IAAF Track & Field Rules
IAAF Track & Field Rules
IAAF Track & Field Rules
COMPETITION RULES
2008
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD 5
DEFINITIONS 9
CHAPTER 2 (ELIGIBILITY) 25
CHAPTER 3 (ANTI-DOPING) 29
CHAPTER 4 (DISPUTES) 67
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FOREWORD
Following the 46th IAAF Congress in Osaka it is a pleasure for me to
introduce an updated edition of the IAAF Competition Rules, which takes
account of all the changes agreed by the delegates of the IAAF’s 212
Member Federations. Although this book contains a considerable number
of editorial changes to ensure consistency and clarity perhaps the most
important rule change concerns Rule 1, which defines the international
competitions at which IAAF rules apply, and is a consequence of the
IAAF’s willingness to devolve more responsibility to the Areas, which is
one of the key goals of the IAAF Athletics World Plan. Also, there is one
very significant difference between this edition and previous ones
because these Competition Rules relate only to 2008, rather than 2008-
2009.
The reason for this departure from usual practice is that the new World
Anti-Doping Code will be elaborated further following the WADA
Conference at the end of November 2007 and is scheduled to be in force
by 1 January 2009. The new WADA Code will oblige the IAAF to
amend Chapters 3 (Anti-Doping) and 4 (Disputes) of its Competition
Rules.
It remains for me to thank all those who have been involved in the
drafting of this new edition, including members of the World Athletics
Family, IAAF Council, the IAAF Technical Committee and Juridical
Commission, as well as the IAAF staff.
Lamine Diack
IAAF President
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DEFINITIONS
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DEFINITIONS
Area
The geographical area comprising all of the Countries and Territories
affiliated to one of the six Area Associations.
Area Association
An area association of the IAAF responsible for fostering Athletics in
one of the six areas into which the Members are divided in the
Constitution.
Athletics
Track and Field, Road Running, Race Walking, Cross-country Running
and Mountain Running.
CAS
Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne.
Citizen
A person who has legal citizenship of a Country or, in the case of a
Territory, legal citizenship of the Territory’s parent Country and
appropriate legal status in the Territory under applicable laws.
Citizenship
Legal citizenship of a Country or, in the case of a Territory, legal
citizenship of the Territory’s parent Country and appropriate legal status
in the Territory under applicable laws.
Club
A club or society of athletes affiliated to a Member in accordance with
the rules of the Member.
Commission
A Commission of the IAAF that has been appointed by the Council under
the terms of the Constitution.
Constitution
The IAAF Constitution.
Council
The IAAF Council.
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Country
A self-governing geographical area of the world recognised as an
independent state by international law and international governmental
bodies.
IAAF
The International Association of Athletics Federations.
International Invitation Meeting
Athletics competition in which athletes affiliated to two or more
Members participate by invitation of the Meeting Organiser.
International Competition
Any of the International Competitions listed under Rule 1.1 of these
Rules.
IOC
International Olympic Committee.
Member
A national governing body for Athletics affiliated to the IAAF.
Membership
Membership of the IAAF.
National Federation
The Member of the IAAF to which an athlete, athlete support personnel
or other person under these Rules is affiliated.
Procedural Guidelines
The Procedural Guidelines for Doping Control as approved by the
Council.
Regulations
The Regulations of the IAAF as may be passed by the Council from time
to time.
Rules
The rules of competition of the IAAF as set out in this Competition Rules
handbook.
Territory
A geographical territory or region which is not a Country, but which has
certain aspects of self-government, at least to the extent of being
autonomous in the control of its sport and which is thus recognised as
such by the IAAF.
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CHAPTER 1
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS
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RULE 1
International Competitions
1. The following are International Competitions:
(a) (i) Competitions included in the World Athletics Series.
(ii) The Athletics programme of the Olympic Games.
(b) The Athletics programme of Area, Regional or Group Games
where the IAAF does not have exclusive control.
(c) Regional or Group Championships in Athletics not confined to
participants from a single Area.
(d) Matches between teams from different Areas representing
Members or Areas or combinations thereof.
(e) (i) International Invitation Meetings which are included in the
World Athletics Tour.
(ii) Competitions included in the Race Walking Challenge, the
World Combined Events Challenge and any similar
programmes approved by the Council.
(f) Area Championships and other intra-Area competitions
organised by an Area Association.
(g) Regional or Group Championships in Athletics confined to
participants from a single Area.
(h) Matches between teams representing two or more Members or
combinations thereof within the same Area.
(i) International Invitation Meetings and competitions, other than
those referred to in Rule 1.1(e), where appearance fees, prize
money and/or the value of non-cash prizes exceed USD15,000
in total or USD5,000 for any one event.
(j) Area programmes similar to those referred to in Rule 1.1(e).
2. The Rules shall apply as follows:
(a) The Eligibility Rules (Chapter 2), the rules governing Disputes
(Chapter 4) and the Technical Rules (Chapter 5) shall apply to
all International Competitions. Other international organisations
recognised by the IAAF may have and enforce more restrictive
eligibility requirements for competitions conducted under their
jurisdiction.
(b) The Anti-Doping Rules (Chapter 3) shall apply to all
International Competitions, except that, where the IOC, or
another international organisation recognised by the IAAF for
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RULE 2
Authorisation to Stage Competitions
1. The IAAF is responsible for supervising a global competition
system in cooperation with the Area Associations. The IAAF shall
coordinate its competition calendar and those of the respective Area
Associations in order to avoid or minimise conflicts. All
International Competitions must be authorised by the IAAF or an
Area Association in accordance with this Rule 2. In the event that
an Area Association fails properly to manage and control
International Competitions in accordance with these Rules, the
IAAF shall be entitled to intervene and take such steps as it deems
necessary.
2. The IAAF alone shall have the right to organise the Athletics
competition at the Olympic Games and the competitions that are
included in the World Athletics Series.
3. The IAAF shall organise a World Championships in odd-numbered
years.
4. Area Associations shall have the right to organise Area
Championships and they may organise such other intra-Area events
as they deem appropriate.
Competitions requiring an IAAF Permit
5. (a) An IAAF permit is required for all International Competitions
listed in Rules 1.1(b), (c), (d) and (e).
(b) An application for a permit must be made to the IAAF by the
Member in whose Country or Territory the International
Competition is to take place not later than 12 months prior to
the competition, or such other deadline as may be established
by the IAAF.
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RULE 3
Regulations Governing the Conduct of International Competitions
1. The Council may produce Regulations governing the conduct of
International Competitions held under the Rules and regulating the
relationships of athletes, athletes’ representatives, meeting
organisers and Members. These Regulations may be varied or
amended by the Council as it sees fit.
2. The IAAF and Area Associations may designate one or more
representatives to attend every International Competition requiring
an IAAF or Area Association Permit respectively to ensure that the
applicable Rules and Regulations are complied with. At the request
of the IAAF or Area Association respectively, such representative(s)
shall render a compliance report within 30 days of the end of the
International Competition in question.
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RULE 4
Requirements to Compete in International Competitions
1. No athlete may take part in an International Competition unless he:
(a) is a member of a Club affiliated to a Member; or
(b) is himself affiliated to a Member; or
(c) has otherwise agreed to abide by the rules of a Member; and
(d) for International Competitions at which the IAAF is
responsible for doping control (see Rule 35.7), has signed an
agreement in a form set by the IAAF by which he agrees to be
bound by the Rules, Regulations and Procedural Guidelines (as
amended from time to time) and to submit all disputes he may
have with the IAAF 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.
2. Members may require that no athlete or Club affiliated to the
Member may take part in an athletics competition in a foreign
Country or Territory without the Member’s written approval. In
such a case, no Member hosting a competition shall allow any
foreign athlete or Club of the Member in question to take part
without evidence of such permit certifying that the athlete or Club is
eligible and permitted to compete in the Country or Territory
concerned. Members shall notify the IAAF of all such permit
requirements. To facilitate compliance with this Rule, the IAAF
shall maintain on its web site a list of Members with such
requirements.
3. No athlete may have affiliation abroad without previous
authorisation from his National Federation of origin, if the Rules of
that Federation require such authorisation. Even then, the National
Federation of the Country or Territory in which the athlete is
residing cannot enter any athlete’s name for competitions in another
Country or Territory without previous authorisation from the
National Federation of origin. In all cases under this Rule, the
National Federation of the Country or Territory in which the athlete
is residing shall send a written request to the athlete’s National
Federation of origin, and the National Federation of origin shall
send a written reply to that request within thirty (30) days. Both of
these communications shall be by a means that generates an
acknowledgement of receipt. E-mail that includes a receipt function
is acceptable for this purpose. If the response of the athlete’s
National Federation of origin is not received within the 30-day
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RULE 5
Citizenship and Changes in Citizenship
1. In International Competitions under Rules 1.1(a) and (b), Members
shall be represented only by Citizens of the Country or Territory
which the affiliated Member represents.
2. Having once represented a Member in an International Competition
under Rules 1.1(a) and (b), no athlete may thereafter represent
another Member in an International Competition under Rules 1.1(a)
and (b), except in the following circumstances:
(a) The incorporation of one Country or Territory in another.
(b) The creation of a new Country ratified by Treaty or otherwise
recognised at international level.
(c) Acquisition of a new citizenship. In this case, the athlete shall
not represent his new Member in an International Competition
under Rules 1.1(a) and (b), for a period of three years following
the date of acquisition of new Citizenship pursuant to the
athlete’s application. This period of three years may however
be reduced or cancelled as set out below:
(i) the period may be reduced to 12 months with the
agreement of the Members concerned. The reduction shall
be effective upon receipt by the IAAF Office of a written
notification of the Members’ agreement;
(ii) the period may be reduced or cancelled in truly
exceptional cases by the Council.
(d) Dual Citizenship: In this case, an athlete who holds Citizenship
of two (or more) Countries or Territories, may represent the
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RULE 6
Payments to Athletes
Athletics is an open sport and, subject to the Rules and Regulations,
athletes 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.
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Athletes’ Representatives
1. Members may allow athletes to use the services of an authorised
Athletes’ Representative to assist athletes, in co-operation with the
Member, in the planning, arranging and negotiation of their athletics
programme.
2. Members shall be responsible for the authorisation of Athletes’
Representatives. Each Member shall have jurisdiction over
Athletes’ Representatives acting on behalf of their athletes and over
Athletes’ Representatives acting within their Country or Territory.
3. To assist Members in this task, the IAAF shall publish a Guidance
Note for Members on the regulation of National
Federation/Athletes’ Representatives. This Guidance Note shall
contain a list of matters which should be included in each Member’s
system of regulation of Athletes’ Representatives, the IAAF’s
suggestions of best practice in this area, as well as suggested forms
of contract between the Athletes and their Representatives.
4. It is a condition of Membership that each Member includes in its
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RULE 8
Advertising and Displays during International Competitions
1. Advertising and displays of a promotional nature shall be permitted
in all International 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 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
International 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 IAAF,
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 products is prohibited. The
advertising of alcohol products is prohibited, unless expressly
permitted by the Council.
3. The Regulations under this Rule may be amended by the Council at
any time.
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CHAPTER 2
ELIGIBILITY
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CHAPTER 2: ELIGIBILITY
RULE 20
Definition of Eligible Athlete
An athlete is eligible to compete if he agrees to abide by the Rules and
has not been declared ineligible.
RULE 21
Restriction of Competition to Eligible Athletes
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 Rules.
2. In any competition under the 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 the IAAF 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 Rule or Regulation. Where there is
a conflict between the eligibility rules of the IAAF and the
eligibility rules of a Member, the eligibility rules of the IAAF shall
apply.
RULE 22
Ineligibility for International and Domestic Competitions
1. The following persons may be declared ineligible for competitions,
whether held under these Rules or the domestic rules of a Member.
Any person:
(a) whose National Federation is currently suspended by the IAAF.
This does not apply to domestic competitions organised by the
currently suspended Member for the Citizens of that Country or
Territory;
(b) who has taken part in any athletics competition or event in
which any of the competitors were, to his knowledge,
suspended from participation or ineligible to compete under the
Rules, or which takes place in the Country or Territory of a
suspended Member. This does not apply to any athletics
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CHAPTER 3
ANTI-DOPING
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CHAPTER 3: ANTI-DOPING
DEFINITIONS
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Marker
A compound, group of compounds or biological parameters that indicates
the use of a prohibited substance or prohibited method.
Metabolite
Any substance produced by a biotransformation process.
National Anti-Doping Organisation
The entity designated by each Country or Territory as possessing the
primary authority and responsibility to adopt and implement anti-doping
rules, direct the collection of doping control samples, the management of
test results, and the conduct of hearings, all at the national level.
No Fault or No Negligence
When exceptional circumstances have been determined in an athlete’s
case under Rule 38 to demonstrate that the athlete did not know or
suspect, and could not reasonably have known or suspected even with
the exercise of utmost caution, that he had used or been administered a
prohibited substance or prohibited method.
No Significant Fault or No Significant Negligence
When exceptional circumstances have been determined in an athlete’s
case under Rule 38 to demonstrate that the athlete’s fault or negligence,
when viewed in the totality of the circumstances, was not significant in
relationship to the Anti-Doping Rule violation.
Out-of-competition testing
Out-of-competition testing means any doping control which is not in-
competition.
Possession
The actual, physical possession or the constructive possession (which
shall be found only if the person has exclusive control over the prohibited
substance/method or the premises in which a prohibited
substance/method exists) of a prohibited substance or prohibited method;
provided, however, that if the person does not have exclusive control
over the prohibited substance/method or the premises in which a
prohibited substance/method exists, constructive possession shall only be
found if the person knew about the presence of the prohibited
substance/method and intended to exercise control over it.
Prohibited List
The Prohibited List published by WADA identifying the prohibited
substances and prohibited methods.
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Prohibited Method
Any method so described on the Prohibited List.
Prohibited Substance
Any substance so described on the Prohibited List.
Registered Testing Pool
The pool of top-ranked athletes established by the IAAF who are subject
to both in-competition and out-of-competition testing as part of the
IAAF’s testing programme.
Sample / Specimen
Any biological material collected for the purposes of doping control.
Tampering
The altering of any item for an improper purpose or in an improper way
in relation to doping control, bringing improper influence to bear upon
the doping control or disciplinary process, or interfering to alter results or
to prevent normal procedures from occurring.
Target Testing
The selection of athletes for testing where specific athletes or groups of
athletes are selected on a non-random basis for testing at a specified time.
TUE
Therapeutic Use Exemption.
Trafficking
The selling, transporting, sending, delivering or distributing of a
prohibited substance or prohibited method to an athlete, athlete support
personnel or other person, either directly or through one or more third
parties, but excluding the selling or distributing (by medical personnel or
other persons) of a prohibited substance or prohibited method for genuine
and legal therapeutic purposes.
Use
The application, ingestion, injection or consumption by any means
whatsoever of any prohibited substance or prohibited method.
WADA
The World Anti-Doping Agency.
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RULE 30
Scope of the Anti-Doping Rules
1. These Anti-Doping Rules shall apply to the IAAF, its Members and
Area Associations and to athletes, athlete support personnel and
other persons who participate in the IAAF, its Members and Area
Associations by virtue of their agreement, membership, affiliation,
authorisation, accreditation or participation in their activities or
competitions.
2. All Members and Area Associations shall comply with these Anti-
Doping Rules and the Procedural Guidelines. These Anti-Doping
Rules and the Procedural Guidelines shall be incorporated either
directly, or by reference, into the rules of each Member and Area
Association and each Member and Area Association shall include in
its rules the procedural regulations necessary to implement the Anti-
Doping Rules and the Procedural Guidelines effectively (and any
changes that may be made to them). The rules of each Member and
Area Association shall specifically provide that all athletes, athlete
support personnel and other persons under the jurisdiction of the
Member or Area Association shall be bound by these Anti-Doping
Rules and the Procedural Guidelines.
3. These Anti-Doping Rules and the Procedural Guidelines shall apply
to all doping controls over which the IAAF and respectively its
Members and Area Associations have jurisdiction.
4. The IAAF shall focus its testing under these Anti-Doping Rules on
International-Level athletes and on athletes who compete, or who
are preparing to compete, in International Competitions.
5. In order to be eligible to compete or participate in, or otherwise be
accredited at, an International Competition, athletes (and where
applicable) athlete support personnel and other persons must have
signed a prior written acknowledgment and agreement to these
Anti-Doping Rules and the Procedural Guidelines, in a form to be
decided by the Council. In guaranteeing the eligibility of its athletes
for International Competition (see Rule 21.2), Members guarantee
that the athletes have signed a written acknowledgement and
agreement in the required form and that a copy of the signed
agreement has been sent to the IAAF Office.
6. It is the responsibility of each Member to ensure that all national
level testing on its athletes and the management of results from such
testing complies with these Anti-Doping Rules and the Procedural
Guidelines. It is recognised that, in some Countries, the Member
will conduct the testing and result management process itself whilst,
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RULE 31
IAAF Anti-Doping Organisation
1. The IAAF shall principally act under these Anti-Doping Rules by
the following person(s) or bodies:
(a) the Council (see Rules 31.2-3);
(b) the Medical and Anti-Doping Commission (see Rules 31.4-7);
(c) the Doping Review Board (see Rules 31.8-10); and
(d) the IAAF Anti-Doping Administrator (see Rules 31.11-13).
The Council
2. The Council has a duty to the IAAF Congress to oversee and
supervise the activities of the IAAF in accordance with its Objects
(see Article 6.12(a) of the Constitution). One of these Objects is to
promote fair play in sport, in particular, to play a leading role in the
fight against doping, both within Athletics and externally in the
wider sporting community, and to develop and maintain
programmes of detection, deterrence and education which are aimed
at the eradication of the scourge of doping within sport (see Article
3.8 of the Constitution).
3. The Council has the following powers under the Constitution in
overseeing and supervising the activities of the IAAF:
(a) to establish any Commission or sub-Commission, whether on
an ad hoc or permanent basis, that it deems to be necessary for
the proper functioning of the IAAF (see Article 6.11(j) of the
Constitution).
(b) to make any interim amendments to the Rules it considers to be
necessary between Congresses and to fix a date on which such
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RULE 32
Anti-Doping Rule Violations
1. Doping is strictly forbidden under these Anti-Doping Rules.
2. Doping is defined as the occurrence of one or more of the following
Anti-Doping Rule violations:
(a) the presence of a prohibited substance or its metabolites or
markers in an athlete’s body tissues or fluids.
All references to a prohibited substance in these Anti-Doping
Rules and the Procedural Guidelines shall include a reference,
where applicable, to its metabolites or markers.
(i) it is each athlete’s personal duty to ensure that no
prohibited substance enters his body tissues or fluids.
Athletes are warned that they are responsible for any
prohibited substance found to be present in their bodies. It
is not necessary that intent, fault, negligence or knowing
use on an athlete’s part be demonstrated in order to
establish an Anti-Doping Rule violation under Rule
32.2(a).
(ii) except those prohibited substances for which a reporting
threshold is specifically identified in the Prohibited List,
the detected presence of any quantity of a prohibited
substance in an athlete’s sample shall constitute an Anti-
Doping Rule violation.
(iii) as an exception to the general application of Rule 32.2(a),
the Prohibited List may establish specific criteria for the
evaluation of prohibited substances that can also be
produced endogenously.
(b) the use or attempted use of a prohibited substance or prohibited
method.
(i) the success or failure of the use of a prohibited substance
or prohibited method is immaterial. It is sufficient that the
prohibited substance or prohibited method is used, or
attempted to be used, for an Anti-Doping Rule violation to
be committed.
(ii) an admission of use or attempted use of a prohibited
substance or a prohibited method may be made either
orally in a verifiable manner or in writing. A statement
shall not however be admissible where it is made more
than eight years after the facts to which it relates.
(c) the refusal or failure, without compelling justification, to
submit to doping control having been requested to do so by a
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RULE 33
Standards of Proof of Doping
1. The IAAF, the Member or other prosecuting authority shall have
the burden of establishing that an Anti-Doping Rule violation has
occurred under these Anti-Doping Rules.
