Field Event Rules & Guidance


DISCUS Rules of Competition will be as set out below together with the NZCAA Booklet and IAAF Rules. Chief Judges must ensure they have sufficient personnel to properly manage the event, particularly at Colgate Games or other major events. At least two should be judging the athlete within the circle and measuring, together with a Recorder and two in the sector judging the fall of implement, measuring and retrieving. Chief Judges may outline some of the rules to all athletes prior to commencing the event. In most children’s competitions there will normally be only three trials per athlete, however, in some centre championships a final 8 are selected – see Section 13 below. The procedure for setting up the correct landing sector is detailed in the IAAF Technical Competition Rules -- Rule 187 (10) to (12). Recorders will control athletes waiting to compete and will record results. Recorders are to show a Foul with an "X", and a Pass with a "—". Numbers should be clearly written. Chief Judges need to ensure athletes are using the implements provided by the meeting organisers and that they are the correct weight of implement appropriate to their age group and sex – as shown on the attached sheet. The 500gm implements must be of rubber composition, and must not exceed 150mm in diameter. Implements used in a competition must be of the same brand. Note implements should be carried back to the circle, never thrown. The 750gm implement may be of either rubber composition or steel banded At Championship events all trials should be marked and measured as they are thrown. It is acceptable at club or other minor events to mark each athlete’s best trial and measure once only. An athlete is allowed to touch the inside rim of the circle. It shall be a foul if the athlete, after stepping into the circle and beginning to make a trial, touches the top edge of the circle or ground outside the circle with any part of their body (this should not include shoelaces flapping around). Athletes shall start their trial from a stationery position. Provided Section 6 above has not been breached an athlete may interrupt a trial once started, and may lay the implement down either inside or outside the circle (if outside then it must be in the rear half), and may leave the circle by the rear half, before returning and recommencing the trial again from a stationery position. It shall be a foul (or fail) if: The athlete leaves the circle before the implement has landed, or If they leave other than by the rear half of the circle, or If the implements first point of contact with the ground is on or outside the marked sector lines, or If the athlete exceeds the maximum time limit allowed (this is 1 min. for all trials other than consecutive trials by the same athlete when it will be 2 min). It shall A trial is measured from the first point of contact to the inside of the of the circumference line of the circle. The tape must be pulled through the centre point of the circle to ensure a consistent measuring approach for all athletes. Measurements shall be to the nearest full centimetre below the distance on the tape, if the distance measured is not a whole centimetre. An athlete shall not use any device of any kind (e.g. the taping of two or more fingers together), which in any way provides assistance when making a trial. Tape may only be used to cover an open wound. Use of gloves is not allowed but in order to obtain a better grip, athletes may use a suitable substance their hands only. Ties If a final eight are required and there are more than 8 competitors, all athletes will be given three trials with the best 8 given a further three. The 8 finalists will compete in reverse order (i.e. the 8^th best throw will compete first and the best last) for their 4^th and 5^th throws. IAAF Rules dictate this order should again be reviewed for the final throw (i.e. best thrower competing last). If there are 8 or less athletes competing they will all be given six trials as of right, but again the final three trials will be run in reverse order in accordance with the rules in this Section 13 above. If an athlete has three fouls in the initial trials they shall still be eligible for a final three trials. In both above circumstances athletes will be credited with the best of their 6 trials. – consult the Field referee if in doubt on any matter. They will have the final decision if there is an issue. PLEASE Note –not be a foul if the athlete accidentally drops the implement inside the circle during a trial and it rolls outside the circle, or if it hits the nets and lands for the first time within the sector (in which case it should be measured provided no other rules have been breached). – In the case of ties the next best result from those in the tie shall be compared. If still equal the next best result shall be compared and so on until there is a clear result. If still equal after all are compared and the tie concerns first place, the athletes concerned will compete again in the same order until the tie is resolved. there is no foul in Discus for an "improper release". The implement may be thrown in any way including underarm without penalty. HIGH JUMP These are one metre square boards made of various materials dependant on supplier. A good product to use is old rubber or mondo track cut to a one metre square and painted to suit. They are used by age grades 7 years to 11 years inclusive and are a means of refining athletes’ take-offs so that they achieve use of the white board only at 12 years of age. The boards are divided into five 200mm wide strips and coloured The metre boards are to be positioned so that the front edge of the central white stripe is 1 metre from the edge of the landing area for athletes 7yrs and 8 yrs, 1.5metre for 9yrs and 10yrs, and 2metres for 11 year old athletes. It is important these positions are adopted as the safety of younger athletes can be compromised if the metre board is too far away from the landing area. It shall be a foul if the athlete touches the ground between the front edge of the metre board and the landing area. Other types of fouls are detailed in the LONG JUMP – GENERAL