DRAFT 4/17/2010
SECTION THREE
TRACK EVENTS
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
2009-2010
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
Alternative Programs
Coordinator
(
(Home) 928-697-8572
SPECIAL NOTE:
Joe Selleh Track at Sun Angel Stadium
MONDO TRACK & FIELD SURFACE
A maximum spike length of 5mm (3/8 inch).
Only PYRAMID spikes are permitted. No needle spikes allowed.

SPECIAL NOTE:
Each session is scheduled to
start at
No session will start earlier
than scheduled.
However, circumstances may
come up (such as a weather delay) that could have the session starting late.
Within each session will be a
rolling time schedule, that is—we will get through each session as quickly as
possible.
2009-2010
Joe Selleh Track at Sun Angel Stadium ~
SESSION
Field Events (Prelims & Finals) Field
Events (Prelims & Finals)
11:30 am—Weigh-ins
1A Boys Shot Put, 1A Girls
Discus 1A
Girls Shot Put, 1A Boys Discus
2A Boys Long Jump, 2A Girls
High Jump 2A Girls
Long Jump, 2A Boys High Jump
3A Boys Pole vault, 3A Girls
Triple Jump 3A
Girls Pole Vault, 3A Boys Triple Jump
Track Events—Prelims Track
Events—Prelims
Prelims—High Hurdles (1A, 2A,
3A Girls) Prelims—High
Hurdles (1A, 2A, 3A Boys)
Prelims—100m Dash (1A, 2A, 3A
Boys) Prelims—100m
Dash (1A, 2A, 3A Girls)
Prelims—400m Dash (1A, 2A, 3A
Boys) Prelims—400m
Dash (1A, 2A, 3A Girls)
Prelims—300m Hurdles (1A, 2A,
3A Boys) Prelims—300m
Hurdles (1A, 2A, 3A Girls)
Prelims—200m Dash (1A, 2A, 3A
Girls) Prelims—200m
Dash (1A, 2A, 3A Boys)
SESSION TWO:
Field Events (Prelims & Finals) Field
Events (Prelims & Finals)
1A Boys Long Jump, 1A Girls
Triple Jump 1A Girls
Long Jump, 1A Boys Triple Jump
2A Boys Pole Vault, 2A Girls
Discus 2A
Girls Pole Vault, 2A Boys Discus
3A Boys Shot Put, 3A Girls
High Jump 3A
Girls Shot Put, 3A Boys High Jump
Track Events—Finals Track
Events—Finals
Finals—4 X 800m Relay (1A,
2A, 3A Boys) Finals—4 X
800m Relay (1A, 2A, 3A Girls)
Finals—High Hurdles (1A, 2A,
3A Girls) Finals—High
Hurdles (1A, 2A, 3A Boys)
Finals—100m Dash (1A, 2A, 3A
Boys) Finals—100m
Dash (1A, 2A, 3A Girls)
Finals—1600m Run (1A, 2A, 3A
Girls) Finals—1600m
Run (1A, 2A, 3A Boys)
Finals—4 X 100m Relay (1A,
2A, 3A Girls) Finals—4
X 100m Relay (1A, 2A, 3A Boys)
Finals—400m Dash (1A, 2A, 3A
Boys) Finals—400m
Dash (1A, 2A, 3A Girls)
SESSION THREE:
Field Events (Prelims & Finals) Field
Events (Prelims & Finals)
1A Boys Pole Vault, 1A Girls
High Jump 1A Girls
Pole Vault, 1A Boys High Jump
2A Boys Shot Put, 2A Girls
Triple Jump 2A
Girls Shot Put, 2A Boys Triple Jump
3A Boys Long Jump, 3A Girls
Discus 3A
Girls Long Jump, 3A Boys Discus
Track Events—Finals Track
Events—Finals
Finals—300m Hurdles (1A, 2A,
3A Boys) Finals—300m
Hurdles (1A, 2A, 3A Girls)
Finals—800m Run (1A, 2A, 3A
Girls) Finals—800m
Run (1A, 2A, 3A Boys)
Finals—200m Dash (1A, 2A, 3A
Girls) Finals—200m
Dash (1A, 2A, 3A Boys)
Finals—3200m Run (1A, 2A, 3A
Boys) Finals—3200m
Run (1A, 2A, 3A Girls)
Finals—800m Sprint Medley
Relay (1A Girls)
Finals—4 X 400m Relay (2A, 3A
Girls) Finals—4
X 400m Relay (1A, 2A, 3A Boys)
TRACK EVENTS
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
(NFHS Rule
NOTE: Each conference is a separate event—1A girls
is one event, 2A girls is another event, and so on
(NFHS Rule
(
(NFHS Rule 3-2-3e) SEEDING (100, 200,
400, 300H, & High Hurdles)
(NFHS Rule 3-2-3e) SEEDING (Relays)
(NFHS Rule 3-2-3e) SEEDING (800m,
1600m, and 3200m)
(NFHS Rule
(
(
(NFHS Rule
(NFHS Rule
(NFHS rule
(NFHS rule-4-5-8e and
(NFHS rule 4-5-8f) RESTRICTED AREAS
(NFHS rule 3-2-4a) SPIKES
(NFHS rule
4X 800m RELAY (SESSION TWO)
FRIDAY EST.
