL: NO. EVENT: POINTS OF TEAM ACHIEVEMENT NAME OF ATHLETE SYMBOL OF TEAM Rec. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. SUB TOTAL: NO. EVENT: POINTS OF TEAM ACHIEVEMENT NAME OF ATHLETE SYMBOL OF TEAM Rec. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. SUB TOTAL: NO. EVENT: POINTS OF TEAM ACHIEVEMENT NAME OF ATHLETE SYMBOL OF TEAM Rec. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. SUB TOTAL: TOTAL: PAGE:


CROSS COUNTRY TIME RECORDING CARD

This Time Recording Card must be attached to the relevant result sheet

NAME OF EVENT

DATE OF EVENT

CURRENT RECORD

NEW RECORD

AGE

GENDER DATE

NUMBERS RANGING FROM

TO PAGE OF

POS. TIME POS. TIME POS. TIME POS. TIME

1. 21. 41. 61. 81.

2. 22. 42. 62. 82.

3. 23. 43. 63. 83.

4. 24. 44. 64. 84.

5. 25. 45. 65. 85.

6. 26. 46. 66. 86.

7. 27. 47. 67. 87.

8. 28. 48. 68. 88.

9. 29. 49. 69. 89.

10. 30. 50. 70. 90.

11. 31. 51. 71. 91.

12. 32. 52. 72. 92.

13. 33. 53. 73. 93.

14. 34. 54. 74. 94.

15. 35. 55. 75. 95.

16. 36. 56. 76. 96.

17. 37. 57. 77. 97.

18. 38. 58. 78. 98.

19. 39. 59. 79. 99.

20. 40. 60. 80. 100. NAME OF CHIEF TIME KEEPER SIGNATURE


CROSS COUNTRY REGISTRATION FORM

Club/School: __________________________ REGION: _____________________________

Registration fee: R5.00 per athlete No. Athlete Date of Birth ID Number or

School Registration Card Number

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Total amount of athletes: _______ Amount due: _________________ Team Manager: _______________ Tel no: ___________________ Registrant: ___________________


MANUAL SYSTEM - POSITION CARD – CROSS COUNTRY NUMBERS: ________ TO ________ Name tags to be placed in block according to position finished. Numbers reading from left to right NAME OF EVENT: _____________________________ AGE CATEGORY: _________ GENDER: _________ 1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10


TEAM SCORE CARD CROSS - COUNTRY, RACE WALKING NAME OF EVENT: _____________________________ AGE CATEGORY: _________ GENDER: _________ Team Points according to position Total points Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 NAME OF EVENT: _____________________________ AGE CATEGORY: _________ GENDER: _________ Team Points according to position Total points Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 NAME OF EVENT: _____________________________ AGE CATEGORY: _________ GENDER: _________ Team Points according to position Total points Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 NAME OF EVENT: _____________________________ AGE CATEGORY: _________ GENDER: _________ Team Points according to position Total points Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 NAME OF EVENT: _____________________________ AGE CATEGORY: _________ GENDER: _________ Team Points according to position Total points Position 1 2 3 4 5 6

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