sheet. It shall Measurements will be taken from the front edge of the colour band from which the jump into the landing area was taken. If the athlete jumps from behind the metre board, the measurement shall be taken from the front edge of the first colour band (i.e. the band on the board farthest away from the landing area). To avoid doubt Chief Judges should have two Judges observing which colour band the athlete has jumped from and the colour should be called by each of them. This is a system whereby only the first jump of each athlete is measured, and then only those that exceed the "Standard" from the second round on. It is not recommended for a championship event or one where a clear winner must be determined in accordance with the rules relating to a Final. It can be used where a large number of athletes are competing in a non championship event (e.g. club night) where a general winner only is required. It is possible to set up a "Standard System" using either the standard white board or the metre board systems. Where a standard board system is used the following rules will apply – The standard is established after one complete round where all jumps are measured. The 8^th best jump will be taken as the standard distance. The standard boards or pegs are then placed alongside the landing area at the designated distance. If a normal white take-off board is being used the "standard boards" will be flags or pegs placed on each side of the landing area at the designated distance. If a metre board is being used the standard boards will be 1 metre x 200mm wide boards coloured the same as the metre board. These boards will be placed along each side of the landing area with the designated distance being taken from the front of the metre board to the front of the standard boards. Where metre boards are used two judges will need to call both the take-off and landing colours to determine if the standard distance has been exceeded or not. If athletes do not jump beyond the standard distance their trial is not measured. Ties – In the case of ties the next best result from those in the tie shall be compared. If still equal the next best result shall be compared and so on until there is a clear result. If there are insufficient results or the athletes are still equal after all are compared and the tie concerns first place, the athletes concerned will compete again in the same order with all jumps measured until the tie is resolved. – consult the Field Referee if in doubt on any matter. They will have the final decision if there is an issue. PLEASE orange – blue – white – red - yellow. This colour scheme must always be used within the centre. not be a failure if – The athlete jumps using two feet. The only event requiring a single foot take off is High Jump. The athlete (particularly very young ones) takes two steps on the metre board i.e. steps on the first colour band and then the last colour band before jumping. In these instances the measurement will be taken from the front of the last colour band stepped on in accordance with standard measurement procedures. Rules of Competition will be as set out below together with the NZCAA Booklet and IAAF Rules. Chief Judges must ensure they have sufficient personnel to properly manage the event, particularly at Colgate Games or other major events. At least two should be judging the athletes take-off point and measuring. Chief Judges may outline some of the rules to all athletes prior to commencing the event. In most children’s competitions there will normally be only three trials per athlete, however, in some centre championships a final 8 are selected – see Section 12 below. Recorders will control athletes waiting to compete and will record results. Recorders are to show a Foul with an "X", and a Pass with a "—". Numbers should be clearly written with decimals clearly shown. Chief Judges must ensure the Rake Judge(s) is/are levelling the sand after each trial and not creating a dip in the sand so that subsequent jumps have distorted & longer measurements. Sand should be kept level with the take-off board. Whenever possible Chief Judges should ensure that plasticene boards are used for athletes aged 12 years and above. Specifications relating to plasticene boards are detailed in IAAF Technical Rules – Rule 185(4) to (8). Athletes may place up to a maximum of two markers (preferably supplied by the meeting organisers) alongside the runway, but not on it. If these are not available adhesive tape can be used but not chalk or similar substance. A trial is measured at right angles to the take off board from the nearest break in the landing area sand, made by any part of the body, to the take-off line or take-off line extended (which is the front edge of the take-off board or metre board). The tape should be pulled through the take-off board to ensure a consistent measuring approach for all athletes. Measurements shall be to the nearest full centimetre below the distance on the tape if the distance measured is not a whole centimetre. Provided no other rules have been breached an athlete may interrupt a trial once started, and may return to the start off point to recommence their trial. This trial must still be completed within the relevant time frame. It shall be a foul (or fail) if:- The athlete while taking off touches the ground beyond the take-off line with any part of their body whether jumping or running up, or Takes off from outside either end of the board, whether beyond or before the extension of the take-off line, or Touches the ground between the take-off line and the landing area/pit, or Employs any form of somersaulting while running up or jumping, or In the course of landing touches the ground outside the landing area closer to the take-off line than the nearest break in the sand, (note many pits are wider than required so for fairness a tape should be placed through the pit from front to rear to define the correct landing area width), or When leaving the landing area their first contact with the ground outside the landing area/tape is closer to the take-of line than the first break made in the sand, including any break made by overbalancing on landing. It shall