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RULE 34
The Prohibited List
1. These Anti-Doping Rules incorporate the Prohibited List which
shall be published and revised by WADA.
2. The IAAF will make the current Prohibited List available to each
Member and it shall be available on the IAAF website. Each
Member shall in turn ensure that the current Prohibited List is made
available (either on its website or otherwise) to all athletes, athlete
support personnel and any other relevant persons under its
jurisdiction.
3. Unless otherwise stated in the Prohibited List and/or any revision to
the Prohibited List, the Prohibited List and revisions shall go into
effect under these Anti-Doping Rules three months after publication
of the Prohibited List by WADA without requiring any further
action by the IAAF. The IAAF may also request that WADA
include additional substances or methods which have the potential
for abuse in Athletics, as part of the WADA monitoring programme.
4. WADA’s determination of the prohibited substances and prohibited
methods that will be included on the Prohibited List shall be final and
shall not be subject to legal challenge by any athlete or other person.
5. Athletes with a documented medical condition requiring the use of a
prohibited substance or a prohibited method must first obtain a
TUE. TUEs will however be granted only in cases of clear and
compelling clinical need where no competitive advantage can be
gained by the athlete.
(a) International-Level athletes must obtain a TUE from the IAAF
prior to participating (regardless of whether the athlete has
previously obtained a TUE at national level). Athletes seeking
a TUE should make a written request to the Medical and Anti-
Doping Commission. Details of the procedure for the
application shall be found in the Procedural Guidelines. TUEs
granted by the IAAF under this Rule shall be reported to the
athlete’s National Federation and to WADA.
(b) Non-International-Level athletes must obtain a TUE from their
National Federation, or from such other body as may be
designated by their National Federation to grant TUEs, or
which otherwise has competent authority to grant TUEs in the
Country or Territory of the National Federation. National
Federations shall in all cases be responsible for reporting
promptly the grant of any TUEs under this Rule to the IAAF
and to WADA.
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RULE 35
Testing
1. Every athlete under these Anti-Doping Rules may be subject to in-
competition testing at the competitions at which he competes and to
out-of-competition testing at any time or place. Athletes shall
submit to doping control whenever requested to do so by a
responsible official.
2. It is a condition of Membership of the IAAF that each Member (and
respectively Area Association) includes within its constitution:
(a) a provision giving the Member (and respectively the Area
Association) authority to conduct in and out-of-competition
doping controls, a report of which, in the case of the Member,
must be submitted to the IAAF on an annual basis (see Rule
41.4);
(b) a provision giving the IAAF authority to conduct doping
controls at the Member’s National Championships (and
respectively at the Area Association’s Area Championships);
(c) a provision giving the IAAF authority to conduct unannounced
out-of-competition testing on the Member’s athletes; and
(d) a provision making it a condition of membership or affiliation
to its National Federation, and a condition of participation in
competitions which are sanctioned or organised by the
Member, that its athletes agree to be subject to any in-
competition and out-of-competition testing carried out by the
Member, the IAAF and any other body with competent
authority to test under these Anti-Doping Rules.
3. The IAAF and its Members may delegate testing under this Rule to
any Member, other Member, WADA, governmental agency,
national anti-doping organisation or other third party which they
deem to be suitably qualified for the purpose.
4. In addition to testing by the IAAF and its Members (and by entities
to which the IAAF and its Members may have delegated their
testing responsibility under Rule 35.3), athletes may be subject to
testing:
(a) in-competition by any other organisation or body which has
competent authority to conduct testing at the competition in
which they are participating; and
(b) out-of-competition by
(i) WADA;
(ii) the national anti-doping organisation of the Country or
Territory in which they are present; or
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RULE 36
Analysis of Samples
1. All samples collected under these Anti-Doping Rules shall be
analysed in accordance with the following general principles:
Use of Approved Laboratories
(a) Samples for analysis shall be sent only to WADA-accredited
laboratories or as otherwise approved by WADA. In the case of
IAAF tests, samples shall be sent only to WADA-accredited
laboratories (or, where applicable, to haematological
laboratories or mobile testing units) which are approved by the
IAAF.
Substances subject to detection
(b) Samples shall be analysed to detect prohibited substances and
prohibited methods on the Prohibited List and such other
substances as may be directed by WADA pursuant to its
monitoring programme.
Research on samples
(c) No sample may be used for any purpose other than the
detection of prohibited substances (or classes of prohibited
substances) or prohibited methods on the Prohibited List, or as
otherwise directed by WADA pursuant to its monitoring
programme, without the athlete’s written consent.
International Standard for Laboratories
(d) Laboratories shall analyse samples and report results in
conformity with the International Standard for Laboratories.
2. All samples provided by athletes in doping controls conducted
under the responsibility of the IAAF shall immediately become the
property of the IAAF.
3. If, at any stage, any question or issue arises concerning the analysis
or interpretation of the results of a sample, the person responsible
for the analysis at the laboratory (or haematological laboratory or
mobile testing unit) may consult the IAAF Anti-Doping
Administrator for guidance.
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RULE 37
Results Management
1. Following notification of an adverse analytical finding or other
Anti-Doping Rule violation under these Anti-Doping Rules, the
matter shall be subject to the results management process set out
below.
2. In the case of an International-Level athlete, the results management
process shall be conducted by the IAAF Anti-Doping Administrator
and, in all other cases, it shall be conducted by the relevant person
or body of the athlete’s National Federation. The relevant person or
body of the athlete’s National Federation shall keep the IAAF Anti-
Doping Administrator updated on the process at all times. Requests
for assistance or information in conducting the results management
process may be made to the IAAF Anti-Doping Administrator at
any time.
For the purposes of this Rule and of Rule 38, references hereafter to
the IAAF Anti-Doping Administrator shall, where applicable, be
references to the relevant person or body of the Member and
references to an athlete shall, where applicable, be references to any
athlete support personnel or other person.
3. On notification of an adverse analytical finding, the IAAF Anti-
Doping Administrator shall conduct a review to determine whether:
(a) an applicable TUE has been granted to the athlete for the
prohibited substance; or
(b) there is any apparent departure (or departures) from the
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RULE 38
Disciplinary Procedures
1. Where it is asserted that an Anti-Doping Rule violation has been
committed under these Anti-Doping Rules, disciplinary procedures
shall take place in the following three stages:
(a) provisional suspension;
(b) hearing;
(c) sanction or exoneration.
Provisional Suspension
2. If no explanation, or no adequate explanation, for the asserted Anti-
Doping Rule violation is received from the athlete or his National
Federation within the time limit set by the IAAF Anti-Doping
Administrator in Rule 37.4(c) or 37.11, the athlete shall be
suspended, suspension at this time being provisional pending
resolution of the athlete’s case by his National Federation. In the
case of an International-Level athlete, the athlete shall be suspended
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delay and the hearing held within two months of the date of
notification of the athlete’s request to the Member. Members shall
keep the IAAF fully informed as to the status of all cases pending
hearing and of all hearing dates as soon as they are fixed. The IAAF
shall have the right to attend all hearings as an observer. However,
the IAAF’s attendance at a hearing, or any other involvement in a
case, shall not affect its right to appeal the Member’s decision to
CAS pursuant to Rule 60.23.
8. The athlete’s hearing shall take place before the relevant hearing
body constituted or otherwise authorised by the Member. The
relevant hearing body shall be fair and impartial and the conduct of
the hearing shall respect the following principles: the right of the
athlete to be present at the hearing and to present evidence,
including the right to call and question witnesses, the right to be
represented by legal counsel and an interpreter (at the athlete’s
expense) and a timely and reasoned decision in writing.
9. At the hearing of the athlete’s case, the relevant tribunal shall
consider first whether or not an Anti-Doping Rule violation has
been committed. The Member or other prosecuting authority shall
have the burden of proving the Anti-Doping Rule violation to the
comfortable satisfaction of the tribunal (see Rule 33.2).
10. If the relevant tribunal of the Member considers that an Anti-
Doping Rule violation has not been committed, this decision shall
be notified to the IAAF Anti-Doping Administrator in writing
within five working days of the decision being made (together with
a copy of the written reasons for such decision). The case shall then
be reviewed by the Doping Review Board which shall decide
whether or not it should be referred to arbitration before CAS
pursuant to Rule 60.23. If the Doping Review Board does so decide,
it may at the same time re-impose, where appropriate, the athlete’s
provisional suspension pending resolution of the appeal by CAS.
11. If the relevant tribunal of the Member considers that an Anti-Doping
Rule violation has been committed, prior to the imposition of any
period of ineligibility, the athlete shall have the opportunity to
establish that there are exceptional circumstances in his case justifying
a reduction of the sanction otherwise applicable under Rule 40.1.
Exceptional Circumstances
12. All decisions taken under these Anti-Doping Rules regarding
exceptional circumstances must be harmonised so that the same
legal conditions can be guaranteed for all athletes, regardless of
their nationality, domicile, level or experience. Consequently, in
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16. If, having examined the evidence presented, the relevant tribunal
considers that there are circumstances in the athlete’s case which
may be exceptional, if the case involves an International-Level
athlete, it shall:
(a) refer the matter to the Doping Review Board (via the General
Secretary), together with all material and/or evidence which, in
its view, demonstrates the exceptional nature of the
circumstances; and
(b) invite the athlete and/or his National Federation to support the
referral of the relevant tribunal or to make independent
submissions in support of such referral; and
(c) adjourn the hearing of the athlete’s case pending the Doping
Review Board’s determination on exceptional circumstances.
The athlete’s provisional suspension shall remain in place pending
the receipt of the Doping Review Board’s determination on
exceptional circumstances.
17. Upon receipt of a reference from the relevant tribunal, the Doping
Review Board shall examine the question of exceptional
circumstances only, on the basis of the written materials which have
been submitted to it. The Doping Review Board shall have the
power:
(a) to exchange views on the matter by e-mail, telephone, facsimile
or in person;
(b) to call for further evidence or documents;
(c) to call for any further explanation from the athlete;
(d) if necessary, to request the attendance of the athlete before it.
Based on a review of the written materials submitted to it, including
any further evidence or documents, or further explanation provided
by the athlete, the Doping Review Board, having strict regard to the
principles set out in Rule 38.12, shall make a determination on
whether there are exceptional circumstances in the case and, if so,
into which category they fall, i.e., whether the exceptional
circumstances demonstrate no fault or no negligence on the athlete’s
part (see Rule 40.2) or no significant fault or no significant
negligence on the athlete’s part (see Rule 40.3) or substantial
evidence or assistance by the athlete resulting in discovering or
establishing an Anti-Doping Rule violation by another person (see
Rule 40.4). This determination shall be conveyed to the Member in
writing by the General Secretary.
18. If the Doping Review Board’s determination is that there are no
exceptional circumstances in the case, the determination shall be
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RULE 39
Disqualification of Results
1. Where an Anti-Doping Rule violation occurs in connection with an
in-competition test, the athlete shall be automatically disqualified
from the event in question and from all subsequent events of the
competition, with all resulting consequences for the athlete,
including the forfeiture of all titles, awards, medals, points and prize
and appearance money.
2. Where the athlete who commits an Anti-Doping Rule violation
under Rule 39.1 is a member of a relay team, the relay team shall be
automatically disqualified from the event in question, with all
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RULE 40
Sanctions against Individuals
1. If any person commits an Anti-Doping Rule violation under these
Anti-Doping Rules, he shall be subject to the following sanctions:
(a) for a violation under Rules 32.2(a), (b) or (f) (prohibited
substances and prohibited methods), except where the
prohibited substance is a specified substance in a case under
Rule 40.5, or Rule 32.2(i) (competing whilst suspended or
ineligible):
(i) first violation: for a minimum period of two years’
ineligibility.
(ii) second violation: ineligibility for life
(b) for a violation under Rule 32.2(c) (refusal or failure to submit
to doping control) or Rule 32.2(e) (tampering with doping
control):
(i) first violation: for a minimum period of two years’
ineligibility.
(ii) second violation: ineligibility for life.
(c) for a violation under Rule 32.2(d) (three missed tests):
(i) first violation: for a period of one year’s ineligibility.
(ii) second and subsequent violations: for a period of two
years’ ineligibility.
(d) for a violation under Rules 32.2(g) (trafficking) or (h)
(administration of a prohibited substance or prohibited
method):
ineligibility for life.
In addition, violations under Rule 40.1(d) which also violate non-
sporting laws and regulations may be reported to the competent
administrative, professional or judicial authorities.
Elimination, reduction or replacement of ineligibility period
2. If, in a case involving an Anti-Doping Rule violation under:
(a) Rule 32.2(a) (presence of a prohibited substance); or
(b) Rule 32.2(b) (use of a prohibited substance or prohibited
method);
the relevant tribunal of the Member decides (where applicable,
having referred the matter to the Doping Review Board for its
determination under Rule 38.16) that there are exceptional
circumstances in the case such that the athlete or other person bears
no fault or negligence for the violation, the otherwise applicable
period of ineligibility under Rule 40.1(a) shall be eliminated. When
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RULE 41
Member Reporting Obligations
1. Every Member shall report to the IAAF promptly the names of
athletes who have signed a written acknowledgement and agreement
to these Anti-Doping Rules and the Procedural Guidelines in order
to be eligible to compete in International Competitions (see Rule
30.5). A copy of the signed agreement shall in each case be
forwarded by the Member to the IAAF Office.
2. Every Member shall report to the IAAF and WADA promptly any
TUEs that are granted in accordance with Rule 34.5(b).
3. Every Member shall report to the IAAF promptly, and in all
circumstances, within 14 days of notice to it, any adverse analytical
finding obtained in the course of doping controls carried out by that
Member or in that Member’s Country or Territory, together with the
name of the athlete concerned.
4. Every Member shall report, as part of its annual report to the IAAF
to be submitted within the first three months of each year (see
Article 4.9 of the Constitution), all doping controls conducted by
that Member or conducted in that Member’s Country or Territory in
the previous year (other than by the IAAF). This report shall be
sorted by athlete, identifying when the athlete was tested, the entity
conducting the test and whether the test was in or out-of-
competition. The IAAF may choose periodically to publish such
data as is received from its Members under this Rule.
5. The IAAF shall report to WADA every second year on the IAAF’s
compliance with the Code, including the compliance of its
Members. The IAAF shall be required to explain any reasons for
non-compliance.
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RULE 42
Sanctions against Members
1. The Council shall have authority to take sanctions against any
Member which is in breach of its obligations under these Anti-
Doping Rules, in accordance with Article 14.7 of the Constitution.
2. The following examples will be considered to be a breach of a
Member’s obligations under these Anti-Doping Rules:
(a) a failure to guarantee an athlete’s eligibility to compete in
International Competitions by requiring the athlete sign a prior
written acknowledgement and agreement to these Anti-Doping
Rules and the Procedural Guidelines and forwarding a copy of
the signed agreement to the IAAF Office (see Rule 30.5).
(b) a failure to hold a hearing for an athlete within two months of
being requested to do so (see Rule 38.7);
(c) a failure to make diligent efforts to assist the IAAF in the
collection of whereabouts information should the IAAF make
such a request for assistance (see Rule 35.16);
(d) a failure to report to the IAAF and WADA the grant of any
TUE under Rule 34.5(b) (see Rule 41.2);
(e) a failure to report to the IAAF an adverse analytical finding
obtained in the course of a doping control carried out by that
Member, or in that Member’s Country or Territory, within 14
days of notice of such a finding to the Member, together with
the name of the athlete concerned (see Rule 41.3);
(f) a failure to report to the IAAF as part of its annual report to be
submitted within the first three months of the year, a list of all
doping controls conducted by that Member or in that Member’s
Country or Territory in the previous year (see Rule 41.4).
3. If a Member is deemed to be in breach of its obligations under these
Anti-Doping Rules, the Council shall have authority to act in one or
more of the following ways:
(a) to suspend the Member until the next meeting of the Congress
or for any shorter period;
(b) to caution or censure the Member;
(c) to issue fines;
(d) to withhold grants or subsidies from the Member;
(e) to exclude the Member’s athletes from any one or more
International Competition;
(f) to remove or deny accreditation to the officers or other
representatives of the Member; and
(g) to issue any other sanction as it may deem to be appropriate.
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RULE 43
Recognition
1. Where doping controls have been carried out by the IAAF, a
Member or an Area Association in accordance with these Anti-
Doping Rules and the Procedural Guidelines, every Member shall
recognise the results of such doping controls. Furthermore, where
decisions have been taken by the IAAF or a Member regarding a
breach of these Anti-Doping Rules, every Member shall recognise
such decisions and shall take all necessary action to render such
decisions effective.
2. The Council may, on behalf of all Members, recognise the results of
doping controls carried out by a sporting body other than the IAAF,
whether national, regional, continental or international, or by a
member of that sporting body, or by any government or
governmental agency, under rules and procedures different from
those of the IAAF, if it is satisfied the testing was properly carried
out and the rules of the body conducting the testing afford sufficient
protection to athletes.
3. The Council may delegate its responsibility for the recognition of
the results of doping controls under Rule 43.2 to the Doping Review
Board or to such other person or body as it may deem to be
appropriate.
4. If the Council (or its appointee under Rule 43.3) decides that the
result of a doping control carried out by a sporting body other than
the IAAF, or by a government or governmental agency, is to be
recognised, then the athlete shall be deemed to have breached the
relevant Rule and will be subject to the same disciplinary
procedures and sanctions as for a corresponding violation of these
Anti-Doping Rules. All Members shall take all necessary action to
ensure that any decision regarding an Anti-Doping Rule violation in
such a case is effective.
RULE 44
Statute of Limitations
No disciplinary action may be commenced under these Anti-Doping
Rules against an athlete or any other person for a violation of an
RULE 45
Interpretation
1. Anti-Doping Rules are, by their nature, competition rules governing
the conditions under which the sport of Athletics is to be held. They
are not intended to be subjected to or limited by the requirements
and legal standards applicable to criminal proceedings or
employment matters. The policies and standards set out in the Code
as a basis for the fight against doping in sport, and as accepted by
the IAAF in these Anti-Doping Rules, represent a broad consensus
of those with an interest in fair sport and should be respected by all
courts and adjudicating bodies.
2. The various headings and sub-headings used in these Anti-Doping
Rules are for convenience only and shall not be deemed to be part
of the substance of these Anti-Doping Rules or to affect in any way
the language of the provisions to which they refer.
3. The Definitions in Chapter 3 shall be considered an integral part of
these Anti-Doping Rules.
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CHAPTER 4: DISPUTES
RULE 60
Disputes
General
1. Unless otherwise stated in a specific Rule or Regulation (for
example, in relation to disputes arising on the field of competition),
all disputes arising under these Rules shall be resolved in
accordance with the provisions set out below.
Disputes involving athletes, athlete support personnel and other
persons
2. Each Member shall incorporate a provision in its constitution that,
unless otherwise stated in a specific Rule or Regulation, all disputes
involving athletes, athlete support personnel or other persons under
its jurisdiction, however arising, whether doping or non-doping
related, shall be submitted to a hearing before the relevant hearing
body constituted or otherwise authorised by the Member. Such a
hearing shall respect the following principles: a timely hearing
before a fair and impartial hearing body, the right of the individual
to be informed of the charge against him, the right to present
evidence, including the right to call and question witnesses, the right
to be represented by legal counsel and an interpreter (at the
individual’s expense) and a timely and reasoned decision in writing.
Where such disputes arise in a non-disciplinary context, the relevant
hearing body shall be constituted as an arbitration panel.
3. In the event of a breach of the Anti-Doping Rule violations in
Chapter 3, the Member shall apply the disciplinary procedures set
out in Rule 38. The Member shall inform the IAAF in writing of the
decision taken within 5 working days of the decision being made
(and shall send the IAAF a copy of the written reasons for the
decision in English or French).
4. In the event of an alleged breach of Rule 22 relating to Ineligibility
for International and Domestic Competitions (other than in a case of
breach of Rule 22.1(e)), the Member shall apply the disciplinary
procedures set out below:
(a) The allegation shall be reduced to writing and forwarded to the
Member to which the athlete, athlete support personnel or other
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15. In any case which does not involve International-Level athletes (or
their athlete support personnel), the parties having the right to
appeal a decision to the national level review body shall be:
(a) the athlete or other person the subject of the decision being
appealed;
(b) the other party to the case in which the decision was rendered;
(c) the Member.