TIME SATURDAY
1A Boys
2A Boys
3A Boys
* This is an estimated time
only—the meet will use a rolling time schedule
(NFHS Rule
The four (4) actual runners
need to be listed, preferably in order, on the relay card (coaches will find
them in their packets).
(NFHS Rule
Once the relay card is
submitted to the clerk-of-the-course, those four (4) runners are official
competitors in the event. No changes can
be made to the relay card after that point.
(NFHS Rule
All athletes must be in the
bullpen at report call. Relay runners
must adhere to all uniform rules.
(NFHS Rule 5-7) START:
A multiple-waterfall (1-turn
stagger) start shall be used. The break
line is located at the end of the turn.
(NFHS Rule
Eight (8) laps total. Each runner completes two (2) laps.
(NFHS Rule
A wildcard exchange near the
finish line shall be used.
(NFHS Rule 5-8) FINISH:
Wildcard finish (not in
lanes).
The number four runner must report to the Finish Line
Recorder at the conclusion of the race (should remain in place order) to ensure
accurate results.
(NFHS Rule
All athletes must proceed to
the awards area immediately following the finish of the race.
(NFHS Rule
All athletes must be properly
equipped (proper uniform, no jewelry, etc.)
No electronics in the bullpen, infield, or on the
track.
Do not false start
Do not run on, or across, the
lane line
Do not impede the progress of
another runner
Do not commit any unfair acts
Obey all relay team rules
Do not commit any unsporting
or flagrant misconduct acts.
HIGH HURDLES (yellow/blue
marks point toward finish line)
PRELIMS (SESSION
FRIDAY EST.
TIME SATURDAY
1A Girls (yellow marks)
2A Girls
3A Girls
FINALS (SESSION TWO)
FRIDAY EST.
TIME SATURDAY
1A Girls
2A Girls
3A Girls
* This is an estimated time
only—the meet will use a rolling time schedule
(NFHS Rule 5-5 & 5-6) FORMAT:
Prelims and finals.
(NFHS Rule
Once an athlete checks-in to
the bullpen, they are officially competitors in that event.
(NFHS Rule
All athletes must be in the
bullpen at report call.
(NFHS Rule 5-7) START:
In lanes, blocks may be used.
(NFHS Rule
Ten flights (girls 33-inches,
boys 39-inches)
(NFHS Rule 5-8) FINISH:
In lanes (stay in your lane
when finished)
NOTE: All
finishers must remain on the track until dismissed by the Finish Line Recorder
NFHS Rule
All athletes must proceed to
the awards area immediately following the finish of the race.
(NFHS Rule
All athletes must be properly
equipped (proper uniform, no jewelry, etc.)
No electronics in the bullpen, infield, or on the
track.
Do not false start
Do not run on, or across, the
lane line
Do not impede the progress of
another runner
Do not commit any unfair acts
Obey all specific rules for
the event
Do not commit any unsporting
or flagrant misconduct acts.
100m DASH
PRELIMS (SESSION
FRIDAY EST.
TIME SATURDAY
1A Boys 100m Dash
2A Boys 100m Dash
3A Boys 100m Dash
FINALS (SESSION TWO)
FRIDAY EST.
TIME SATURDAY
1A Boys 100m Dash
2A Boys 100m Dash
3A Boys 100m Dash
* This is an estimated time
only—the meet will use a rolling time schedule
(NFHS Rule 5-5 & 5-6) FORMAT:
Prelims and finals.
(NFHS Rule
Once an athlete checks-in to
the bullpen, they are officially competitors in that event.
(NFHS Rule
All athletes must be in the
bullpen at report call.
(NFHS Rule 5-7) START:
In lanes, blocks may be used.