Ties If a final eight are required in a championship and there are more than 8 competitors, all athletes will be given three trials with the best 8 given a further three. The 8 finalists will compete in reverse order for their 4^th and 5^th trials (i.e. the 8^th best jumper will compete first and the best last). IAAF Rules dictate this order should again be reviewed for the final 6^th round (i.e. best trialist competing last). If there are 8 or less athletes competing they will all be given six trials as of right, but again the final trials will be run in reverse order in accordance with the rules in this Section 12. If an athlete has three fouls in the initial trials they shall still be eligible for a final three trials. In both above circumstances athletes will be credited with the best of their 6 trials. – consult the Field Referee if in doubt on any matter. They will have the final decision if there is an issue. PLEASE LONG JUMP – METRE BOARD & STANDARDS SYSTEM Rules of Competition will be in conjunction with those set out in the sheet for LONG JUMP – GENERAL. STANDARDS SYSTEM METRE BOARDS Chief Judges must advise the athletes of the starting height and proposed progressions, and may outline some of the rules to all athletes, before competition begins. Recorders will control athletes waiting to compete and will record results. Recorders are to show a successful jump with "O", a foul with an "X", and a Pass with "—". No other symbols are to be used. Athletes may place up to a maximum of two markers (preferably supplied by the meeting organisers) on the runway. If these are not available adhesive tape can be used but not chalk or similar substance. Athletes must take off from one foot. Provided no other rules have been breached an athlete may interrupt a trial once started, and may return to the start off point to recommence their trial. This can happen more than once but the trial must still be completed within the relevant time frame. The relevant time frames allowed for trials are: More than 3 athletes competing 1 minute 2 or 3 athletes 1.5 minutes 1 athlete 3 minutes Consecutive jumps by same athlete 2 minutes It shall be a foul (or failure) if:- The athlete, in any way, knocks the bar off while jumping. It does not matter how long after the athlete passed over or whether the athlete has left the landing area or not, if the bar falls due to action of the athlete it is a failure. NOTE: If it is obvious the bar has been dislodged by wind or other force after the athlete has cleared it, the attempt shall be deemed successful, and if before or during the attempt, they shall be awarded a further trial. The athlete touches the ground including the landing area beyond the vertical plane of the uprights, either between or beyond (i.e. to each side of) the uprights, with any part of the body, without first clearing the bar. NOTE: It shall not be a failure if when the athlete jumps they touch the landing area with their foot, and in the opinion of the Judge no advantage is gained; or, The athlete has not commenced their jump at the expiry of the relevant time period allowed. If the athlete has commenced their jump and the time elapses this shall not be considered a failure; or The athlete decides not to attempt a jump after being called and the time has commenced, it shall be considered a failure once the period has elapsed. (NOTE: Athletes must advise Judges of their desire to pass before they are called, not after, however, in children’s events Judges should exercise a more flexible approach and ensure athletes are aware of this rule). An athlete may commence jumping at any height above the minimum height and may jump at their discretion ("Pass") at any subsequent height. Once a height is "Passed", it cannot be attempted again except in the case of a tie for first place. Three consecutive failures, regardless of the height at which they occur, will disqualify the jumper from any further competition unless a tie subsequently occurs. NOTE: - Judges should keep a close eye on progress of the competition to ensure athletes in the final group do not leave the competition area before the competition is decided (e.g. an athlete may pass at a height at which another fails, and then subsequently fail themselves at a greater height bringing the competition back to a tie). Measurement of a new height shall be made before athletes attempt that new height. It is to be made perpendicular to the ground, to the lowest part of the upper side of the bar (usually the centre). In all cases of records, the Judges shall check the measurement before the attempt, and shall recheck before each further attempt if the bar has been touched since last measured. Ties: If a tie occurs then:- The athlete with the lowest number of jumps at the height at which the tie occurs shall be awarded the higher place: If the tie still remains, the athlete with the lowest total number of failures throughout the competition up to and including the height last cleared shall be awarded the higher place ( Note - a Pass is not counted as a failure); If it still remains and concerns first place, the athletes tying shall have one further jump at the lowest height at which any of those involved failed, and if no decision is reached the bar shall be raised or lowered by 2cm as appropriate. They shall then attempt one further jump at each height until the tie is resolved. Athletes tying must jump on each occasion when resolving the tie. If the tie concerns any other place the athletes will share the same place in the competition. PLEASE SHOT PUT Chief Judges must ensure they have sufficient personnel to properly manage the event, particularly at Colgate Games or other major events. At least two should be judging the athlete within the circle and measuring, together with a Recorder. Chief Judges may outline some of the rules to all athletes prior to commencing the event. In most children’s competitions there will normally be only three trials per athlete, however, in some centre championships a final 8 are selected – see Section 14 below. Recorders will control athletes waiting to compete and will record results. Recorders are to show a Foul with an "X", and a Pass with a "—". Numbers should be clearly written. Chief Judges need to ensure athletes are using the implements provided by the meeting organisers and that they are the correct weight of implement appropriate to their age group and sex – as shown on the attached sheet. Note implements should be carried back to the circle, never thrown. Athletes shall start their trial from a stationery position, and shall put the shot from the shoulder with one hand only. From the time the athlete takes a stance in the circle to commence a put, the shot shall touch or be in close proximity to the neck or the chin and the hand shall not be dropped below this position during the action of putting. The shot shall not be taken behind the line of the shoulders. At Championship events all trials should be marked and measured as they are taken. It is acceptable at club or other minor events to mark each athlete’s best trial and measure once only. An athlete is allowed to touch the inside rim of the circle and/or stop board. It shall be a foul if the athlete, after stepping into the circle and beginning to make a trial, touches the top edge of the circle, stop board or ground outside the circle with any part of their body (this should not include shoelaces flapping around). The procedure relating to the stop board is detailed in the IAAF Technical Competition Rules -- Rule 188 (2), and setting up the correct landing sector is detailed in -- Rule 187 (10) to (12). Provided Section 7 above has not been breached an athlete may interrupt a trial once started, and may lay the implement down either inside or outside the circle (if outside then it must be in the rear half), and may leave the circle by the rear half, before returning and recommencing the trial again from a stationery position. It shall be a foul (or fail) if: The athlete improperly releases the implement (see 5 above), or Leaves the circle before the implement has landed, or Leaves other than by the rear half of the circle, or If the implements first point of contact with the ground is on or outside the marked sector lines, or If the athlete exceeds the maximum time limit allowed (this is 1 min. for all trials other than consecutive trials by the same athlete when it will be 2 min). It shall A trial is measured from the first point of contact to the inside of the stop board or circumference line of the circle. The tape must be pulled through the centre point of the circle to ensure a consistent measuring approach for all athletes. Measurements shall be to the nearest full centimetre below the distance on the tape, if the distance measured is not a whole centimetre. An athlete shall not use any device of any kind (e.g. the taping of two or more fingers together), which in any way provides assistance when making a trial. Tape may only be used to cover an open wound. Use of gloves is not allowed but in order to obtain a better grip, athletes may use a suitable substance on their hands only. They may use a bandage at the wrist to protect it from injury. Ties If a final eight are required and there are more than 8 competitors, all athletes will be given three trials with the best 8 given a further three. The 8 finalists will compete in reverse order for their 4^th and 5^th throws (i.e. the 8^th best throw will compete first and the best last). IAAF Rules dictate this order should again be reviewed for the final put (i.e. best trialist competing last). If there are 8 or less athletes competing they will all be given six trials as of right, but again the final three trials will be run in reverse order in accordance with the rules in this Section 14 above. If an athlete has three fouls in the initial trials they shall still be eligible for a final three trials. In both above circumstances athletes will be credited with the best of their 6 trials. PLEASE not be a foul if the athlete accidentally drops the implement inside the circle during a trial and it rolls outside the circle. – In the case of ties the next best result from those in the tie shall be compared. If still equal the next best result shall be compared and so on until there is a clear result. If still equal after all are compared and the tie concerns first place, the athletes concerned will compete again in the same order until the tie is resolved. – consult the Field referee if in doubt on any matter. They will have the final decision if there is an issue. Rules of Competition will be as set out below together with the NZCAA Booklet and IAAF Rules. – consult the Field Referee if in doubt on any matter. They will have the final decision if there is an issue. Rules of Competition will be as set out below together with the NZCAA Booklet and IAAF Rules. LONG JUMP -- GENERAL not be a failure if:- Note -- If an athlete does not correctly leave the landing area, but walks back through, it shall not be a foul if their first point of contact with the ground outside is further away from the take–off line than the closest break in the sand. In this case the measurement shall be taken from the break in the sand nearest to the take-off line. If, however, their first contact with the ground is closer to the take-off line than their closest break in the sand then that shall be a foul. – In the case of ties the next best result from those in the tie shall be compared. If still equal the next best result shall be compared and so on until there is a clear result. If still equal after all are compared and the tie concerns first place, the athletes concerned will compete again in the same order until the tie is resolved. A pass is not a result. An athlete runs outside the white lines marking the runway at any point, or takes off from two feet, or Under 9(b) above a part of the athletes foot or shoe is touching the ground outside either end of the take-off board, before the take –off line, or In the course of landing an athlete touches the ground outside the landing area/tape with any part of their body, unless such contact is the first contact or contravenes paragraph 9(e) above, or An athlete walks back through the landing area after having left in the correct way.

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