The IAAF shall not have the right to appeal a decision to the
national level review body of the Member but shall be entitled to
attend any hearing before the national-level review body as an
observer. The IAAF’s attendance at a hearing in such capacity shall
not affect its right to appeal the decision of the national level review
body to CAS in accordance with Rule 60.16.
16. In any case which does not involve International-level athletes (or
their athlete support personnel), the following parties shall have the
right to appeal the decision of the national level review body to
CAS:
(a) the IAAF; and
(b) WADA (in doping-related cases only).
17. In any case which does not involve International-Level athletes (or
their athlete support personnel), the IAAF and WADA (in doping-
related cases only) shall have the right to appeal a decision of the
relevant body of the Member direct to CAS in accordance with the
provisions of Rule 60 in any of the following circumstances:
(a) the Member does not have an appeal procedure in place at the
national level;
(b) there is no appeal made to the national review body of the
Member by any of the parties in Rule 60.15;
(c) the Member’s rules so provide.
Respondents to the CAS Appeal
18. Unless otherwise stated below, as a general rule, the respondent to a
CAS appeal under these Rules shall be the party which has taken the
decision which is the subject of the appeal.
19. In all references to CAS under Rules 60.10(a), (d) or (g), the
relevant Member shall be respondent. If however, in an appeal
under Rule 60.10(a), the appellant seeks a review of a determination
made by the Doping Review Board on exceptional circumstances
under Rule 38.17, the respondents to the appeal shall be the relevant
Member and the IAAF and they shall jointly appoint an arbitrator. If
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its determination. The CAS Panel will only interfere with the
determination of the Doping Review Board if it is satisfied:
(a) that no factual basis existed for the Doping Review Board’s
determination; or
(b) the determination reached was significantly inconsistent with
the previous body of cases considered by the Doping Review
Board, which inconsistency cannot be justified by the facts of
the case; or
(c) that the determination reached by the Doping Review Board
was a determination that no reasonable review body could
reach.
28. In all CAS appeals involving the IAAF, CAS and the CAS Panel
shall be bound by the IAAF Constitution, Rules and Regulations
(including the Procedural Guidelines). In the case of any conflict
between the CAS rules currently in force and the IAAF
Constitution, Rules and Regulations, the IAAF Constitution, Rules
and Regulations shall take precedence.
29. In all CAS appeals involving the IAAF, the governing law shall be
Monegasque law and the arbitrations shall be conducted in English,
unless the parties agree otherwise.
30. The CAS Panel may in appropriate cases award a party its costs, or
a contribution to its costs, incurred in the CAS appeal.
31. The decision of CAS shall be final and binding on all parties, and on
all Members, and no right of appeal will lie from the CAS decision.
The CAS decision shall have immediate effect and all Members
shall take all necessary action to ensure that it is effective. The fact
of the referral to CAS and the CAS decision shall be set out in the
next notice to be sent by the General Secretary to all Members.
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RULE 100
General
All International Competitions, as defined in Rule 1.1, shall be held
under the Rules of the IAAF and this shall be stated in all
announcements, advertisements, programmes and printed material.
Note: It is recommended that Members adopt the Rules of the IAAF for
the conduct of their own athletics competitions.
SECTION I - OFFICIALS
RULE 110
International Officials
At competitions organised under Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c) and (f), the
following officials should be appointed internationally:
(a) Organisational Delegate(s)
(b) Technical Delegate(s)
(c) Medical Delegate
(d) Doping Control Delegate
(e) International Technical Officials / International Cross Country,
Road Running and Mountain Running Officials / Area
Technical Officials
(f) International Race Walking Judges/Area Race Walking Judges
(g) International Road Course Measurer
(h) International Starter(s)
(i) International Photo Finish Judge
(j) Jury of Appeal
The number of officials appointed in each category shall be indicated in
the current IAAF (or Area Association) Technical Regulations.
At competitions organised under Rule 1.1(a):
The selection of persons under (a), (b), (c), (d), and (j) is made by the
IAAF Council.
The selection of persons under (e) is made by the Council from members
of the IAAF Panels of International Technical Officials or the
International Cross Country, Road Running and Mountain Running
RULE 111
Organisational Delegates
The Organisational Delegates shall maintain close liaison with the
Organising Committee at all times and report regularly to the IAAF
Council, and they shall deal as necessary with matters concerning the
duties and financial responsibilities of the Organising Member and the
RULE 112
Technical Delegates
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 IAAF
Technical Rules and the IAAF Track and Field Facilities Manual.
The Technical Delegates shall submit to the appropriate body proposals
for the timetable of events, the entry standards, and implements to be
used and shall determine the qualifying standards for the field events,
and the basis on which heats and qualifying rounds shall be arranged for
track events.
They shall ensure that the Technical Regulations are issued to all
competing Members in good time before the competition.
The Technical Delegates are responsible for all other technical
preparations necessary for the holding of the athletics events.
They shall control the entries and have the right to reject them for
technical reasons or in accordance with the Rule 146.1. (Rejection for
reasons other than technical must result from a ruling of the IAAF or
appropriate Area Council.)
They shall arrange heats and qualifying rounds and the groups for the
Combined Events competitions.
The Technical Delegates shall submit written reports as appropriate on
the preparations for the competition.
They shall cooperate with the Organisational Delegate(s).
In competition under Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c) and (f), the Technical
Delegates shall chair the Technical Meeting and shall brief the Technical
Officials.
RULE 113
Medical Delegate
The Medical Delegate shall have ultimate authority on all medical
matters. He shall ensure that adequate facilities for medical examination,
treatment and emergency care will be available at the site of the
competition and that medical attention can be provided where athletes
are accommodated. The Medical Delegate shall also have the authority
to arrange for the determination of the gender of an athlete should he
judge that to be desirable.
RULE 114
Doping Control Delegate
The Doping Control Delegate shall liaise with the Organising Committee
to ensure that suitable facilities are provided for the conduct of doping
control. He shall be responsible for all matters relating to doping control.
RULE 115
International Technical Officials (ITOs) and International Cross
Country, Road Running and Mountain Running Officials (ICROs)
1. Where ITOs are appointed, the Technical Delegates shall appoint
the Chief ITO among the appointed ITOs, if one was not appointed
previously. Whenever possible, the Chief ITO shall assign at least
one ITO for every event on the programme. The ITO shall provide
all necessary support to the Referee of the event.
The ITOs must be present at all times when an event to which they
have been assigned is in progress. They should ensure that the
conduct of the competition is in full conformity with IAAF
Technical Rules, Technical Regulations and relevant decisions
made by the Technical Delegates.
If a problem arises or if they observe any matter which, in their
opinion requires comment, they should, in the first instance, bring it
to the attention of the Referee of the event and if necessary, offer
advice as to what should be done. If the advice is not accepted and
if there is a clear infringement of the IAAF Technical Rules,
Technical Regulations or decisions made by the Technical
Delegates, the ITO shall decide. If the matter is still not resolved it
shall be referred to the IAAF Technical Delegate(s).
At the conclusion of field events they shall also sign the result
cards.
Note (i): In competitions organised under Rules 1.1(c) and (f), the
above shall also apply to the appointed Area Technical Officials.
Note (ii): In the absence of the Referee, the ITO shall work with the
relevant Chief Judge.
2. In Cross Country, Road Running and Mountain Running
competitions the appointed ICROs shall provide all necessary
support to the competition organisers. They must be present at all
times when an event to which they have been assigned is in progress.
They should ensure that the conduct of the competition is in full
conformity with IAAF Technical Rules, Technical Regulations and
relevant decisions made by the Technical Delegates.
RULE 116
International Race Walking Judges
A Panel of International Race Walking Judges shall be established by the
IAAF Race Walking Committee using criteria approved by the IAAF
Council.
Race Walking Judges appointed for all Rule 1.1(a) International
Competitions must be members of the Panel of International Race
Walking Judges.
Note: Race Walking Judges appointed for Competitions under Rule
1.1(b), (c), (e)(ii), (f), (g) and (j) shall be members either of the Panel of
International Race Walking Judges or one of the Panels of Area Race
Walking Judges.
RULE 117
International Road Course Measurer
At competitions organised under Rule 1.1, an International Road Course
Measurer shall be appointed to verify the courses where road events are
held entirely or partially outside the stadium.
The appointed course measurer shall be member of the IAAF/AIMS
Panel of International Road Course Measurers (Grade “A“ or “B“).
The course should be measured in good time before the competition.
The measurer will check and certify the course if he finds it conforms to
the Rules for Road Races (See Rule 240.3 and respective Notes).
He shall cooperate with the Organising Committee in the course
arrangements and witness the conduct of the race to ensure that the
course run by athletes follows the same course that was measured and
approved. He shall furnish an appropriate certificate to the Technical
Delegate(s).
RULE 118
International Starter and International Photo Finish Judge
At all competitions under Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c) and (f) held in the
stadium, an International Starter and an International Photo Finish Judge
shall be appointed respectively by IAAF or the relevant Area
Association. The International Starter shall start the races (and undertake
any other duties) assigned to him by the Technical Delegate(s). The
International Photo Finish Judge shall supervise all Photo Finish
functions.
RULE 119
Jury of Appeal
At all competitions organised under Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c) and (f) a Jury
of Appeal, which should normally consist of three, five or seven persons
shall be appointed. 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.
Furthermore, a Jury should likewise be appointed at other competitions
where the organisers deem it desirable or necessary in the interest of the
proper conduct of the competitions.
The primary functions of the Jury shall be to deal with all appeals under
Rule 146, and with any matters arising during the course of the
competition which are referred to it for decision. The Jury may
reconsider a decision if new conclusive evidence is presented, provided
the new decision is still applicable.
Decisions involving points which are not covered by the Rules, shall be
reported subsequently by the Chairman of the Jury to the General
Secretary of the IAAF.
RULE 120
Officials of the Competition
The Organising Committee of a competition shall appoint all officials,
subject to the Rules of the Member in whose country the competition is
held and, in the case of competitions under Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c) and (f),
subject to the Rules and procedures of the appropriate international
organisation.
The following list comprises the officials considered necessary for
major International Competitions. The Organising Committee may,
however, vary this according to local circumstances.
MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS
- One Competition Director
- One Meeting Manager
- One Technical Manager
- One Event Presentation Manager
COMPETITION OFFICIALS
- One Referee for the Call Room
- One (or more) Referee for Track Events
- One (or more) Referee for Field Events
- One (or more) Referee for Combined Events
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RULE 121
Competition Director
The Competition Director shall plan the technical organisation of a
competition in cooperation with the Technical Delegate(s), where
applicable, ensure that this plan is accomplished and resolve any
technical problems together with the Technical Delegate(s).
He shall direct the interaction between the participants in the competition
and, through the communication system, shall be in contact with all the
officials.
RULE 122
Meeting Manager
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 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 over more than one
day, it is recommended that the Meeting Manager has an adequate
number of Assistant Meeting Managers.
RULE 123
Technical Manager
The Technical Manager shall be responsible for ensuring that the track,
runways, circles, arcs, sectors, landing areas for field events and all
equipment and implements are in accordance with IAAF Rules.
RULE 124
Event Presentation Manager
The Event Presentation Manager shall plan, in conjunction with the
Competition Director, the event presentation arrangements for a
competition, in cooperation with the Organisational and Technical
Delegate(s), as and where applicable. He shall ensure that the plan is
accomplished, resolving any relevant problems together with the
Competition Director and the relevant Delegate(s). 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.
RULE 125
Referees
1. A separate Referee 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.
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.
2. Referees shall ensure that the Rules (and applicable Technical
Regulations) are observed and shall decide upon any matters which
arise during the competition (including in the Call Room) and for
which provision has not been made in these Rules (or any
applicable Technical Regulations).
In case of a disciplinary case, the Call Room Referee has authority
starting from the first Call Room up to the competition site.
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.
A Track Referee appointed to oversee the starts is designated the
Start Referee.
The Referee shall not act as a Judge or Umpire.
3. The appropriate Referee shall check all final results, shall deal with
any disputed points and, where there is no Measurement Judge
(electronics), 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
handed to the Competition Secretary.
4. The appropriate Referee shall rule on any protest or objection
regarding the conduct of the competition, including any matter
arising in the Call Room.
5. 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.
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RULE 126
Judges
General
1. The Chief Judge for track events and the Chief Judge for each field
event shall co-ordinate the work of the judges in their respective
events. When the relevant body has not already allocated the duties
of the Judges, they shall allocate the duties.
Track Events and Road Events
2. The Judges, who must all operate from the same side of the track or
course, shall decide the order in which the athletes have finished
and, in any case where they cannot arrive at a decision, shall refer
the matter to the Referee, who shall decide.
Note: The Judges should be placed at least 5m from, and in line
with, the finish and should be provided with an elevated platform.
Field Events
3. The Judges shall judge and record each trial and measure each valid
trial of athletes in all field events. In the high jump and pole vault,
precise measurements should be made when the bar is raised,
particularly if Records are being attempted. At least two Judges
should keep a record of all trials, checking their recordings at the
end of each round.
The appropriate Judge shall indicate the validity or non-validity of a
trial by raising a white or red flag, as appropriate.
RULE 127
Umpires (Running and Race Walking Events)
1. Umpires are assistants to the Referee, without authority to make
final decisions.
RULE 128
Timekeepers and Photo Finish Judges
1. In the case of hand timing, a sufficient number of timekeepers for
the number of athletes entered shall be appointed. One of them shall
be designated the Chief Timekeeper. He shall allocate duties to the
Timekeepers. These Timekeepers shall act as back-up Timekeepers
when Fully Automatic Photo Finish System is in use.
2. Timekeepers shall act in accordance with Rule 165.
3. When Fully Automatic Photo Finish System is used, a Chief Photo
Finish Judge and at least two Assistant Photo Finish Judges shall be
appointed.
RULE 129
Start Coordinator, Starter and Recallers
1. The Start Coordinator shall:
(a) Allocate the duties of the start team judges. In the case of
competitions under 1.1(a) and Area Championships and
Games, the determination of which events will be assigned to
the International Starters will be the responsibility of the
Technical Delegates.
(b) Supervise the duties to be fulfilled by each member of the
team.
(c) Inform the Starter, after receiving the relevant order from the
Competition Director, that everything is in order to initiate the
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RULE 130
Starter’s Assistants
1. The Starter’s Assistants shall check that the athletes are competing
in the correct heat or race and that their number bibs are worn
correctly.
2. They must place each athlete in his correct lane or station,
assembling the athletes approximately 3m behind the start line (in
the case of races started in echelon, similarly behind each start line).
When this has been completed, they shall signal to the Starter that
all is ready. When a new start is ordered, the Starter’s Assistants
shall assemble the athletes again.
3. The Starter’s Assistants shall be responsible for the readiness of
batons for the first athletes in a relay race.
4. When the Starter has ordered the athletes to their marks, the
Starter’s Assistants must ensure that Rule 162.4 is observed.
5. In case of a first false start, the athlete(s) responsible for the false
start shall be warned with a yellow card placed on the respective
lane marker(s). At the same time, all the other athletes taking part in
the race shall be warned with a yellow card raised in front of them
by one or several starter’s assistants in order to notify them that
anyone committing further false starts will be disqualified. This last
mentioned basic system (to raise a card in front of the athlete(s)
responsible for the false start) will also be followed in case lane
markers are not being used.
In case of further false starts, the athlete(s) responsible for the false
start shall be disqualified and a red card shall be placed on the
respective lane marker(s), or raised in front of the respective
athlete(s).
In Combined Events, the athlete(s) responsible for a false start shall
be warned with a yellow card placed on the respective lane
marker(s) or raised in front of the respective athlete(s). Any athlete
who is responsible for two false starts shall be disqualified and a
red card shall be placed on the respective lane marker or raised in
front of the respective athlete.
RULE 131
Lap Scorers
1. Lap Scorers shall keep a record of the laps completed by all athletes
in races longer than 1500m. For races of 5000m and longer, and for
Race Walking events, a number of Lap Scorers under the direction
of the Referee shall be appointed and provided with lap scoring
cards on which they shall record the times over each lap (as given to
them by an official Timekeeper) of the athletes for whom they are
responsible. When such a system is used, no Lap Scorer should
record more than four athletes (six for Race Walking events).
Instead of manual lapscoring, a computerised system, which may
involve a transponder carried or worn by each athlete, may be used.
2. One Lap Scorer shall be responsible for maintaining, at the finish
line, a display of the laps remaining. The display shall be changed
each lap when the leader enters the straight that ends at the finish
line. In addition, manual indication shall be given, when
appropriate, to athletes who have been, or are about to be, lapped.
The final lap shall be signalled to each athlete, usually by ringing a
bell.
RULE 132
Competition Secretary
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. He shall
immediately relay these details to the Announcer, record the results and
convey the result card to the Competition Director.
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. 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.
RULE 133
Marshal
The Marshal shall have control of the arena and shall not allow any
persons other than the officials and athletes assembled to compete or
other authorised persons with valid accreditation to enter and remain
therein.
RULE 134
Announcer
The Announcer shall inform the public of the names and numbers of the
athletes taking part in each event, and all relevant information such as
the composition of the heats, lanes or stations drawn, and intermediate
times. The result (placings, times, heights, distances and points) of each
event should be announced at the earliest possible moment after receipt
of the information.
At competitions held under Rule 1.1(a), the English and French language
Announcers shall be appointed by the IAAF. In conjunction with the
Event Presentation Manager and under the general direction of the
Organisational and/or the Technical Delegates, these appointees shall be
responsible for all matters of announcing protocol.
RULE 135
Official Surveyor
The Official Surveyor shall check the accuracy of the markings and
installations and shall furnish appropriate certificates to the Technical
Manager before the competition.
He shall be given full access to stadium plans and drawings and the latest
measurement report for the purpose of this verification.
RULE 136
Wind Gauge Operator
The Wind Gauge Operator shall ensure that the gauge is placed in
accordance with Rule 163.9 (Track Events) and 184.5 (Field Events). He
shall ascertain the velocity of the wind in the running direction in
appropriate events and shall then record and sign the results obtained and
communicate them to the Competition Secretary.
RULE 137
Measurement Judge (Electronics)
A Measurement Judge shall be appointed when Electronic Distance
Measurement is to be used.
Before the start of the competition, he will meet the technical staff
involved and familiarise himself with the equipment.
Before each event he will supervise the positioning of the measuring
instruments, taking account of the technical requirements given by the
technical staff.
RULE 138
Call Room Judges
The Call Room Chief Judge shall supervise the transit between the
warm-up area and the competition area to ensure that the athletes, after
being checked in the Call Room, be present and ready at the competition
site for the scheduled start of their event.
The Call Room Judges shall ensure that athletes are wearing the national
or club uniform clothing officially approved by their National Governing
Body, that the number bibs are worn correctly and correspond with start
lists, that shoes, number and dimension of spikes, advertising on clothing
and athletes’ bags comply with IAAF Rules and Regulations and that
unauthorised material is not taken into the arena.
The judges shall refer any unresolved issues or matters arising to the Call
Room Referee.
RULE 139
Advertising Commissioner
The Advertising Commissioner (when appointed) will supervise and
apply the current IAAF Advertising Rules and Regulations and shall
determine any unresolved advertising issues or matters arising in the Call
Room in conjunction with the Call Room Referee.
RULE 140
The Athletics Facility
Any firm, uniform surface, which conforms to the specifications in the
IAAF Track and Field Facilities Manual, may be used for athletics.
Track and Field competitions under Rule 1.1(a) may be held only on
synthetic surfaced facilities conforming to the IAAF Performance
Specifications for Synthetic Surfaces and which hold a current valid
IAAF Class 1 Athletics Facility Certificate.
It is recommended that, when such facilities are available, competitions
under Rules 1.1(b) to (j) should also be held on these facilities.
In any case, a Class 2 Athletics Facility Certificate attesting to the
dimensional accuracy of the Track and the Field Events facilities in the
format required under the IAAF Certification System shall be required
for all facilities intended for use for competitions under Rule 1.1(b)
to (j).