(NFHS Rule 5-8) FINISH:
In lanes (stay in your lane
when finished)
NOTE: All
finishers must remain on the track until dismissed by the Finish Line Recorder
NFHS Rule
All athletes must proceed to
the awards area immediately following the finish of the race.
(NFHS Rule
All athletes must be properly
equipped (proper uniform, no jewelry, etc.)
No electronics in the bullpen, infield, or on the
track.
Do not false start
Do not run on, or across, the
lane line
Do not impede the progress of
another runner
Do not commit any unfair acts
Obey all specific rules for
the event
Do not commit any unsporting
or flagrant misconduct acts.
1600m
FINALS (SESSION TWO)
FRIDAY EST.
TIME SATURDAY
1A Girls 1600m Run
2A Girls 1600m Run
3A Girls 1600m Run
* This is an estimated time
only—the meet will use a rolling time schedule
(NFHS Rule 5-5 & 5-6) FORMAT:
Finals only. If there are twenty-four (24) or more entries,
then the race will be conducted in two sections with the top 8-12 seeded
athletes in the last section (fast heat).
All others shall be in the first section.
(NFHS Rule
Once an athlete checks-in to
the bullpen, they are officially competitors in that event.
(NFHS Rule
All athletes must be in the
bullpen at report call.
(NFHS Rule 5-7) START:
Double-Waterfall (1-turn
stagger) start. The break line is
located at the end of the first turn.
(NFHS Rule 5-3) LAPS:
Four (4) laps of the track.
(NFHS Rule 5-8) FINISH:
Wildcard finish (not in
lanes).
NOTE: To ensure
accurate results, athletes will wear a pull-tag (sticker) as well as hip
numbers. The pull-tag will be turned
into the finish line recorder at the end of the race.
NOTE: All
finishers must remain on the track until dismissed by the Finish Line Recorder
NFHS Rule
All athletes must proceed to
the awards area immediately following the finish of the race.
(NFHS Rule
All athletes must be properly
equipped (proper uniform, no jewelry, etc.)
No electronics in the bullpen, infield, or on the
track.
Do not false start
Do not run on, or across, the
lane line
Do not impede the progress of
another runner
Do not commit any unfair acts
Obey all specific rules for
the event
Do not commit any unsporting
or flagrant misconduct acts.
4 X 100m RELAY (SESSION TWO)
FRIDAY EST.
TIME SATURDAY
1A Girls 4 X 100m Relay
2A Girls 4 X 100m Relay
3A Girls 4 X 100m Relay
* This is an estimated time
only—the meet will use a rolling time schedule
(NFHS Rule 5-5 & 5-6) FORMAT:
Timed finals ran in
sections. The top 9 seeds will be placed
in the last section (fast heat). All
others will be placed in earlier sections.
(NFHS Rule
The four (4) actual runners
need to be listed, preferably in order, on the relay card (coaches will find
them in their packets).
(NFHS Rule
Once the relay card is
submitted to the clerk-of-the-course, those four (4) runners are official
competitors in the event. No changes can
be made to the relay card after that point.
(NFHS Rule
All athletes must be in the
bullpen at report call. Relay runners
must adhere to all uniform rules.
(NFHS Rule 5-7) START:
Two-turn stagger.
(NFHS Rule
One lap total—each leg is
100m.
(NFHS Rule
All exchanges in lanes with
acceleration zones shall be used. The
exchange zone is the “tan” section of the running track.
(NFHS Rule 5-8) FINISH:
In lanes.
The number four runner must report to the Finish Line
Recorder at the conclusion of the race (should remain in place order) to ensure
accurate results.
(NFHS Rule
All athletes must proceed to
the awards area immediately following the finish of the race.
(NFHS Rule
All athletes must be properly
equipped (proper uniform, no jewelry, etc.)
No electronics in the bullpen, infield, or on the
track.
Do not false start
Do not run on, or across, the
lane line
Do not impede the progress of
another runner
Do not commit any unfair acts
Obey all relay team rules
Do not commit any unsporting
or flagrant misconduct acts.
400m DASH
PRELIMS (SESSION
FRIDAY EST.
TIME SATURDAY
1A Boys 400m Dash
2A Boys 400m Dash
3A Boys 400m Dash
FINALS (SESSION TWO)
FRIDAY EST.
TIME SATURDAY
1A Boys 400m Dash
2A Boys 400m Dash
3A Boys 400m Dash
* This is an estimated time
only—the meet will use a rolling time schedule
(NFHS Rule 5-5 & 5-6) FORMAT:
Prelims and finals.
(NFHS Rule
Once an athlete checks-in to
the bullpen, they are officially competitors in that event.
