USATF Rules and Regulations

USATF Rules

The meet will be conducted in accordance with USATF rules, including those applicable and specific to Youth Athletics.

Event Limits

A competitor must compete in his/her age division only. There will be no "moving up" in any events, including relays. Competitors in the Bantam and Midget divisions may compete in a maximum of three events, including relays. Athletes in the Youth, Intermediate, and Young Men/Women division may compete in a maximum of four events, including relays. Combined events are not included in the event count.

Relay Uniforms

Relay participants must wear a top of the same color(s) and shorts of the same color(s).

Sprint Relays

In sprint relays, the outgoing runners may place white tape on the track, as per meet management. If the athlete does not have the tape, it will be supplied by meet management.

Spikes

Track shoes with spikes are not to exceed " in length, or running flats must be worn. No sock running will be allowed on the track.

Pole Vault

Contestants in the pole vault competition will be weighed. All poles will be inspected for the manufacturer's pole rating and the maximum top-hand hold position as determined by the manufacturer. The competitor's weight shall be at or below the manufacturer's pole rating. (NO TOLERANCE)

Poles will be impounded at time of inspection and delivered to the competition site at the time of warm-up for the event.

Weigh-in and pole inspection will take place on the following schedule:

Protest Table

Protests must be filed within 30 minutes following the announcement of results. A cash fee of $100 will be required, along with an official Protest Form, to be obtained from the protest referee. Fees will be refunded only if the appeal is upheld.