Note (i): The IAAF Track and Field Facilities Manual available from
the IAAF Office, contains more detailed and defined specifications for
the planning and construction of track and field facilities including
further diagrams for track measurement and marking.
Note (ii): Standard forms of Facility Certification Application and
Facility Measurement Report are available from the IAAF Office, or may
be downloaded from the IAAF website.
Note (iii): This Rule does not apply to Road Race Walking, Road
Running or Cross-Country courses. (See Rules 230.10, 240.2, 240.3
250.3, 250.4 and 250.5)
RULE 141
Age Groups
The following definitions apply to the age groups recognised by IAAF:
Youth Boys and Girls: Any athlete of 16 or 17 years on 31st
December in the year of the competition.
Junior Men and Women: Any athlete of 18 or 19 years on 31st
December in the year of the competition.
Master Men and Women: Any athlete who has reached his/her 35th
birthday.
RULE 142
Entries
1. Competitions under IAAF Rules are restricted to eligible athletes
(See Chapter 2).
2. No athlete shall be allowed to compete outside his own country
unless his eligibility is guaranteed by his Member Federation from
whom he has permission to compete. In all International
Competitions, such guarantee of eligibility of an athlete shall be
accepted unless an objection as to his status is made to the
Technical Delegate(s) (See also Rule 146.1).
Simultaneous Entries
3. If an athlete is entered in both a track and field event, or in more
than one field event taking place simultaneously, the appropriate
Referee may, for one round at a time, or for each trial in the High
Jump and Pole Vault, allow an athlete to take his trial in an order
different from that decided upon by the draw prior to the start of the
competition. However, if an athlete subsequently is not present for
any trial, it shall be deemed that he is passing once the period
allowed for the trial has elapsed. In the case of the High Jump and
Pole Vault, if an athlete is not present when all other athletes who
are present have completed the competition, the Referee shall deem
that such athlete(s) has abandoned the competition, once the period
for one further trial has elapsed.
Failure to participate
4. At all competitions under Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c) and (f), except as
provided below, an athlete shall be excluded from participation in
all further events in the competition, including relays, in cases
where:
(a) a final confirmation was given that the athlete would start in an
event but then failed to participate;
(b) he qualified in preliminaries or heats for further participation in
an event but then failed to participate further.
The provision of a medical certificate, endorsed by a medical officer
appointed or approved by the IAAF and/or the Organising
RULE 143
Clothing, Shoes and Number Bibs
Clothing
1. 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.
Athletes’ vests should have the same colour on the front and back.
At all competitions under Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c), (f) and (g), and
when representing their Member under Rules 1.1(d) and (h), athletes
shall participate in the uniform clothing approved by their National
Governing Body. The Victory Ceremony and any lap of honour are
considered part of the competition for this purpose.
Shoes
2. 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.
Number of Spikes
3. 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.
Dimensions of Spikes
4. When a competition is conducted on a synthetic surface, 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.
The Sole and the Heel
5. 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.
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.
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.
Inserts and Additions to the Shoe
6. 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.
Number bibs
7. Every athlete shall be provided with two number bibs which, during
the competition, shall be worn visibly on the breast and back, except
in the High Jump and Pole Vault, where one number bib may be
worn on the breast or back only. The number bib shall correspond
with the number allocated to the athlete in the programme. If track
suits are worn during the competition, number bibs shall be worn on
the track suit in a similar manner. In competitions under 1.1(d) to
(j), either the athletes’ names or other suitable identification on the
bibs will be allowed.
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8. These number bibs must be worn as issued and may not be cut,
folded or obscured in any way. In long distance events these number
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.
9. Where 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. No
athlete shall be allowed to take part in any competition without
displaying the appropriate number bib(s) and/or identification.
RULE 144
Assistance to Athletes
RULE 145
Disqualification
1. If an athlete is disqualified in an event for an infringement of a
technical Rule, reference shall be made in the official results to the
Rule which has been infringed. Any performance accomplished in
the same round of that event up to the time of the disqualification
shall not be considered valid. However, performances accomplished
in a previous qualifying round of that event shall be considered
RULE 146
Protests and Appeals
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 of the IAAF.
2. 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.
3. Any protest shall, in the first instance, be made orally to the Referee
by the athlete himself or by someone acting on his behalf. To arrive
at a fair decision, the Referee should consider any available
evidence which he thinks necessary, including a film or picture
6. 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.
7. 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.
RULE 147
Mixed Competition
For all competitions held completely in the stadium, mixed events
between male and female participants shall not normally be permitted.
However, mixed stadium competition in Field Events and in races of
5000m or longer may be permitted in all competitions except those held
under Rules 1.1(a) to (h). In the case of competitions held under Rules
1.1(i) and (j) such mixed competition shall be allowed in a particular
competition if specifically permitted by the relevant area or national
governing body.
RULE 148
Measurements
For track and field events in competitions under Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c)
and (f), all measurements shall be made with a calibrated certified steel
tape or bar or with a scientific measuring device. The steel tape, bar or
scientific measuring device shall have been certified by the IAAF and
the accuracy of the measuring equipment used in the competition shall
have been verified by an appropriate organisation accredited by the
national measurement authority, such that all measurements can be
traced back to national and international measurement standards.
At competitions other than those held under Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c) and
(f), fibreglass tapes may also be used.
Note: Concerning acceptance of Records, see Rule 260.26 (a).
RULE 149
Validity of Performances
No performance accomplished by an athlete will be valid unless it is
accomplished during an official competition organised in conformity
with IAAF Rules.
RULE 150
Video Recording
In competitions held under Rules 1.1(a), (b) and (c) and, whenever
possible, in other competitions, it is recommended that an official video
recording of all events on which the accuracy of performances and
violation of the Rules are recorded, be used as supporting
documentation.
RULE 151
Scoring
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 countries
before the start of the match.
Rules 163.2, 163.6 (except under Rules 230.11 and 240.10), 164.2 and
165 also apply to Sections VII, VIII, and IX.
RULE 160
Track Measurements
1. 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 inside of the track shall be bordered by a kerb of suitable
material, approximately 5cm in height and minimum 5cm in width.
If a section of the kerb has to be temporarily removed for field
events, its place 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.
2. The measurement shall be taken 30cm outward from the kerb or,
where no kerb exists, 20cm from the line marking the inside of the
track.
3. The distance of the race shall be measured from the edge of the start
line farther from the finish to the edge of the finish line nearer to the
start.
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RULE 161
Starting Blocks
1. Starting blocks shall be used for all races up to and including 400m
(including the first leg of the 4x200m and 4x400m) and shall not be
used for any other race. When in position on the track, no part of the
starting block shall overlap the start line or extend into another lane.
Starting blocks shall comply with the following general
specifications:
(a) They shall be entirely rigid in construction and shall give no
unfair advantage to the athlete.
(b) They shall be fixed to the track by a number of pins or spikes,
arranged to cause the minimum possible damage to the track.
The arrangement shall permit the starting blocks to be quickly
and easily removed. The number, thickness and length of pins
or spikes depend on the track construction. The anchorage shall
permit no movement during the actual start.
(c) When an athlete uses his own starting blocks, they shall
comply with Rules 161(a) and (b). They may be of any design
or construction, provided that they do not interfere with other
athletes.
RULE 162
The Start
1. The start of a race shall be denoted by a white line 5cm wide. In all
races not run in lanes the start line shall be curved, so that all the
athletes start the same distance from the finish. Stations in events at
athletes on the regular arced start line and the other group on a
separate arced start line marked across the outer half of the track.
The other group should run as far as the end of the first bend on the
outer half of the track.
The separate arced start line shall be positioned in such a way that
all the athletes shall run the same distance.
The breakline for 800m described in Rule 163.5 indicates where the
athletes in the outer group in 2000m and 10,000m may join the
athletes using regular start. The track shall be marked at the
entrance to the finish straight for group starts in 1000m, 3000m and
5000m to indicate where athletes starting in the outer group may
join the athletes using the regular start. This mark may be a
5cmx5cm mark on the line between lanes 4 and 5 (lanes 3 and 4 in a
six-lane track) on which a cone or flag is placed until the two
groups converge.
RULE 163
The Race
1. The direction of running and walking shall be left-hand inside. The
lanes shall be numbered with the left-hand inside lane numbered 1.
Obstruction
2. 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 heat, 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.
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.
Running in Lanes
3. In all races run in lanes, each athlete shall keep within his allocated
lane from start to finish.
This shall also apply to any portion of a race run in lanes and in a
race (or any part of the race) not run in lanes, when an athlete runs
on a bend, on or inside the line (or kerb) marking the inside of the
track (including on the diversion from the track for the steeplechase
water jump).
In the 200m event, the wind velocity shall be measured for a period
of 10 seconds commencing when the first athlete enters the straight.
9. The wind gauge for track events shall be placed beside the straight,
adjacent to lane 1, 50m from the finish line. It shall be positioned
1.22m high and not more than 2m away from the track.
10. The wind gauge shall be read in metres per second, rounded to the
next higher tenth of a metre per second, in the positive direction
(that is, a reading of +2.03 metres per second shall be recorded as
+2.1; a reading of -2.03 metres per second shall be recorded as -
2.0). Gauges that produce digital readings expressed in tenths of
metres per second shall be constructed so as to comply with this
Rule.
All wind gauge equipment shall have been certified by the IAAF
and the accuracy of the gauge used shall have been verified by an
appropriate organisation accredited by the national measurement
authority, such that all measurements can be traced back to national
and international measurement standards.
11. Ultrasonic wind gauges shall be used at all International
Competitions under Rules 1.1(a) to (h).
A mechanical wind gauge should have appropriate protection to
reduce the impact of any crosswind. Where tubes are used, their
length on either side of the measuring device should be at least
twice the diameter of the tube.
12. The wind gauge may be started and stopped automatically and/or
remotely, and the information conveyed directly to the competition
computer.
RULE 164
The Finish
1. The finish of a race shall be denoted by a white line 5cm wide.
2. The athletes shall be placed in the order in which any part of their
bodies (i.e. torso, as distinguished from the head, neck, arms, legs,
hands or feet) reaches the vertical plane of the nearer edge of the
finish line as defined above.
3. In any race decided on the basis of the distance covered in a fixed
period of time, the Starter shall fire the gun exactly one minute
before the end of the race to warn athletes and Judges that the race
is nearing its end. The Starter shall be directed by the Chief
Timekeeper and, at exactly the appropriate time after the start, he
shall signal the end of the race by again firing the gun. At the
moment the gun is fired to signal the end of the race, the Judges
appointed for that purpose shall mark the exact spot where each
athlete touched the track for the last time before or simultaneously
with the firing of the gun.
The distance achieved shall be measured to the nearest metre behind
this mark. At least one Judge shall be assigned to each athlete before
the start of the race for the purpose of marking the distance
achieved.
RULE 165
Timing and Photo Finish
1. Three alternative methods of timekeeping shall be recognised as
official:
(a) Hand Timing;
(b) Fully Automatic Timing obtained from a Photo Finish System;
(c) Timing provided by a Transponder System for competitions
held under Rules 230 (races not held completely in the
stadium), 240 and 250 only.
2. The time shall be taken to the moment at which any part of the body
of an athlete (i.e. torso, as distinguished from the head, neck, arms,
legs, hands or feet) reaches the vertical plane of the nearer edge of
the finish line.
3. Times for all finishers shall be recorded. In addition, whenever
possible, lap times in races of 800m and over and intermediate times
at every 1000m in races of 3000m and over shall be recorded.
Hand timing
4. The Timekeepers shall be in line with the finish and where possible,
they should be placed at least 5m from the outside lane of the track.
In order that they may all have a good view of the finish line, an
elevated stand should be provided.
5. Timekeepers shall use either stopwatches or manually operated
electronic timers with digital readouts. All such timing devices are
termed “watches“ for the purpose of the Rules.
6. The lap and intermediate times as per Rule 165.3 shall be recorded
either, by designated members of the timekeeping team using
watches capable of taking more than one time, or by additional
Timekeepers.
7. The time shall be taken from the flash / smoke of the gun or
approved starting apparatus.
8. Three official Timekeepers (one of whom shall be the Chief
Timekeeper) and one or two additional Timekeepers shall time the
Note: Where two or more Photo Finish cameras are used, one
should be designated as official by the Technical Delegate (or
International Photo Finish Judge where appointed) before the start
of the competition. The times and places from the images of the
other camera(s) should not be considered unless there is reason to
doubt the accuracy of the official camera or if there is need to use
the supplementary images to resolve uncertainties in the finishing
order (i.e. athletes wholly or partially obscured on the image from
the official camera).
21. In conjunction with the two Assistants, the Chief Photo Finish
Judge shall determine the times of the athletes and their respective
places. He shall ensure that these results are correctly entered in the
competition results system and conveyed to the Competition
Secretary.
22. Times from Photo Finish System shall be regarded as official unless
for any reason the appropriate official decides that they obviously
must be inaccurate. If such is the case, the times of the back-up
Timekeepers, if possible adjusted based on information on time
intervals obtained from the Photo Finish image, shall be official.
Such back-up Timekeepers must be appointed where any possibility
exists of failure of the timing system.
23. Times shall be read and recorded from the Photo Finish image as
follow:
(a) For all races up to and including 10,000m, the time shall be
read and recorded to 1/100th of a second. Unless the time is an
exact 1/100th of a second, it shall be read and recorded to the
next longer 1/100th of a second.
(b) For all races on the track longer than 10,000m, the time shall be
read to 1/100th of a second and recorded to 1/10th of a second.
All read times not ending in zero shall be converted and
recorded to the next longer 1/10th of a second, e.g. for
20,000m, 59:26.32 shall be recorded as 59:26.4.
(c) For all races held partly or entirely outside the stadium, the
time shall be read to 1/100th of a second and recorded to the
whole second. All read times not ending in two zeroes shall be
converted and recorded to the next longer whole second, e.g.
for the Marathon, 2:09:44.32 shall be recorded as 2:09:45.
Transponder System
24. The use of Transponder Timing Systems approved by IAAF in
events held under Rules 230 (races not held completely in the
stadium), 240 and 250 is permitted provided that:
(a) None of the equipment used at the start, along the course or at
the finish line constitutes a significant obstacle or barrier to the
progress of an athlete.
(b) The weight of the transponder and its housing carried on the
athletes’ uniform, number bib or shoe is not significant.
(c) The System is started by the Starter’s gun or approved starting
apparatus.
(d) The System requires no action by an athlete during the
competition, at the finish or at any stage in the result
processing.
(e) The resolution is 1/10th of a second (i.e. it can separate athletes
finishing 1/10th of a second apart). For all races, the time shall
be read to 1/10th of a second and recorded to the whole second.
All read times not ending in zero shall be converted and
recorded to the next longer whole second, e.g. for the
Marathon, 2:09:44.3 shall be recorded as 2:09:45.
Note: The official time shall be the time elapsed between the
firing of the starting gun and the athlete reaching the finish
line. However, the time elapsed between an athlete crossing the
start line and the finish line can be made known to him, but
will not be considered an official time.
(f) Whilst the determination of the finishing order and times may
be considered official, Rules 164.2 and 165.2 may be applied
where necessary.
Note: It is recommended that judges and/or video recording(s)
also be provided to assist in determining the finishing order.
RULE 166
Seedings, Draws and Qualification in Track Events
A 1 6 7 12 13 18 19 24
B 2 5 8 11 14 17 20 23
C 3 4 9 10 15 16 21 22
RULE 167
Ties
Ties shall be resolved as follows:
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.
In the case of a tie for first place in any final, the Referee is empowered
to decide whether it is practicable to arrange for the athletes so tying to
compete again. If he decides it is not, the result will stand. Ties in other
placings shall remain.
RULE 168
Hurdle Races
1. Distances. The following are the standard distances:
Each hurdle shall be so placed on the track that the feet shall be on
the side of the approach by the athlete. The hurdle shall be so placed
that the edge of the bar nearest the approaching hurdler coincides
with the track marking nearest the athlete.
9. For a World Record, all hurdles must comply with the specifications
of this Rule.
RULE 169
Steeplechase Races
1. The standard distances shall be 2000m and 3000m.
2. There shall be 28 hurdle jumps and 7 water jumps included in the
3000m event, and 18 hurdle jumps and 5 water jumps in the 2000m
event.
3. For the steeplechase events, there shall be five jumps in each lap
after the finish line has been passed for the first time, with the water
jump as the fourth. The jumps shall be evenly distributed, so that the
distance between the jumps shall be approximately one fifth of the
nominal length of the lap.
Note: In the 2000m event, if the water jump is on the inside of the
track, the finish line has to be passed twice before the first lap with
five jumps.
4. In the 3000m event, the distance from the start to the beginning of
the first lap shall not include any jumps, the hurdles being removed
until the athletes have entered the first lap. In the 2000m event, the
first jump is at the third hurdle of a normal lap. The previous
hurdles shall be removed until the athletes have passed them for the
first time.
5. The hurdles shall be 0.914m high for men’s events and 0.762m for
women’s events (±3mm both) and shall be at least 3.94m wide. The
section of the top bar of the hurdles, and the hurdle at the water
jump, shall be 12.7cm square.
The hurdle at the water jump shall be 3.66m ± 0.02m wide, and
shall be firmly fixed to the ground, so that no horizontal movement
is possible.
The top bars should be painted with white and black stripes, or with
other strong distinctive contrasting colours (and also in contrast with
the surrounding environment), such that the lighter stripes, which
should be at least 22.5cm wide, are on the outside.
The weight of each hurdle shall be between 80kg and 100kg. Each
hurdle shall have on either side a base between 1.2m and 1.4m (see
Figure 3).
The hurdle shall be placed on the track so that 30cm of the top bar
will extend inside the inner edge of the track.
Note: It is recommended that the first hurdle taken in the race
should be at least 5m in width.
6. The water jump, including the hurdle, shall be 3.66m ± 0.02m in
length and the water pit shall be 3.66m ± 0.02m in width.
The bottom of the water pit shall consist of a synthetic surface, or
matting, of sufficient thickness to ensure safe landing, and allow for
the spikes to grip satisfactorily. The depth of the water closest to the
hurdle shall be 70cm for approximately 30cm. From there, the
bottom shall have a uniform slope upwards to the level of the track
at the farther end of the water pit. At the start of a race, the surface
of the water shall be level with the surface of the track within a
margin of 2cm.
Note: The depth of the water in the pit from the track surface level
may be reduced from 70cm maximum down to 50cm minimum. The
uniform slope of the bottom of the water shall be maintained as
shown in Figure 4. It is recommended that all new water pits be
constructed to the shallower depth.
7. Each athlete shall go over or through the water and shall jump each
hurdle. Failure to do so will result in a disqualification.
In addition, an athlete shall be disqualified, if he
(a) steps to the one side or other of the water jump, or
(b) trails his foot or leg below the horizontal plane of the top of any
hurdle at the instant of clearance.
Provided this Rule is observed, an athlete may go over each hurdle
in any manner.
RULE 170
Relay Races
1. Lines 5cm wide shall be drawn across the track to mark the
distances of the legs and to denote the scratch line.
2. Each take-over zone shall be 20m long of which the scratch line is
the centre. The zones shall start and finish at the edges of the zone
lines nearest the start line in the running direction.
3. The scratch lines of the first take-over zones for the 4x400m (or the
second zones for the 4x200m) are the same as the start lines for the
800m.
4. The take-over zones for the second and last take-overs (4x400m)
will be the 10m lines either side of the start/finish line.
5. The arc across the track at the entry to the back straight showing the
positions at which the second leg athletes (4x400m) and third leg
athletes (4x200m) are permitted to leave their respective lanes, shall
be the same as the arc for the 800m event, described in Rule 163.5.
6. 4x100m and, where possible, 4x200m relay races, shall be run
entirely in lanes.
In 4x200m (if this event is not run entirely in lanes) and 4x400m
relay races, the first lap, as well as that part of the second lap up to
the line after the first bend (breakline), will be run entirely in lanes.
Note: In the 4x200m and 4x400m relay races, where not more than
4 teams are competing, it is recommended that only the first bend of
the first lap should be run in lanes.
