DRAFT  11/2/09

SECTION ONE

SANCTION, RULES, AND ADMINISTRATION

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

 

2009-2010 AIA 1A-2A-3A State Track & Field Championships

 

NOTE:  In lieu of a coaches meeting at the state meet, all stakeholders should review both the general and specific instructions for the track events.

 

                                                         

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Greg Wayne, Meet Director

AIA 1A-2A-3A State Track & Field Championships

Alternative Programs Coordinator

Monument Valley High School

PO Box 337

Kayenta, Arizona 86033

gwayne@kayenta.k12.az.us

gwayne@hughes.net

(Challenge Center) 928-697-2181

(Home)  928-697-8572

1A-2A-3A

STATE TRACK & FIELD MEET

SANCTION AND RULES

 

 

SPECIAL NOTE:

 

Joe Selleh Track at Sun Angel Stadium

Arizona State University

 

MONDO TRACK & FIELD SURFACE

 

A maximum spike length of 5mm (3/8 inch).

 

Only PYRAMID spikes are permitted.  No needle spikes allowed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(AIA bylaws 12.2.1)—Mechanics and procedures for state tournaments will be determined by the AIA Executive Board (or designees).

 

(AIA bylaws 14.1.1)—The AIA Constitution and Bylaws shall govern all athletic contests and be the minimum rules, mechanics, and procedures of a region and conference, and shall take precedence over those of the National Federation.

 

(AIA bylaws 29.1.1)—Official rules for track & field shall be those published in the current edition of the NFHS rules book, case book, and official manual.

 

(AIA bylaws 14.14)—The AIA, host institution, or meet management shall be responsible for lost or stolen articles.

 

(AIA bylaws 16.3)—The AIA Sportsmanship Rule is in effect.

 

(AIA bylaws 29.8.4)—Practice or competition shall not be permitted at the state meet venue for seven (7) calendar days prior to the state meet.

 

(AIA bylaws 29.8.5.1)—In the event of an appeal or protest during the state championships tournament, the decision of the tournament director and/or games committee shall be final.

 

(NFHS rule 2-1-2)—SCORING:  10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1 for both individual and relay events.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPLEMENTATIONS BY MEET MANAGEMENT

Under NFHS rule 3-2, meet management has the authority to determine:

 

(NFHS rule 3-2-3a) Meet Officials—The AIA Commissioner of Officials selects the starter, recall starter, referee, head finish judge, head field judge, wind gauge operator (track events), clerk of the course, head umpire, and the head judge at each field event.  Meet management selects all other meet workers.

 

(NFHS rule 3-2-3b) Competition Area—The AIA Executive Board shall determine the venue per AIA Bylaws 12.1.1.

 

(NFHS rule 3-2-3c) Meet Time Schedule—After a great deal of consideration, meet management has determined the time schedule for the meet.

 

(NFHS rule 3-2-3d, e, f) Number of Heats Required, Head and Lane Assignments, Advancement (Prelims to Finals)—Outlined in the Track Events Instructions.

 

(NFHS rule 3-2-3g) Timing—Meet management has adopted timing specifications (as well as modifying for the needs of the meet) for the state meet per NCAA rule 5-12-3 for championship events.

 

(NFHS rule 3-2-3h) Approved marking items—Meet management has adopted NCAA rules for markings for the high jump and relays.

 

 

(NFHS rule 3-2-3i) Relay exchanges— Outlined in the Track Events Instructions.

 

(NFHS rule 3-2-3j, k, l, m, n, and o)-- Outlined in the Field Events Instructions.

 

(NFHS rule 3-2-4a) Spikes—no longer than ¼ inch.

 

(NFHS rule 3-2-4b) -- Outlined in the Track Events Instructions.

 

(NFHS rule 3-2-4c, d, e, f, g, h, and i)—Field Events-- Outlined in the Field Events Instructions.

 

(NFHS rule 3-2-4j) Jersey—must be tucked in for track events.

 

(NFHS rule 3-2-4k) Electronic devices—not allowed in any restricted areas.

 

(NFHS rule 3-2-4L) Jury of Appeals—chaired by the meet director, and a few members from each conference.

 

(NFHS rule 3-2-4m) Referee—will be assigned by the AIA

 

(NFHS rule 3-2-4n) Order of Events—the meet will be ran as scheduled.  If circumstances warrant a change, ample notice will be given.

 

(NFHS rule 3-2-4o) Items worn in excess of the school uniform—Sunglasses may be worn.  Hats and bandanas may not be worn (AIA bylaws 29.8.5.1)

 

(NFHS rule 3-2-4p) Photo Finish – only equipment authorized by meet management shall be used to determine the official order of finish.

 

(NFHS rule 3-2-4q) Lapped Runners—should stay their normal course.  All passing should be to the RIGHT, if at all possible.

 

(NFHS rule 3-2-4r) Starter—may use a voice amplification system.

 

(NFHS rule 3-2-4s) Race recall—the timing crews are authorized to fire a starter’s pistol to recall the race.

 

(NFHS rule 3-2-4t) Correction of scoring errors—all scores shall be final within thirty (30) minutes after the conclusion of the last race, Saturday.

(NFHS rule 3-2-4u) Impounding of implements—impounded implements may be picked up at the conclusion of each session.