(NFHS Rule
All athletes must be in the
bullpen at report call.
(NFHS Rule 5-7) START:
In lanes, blocks may be
used—two turn stagger.
(NFHS Rule 5-8) FINISH:
In lanes (stay in your lane
when finished)
NOTE: All
finishers must remain on the track until dismissed by the Finish Line Recorder
NFHS Rule
All athletes must proceed to
the awards area immediately following the finish of the race.
(NFHS Rule
All athletes must be properly
equipped (proper uniform, no jewelry, etc.)
No electronics in the bullpen, infield, or on the
track.
Do not false start
Do not run on, or across, the
lane line
Do not impede the progress of
another runner
Do not commit any unfair acts
Obey all specific rules for
the event
Do not commit any unsporting
or flagrant misconduct acts.
300m HURDLES (red marks)
PRELIMS (SESSION
FRIDAY EST.
TIME SATURDAY
1A Boys 300m Hurdles
2A Boys 300m Hurdles 2:
3A Boys 300m Hurdles
FINALS (SESSION THREE)
FRIDAY EST.
TIME SATURDAY
1A Boys 300m Hurdles
2A Boys 300m Hurdles
3A Boys 300m Hurdles
* This is an estimated time
only—the meet will use a rolling time schedule
(NFHS Rule 5-5 & 5-6) FORMAT:
Prelims and finals.
(NFHS Rule
Once an athlete checks-in to
the bullpen, they are officially competitors in that event.
(NFHS Rule
All athletes must be in the
bullpen at report call.
(NFHS Rule 5-7) START:
In lanes, blocks may be used.
(NFHS Rule
Eight flights (girls
30-inches, boys 36-inches)
(NFHS Rule 5-8) FINISH:
In lanes (stay in your lane
when finished)
NOTE: All
finishers must remain on the track until dismissed by the Finish Line Recorder
NFHS Rule
All athletes must proceed to
the awards area immediately following the finish of the race.
(NFHS Rule
All athletes must be properly
equipped (proper uniform, no jewelry, etc.)
No electronics in the bullpen, infield, or on the
track.
Do not false start
Do not run on, or across, the
lane line
Do not impede the progress of
another runner
Do not commit any unfair acts
Obey all specific rules for
the event
Do not commit any unsporting
or flagrant misconduct acts.
800m
FINALS (SESSION THREE)
FRIDAY EST.
TIME SATURDAY
1A Girls 800m Run
2A Girls 800m Run
3A Girls 800m Run 8:
* This is an estimated time
only—the meet will use a rolling time schedule
(NFHS Rule 5-5 & 5-6) FORMAT:
Finals only. If there are sixteen (16) or more entries,
then the race will be conducted in two sections with the top 8-12 seeded
athletes in the last section (fast heat).
All others shall be in the first section.
(NFHS Rule
Once an athlete checks-in to
the bullpen, they are officially competitors in that event.
(NFHS Rule
All athletes must be in the
bullpen at report call.
(NFHS Rule 5-7) START:
Double-waterfall start.
(NFHS Rule 5-3) LAPS:
Two (2) laps of the track.
(NFHS Rule 5-8) FINISH:
Wildcard finish (not in
lanes).
NOTE: To ensure
accurate results, athletes will wear a pull-tag (sticker) as well as hip
numbers. The pull-tag will be turned
into the finish line recorder at the end of the race.
NOTE: All
finishers must remain on the track until dismissed by the Finish Line Recorder
NFHS Rule
All athletes must proceed to
the awards area immediately following the finish of the race.
(NFHS Rule
All athletes must be properly
equipped (proper uniform, no jewelry, etc.)
No electronics in the bullpen, infield, or on the
track.
Do not false start
Do not run on, or across, the
lane line
Do not impede the progress of
another runner
Do not commit any unfair acts
Obey all specific rules for
the event
Do not commit any unsporting
or flagrant misconduct acts.
200m DASH
PRELIMS (SESSION
FRIDAY EST.
TIME SATURDAY
1A Girls 200m Dash
2A Girls 200m Dash
3A Girls 200m Dash
FINALS (SESSION THREE)
FRIDAY EST.
TIME SATURDAY
1A Girls 200m Dash
2A Girls 200m Dash
3A Girls 200m Dash
* This is an estimated time
only—the meet will use a rolling time schedule
(NFHS Rule 5-5 & 5-6) FORMAT:
Prelims and finals.
(NFHS Rule
Once an athlete checks-in to
the bullpen, they are officially competitors in that event.