7. In relay races of 4x100m and 4x200m, members of a team other
than the first athlete may commence running not more than 10m
outside the take-over zone (see Rule 170.2). A distinctive mark shall
be made in each lane to denote this extended limit.
8. In the 4x400m relay race, at the first take-over, which is carried out
with the athletes remaining in their lanes, the second athletes are
not permitted to begin running outside their take-over zones, and
shall start within this zone. Similarly, the third and fourth athletes
shall begin running from within their take-over zones.
The second athletes in each team shall run in lanes as far as the
nearer edge of the breakline marked after the first bend where
athletes may leave their respective lanes. The breakline shall be an
arced line, 5cm wide, across the track. To assist athletes identify the
breakline small cones or prisms, 5cmx5cm and no more than 15cm
high, preferably of different colour from the breakline and the lane
lines, shall be placed on the lane lines immediately before the
intersection of the lane lines and the breakline.
9. The athletes in the third and fourth legs of the 4x400m relay race
shall, under the direction of a designated official, place themselves
in their waiting position in the same order (inside to out) as the
order of their respective team members as they complete 200m of
their legs. Once the incoming athletes have passed this point, the
waiting athletes shall maintain their order, and shall not exchange
RULE 180
General Conditions
three trials and the eight athletes with the best valid performances
shall be allowed three additional trials. Except for the High Jump
and Pole Vault, no athlete shall have more than one trial recorded in
any one round of the competition.
In the event of a tie for the last qualifying place, it shall be resolved
as described in Rule 180.20.
Where there are eight athletes or fewer, each athlete shall be
allowed six trials. If more than one fail to achieve a valid trial
during the first three rounds, such athletes shall compete in
subsequent rounds before those with valid trials, in the same relative
order according to the original draw.
In both cases:
(a) the competing order for the fourth and fifth rounds shall be in
the reverse ranking order recorded after the first three rounds.
The competing order for the final round shall be in the reverse
ranking order recorded after the fifth round.
(b) when the competing order is to be changed and there is a tie for
any position, those tying shall compete in the same relative
order according to the original draw.
Note (i): In competitions under Rules 1.1(d) to (j), the competing
order for the last three rounds may be in the reverse order of the
ranking recorded after the first three trials.
Note (ii): For Vertical Jumps, see Rule 181.2
6. In all International Competitions, except the World Championships
(Outdoor, Indoor, Junior, and Youth) and Olympic Games, the
number of trials in the horizontal Field Events may be reduced. This
shall be decided by the National or International body having the
control over the competition.
Except in competitions held under Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c), the
organisers may determine that Vertical Jump competitions be held
in a different format to that provided under this Rule, including
limiting the total number of heights or trials which an athlete may
attempt.
Completion of trials
7. The judge shall not raise a white flag to indicate a valid trial until a
trial is completed.
The completion of a valid trial shall be determined as follows:
(a) in the case of vertical jumps, once the judge has determined
that there is no failure according to Rules 182.2, 183.2 or
183.4;
(b) in the case of horizontal jumps once the athlete leaves the
landing area in accordance with Rule 185.1;
(c) in the case of throwing events, once the athlete leaves the circle
or runway in accordance with Rule 187.17.
Qualifying Competition
8. A qualifying round shall be held in field events in which the number
of athletes is too large to allow the competition to be conducted
satisfactorily in a single round (final). When a qualifying round is
held, all athletes shall compete in, and qualify through, that round.
Performances accomplished in a qualifying round shall not be
considered as part of the competition proper.
9. The athletes shall be divided into two or more groups. Unless there
are facilities for the groups to compete at the same time and under
the same conditions, each group should start its warm-up
immediately after the previous group has finished.
10. It is recommended that, in competitions of more than three days, a
rest day be provided between qualifying competitions and the finals
in the vertical jumping events.
11. 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 Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c) and (f), there
should be at least 12 athletes in the final.
12. In a qualifying competition, apart from the High Jump and the Pole
Vault, each athlete shall be allowed up to three trials. Once an
athlete has achieved the qualifying standard, he shall not continue in
the qualifying competition.
13. In the qualifying competition for the High Jump and the Pole Vault,
the athletes, not eliminated after three consecutive failures, shall
continue to compete according to 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 Rule
180.11.
14. 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. Ties for the last
qualifying place in the overall standings of the competition shall be
resolved as described in Rule 180.20 or Rule 181.8 as appropriate.
15. 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.
Obstruction
16. If, for any reason, an athlete is hampered in a trial, the Referee shall
have the authority to award him a substitute trial.
Delay
17. An athlete in a field event who unreasonably delays making a trial,
renders himself liable to have that trial disallowed and recorded as a
failure. It is a matter for the Referee to decide, having regard to all
the circumstances, what is an unreasonable delay.
The official responsible shall indicate to an athlete that all is ready
for the trial to begin, and the period allowed for this trial shall
commence from that moment. If an athlete subsequently decides not
to attempt a trial, it shall be considered a failure once that period
allowed for the trial has elapsed.
For the Pole Vault, the time shall begin when the crossbar has been
adjusted according to the previous wishes of the athlete. No
additional time will be allowed for further adjustment.
If the time allowed elapses after an athlete has started his trial, that
trial should not be disallowed.
The following times should not normally be exceeded:
Individual Events
Number of athletes left in the competition
High Jump Pole Vault Other
More than 3 1min 1min 1min
2 or 3 1.5min 2min 1min
1 3min 5min -
Consecutive trials 2min 3min 2min
Combined Events
Number of athletes left in the competition
High Jump Pole Vault Other
More than 3 1min 1min 1min
2 or 3 1.5min 2min 1min
1 2min* 3min* -
Consecutive trials 2min 3min 2min
* When there is only one athlete left, the mentioned times will be
followed in the first trial only if the previous trial was made by the same
athlete.
Note (i): A clock which shows the remaining time allowed should be
visible to an athlete. In addition, an official shall raise and keep raised, a
yellow flag, or otherwise indicate, during the final 15 seconds of the time
allowed .
Note (ii): In the High Jump and Pole Vault, any change in the time
period allowed for a trial shall not be applied until the bar is raised to a
new height, except that the time specified for consecutive trials shall be
applied whenever any athlete has two or more consecutive trials.
Note (iii): For the first trial of any athlete upon entering the competition,
the time allowed for such trial will be one minute.
Note (iv): When calculating the number of competitors remaining in the
competition this should include those athletes who could be involved in a
jump off for first place.
Absence during Competition
18. An athlete may, with the permission of, and accompanied by, an
official, leave the immediate area of the event during the progress of
the competition.
Change of Competition Area
19. The appropriate Referee shall have the authority to change the place
of the competition if, in his opinion, the conditions justify it. Such a
change should be made only after a round has been completed.
Note: Neither the wind strength nor its change of direction is
sufficient condition to change the place of the competition.
Ties
20. Except for the High Jump and Pole Vault, the second best
performance of the athletes tying shall resolve the tie. Then, if
necessary, the third best, and so on.
If the tie remains and concerns first place, the athletes having
achieved the same results will compete again in the same order in a
new trial until the tie is resolved.
Note: For Vertical Jumps, see Rule 181.8.
Result
21. Each athlete shall be credited with the best of all his trials, including
those achieved in resolving a tie for the first place.
A. VERTICAL JUMPS
RULE 181
General Conditions
1. Before the competition begins, the Chief Judge shall announce to
the athletes the starting height and the subsequent heights to which
the bar will be raised at the end of each round, until there is only
one athlete remaining having won the competition, or there is a tie
for first place.
Trials
2. An athlete may commence jumping/vaulting at any height
previously announced by the Chief Judge and may jump/vault at his
own discretion at any subsequent height. Three consecutive failures,
regardless of the height at which any of such failures occur,
disqualify from further jumping/vaulting except in the case of a tie
for first place.
The effect of this Rule is that an athlete may forego his second or
third trial at a particular height (after failing first or second time)
and still jump/vault at a subsequent height.
If an athlete forgoes a trial at a certain height, he may not make any
subsequent trial at that height, except in the case of a tie for first
place.
3. Even after all the other athletes have failed, an athlete is entitled to
continue jumping until he has forfeited his right to compete further.
4. Unless there is only one athlete remaining and he has won the
competition:
(a) the bar should never be raised by less than 2cm in the High
Jump and 5cm in the Pole Vault after each round; and
(b) the increment of the raising of the bar should never increase.
These Rules 181.4 (a) and (b) shall not apply once the athletes still
competing agree to raise it to a World Record height directly.
After an athlete has won the competition, the height or heights to
which the bar is raised shall be decided by the athlete, in
consultation with the relevant Judge or Referee.
Note: This does not apply for a Combined Events Competition.
In a Combined Events Competition held under Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c)
and (f), each increase shall be uniformly 3cm in the High Jump and
10cm in the Pole Vault throughout the competition.
Measurements
5. All measurements shall be made, in whole centimetres,
perpendicularly from the ground to the lowest part of the upper side
of the bar.
6. Any measurement of a new height shall be made before athletes
attempt such height. In all cases of Records, the Judges shall check
the measurement when the bar is placed at the Record height and
they shall re-check the measurement before each subsequent Record
attempt if the bar has been touched since last measured.
Crossbar
7. The crossbar shall be made of fibre-glass, or other suitable material
but not metal, circular in cross-section except for the end pieces.
The overall length of the crossbar shall be 4.00m ±2cm in the High
Jump and 4.50m±2cm in Pole Vault. The maximum weight of the
crossbar shall be 2kg in the High Jump and 2.25kg in Pole Vault.
The diameter of the circular part of the crossbar shall be
30mm±1mm.
The crossbar shall consist of three parts - the circular bar and two
end pieces, each 30-35mm wide and 15-20cm long for the purpose
of resting on the supports of the uprights.
These end pieces shall be circular or semicircular with one clearly
defined flat surface on which the bar rests on the crossbar supports.
This flat surface may not be higher than the centre of the vertical
cross section of the crossbar. The end pieces shall be hard and
smooth. They shall not be covered with rubber or any other material
which has the effect of increasing the friction between them and the
supports.
The crossbar shall have no bias and, when in place, shall sag a
maximum of 2cm in the High Jump and 3cm in Pole Vault.
Control of elasticity: Hang a 3kg weight in the middle of the
crossbar when in position. It may sag a maximum of 7cm in the
High Jump and 11cm in Pole Vault.
Ties
8. Ties shall be resolved as follows:
(a) The athlete with the lowest number of jumps at the height at
which the tie occurs shall be awarded the higher place.
(b) If the tie still remains, 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.
(c) If the tie still remains:
(i) If it concerns the first place, the athletes tying shall have
one jump at the next height, determined in accordance
with Rule 181.1, after the height last cleared by the
athletes tying, and if no decision is reached, the bar shall
be raised if the tying athletes were successful, or lowered
if not, 2cm for the High Jump and 5cm for the Pole Vault.
They shall then attempt one jump at each height until the
tie is resolved. Athletes so tying must jump on each
occasion when resolving the tie (See example).
(ii) If it concerns any other place, the athletes shall be awarded
the same place in the competition.
Note: This Rule (c) will not apply to Combined Events.
As all the athletes tying failed, the bar is lowered to 1.89m for another
jump-off. As only “C“ failed to clear 1.89m, the two other tying athletes,
“A“ and “B“ shall have a third jump-off at 1.91m which only “B“
cleared and is therefore declared the winner.
Extraneous forces
9. When it is clear that the bar has been displaced by a force not
associated with an athlete (e.g. a gust of wind)
(a) if such displacement occurs after an athlete has cleared the bar
without touching it, then the trial shall be considered
successful, or
(b) if such displacement occurs under any other circumstance, a
new trial shall be awarded.
RULE 182
High Jump
The Competition
1. An athlete shall take off from one foot.
2. An athlete fails if:
(a) After the jump, the bar does not remain on the supports
because of the action of the athlete whilst jumping; or
(b) He touches the ground including the landing area beyond the
vertical plane through the nearer edge of the crossbar, either
between or outside the uprights with any part of his body,
without first clearing the bar. However, if when he jumps, an
athlete touches the landing area with his foot and in the opinion
of the Judge, no advantage is gained, the jump for that reason
should not be considered a failure.
Note: To assist in the implementation of this Rule a white line 50mm
wide shall be drawn (usually by adhesive tape or similar material)
between points 3m outside of each upright, the nearer edge of the
line being drawn along the vertical plane through the nearer edge
of the crossbar.
The Runway and Take-off Area
3. The minimum length of the runway shall be 15m except in
competitions held under Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c) and (f), where the
minimum shall be 20m.
Where conditions permit, the minimum length should be 25m.
4. The maximum overall inclination in the last 15m of the runway and
take-off area shall not exceed 1:250 along any radius of the
RULE 183
Pole Vault
The Competition
1. Athletes may have the crossbar moved only in the direction of the
landing area so that the edge of the crossbar nearest the athlete can
be positioned at any point from that directly above the back end of
the box to a point 80cm in the direction of the landing area.
An athlete shall, before the competition starts, inform the
appropriate official of the position of the crossbar he requires for his
first trial and this position shall be recorded.
If subsequently an athlete wants to make any changes, he should
immediately inform the appropriate official before the crossbar has
been set in accordance with his initial wishes. Failure to do this shall
lead to the start of his time limit.
Note: A line, 1cm wide and of distinguishable colour, shall be
drawn at right angles to the axis of the runway, in line with the back
end of the box. A similar line shall appear on the surface of the
landing area and be prolonged as far as the outside edge of the
uprights.
2. An athlete fails if:
(a) after the vault, the bar does not remain on the pegs because of
the action of an athlete whilst vaulting; or
(b) he touches the ground, including the landing area beyond the
vertical plane through the back end of the box with any part of
his body or with the pole, without first clearing the bar; or
(c) after leaving the ground he places his lower hand above the
upper one or moves the upper hand higher on the pole.
(d) during the vault an athlete steadies or replaces the bar with his
hand(s).
Note (i): It is not a failure if an athlete runs outside the white lines
marking the runway at any point.
Note (ii) It is not a failure if the pole touches the landing mats, in
the course of a trial, after properly being planted in the box.
3. Athletes may, during the competition, place a substance on their
hands or on the pole, in order to obtain a better grip.
Athletes shall not use tape on the hands or fingers except in the case
of the need to cover an open wound.
4. After the release of the pole, no one including the athlete shall be
allowed to touch the pole unless it is falling away from the bar or
uprights. If it is touched, however, and the Referee is of the opinion
that, but for the intervention, the bar would have been knocked off,
the vault shall be recorded as a failure.
5. If, in making a trial, an athlete’s pole is broken, it shall not be
counted as a failure and the vaulter shall be awarded a new trial.
The Runway
6. The minimum length of the runway shall be 40m and where
conditions permit, 45m. It shall have a width of 1.22m ± 0.01m and
shall be marked by white lines 5cm in width.
Note: For all tracks constructed before 1 January 2004 the runway
may have a width of maximum 1.25m.
7. The maximum lateral inclination of the runway shall be 1:100 and
in the last 40m of the runway the overall downward inclination in
the direction of running shall not exceed 1:1000.
Apparatus
8. Box. The take-off for the Pole Vault shall be from a box. It shall be
constructed of suitable material, preferably with rounded upper
The base of the box shall slope from runway level at the front end to
a vertical distance below ground level of 20cm at the point where it
meets the stop board. The box should be constructed in such a
manner that the sides slope outwards and end next to the stop board
at an angle of approximately 120° to the base.
If the box is constructed of wood, the bottom shall be lined with
2.5mm sheet metal for a distance of 80cm from the front of the box.
9. Uprights. Any style of uprights or posts may be used, provided they
are rigid. The metallic structure of the base and the lower part of the
uprights must be covered with padding of appropriate material in
order to provide protection to the athletes and the poles.
10. Crossbar support. The crossbar shall rest on pegs so that if it is
touched by an athlete or his pole, it will fall easily to the ground in
the direction of the landing area. The pegs shall be without notches
The distance between the pegs shall be 4.30-4.37m. The pegs shall
not be covered with rubber or with any other material which has the
effect of increasing the friction between them and the surface of the
bar, nor may they have any kind of springs.
Note: To lessen the chance of injury to an athlete by his falling on
the feet of the uprights, the pegs supporting the crossbar may be
placed upon extension arms permanently attached to the uprights,
thus allowing the uprights to be placed wider apart, without
increasing the length of the crossbar (see Figure 8).
Vaulting Poles
11. Athletes may use their own poles. No athlete shall use any other
athlete’s pole except with the consent of the owner.
For competitions under Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c), (e)(i) and (f), the
landing area shall be not smaller than 6m long (excluding the front
pieces) x 6m wide x 0.8m high. The front pieces must be at least 2m
long.
B. HORIZONTAL JUMPS
RULE 184
General Conditions
Measurements
1. In all horizontal jumping events, distances shall be recorded to the
nearest 0.01m below the distance measured if the distance measured
is not a whole centimetre.
Runway
2. The minimum length of the runway shall be 40m, measured from
the relevant take-off line to the end of the runway. It shall have a
width of 1.22m ± 0.01m and shall be marked by white lines 5cm in
width.
Note: For all tracks constructed before 1 January 2004 the runway
may have a width of maximum 1.25m.
3. The maximum lateral inclination of the runway shall be 1:100 and
in the last 40m of the runway the overall downward inclination in
the direction of running shall not exceed 1:1000.
Wind Measurement
4. The wind speed shall be measured for a period of 5 seconds from
the time an athlete passes a mark placed alongside the runway, for
the Long Jump 40m from the take-off line and for the Triple Jump
35m. If an athlete runs less than 40m or 35m, as appropriate, the
wind velocity shall be measured from the time he commences his
run.
5. The wind gauge shall be placed 20m from the take-off board. It
shall be positioned 1.22m high and not more than 2m away from the
runway.
6. The wind gauge shall be the same as described in Rule 163.11. It
shall be operated and read as described in Rules 163.12 and 163.10
respectively.
RULE 185
Long Jump
The Competition
1. An athlete fails if:
(a) he 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; or
(b) he takes off from outside either end of the board, whether
beyond or before the extension of the take-off line; or
(c) he touches the ground between the take-off line and the landing
area; or
(d) he employs any form of somersaulting whilst running up or in
the act of jumping; or
(e) 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
(f) when leaving the landing area, his first contact 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.
Note (i): It is not a failure if an athlete runs outside the white lines
marking the runway at any point.
Note (ii): It is not a failure under Rule 185.1(b) if a part of an
athlete’s shoe/foot is touching the ground outside either end of the
take-off board, before the take-off line.
Note (iii): It is not a failure if in the course of landing, an athlete
touches, with any part of his body, the ground outside the landing
area, unless such contact is the first contact or contravenes Rule
185. 1(e).
Note (iv): It is not a failure if an athlete walks back through the
landing area after having left the landing area in a correct way.
Note (v): Except as described in Rule 185.1(b), if an athlete takes
off before reaching the board it shall not, for that reason, be
counted as a failure.
2. 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 Rule 185. 1(f)).
Note: This first contact is considered leaving.
3. All jumps shall be measured from the nearest break in the landing
area made by any part of the body to the take-off line, or take-off
line extended (see Rule 185.1(f)). The measurement shall be taken
perpendicular to the take-off line or its extension.
The upper part of the indicator board shall also be covered for the
first 10mm approximately and along its entire length, by a plasticine
layer.
When mounted in this recess, the whole assembly shall be
sufficiently rigid to accept the full force of the athlete’s foot.
The surface of the board beneath the plasticine shall be of a material
in which the spikes of an athlete’s shoe will grip and not skid.
The layer of plasticine can be smoothed off by means of a roller or
suitably shaped scraper for the purposes of removing the footprint
of an athlete.
Note: It will be found very helpful to have spare plasticine boards
available so that, while a footprint is being eliminated, the
competition is not delayed.
The Landing Area
9. The landing area shall have a minimum width of 2.75m and a
maximum width of 3m. It shall, if possible, be so placed that the
middle of the runway, if extended, would coincide with the middle
of the landing area.
Note: When the axis of the runway is not in line with the centre line
of the landing area, a tape, or if necessary, two tapes, should be
placed along the landing area so that the above is achieved (see
Figure 11).
10. The landing area should be filled with soft damp sand, the top
surface of which shall be level with the take-off board.
RULE 186
Triple Jump
The Rules for the Long Jump apply to the Triple Jump with the
following additions:
The Competition
1. The Triple Jump shall consist of a hop, a step and a jump in that
order.
2. The hop shall be made so that an athlete lands first on the same foot
as that from which he has taken off; in the step he shall land on the
other foot, from which, subsequently, the jump is performed.
It shall not be considered a failure if an athlete, while jumping,
touches the ground with the “sleeping“ leg.
Note: Rule 185.1(c) does not apply to the normal landings from the
hop and step phases.
The Take-off Board
3. The distance between the take-off line for men and the far end of
the landing area shall be at least 21m.
4. For International Competitions, it is recommended that the take-off
line shall be not less than 13m for men and 11m for women from
the nearer end of the landing area. For any other competition, this
distance shall be appropriate for the level of competition.
5. Between the take-off board and the landing area there shall, for the
step and jump phases, be a take-off area of 1.22m ± 0.01m wide
providing firm and uniform footing.
Note: For all tracks constructed before 1 January 2004, this take-off
area may have a width of maximum 1.25m.
C. THROWING EVENTS
RULE 187
General Conditions
Official Implements
1. In all International Competitions, the implements used shall comply
with IAAF specifications. Only implements which hold a current
valid IAAF certificate of approval may be used. The following table
shows the implement to be used by each age group:
Implement Girls/Women Boys Men Men
Youth/Junior/Senior Youth Junior Senior
Shot 4.000kg 5.000kg 6.000kg 7.260kg
Discus 1.000kg 1.500kg 1.750kg 2.000kg
Hammer 4.000kg 5.000kg 6.000kg 7.260kg
Javelin 600g 700g 800g 800g
Note: A standard form of Implement Certification Application is
available, on request, from the IAAF Office, or may be downloaded from
the IAAF website.
2. Except as provided below, all such implements shall be provided by
the Organising Committee. 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. Such implements
will not be accepted if the same model is already on the list of those
provided by the Organising Committee.
3. No modification shall be made to any implements during the
competition.
Personal Safeguards
4. (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. An athlete shall not use tape on the hand except when
tape is needed to cover an open cut or wound. However an
athlete in the Hammer Throw may tape individual fingers. 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. In addition, hammer throwers may
use such substances on their gloves, and shot putters may use
such substances on their neck.
(d) In order to protect the spine from injury, an athlete may wear a
belt of leather or other suitable material.
(e) In the Shot Put an athlete may wear a bandage at the wrist in
order to protect it from injury.
(f) In the Javelin Throw, an athlete may wear an elbow protection.
(g) An athlete may wear other protection e.g. knee support,
provided the athlete has IAAF approval on medical advice for
its use in competition.
Throwing Circle
5. The rim of the circles shall be made of band iron, steel or other
suitable material, the top of which shall be flush with the ground
outside. The ground surrounding the circle may be concrete,
synthetic, asphalt, wood or any other suitable material.
The interior of the circle may be constructed of concrete, asphalt or
some other firm but not slippery material. The surface of this
interior shall be level and 2cm±6mm lower than the upper edge of
the rim of the circle.
In the Shot Put, a portable circle meeting these specifications is
permissible.
6. The inside diameter of the circle shall be 2.135m±5mm in the Shot
Put and the Hammer Throw and 2.50m±5mm in the Discus Throw.
The rim of the circle shall be at least 6mm thick and shall be white.
The hammer may be thrown from the discus circle provided the
diameter of this circle is reduced from 2.50m to 2.135m by placing
a circular ring inside.
7. A white line 5cm wide shall be drawn from the top of the rim
extending for at least 75cm on either side of the circle. The white
line may be painted or made of wood or other suitable material. The
rear edge of the white line shall form a prolongation of a theoretical
line through the centre of the circle at right angles to the centre line
of the landing sector.
8. An athlete may not spray nor spread any substance in the circle or
on his shoes nor roughen the surface of the circle.
Javelin Throw Runway
9. In the Javelin Throw the minimum length of the runway shall be
30m. Where conditions permit, the minimum length shall be 33.5m.
It shall be marked by two parallel white lines 5cm wide and 4m apart.
The throw shall be made from behind an arc of a circle drawn with a
radius of 8m. The arc shall consist of a strip painted or made of wood
7cm wide. It shall be white and be flush with the ground. Lines shall
be drawn from the extremities of the arc at right angles to the parallel
lines marking the runway. These lines shall be white, 75cm long and
7cm wide. The maximum lateral inclination of the runway shall be
1:100 and in the last 20m of the runway the overall downward
inclination in the direction of running shall not exceed 1:1000.
Landing sector
10. The landing sector shall consist of cinders or grass or other suitable
material on which the implement makes an imprint.
11. The maximum overall downward inclination of the landing sector,
in the throwing direction, shall not exceed 1:1000.
12. (a) Except for the Javelin Throw, the landing sector shall be
marked with white lines 5cm wide at an angle of 34.92° such
that the inner edge of lines, if extended, would pass through
the centre of the circle.
Note: The 34.92° sector may be laid out accurately by making
the distance between the two points on the sector lines 20m
from the centre of the circle 12m (20x0.60m) apart. Thus for
every 1m from the centre of the circle, the distance across shall
be increased by 60cm
(b) In the Javelin Throw, the landing sector shall be marked with
white lines 5cm wide such that the inner edge of the lines, if
extended, would pass through the two intersections of the inner
edges of the arc, and the parallel lines marking the runway and
intersect at the centre of the circle of which the arc is part (see
Figure 16). The sector is thus about 29°.
Trials
13. In the Shot Put, Discus Throw and Hammer Throw, implements
shall be thrown from a circle, and in the Javelin Throw from a
runway. In the case of trials made from a circle, an athlete shall
commence his trial from a stationary position inside the circle. An
athlete is allowed to touch the inside of the rim. In the Shot Put he is
also allowed to touch the inside of the stop board described in
Rule 188.2.
14. It shall be a failure if an athlete in the course of a trial:
(a) improperly releases the shot or the javelin,
(b) after he has stepped into the circle and begun to make a throw,
touches with any part of his body the top of the rim or the
ground outside the circle,
(c) in the Shot Put, touches with any part of his body the top of the
stop board,
(d) in the Javelin Throw, touches with any part of his body the
lines which mark the runway or the ground outside.
Note: It will not be considered a failure if the discus or any part of
the hammer strikes the cage after release provided that no other
Rule is infringed.
15. Provided that, in the course of a trial, the Rules relative to each
throwing event have not been infringed, an athlete may interrupt a
trial once started, may lay the implement down inside or outside the
circle or runway and may leave it.
When leaving the circle or runway he shall step out as required in
paragraph 17 before returning to the circle or runway to begin a
fresh trial.
Note: All the moves permitted by this paragraph shall be included
in the maximum time for a trial given in Rule 180.17.
16. It shall be a failure if the shot, the discus, the hammer head or the tip
of the javelin in contacting the ground when it first lands touches
the sector line or the ground outside the sector line.
17. An athlete shall not leave the circle or runway until the implement
has touched the ground.
(a) For throws made from a circle, when leaving the circle, an
athlete’s first contact with the top of the rim or the ground
outside the circle shall be completely behind the white line
which is drawn outside the circle running, theoretically,
through the centre of the circle.
Note: The first contact with the top of the rim or the ground
outside the circle is considered leaving.
(b) In the case of the Javelin Throw, when an athlete leaves 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. Once the
implement has touched the ground, an athlete will also be
considered to have left the runway, upon making contact with
or behind a line (painted, or theoretical and indicated by
markers beside the runway) drawn across the runway, four
metres back from the end points of the throwing arc. Should an
athlete be behind that line and inside the runway at the
moment the implement touches the ground, he shall also be
considered to have left the runway.
18. After each throw, implements shall be carried back to the area next
to the circle or runway and never thrown back.
Measurements
19. In all throwing events, distances shall be recorded to the nearest
0.01m below the distance measured if the distance measured is not a
whole centimetre.
20. The measurement of each throw shall be made immediately after
the trial:
(a) from the nearest mark made by the fall of the shot, discus and
hammer head, to the inside of the circumference of the circle
along a line to the centre of the circle;
(b) in Javelin Throw, from where the tip of the javelin first struck
the ground to the inside edge of the arc, along a line to the
centre of the circle of which the arc is part.
Markers
21. A distinctive flag or marker may be provided to mark the best throw
of each athlete, in which case it shall be placed along, and outside,
the sector lines.
A distinctive flag or marker may also be provided to mark the
existing World Record and, when appropriate, the existing Area,
National or Meeting Record.
RULE 188
Shot Put
The Competition
1. The shot shall be put from the shoulder with one hand only. At the
time an 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.
Note: Cartwheeling techniques are not permitted.
The Stop Board
2. Construction. The board shall be white and made of wood or other
suitable material in the shape of an arc so that the inner edge
coincides with the inner edge of the rim of the circle. It shall be
placed mid-way between the sector lines, and be so made that it can
be firmly fixed to the ground.
Shot
Minimum weight for admission to competition and acceptance of a
Record: 4.000kg 5.000kg 6.000kg 7.260kg
Information for manufacturers:
Range for supply of 4.005kg 5.005kg 6.005kg 7.265kg
implement for 4.025kg 5.025kg 6.025kg 7.285kg
competition
RULE 189
Discus Throw
The Discus
1. Construction. The body of the discus may be solid or hollow and
shall be made of wood, or other suitable material, with a metal rim,
the edge of which shall be circular. The cross section of the edge
shall be rounded in a true circle having a radius of approximately
6mm. There may be circular plates set flush into the centre of the
sides. Alternatively, the discus may be made without metal plates,
provided that the equivalent area is flat and the measurements and
total weight of the implement correspond to the specifications.
Each side of the discus shall be identical and shall be made without
indentations, projections or sharp edges. The sides shall taper in a
straight line from the beginning of the curve of the rim to a circle of
a radius of 25mm to 28.5mm from the centre of the discus.
The profile of the discus shall be designed as follows. From the
beginning of the curve of the rim the thickness of the discus
increases regularly up to the maximum thickness D. This maximum
value is achieved at a distance of 25 mm to 28.5mm from the axis of
the discus Y. From this point up to the axis Y the thickness of the
discus is constant. Upper and lower side of the discus must be
identical, also the discus has to be symmetrical concerning rotation
around the axis Y.
The discus, including the surface of the rim shall have no roughness
and the finish shall be smooth (see Rule 188.4) and uniform
throughout.
Discus
Minimum weight for admission to competition and acceptance of a
Record : 1.000kg 1.500kg 1.750kg 2.000kg
Information for manufacturers: Range for supply of implement for competition
1.005kg 1.505kg 1.755kg 2.005kg
1.025kg 1.525kg 1.775kg 2.025kg
Outside diameter of metal rim
Min. 180mm 200mm 210mm 219mm
Max. 182mm 202mm 212mm 221mm
Diameter of metal plate or flat centre area
Min. 50mm 50mm 50mm 50mm
Max. 57mm 57mm 57mm 57mm
Thickness of metal plate or flat centre area
Min. 37mm 38mm 41mm 44mm
Max. 39mm 40mm 43mm 46mm
Thickness of metal rim (6mm from edge)
Min. 12mm 12mm 12mm 12mm
Max. 13mm 13mm 13mm 13mm
RULE 190
Discus Cage
1. All discus throws shall be made from an enclosure or cage to ensure
the safety of spectators, officials and athletes. The cage specified in
this Rule is intended for use when the event takes place in the arena
with other events taking place at the same time or when the event
takes place outside the arena with spectators present. Where this
does not apply, and especially in training areas, a much simpler
construction may be satisfactory. Advice is available, on request,
from national organisations or from the IAAF Office.
Note: The hammer cage specified in Rule 192 may also be used for
Discus Throw, either by installing 2.135/2.50m concentric circles,
or by using the extension of the gates of that cage with a separate
discus circle installed in front of the hammer circle.
2. The cage should be designed, manufactured and maintained so as to
be capable of stopping a 2kg discus moving at a speed of up to 25
metres per second. The arrangement should be such that there is no
danger of ricocheting or rebounding back towards the athlete or
over the top of the cage. Provided that it satisfies all the
requirements of this Rule, any form of cage design and construction
can be used.
3. The cage should be U-shaped in plan as shown in Figure 19. The
width of the mouth should be 6m, positioned 7m in front of the
centre of the throwing circle. The end points of the 6m wide mouth
shall be the inner edge of the cage netting. The height of the netting
panels or draped netting at their lowest point should be at least 4m.
Provision should be made in the design and construction of the cage
to prevent a discus forcing its way through any joints in the cage or
the netting or underneath the netting panels or draped netting.
Note (i): The arrangement of the rear panels/netting is not
important provided the netting is a minimum of 3.00m away from
the centre of the circle.
Note (ii): Innovative designs that provide the same degree of
protection and do not increase the danger zone compared with
conventional designs may be IAAF certified.
Note (iii) The cage side particularly alongside the track may be
lengthened and/or increased in height so as to provide greater
protection to athletes competing on the adjoining track during a
discus competition.
4. The netting for the cage can be made from suitable natural or
synthetic fibre cord or, alternatively, from mild or high tensile steel
wire. The maximum mesh size shall be 44mm for cord netting and
50mm for steel wire.
Note: Further specifications for the netting and safety inspection
procedures are set out in the IAAF Track and Field Facilities
Manual.
5. The maximum danger sector for discus throws from this cage is
approximately 69°, when used by both right and left handed
throwers in the same competition. The position and alignment of the
cage in the arena is, therefore, critical for its safe use.
RULE 191
Hammer Throw
The Competition
1. An athlete, in his starting position prior to the preliminary swings or
turns, is allowed to put the head of the hammer on the ground inside
or outside the circle.
2. It shall not be considered a failure if the head of the hammer
touches the ground inside or outside the circle, or the top of the rim.
The athlete may stop and begin the throw again, provided no other
Rule has been breached.
3. If the hammer breaks during a throw or while in the air, it shall not
count as a failure, provided the trial was otherwise made in
accordance with this Rule. Nor shall it count as a failure if an athlete
thereby loses his balance and as a result contravenes any part of this
Rule. In both cases the athlete shall be awarded a new trial.
The Hammer
4. Construction. The hammer shall consist of three main parts: a metal
head, a wire and a handle.
5. Head. The head shall be of solid iron or other metal not softer than
brass or a shell of such metal, filled with lead or other solid
material.
If a filling is used, this shall be inserted in such manner that it is
immovable and that the centre of gravity shall not be more than
6mm from the centre of the sphere.
6. Wire. The wire shall be a single unbroken and straight length of
spring steel wire not less than 3mm in diameter and shall be such
that it cannot stretch appreciably while the hammer is being thrown.
The wire may be looped at one or both ends as a means of
attachment.
7. Handle. The handle shall be rigid and without hinging joints of any
kind. The total deformation of the handle under a tension load of
3.8kN shall not exceed 3mm. It shall be attached to the wire in such
a manner that it cannot be turned within the loop of the wire to
increase the overall length of the hammer.
The handle may have a curved or straight grip with a maximum
length inside of 110mm. The minimum handle breaking strength
shall be 8kN.
RULE 192
Hammer Cage
1. All hammer throws shall be made from an enclosure or cage to
ensure the safety of spectators, officials and athletes. The cage
specified in this Rule is intended for use when the event takes place
in the arena with other events taking place at the same time or when
the event takes place outside the arena with spectators present.
Where this does not apply, and especially in training areas, a much
simpler construction may be satisfactory. Advice is available on
request from national organisations or from the IAAF Office.
2. The cage should be designed, manufactured and maintained so as to
be capable of stopping a 7.260kg hammer head moving at a speed
of up to 32 metres per second. The arrangement should be such that
there is no danger of ricocheting or rebounding back towards the
athlete or over the top of the cage. Provided that it satisfies all the
requirements of this Rule, any form of cage design and construction
can be used.
3. The cage should be U-shaped in plan as shown in Figure 22. The
width of the mouth should be 6m, positioned 7m in front of the
centre of the throwing circle. The end points of the 6m wide mouth
shall be the inner edge of the pivoted netting. The height of the
netting panels or draped netting at their lowest point shall be at least
7m for the panels/netting at the rear of the cage and at least 10m for
the last 2.80m panels to the gate pivot points.
Provisions should be made in the design and construction of the
cage to prevent a hammer forcing its way through any joints in the
cage or the netting or underneath the netting panels or draped
netting.
Note: The arrangement of the rear panels/netting is not important
provided the netting is a minimum of 3.50m away from the centre of
the circle.
4. Two movable netting panels 2m wide shall be provided at the front
of the cage, only one of which will be operative at a time. The
minimum height of the panels shall be 10m.
Note (i): The left hand panel is used for throwers turning anti
clockwise, and the right hand panel for throwers turning clockwise.
In view of the possible need to change over from one panel to the
other during the competition, when both left and right-handed
throwers are present, it is essential that this changeover should
require little labour and be carried out in the minimum of time.
Note (ii): The end position of both panels is shown in the plan even
though only one panel will be closed at any one time during
competition.
Note (iii): When in operation, the movable panel shall be exactly in
the position shown. Provision shall therefore, be made in the design
of the movable panels to lock them in the operative position. It is
recommended to mark (either temporarily or permanently) the
operative positions of the panels on the ground.
Note (iv): The construction of these panels and their operation
depends on the overall design of the cage and can be sliding,
hinging on a vertical or horizontal axis or dismounting. The only
firm requirements are that the panel in operation shall be fully able
to stop any hammer striking it and there shall be no danger of a
hammer being able to force its way between the fixed and movable
panels.
Note (v): Innovative designs that provide the same degree of
protection and do not increase the danger zone compared with
conventional designs may be IAAF Certified.
5. The netting for the cage can be made from suitable natural or
synthetic fibre cord or, alternatively, from mild or high tensile steel
wire. The maximum mesh size shall be 44mm for cord netting and
50mm for steel wire.
Note: Further specifications for the netting and safety inspection
procedures are set out in the IAAF Track and Field Facilities
Manual.
6. Where it is desired to use the same cage for Discus Throw, the
installation can be adapted in two alternative ways. Most simply, a
2.135/2.500m concentric circle may be fitted, but this involves
using the same surface in the circle for Hammer Throw and Discus
Throw. The hammer cage shall be used for Discus Throw by fixing
the movable netting panels clear of the cage opening.
For separate circles for Hammer Throw and Discus Throw in the
same cage, the two circles shall be placed one behind the other with
the centres 2.37m apart on the centre line of the landing sector and
with the discus circle at the front. In that case, the movable netting
panels shall be used for Discus Throw.
Note: The arrangement of the rear panels/draped netting is not
important provided the netting is a minimum of 3.50m away from
the centre of concentric circles or the hammer circle in case of
separate circles (or 3.00m for cages with separate circles built
under the Rule in force before 2004 with the discus circle at the
back) (see also Rule 192.4).
7. The maximum danger sector for hammer throws from this cage is
approximately 53°, when used by both right and left-handed
throwers in the same competition. The position and alignment of the
cage in the arena is, therefore, critical for its safe use.
RULE 193
Javelin Throw
The Competition
1. (a) The javelin shall be held at the grip. It shall be thrown over the
shoulder or upper part of the throwing arm and shall not be
slung or hurled. Non-orthodox styles are not permitted.
(b) A throw shall be valid only if the tip of the metal head strikes
the ground before any other part of the javelin.
(c) Until the javelin has been thrown, an athlete shall not at any
time turn completely around, so that his back is towards the
throwing arc.
2. If the javelin breaks during a throw or while in the air, it shall not
count as a failure, provided the trial was otherwise made in
accordance with this Rule. Nor shall it count as a failure if an athlete
thereby loses his balance and as a result contravenes any part of this
Rule. In both cases the athlete shall be awarded a new trial.
The Javelin
3. Construction. The javelin shall consist of three main parts: a head, a
shaft and a cord grip. The shaft may be solid or hollow and shall be
constructed of metal or other suitable material so as to constitute a
fixed and integrated whole. The shaft shall have fixed to it a metal
head terminating in a sharp point.