(NFHS Rule
All athletes must be in the
bullpen at report call.
(NFHS Rule 5-7) START:
In lanes, blocks may be used
(1-turn stagger)
(NFHS Rule 5-8) FINISH:
In lanes (stay in your lane
when finished)
NOTE: All
finishers must remain on the track until dismissed by the Finish Line Recorder
NFHS Rule
All athletes must proceed to
the awards area immediately following the finish of the race.
(NFHS Rule
All athletes must be properly
equipped (proper uniform, no jewelry, etc.)
No electronics in the bullpen, infield, or on the
track.
Do not false start
Do not run on, or across, the
lane line
Do not impede the progress of
another runner
Do not commit any unfair acts
Obey all specific rules for
the event
Do not commit any unsporting
or flagrant misconduct acts.
3200m
FINALS (SESSION THREE)
FRIDAY EST. TIME SATURDAY
1A Boys 3200m Run
2A Boys 3200m Run
3A Boys 3200m Run
* This is an estimated time
only—the meet will use a rolling time schedule
(NFHS Rule 5-5 & 5-6) FORMAT:
Finals only. If there are sixteen (16) or more entries,
then the race will be conducted in two sections with the top 8-12 seeded
athletes in the last section (fast heat).
All others shall be in the first section.
(NFHS Rule
Once an athlete checks-in to
the bullpen, they are officially competitors in that event.
(NFHS Rule
All athletes must be in the
bullpen at report call.
(NFHS Rule 5-7) START:
Double-waterfall (1-turn
stagger) start. The break line is
located at the end of the first turn.
(NFHS Rule 5-3) LAPS:
Eight (8) laps of the track.
(NFHS Rule 5-8) FINISH:
Wildcard finish (not in
lanes).
NOTE: To ensure
accurate results, athletes will wear a pull-tag (sticker) as well as hip
numbers. The pull-tag will be turned
into the finish line recorder at the end of the race.
NOTE: All
finishers must remain on the track until dismissed by the Finish Line Recorder
NFHS Rule
All athletes must proceed to
the awards area immediately following the finish of the race.
(NFHS Rule
All athletes must be properly
equipped (proper uniform, no jewelry, etc.)
No electronics in the bullpen, infield, or on the
track.
Do not false start
Do not run on, or across, the
lane line
Do not impede the progress of
another runner
Do not commit any unfair acts
Obey all specific rules for
the event
Do not commit any unsporting
or flagrant misconduct acts.
4 X 400m RELAY
FINALS (SESSION THREE)
FRIDAY EST. TIME SATURDAY
1A Girls 800m Sprint Medley
2A Girls 4 X 400m Relay
3A Girls 4 X 400m Relay
* This is an estimated time
only—the meet will use a rolling time schedule
(NFHS Rule 5-5 & 5-6) FORMAT:
Timed finals ran in
sections. The top 9 seeds will be placed
in the last section (fast heat). All
others will be placed in earlier sections.
(NFHS Rule
The four (4) actual runners
need to be listed, preferably in order, on the relay card (coaches will find
them in their packets).
(NFHS Rule
Once the relay card is
submitted to the clerk-of-the-course, those four (4) runners are official
competitors in the event. No changes can
be made to the relay card after that point.
(NFHS Rule
All athletes must be in the
bullpen at report call. Relay runners
must adhere to all uniform rules.
(NFHS Rule 5-7) START:
Sprint Medley—two turn
stagger (100-100-200-400). The 200-400
exchange may use an acceleration zone.
The 400m runner has to get the baton in their lane, then may cut in.
4 X 400m Relay—three turn
stagger. The #1 leg runs entirely in
their lane. The first exchange is in
lanes. The #2 runner cuts in at the end
of the first curve. The #2 and #3
exchanges are wildcard exchanges.
(NFHS Rule
Sprint Medley-two laps.
4 X 400m Relay--Four (4) laps
total. Each runner completes one (1)
lap.
(NFHS Rule 5-8) FINISH:
Wildcard finish (not in
lanes).
The number four runner must report to the Finish Line
Recorder at the conclusion of the race (should remain in place order) to ensure
accurate results.
(NFHS Rule
All athletes must proceed to
the awards area immediately following the finish of the race.
(NFHS Rule
All athletes must be properly
equipped (proper uniform, no jewelry, etc.)
No electronics in the bullpen, infield, or on the
track.
Do not false start
Do not run on, or across, the
lane line
Do not impede the progress of
another runner
Do not commit any unfair acts
Obey all relay team rules
Do not commit any unsporting
or flagrant misconduct acts.