The surface of the shaft shall have no dimples or pimples, grooves
or ridges, holes or roughness, and the finish shall be smooth (see
Rule 188.4) and uniform throughout.
The head shall be constructed completely of metal. It may contain a
reinforced tip of other metal alloy welded on to the front end of the
head provided that the completed head is smooth (see Rule 188.4)
and uniform along the whole of its surface.
4. The grip, which shall cover the centre of gravity, shall not exceed
the diameter of the shaft by more than 8mm. It may have a regular
non-slip pattern surface but without thongs, notches or indentations
of any kind. The grip shall be of uniform thickness.
5. The cross-section shall be regularly circular throughout (see Note
(i)). The maximum diameter of the shaft shall be immediately in
front of the grip. The central portion of the shaft, including the part
under the grip, may be cylindrical or slightly tapered towards the
rear but in no case may the reduction in diameter, from immediately
in front of the grip to immediately behind, exceed 0.25mm. From
the grip, the javelin shall taper regularly to the tip at the front and
the tail at the rear. The longitudinal profile from the grip to the front
tip and to the tail shall be straight or slightly convex (see Note (ii)),
and there shall be no abrupt alteration in the overall diameter,
except immediately behind the head and at the front and rear of the
grip, throughout the length of the javelin. At the rear of the head, the
reduction in the diameter may not exceed 2.5mm and this departure
from the longitudinal profile requirement may not extend more than
300mm behind the head.
Note (i): Whilst the cross section should be circular, a maximum
difference between the largest and the smallest diameter of 2% is
permitted. The mean value of these two diameters shall correspond
to the specifications of a circular javelin.
Note (ii): The shape of the longitudinal profile may be quickly and
easily checked using a metal straight edge at least 500mm long and
two feeler gauges 0.20mm and 1.25mm thick. For slightly convex
sections of the profile, the straight edge will rock while being in
firm contact with a short section of the javelin. For straight sections
of the profile, with the straight edge held firmly against it, it must be
impossible to insert the 0.20mm gauge between the javelin and the
straight edge anywhere over the length of contact. This shall not
apply immediately behind the joint between the head and the shaft.
At this point it must be impossible to insert the 1.25mm gauge.
Javelin
Minimum weight for admission to competition and for acceptance
of a Record (inclusive of the cord grip) 600g 700g 800g
Information for manufacturers: Range for supply of implement for competition
605g 705g 805g
625g 725g 825g
Overall length Min. 2.20m 2.30m 2.60m
Max. 2.30m 2.40m 2.70m
Length of metal head Min. 250mm 250mm 250mm
Max. 330mm 330mm 330mm
Distance from tip of metal head to centre of gravity
Min. 0.80m 0.86m 0.90m
Max. 0.92m 1.00m 1.06m
Diameter of shaft at thickest point
Min. 20mm 23mm 25mm
Max. 25mm 28mm 30mm
Width of cord grip Min. 140mm 150mm 150mm
Max. 150mm 160mm 160mm
Javelin
7. The javelin shall have no mobile parts or other apparatus, which
during the throw could change its centre of gravity or throwing
characteristics.
8. The tapering of the javelin to the tip of the metal head shall be such
that the angle of the point shall be not more than 40°. The diameter,
at a point 150mm from the tip, shall not exceed 80% of the
maximum diameter of the shaft. At the midpoint between the centre
of gravity and the tip of the metal head, the diameter shall not
exceed 90% of the maximum diameter of the shaft.
9. The tapering of the shaft to the tail at the rear shall be such that the
diameter, at the midpoint between the centre of gravity and the tail,
shall not be less than 90% of the maximum diameter of the shaft. At
a point 150mm from the tail, the diameter shall be not less than 40%
of the maximum diameter of the shaft. The diameter of the shaft at
the end of the tail shall not be less than 3.5mm.
176
Men Women Men Women
Serial Detail Max Min Max Min Serial Detail Max Min Max Min
LO Overall 2700 2600 2300 2200 DO In front of grip 30 25 25 20
L1 Tip to C of G 1060 900 920 800 D1 At rear of grip – DO-0.25 - DO-0.25
1/2L1 Half L1 530 450 460 400 D2 150mm from tip 0.8 DO – 0.8 DO –
L2 Tail to C of G 1800 1540 1500 1280 D3 At rear of head – – – –
1/2L2 Half L2 900 770 750 640 D4 Immediately behind head – D3-2.5 – D3-2.5
L3 Head 330 250 330 250 D5 Half way tip to C of G 0.9 DO – 0.9 DO –
L4 Grip 160 150 150 140 D6 Over grip DO + 8 – DO + 8 –
D7 Half way tail to C of G – 0.9 DO – 0.9 DO
D8 150mm from tail – 0.4 DO – 0.4 DO
D9 At tail – 3.5 – 3.5
IAAF COMPETITION RULES 2008
RULE 200
Combined Events Competitions
General
7. At the discretion of the Combined Events Referee, there shall,
whenever possible, be an interval of at least 30 minutes between the
time one event ends and the next event begins, for any individual
athlete. If possible, the time between the finish of the last event on
the first day and the start of the first event on the second day should
be at least 10 hours.
8. In each separate event, except the last, of a Combined Event
competition, the heats and groups shall be arranged by the Technical
Delegate(s) or Combined Events Referee, as applicable, so that the
athletes with similar performances in each individual event during a
predetermined period, shall be placed in the same heat or group.
Preferably five or more, and never less than three, athletes shall be
placed in each heat or group.
When this cannot be achieved because of the timetable of events,
the heats or groups for the next event should be arranged as and
when athletes become available from the previous event.
In the last event of Combined Events Competition, the heats should
be arranged so that the last one contains the leading athletes after
the penultimate event.
The Technical Delegate(s) or the Combined Events Referee shall
RULE 210
Applicability of Outdoor Rules to Indoor Competitions
With the exceptions stated in the following Rules of this Section VI, the
Rules of Sections I to V for outdoor competitions shall apply to Indoor
Competitions.
RULE 211
The Indoor Stadium
1. The stadium shall be completely enclosed and covered. Lighting,
heating and ventilation shall be provided to give satisfactory
conditions for competition.
2. The arena should include an oval track; a straight track for sprints
and hurdles; runways and landing areas for jumping events. In
addition, a circle and landing sector for the Shot Put should be
provided, whether permanently or temporarily. All the facilities
should conform to the specifications in the IAAF Track and Field
Facilities Manual.
3. All the tracks, runways or take-off surface areas shall be covered
with a synthetic material or have a wooden surface. The former
should preferably be able to accept 6mm spikes in running shoes.
Alternative thicknesses may be provided by the stadium
management, who will notify athletes of the permissible length of
spikes. (See Rule 143.4).
Indoor Track and Field competitions under Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c),
and (f) should be held only on facilities that have a current IAAF
Indoor Athletics Facility Certificate.
It is recommended that, when such facilities are available,
competitions under Rules 1.1(d), (e), (g), (h), (i) and (j) should also
be held on these facilities.
4. The foundation on which the synthetic surface of the tracks,
runways and take-off areas is laid shall be either solid e.g. concrete
or, if of suspended construction (such as wooden boards or plywood
sheets mounted on joists), without any special sprung sections and,
as far as technically possible, each runway shall have a uniform
resilience throughout. This shall be checked, for the take-off area
for the jumps, before each competition.
RULE 212
The Straight Track
1. The lateral inclination of the track shall not exceed 1:100 and the
inclination in the running direction shall not exceed 1:250 at any
point and 1:1000 overall.
Lanes
2. The track should have a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 8 lanes
separated and bounded on both sides by white lines 5cm wide. The
lanes shall all be 1.22m ± 0.01m wide including the lane line on the
right.
Note: For all tracks constructed before 1 January 2004, the lanes
may have a width of maximum 1.25m.
The Start and Finish
3. There should be a clearance of at least 3m behind the start line free
of any obstruction. There shall be a clearance of at least 10m
beyond the finish line free of any obstruction with adequate
provision beyond for an athlete to come to a halt without injury.
Note: It is strongly recommended that the minimum clearance
beyond the finish line should be 15m.
RULE 213
The Oval Track and Lanes
1. The nominal length should preferably be 200m. It shall consist of
two parallel straights and two bends, which may be banked, whose
radii should be equal.
The inside of the track shall be bordered either with a kerb of
suitable material, approximately 5cm in height and width, or with a
white line 5cm wide. The outside edge of this kerb or line forms the
Banking
3. The angle of banking in all the lanes should be the same at any cross
section of the track.
In order to ease the change from the flat straight to the banked bend,
the change may be made with a smooth gradual horizontal transition
which may be extended into the straight. In addition, there should
be a vertical transition.
Marking of the Inside Edge
4. Where the inside edge of the track is bordered with a white line, it
shall be marked additionally with cones or flags. The cones shall be
at least 20cm high. The flags shall be approximately 25cmx20cm in
size, at least 45cm high and set at an angle of 60° with the ground
away from the track. The cones or flags shall be 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. The cones or
flags shall be placed at distances not exceeding 1.5m on the bends
and 10m on the straights.
Note: For all indoor competitions directly under the IAAF, the use
of an inside kerb is strongly recommended.
RULE 214
Start and Finish on the Oval Track
1. Technical information on the construction and marking of a 200m
banked indoor track are given in detail in the IAAF Track and Field
Facilities Manual. The basic principles to be adopted are given
hereunder.
Basic Requirements
2. The start and finish of a race shall be denoted by white lines 5cm
wide, at right angles to the lane lines for straight parts of the track
and along a radius line for curved parts of the track.
3. The requirements for the finish line are that, if at all possible there
should be only one for all the different lengths of race, that it shall
be on a straight part of the track and that as much of that straight as
possible should be before the finish.
4. The essential requirement for all start lines, straight, staggered or
curved, is that the distance for every athlete, when taking the
shortest permitted route, shall be the same.
5. As far as possible, start lines (and take-over zone lines for relay
races) should not be on the steepest part of the banking.
Conduct of the Races
6. For races of 400m or less, each athlete shall have a separate lane at
the start. Races of up to, and including, 300m shall be run entirely in
lanes. Races over 300m, and less than 800m shall start and continue
in lanes until the end of the second bend. In races of 800m each
athlete may be assigned a separate lane or a group start preferably
using lane 1 and 3 may be used.
Races longer than 800m shall be run without lanes using an arced
start line or group starts.
Note (i): In competitions other than those held under Rules 1.1(a),
(b), (c) and (f), the Members concerned may agree not to use lanes
for the 800m event.
Note (ii): On tracks with less than six lanes, a group start as in Rule
162.9 may be used to allow six athletes to compete.
The Start Line and the Finish Line for a Track of 200m nominal
length
7. The start line in lane 1 should be on the principal straight. Its
position shall be determined so that the most advanced staggered
start line in the outside lane (400m races, see Rule 214.9) should be
in a position where the angle of banking should not be more than 12
degrees.
The finish line for all races on the oval track shall be an extension of
the start line in lane 1, right across the track and at right angles to
the lane lines.
Staggered Start Line for a 200m Race
8. The position of the start line in lane 1 and the position of the finish
line having been established, the position of the start lines in the
remaining lanes should be determined by measurement in each lane
back from the finish line. Measurement in each lane shall be carried
out in exactly the same way as for lane 1 when measuring the length
of the track (See Rule 160.2).
Having established the position of the start line where it intersects
the measurement line 20cm outward from the inside of the lane, the
line shall be extended right across the lane, at right angles to the
lane lines if on a straight section of the track. If on a curved section
of the track, the line of the position to be measured shall be drawn
along a radius line through the centre of the bend and if on one of
the transition sections (See Rule 213.4) along a radius line through
the theoretical centre of curvature at that point. The start line can
then be marked 5cm wide, on the side of the measured position
nearer the finish.
Staggered Start Lines for Races over 200m, up to and including 800m
9. As the athletes are permitted to leave their respective lanes on
entering the straight after running one or two bends in lanes, the
starting positions shall take two factors into consideration. Firstly,
the normal echelon allowance similar to that for a 200m race (See
Rule 214.8). Secondly, an adjustment to the starting line in each
lane to compensate for the athletes in outside lanes having farther to
go than those in the inside lanes to reach the inside position at the
end of the straight after the breakline. These adjustments can be
determined when marking out the breakline, where the athletes are
allowed to leave their lanes. Unfortunately, since start lines are 5cm
wide, it is impossible to mark two different start lines unless the
difference in position is in excess of approximately 7cm to allow a
clear gap of 2cm between the start lines. Where this problem arises,
the solution is to use the rearmost start line. The problem does not
arise in lane 1 since, by definition, there is no adjustment for the
breakline. It arises in the inner lanes (i.e. 2 and 3) but not in the
outer lanes (i.e. 5 and 6) where the adjustment due to the breakline
is greater than 7cm. In those outer lanes where the separation is
sufficient, a second start line can be measured in front of the first
one by the required “adjustment“ determined from the breakline
layout. The second start line can then be marked out in the same
way as that for the 200m race. It is the position of this start line in
the outside lane which determines the position of all the start lines
and the finish line on the track. In order to avoid exposing the
athlete starting in the outside lane to the very severe disadvantage of
starting on a steeply banked track, all the start lines and hence the
finish line are moved sufficiently far back from the first bend so as
1500m
Declared Qualifying R1 Qualifying R2
Entries Heats P T Heats P T
12-18 2 3 3
19-27 3 2 3
28-36 4 2 1
37-45 5 3 3 2 3 3
46-54 6 2 6 2 3 3
55-63 7 2 4 2 3 3
3000 m
Declared Qualifying R1
Entries Heats P T
16-24 2 4 4
25-36 3 3 3
37-48 4 2 4
Note: The above qualifying procedures are only valid for 6 lanes oval
tracks and/or 8 lanes straight tracks.
Draw for Lanes
11. For all events other than 800m, run wholly or partly in lanes around
a bend, where there are successive rounds of a race, a draw for lanes
will be made for:
(a) the outer two lanes between the two highest ranked athletes or
teams;
(b) the next two lanes between the third and fourth ranked athletes
or teams;
(c) any remaining inner lanes between the other athletes or teams.
The ranking referred to shall be determined as follows:
(d) for first round heats from the relevant list of valid performances
achieved during the predetermined period.
(e) for subsequent round or final in accordance with the procedures
identified in Rule 166.3(a).
12. For all other races the lane order shall be drawn in accordance with
Rules 166.4 and 166.8.
RULE 215
Clothing, Shoes and Number Bibs
When a competition is conducted on a synthetic surface, that part of each
spike which projects from the sole or the heel shall not exceed 6mm (or
as required by the Organising Committee).
RULE 216
Hurdle Races
1. Hurdle races shall be conducted over distances of 50m or 60m on
the straight track.
2. Layout of the hurdles for races:
RULE 217
Relay Races
RULE 218
High Jump
RULE 219
Pole Vault
The Runway
An athlete may start his approach on the banking of the oval track
provided that the last 40m of his run up is on a runway complying with
Rules 183.6 and 183.7.
RULE 220
Horizontal Jumps
The Runway
An athlete may start his approach on the banking of the oval track
provided that the last 40m of his run up is on a runway complying with
Rules 184.2 and 184.3.
RULE 221
Shot Put
2. The landing sector shall be enclosed at the far end and on the two
sides, as close to the circle as may be necessary for safety of the
other athletes and officials, by a stop barrier and protective netting
of approximately 4m height which should stop a shot whether in
flight or bouncing from the landing surface.
3. In view of the limited space inside an indoor arena, the area
enclosed by the stop barrier may not be large enough to include a
full 34.92° sector. The following conditions shall apply to any such
restriction.
(a) The stop barrier at the far end shall be at least 50cm beyond the
current World Record in Shot Put for men or women.
(b) The sector lines on either side shall be symmetrical about the
centre line of the 34.92° sector.
(c) The sector lines may either run radially from the centre of the
Shot Put circle including a full 34.92° sector, or may be parallel
to each other and the centre line of the 34.92° sector. Where the
sector lines are parallel, the minimum separation of the two
sector lines shall be 9m.
Construction of the Shot
4. Depending on the type of landing area (see Rule 221.1), the shot
shall be either solid metal or metal cased or alternatively soft plastic
or rubber cased with a suitable filling. Both types of shot may not be
used in the same competition.
Solid Metal or Metal Cased Shot
5. These shall comply with Rule 188.4 and 188.5, for the Shot Put
outdoors.
Plastic or Rubber Cased Shot
6. The shot shall have a soft plastic or rubber case with a suitable
filling such that no damage shall be caused when landing on a
normal sports hall floor. It shall be spherical in shape and its surface
shall have no roughness and the finish shall be smooth.
The shot shall conform to the following specifications:
SHOT
Minimum weight for admission to competition and for acceptance
of a Record 4.000kg 7.260kg
Information for manufacturers: Range for supply of implement for competition
4.005kg 7.265kg
4.025kg 7.285kg
Diameter Minimum 95mm 110mm
Diameter Maximum 130mm 145mm
RULE 222
Combined Events Competitions
Men (Pentathlon)
1. The Pentathlon consists of five events, which shall be held on one
day in the following order:
60m Hurdles; Long Jump; Shot Put; High Jump; 1000m.
Men (Heptathlon)
2. The Heptathlon consists of seven events which shall be held over
two consecutive days in the following order:
First day: 60m; Long Jump; Shot Put; High Jump.
Second day: 60m Hurdles; Pole Vault; 1000m.
Women (Pentathlon)
3. The Pentathlon consists of five events and shall be held on one day
in the following order:
60m Hurdles; High Jump; Shot Put; Long Jump; 800m.
Heats and Groups
4. Preferably four or more, and never less than three, athletes shall be
placed in each heat or group.
RULE 230
Race Walking
(b) All the Judges shall act in an individual capacity and their
judgements shall be based on observations made by the human
eye.
(c) In competitions held under Rule 1.1(a), all Judges shall be
International Race Walking Judges. In competitions held under
Rules 1.1(b), (c), (e)(ii), (f), (g) and (j), all Judges shall be
either Area or International Race Walking Judges.
(d) For road races, there should normally be a minimum of six to a
maximum of nine Judges including the Chief Judge.
(e) For track races, there should normally be six Judges including
the Chief Judge.
(f) In competitions held under Rule 1.1(a) not more than one
Judge from any country can officiate.
Chief Judge
3. (a) In competitions held under Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c), (d) and (f),
the Chief Judge has the power to disqualify an athlete inside
the stadium when the race finishes in the stadium or in the last
100m when the race takes place solely on the track or on the
road course, when his/her mode of progression obviously fails
to comply with the Rule 230.1 regardless of the number of
previous Red Cards the Chief Judge has received on that
athlete. An athlete who is disqualified by the Chief Judge
under these circumstances shall be allowed to finish the race.
(b) The Chief Judge shall act as the supervising official for the
competition, and act as a Judge only in the special situation
noted in Rule 230.3(a) in competitions under Rules 1.1(a), (b),
(c), (d) and (f). In competitions held under Rules 1.1(a), (b)
(c) and (f), a maximum of two Chief Judge’s Assistants shall
be appointed. The Chief Judge’s Assistant(s) are to assist with
the notification of disqualifications only and shall not act as
Race Walking Judges.
(c) For all competitions held under Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c) and (f),
an official in charge of the Posting Board(s) and a Chief
Judge’s Recorder shall be appointed.
Caution
4. Athletes shall be cautioned when, by their mode of progression,
they are in danger of failing to comply with Rule 230.1 by showing
the athletes a yellow paddle with the symbol of the offence on each
side.
An athlete cannot be given a second caution by the same Judge for
the same offence. Having cautioned an athlete, the Judge shall
inform the Chief Judge of his action after the competition.
Red Cards
5. When a Judge observes an athlete failing to comply with Rule 230.1
by exhibiting visible loss of contact or a bent knee during any part
of the competition, the Judge shall send a Red Card to the Chief
Judge.
Disqualification
6. (a) When three Red Cards from three different Judges have been
sent to the Chief Judge on the same athlete, the athlete is
disqualified and he shall be notified of this disqualification by
the Chief Judge or a Chief Judge’s Assistant by showing the
athlete a red paddle. The failure to give notification shall not
result in the reinstatement of a disqualified athlete.
(b) In all competitions, either directly controlled by the IAAF or
taking place under IAAF permit, in no circumstances shall the
Red Cards of two Judges of the same nationality have the
power to disqualify.
(c) In track races, an athlete who is disqualified shall immediately
leave the track and, in road races, shall, immediately after
being disqualified, remove the distinguishing numbers and
leave the course. Any disqualified athlete who fails to leave the
RULE 240
Road Races
Distances
1. The standard distances for men and women shall be 10km, 15km,
20km, Half-Marathon, 25km, 30km, Marathon (42.195km), 100km
and Road Relay.
Note (i): It is recommended that the Road Relay race be run over
the Marathon distance, ideally over a 5km loop course, with stages
of 5km, 10km, 5km, 10km, 5km, 7.195km. For a junior Road Relay,
the recommended distance is a Half-Marathon with stages of 5km,
5km, 5km, 6.098km.
Note (ii): It is recommended that road races be staged during April,
May, or September to December, inclusive.
The Course
2. The races shall be run on made-up roads. However, when traffic or
similar circumstances make it unsuitable, the course, duly marked,
may be on a bicycle path or footpath alongside the road, but not on
soft ground such as grass verges or the like. The start and finish
may be within an athletic arena.
Note: It is recommended that, for road races staged over standard
distances, the start and finish points, measured along a theoretical
straight line between them should not be further apart than 50% of
the race distance.
3. The start and the finish of a race shall be denoted by a white line at
least 5cm wide. In events on roads the course shall be measured
along the shortest possible route that an athlete could follow within
the section of the road permitted for use in the race.
In all competitions under Rules 1.1(a) and, where possible, (b), (c)
and (f), the measurement line should be marked along the course in
a distinctive colour that cannot be mistaken for other markings.
The length of the course shall not be less than the official distance
for the event. In competitions under Rules 1.1(a), (b), (c) and (f), the
uncertainty in the measurement shall not exceed 0.1% (i.e. 42m for
the Marathon) and the length of the course should have been
certified in advance by an IAAF approved course measurer.
SECTION IX - CROSS-COUNTRY
RULE 250
Cross-Country Races
General
1. There are extreme variations in conditions in which cross country is
practised throughout the world and it is difficult to legislate
international 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 countries to develop cross- country running.
See also the IAAF Distance Running Manual for detailed
organisational information.
Season
2. The cross-country season should normally extend throughout the
winter months after the close of the track and field season.
The Course
3. (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 international events and, wherever possible,
for other competitions:
(a) a loop course must be designed, with the loop measuring
between 1750m and 2000m. If necessary, a small loop can be
added in order to adjust the distances to the required overall
distances of the various events, in which case the small loop
must be run in the early stages of the event. 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 should be avoided, as should deep ditches,
dangerous 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
Men 12 km Women 8 km
Junior Men 8 km Junior Women 6 km
RULE 260
World Records
General Conditions
1. 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 Country or Territory the event takes
place and which has been conducted under the Rules.
2. 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 the IAAF.
3. When a World Record is set, the Member in the country where the
Record performance was set shall collect together, without delay,
all the information required for ratification of the Record by the
IAAF. No performance shall be regarded as a World Record until it
has been ratified by the IAAF. The Member should immediately
inform the IAAF of its intention to submit the performance.
4. The official application form of the IAAF shall be completed and
dispatched to the IAAF Office within thirty days. Forms are
available, on request, from the IAAF Office, or may be downloaded
from the IAAF website. If the application concerns a foreign athlete
(or a foreign team), a duplicate of the form shall be sent within the
same period to the Member Federation of the athlete (or team).
5. The Member of the country where the Record was set shall send,
with the official application form:
- The printed programme of the competition;
- The complete results of the event;
- The photo finish image (see Rule 260.22(c)).
6. Each athlete who sets a World Record must submit to doping
control at the end of the event, to be conducted in accordance with
the Rules and Procedural Guidelines currently in force. In the case
of a Relay Record, all members of the team must be tested.
The sample(s) collected shall be sent for analysis to a WADA-
accredited laboratory and the result(s) sent to the IAAF to be added
to the other information required by the IAAF for the ratification of
the Record. If such testing results in a doping violation, or if such a
testing is not conducted, the IAAF shall not ratify this Record.
RULE 261
Events for which World Records are Recognised
Fully Automatically Timed performances (F.A.T.)
Hand Timed performances (H.T.)
Men
F.A.T. only: 100m; 200m; 400m;
110m Hurdles; 400m Hurdles;
4x100m Relay.
F.A.T. or H.T.: 800m; 1000m; 1500m; 1 Mile; 2000m; 3000m;
5000m; 10,000m; 20,000m; 1 Hour; 25,000m;
30,000m; 3000m Steeplechase.
Relays: 4x200m; 4x400m; 4x800m; 4x1500m.
RULE 262
Events for which World Junior Records are Recognised
Fully Automatically Timed performances (F.A.T.)
Hand Timed performances (H.T.)
Junior Men
F.A.T. only: 100m; 200m; 400m;
110m Hurdles; 400m Hurdles;
4x100m Relay.
F.A.T.or H.T.: 800m; 1000m; 1500m; 1 Mile; 3000m;
5000m; 10,000m; 3000m Steeplechase;
4x400m Relay.
Race Walking (Track): 10,000m.
RULE 263
Events for which World Indoor Records are Recognised
Fully Automatically Timed performances (F.A.T.)
Hand Timed performances (H.T.)
Men
F.A.T. only: 50m; 60m; 200m; 400m;
50m Hurdles; 60m Hurdles.
F.A.T. or H.T.: 800m; 1000m; 1500m; 1 Mile; 3000m; 5000m
Relay: 4x200m; 4x400m; 4x800m.
Race Walking: 5000m.
Jumps: High Jump; Pole Vault; Long Jump; Triple Jump.
Throws: Shot Put.
Combined Events: Heptathlon.
Women
F.A.T. only: 50m; 60m; 200m; 400m
50m Hurdles; 60m Hurdles.
F.A.T. or H.T.: 800m; 1000m; 1500m; 1 Mile; 3000m; 5000m.
Relay: 4x200m; 4x400m; 4x800m.
Race Walking: 3000m.
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IAAF COUNCIL
2007-2011
PRESIDENT
Lamine DIACK (Senegal)
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
Sergey BUBKA (Ukraine)
VICE PRESIDENTS
Robert HERSH (USA)
Sebastian COE (Great Britain and N.I.)
Dahlan AL-HAMAD (Qatar)
HONORARY TREASURER
Jean POCZOBUT (France)
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
Bill BAILEY (Australia)*
Valentin BALAKHNICHEV (Russia)
Leonard CHUENE (South Africa)
Pauline DAVIS-THOMPSON (Bahamas)
Helmut DIGEL (Germany)
Nawal EL MOUTAWAKEL (Morocco)
Roberto GESTA DE MELO (Brazil)*
Abby HOFFMAN (Canada)
Alberto JUANTORENA DANGER (Cuba)
Hamad KALKABA MALBOUM (Cameroon)*
Suresh KALMADI (India)*
Ilkka KANERVA (Finland)
Isaiah F. KIPLAGAT (Kenya)
Chaoyi LUO (P. R. China)
Neville MCCOOK (Jamaica)*
César MORENO BRAVO (Mexico)
José María ODRIOZOLA (Spain)
Jung-KI PARK (Korea)
Anna RICCARDI (Italy)
Katsuyuki TANAKA (Japan)
Hansjörg WIRZ (SUI)*
* Area Representative
GENERAL SECRETARY
Pierre WEISS (France)
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
Chairperson
Jorge SALCEDO (Portugal)
Members
Gabriel ABAD (Spain)
Filbert BAYI (Tanzania)
Pierre DELACOUR (France)
Julio Roberto GOMEZ (Colombia)
Klaus HARTZ (Germany)
David KATZ (USA)
David LITTLEWOOD (Great Britain and N.I.)
Madeleine MELANDER (Sweden)
Idalberto Jesus MOLINA HERNANDEZ (Cuba)
Anna RICCARDI (Italy)
Brian ROE (Australia)
Yukio SEKI (Japan)
Chunde SHEN (P. R. China)
Fatou SISSOKO (Senegal)
Kari WAUHKONEN (Finland)
Vadim ZELICHENOK (Russia)
MASTERS’ COMMITTEE
Chairperson
Cesar MORENO BRAVO (Mexico)
Members
Jim BLAIR (New Zealand)
Bridget CUSHEN (Great Britain and N.I.)
Danny DANIELS (Canada)
Jorge DE LA CANALE (Argentina)
Leonie Paulette ETONG (Cameroon)
Rex HARVEY (USA)
Marina HOERNECKE-GIL (Spain)
Pierluigi MIGLIORINI (Italy)
Vadim MARSHEV (Russia)
Dieter MASSIN (Germany)
Shigenobu MUROFUSHI (Japan)
Dawei WANG (P. R. China)
ZAMBIA (ZAM)
ZIMBABWE (ZIM)
INDEX OF TECHNICAL
RULES
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A
Absence during competition..............................180.18
Adhesive tape ...................................................170.11; 180.3
Advertising
Advertising Commissioner..........................139
Athlete’s bags..............................................138
Check in Call Room ....................................138
IAAF Advertising Rules and Regulations...139
Age Groups
Junior...........................................................141
Master..........................................................141
Minimum ages.............................................141(Note ii)
Youth...........................................................141
Announcer
Duties ..........................................................134
Languages to be used ..................................134
Area Technical Officials (ATOs)
Appointment................................................110
Duties ..........................................................115
Assistance
Cross Country..............................................250.8
Field Events
Bandage at the wrist..............................187.4(e)
Belt for support .....................................187.4(d)
Elbow protection...................................187.4(f)
Gloves ...................................................187.4(b)
Knee support .........................................187.4(g)
Taping of fingers and hand ...................187.4(a)
Use of substances..................................187.4(c); 187.7
Wind sock .............................................144.3
General
Appliance ..............................................144.2(f)
Communication.....................................144.2(a)
Medical .................................................144.2(b)
Mobile phones.......................................144.2(d)
Personal electronic equipment ..............144.2(d)
Shoes .....................................................143.2; 143.6
Technical device ...................................144.2(e)
Race Walking........................................230.9
Road Races ...........................................240.8(b); 240.9
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Track Events
Drinks and sponging .............................144.4
Intermediate times.................................144.1
Pacing....................................................144.2(c)
Relay races ............................................170.16
B
Bandage ............................................................187.4(e)
Banking
Angle ..........................................................213.4
Finish line in relation to banking ................214.7
High Jump approach from banking.............218.3
Horizontal Jumps approach from banking ..220.3
Pole Vault approach from banking ............219.3
Start position in relation to banking ............214.7
Batons
Dimensions..................................................170.12
Dropping the baton......................................170.13
Position in relation to take-over zone..........170.14
Starter’s Assistant’s responsibility ..............130.3
Bell ..............................................................131.2
Bibs – see Number bibs
Blocks – see Starting blocks
Bona fide effort – see also Disqualification ......163.2; 260.9
Breakline
Dimensions..................................................163.5
Flags marking line.......................................163.5
For 800m and appropriate relays.................163.5
For starts split into two groups....................162.9
Indoor provision ..........................................214.9
Use of cones to indicate line .......................163.5(Note i)
Cages
Discus ..........................................................189
Hammer.......................................................192
Joint hammer and discus .............................192.6
Calibrated bicycle
Method intended for measuring road courses.240.3 (Note(i)(ii))
Call Room Judges – duties ................................138
Call Room Referee – duties...............................138, 139
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Index 228
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Entries
Eligibility.....................................................142
Simultaneous entries ...................................142.3
Event Presentation Manager – duties ................124
Failure
Jumps...........................................................180.17
High Jump.............................................181.2; 182.1; 182.2
Long Jump ............................................185.1-2
Pole Vault .............................................181.2; 183.2; 183.4
Triple Jump ...........................................185.5; 186.2
Throws.........................................................180.17
Discus....................................................187.14(b); 187.16-17
Hammer ................................................187.14(b); 187.16-17
Javelin ..................................................187.9(Note);
187.14(a)(d); 187.16-17
Shot .......................................................187.14(a)(b)(c);
187.16-17
To participate ..............................................142.4
False Start – see Start
Finish line .........................................................164
Finish of race .....................................................164.2
Fixed time races.................................................164.3
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Gloves ..............................................................187.4(b)
Green card .........................................................162.5(Note), 162.8(Note)
Hammer Throw
Assistance....................................................187.4(a)(b)(c)(d)
Cage.............................................................192
Circle ...........................................................187.5-8
Leaving .................................................187.17(a)
Danger sector ..............................................192.7
Failure .........................................................187.14(b); 187.16-17;
191.2-3
General conditions ......................................187
Gloves .........................................................187.4(b)
Implement details ........................................191.4-9
Landing sector .............................................187.10-12
Measurement of trial ...................................187.19-20
Hand Timing .....................................................165.1-12
Heats – see also Draw........................................166.1-23
Time interval between rounds .....................166.7
Heptathlon ........................................................200.3; 200.6; 222.2
High Jump
Crossbar specifications................................181.7; 182.9
Crossbar support..........................................182.8
Elasticity of crossbar control.......................181.7
End pieces ...................................................181.7
Extraneous forces ........................................181.9
Failure .........................................................182.2
Height progression ......................................181.4
Combined Events ..................................181.4
Indoors.........................................................218
Landing area................................................182.10
Measurement of height................................181.5-6
Number of trials ..........................................181.2-4
Runway
Inclination .............................................182.4
Indoors ..................................................218
Length ...................................................182.3
Take off .......................................................182.5
Ties ..............................................................181.8
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Uprights.......................................................182.6; 182.7
Horizontal Jumps...............................................184; 185; 186
Hurdles
Construction ................................................168.2; 168.5
Counterweights ...........................................168.2
Dimensions..................................................168.3
Disqualification ...........................................168.7
Distances and specifications .......................168.1
Indoors.........................................................216
Lane running ...............................................168.6-7
Positioning on track.....................................168.1
World Record ..............................................168.8-9
Javelin Throw
Assistance....................................................187.4(a)(c)(d)(f)
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Failure .........................................................187.9(Note);
187.14(a)(d); 187.16-17;
193.2
Implement details ........................................187.3-9
Landing sector .............................................187.10-12
Measurement ...............................................187.19-20
Runway .......................................................187.9
Leaving........................................................187.17(b)
Unorthodox technique .................................193.1(c)
Valid throw..................................................193.1
Judges – duties...................................................126
Jury of Appeal
Duties ..........................................................110; 146.1; 146.5-6
Number of members....................................119
Secretary to the Jury....................................119
Selection ......................................................110
Kerb
Indoors.........................................................213.5
Measuring track length................................160.1-3
Replaced by cones.......................................160.1
Lanes
Lane running ...............................................163.3-5
Number of lanes ..........................................160.5
Width
Indoors ..................................................212.2; 213.2
Outdoors................................................160.4
Lap Indicator
Lap change ..................................................131.1
Ringing of bell ............................................131.1
Lap Scorer – duties............................................131
Leaving the track or course ...............................163.6; 240.9
Location change in Field Events ......................180.19
Long Jump
Centralised landing area ..............................185.9
Failures ........................................................185.1
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Indoors.........................................................220
Landing area................................................185.5; 185.9-10
Leaving........................................................185.2
Measurement of jump .................................184.1; 185.3
Plasticine indicator board ...........................185.8
Runway .......................................................184.2; 184.3
Take-off board.............................................185.4; 185.5; 185.6-8
Take-off line................................................185.1(a)(b)(c)(e)(f);
185.3-6
Wind measurement......................................184.4-6
Manager.............................................................
Event Presentation – duties .........................123
Meeting – duties ..........................................122
Technical – duties .......................................124
Markers – see also check marks ........................187.21
Lane.............................................................130.5
Marshal – duties ................................................133
Masters – definition...........................................141
Measurements....................................................148; 181.5-6; 184.1;
187.19-20
Measurement Judge – duties .............................137
Medical Delegate...............................................110; 113; 230.8(d);
240.8(c)
Medical examination ........................................144.2(b); 230.8(c);
240.8(b)
Medical staff – see Official medical staff
Meeting Manager – duties .................................122
Mixed Competition ...........................................147; 260.18(d)
Mountain Races ................................................250.9
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Obstruction
Field Event ..................................................180.16
Relay ..........................................................170.10; 170.15
Track Events................................................163.2
Octathlon ...........................................................200.5
Official implements ..........................................187.1; 187.2
Official medical staff.........................................144.2(b); 230.8(c)(d);
240.8(b)(c)
Official time
Road Races..................................................165.24
Track Races .................................................165.1; 165.8-9; 165.11-
12; 165.22-23
Officials of the competition ..............................120
Oral protest .......................................................146.4
Organisational Delegate - duties .......................110; 111
Index 234
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Race Walking
Caution ........................................................230.4
Chief Judge .................................................230.3
Definition of Walking .................................230.1
Disqualification ...........................................230.6
Drinks and refreshment stations..................230.9
Judging ........................................................230.2
Red Cards ...................................................230.5
Road courses ...............................................230.10
Safety and medical ......................................230.8
Transponder Timing....................................165.24
Reaction Time ..................................................161.2
For Records .................................................260.22(f)
Recaller – duties ................................................129.2; 129.4-5; 129.7
Records
World Records ............................................260; 261
Combined Events ........................................260.27
Field Events.................................................260.26
Indoors ........................................................260.21
Junior ..........................................................260.20
Race Walking ..............................................260.22; 260.25; 260.29
Relay ..........................................................260.24
Road ............................................................260.28
Track ...........................................................260.18-19; 260.22
Recorder ............................................................230.3(c); 230.6(e)
Red card – Referee ............................................125.5
Red card – Race Walking .................................230.3(a); 230.5-6
Red flag ............................................................126.3
Red paddle ........................................................230.6(a)
Referee
Call Room ...................................................125.2; 125.4
Combined Events ........................................125.1; 125.7
Field – duties ...............................................125.3-6
Outside stadium...........................................125.1
Protests – duties...........................................146.3
Race Walking ..............................................125.1
Track – duties ..............................................125.1-6; 163.2; 167
Refreshments
Cross Country..............................................250.8
Race Walking ..............................................230.9
Road Races .................................................240.8
Track Races .................................................144.4
Relay Races
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Acceleration zone........................................170.7
Assistance....................................................170.16
Baton ..........................................................170.12
Check marks................................................170.11
Indoor events ...............................................217
Infringements ..............................................170.8-10; 170.13-15
Relay Records ............................................260.24
Take-over zone............................................170.2-4; 170.7-9; 170.14-
15
Team membership .......................................170.17-18
Results
Announcing .................................................134
Field Events.................................................180.21
Result card
Signing ........................................................115; 125.3
System .........................................................132; 165.21
Track Events................................................165.12; 165.21
Road Races
Course measurement ...................................240.3
Drinks and refreshment stations..................240.8
Records........................................................260.28
Safety and medical ......................................240.7
Standard distances .......................................240.1; 240.2(Note)
Start .............................................................240.6
Transponder Timing....................................165.24
Road Relay
Distances .....................................................240.1(Note)
Records........................................................260.28
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Shot Put
Assistance....................................................187.4(c)(d)(e)
Cartwheeling technique...............................188.1(Note)
Circle ...........................................................187.5-7
Leaving........................................................187.17(a)
Failure .........................................................187.14(a)(b)(c);
187.16-17
General conditions ......................................187
Indoors.........................................................221
Implement details ........................................188.4-5
Landing sector .............................................187.10-12
Measurement of trial ...................................187.19-20
Stop board ...................................................188.2-3
Valid put......................................................188.1
Spikes - see Shoes
Sponging ...........................................................144.4; 230.7; 240.8;
250.8
Start
Aborting ......................................................129.7, 162.5
Commands...................................................162.2
Delay in responding to commands ..............162.6(a)
False start ....................................................129.2: 130.5
Language of commands ..............................162.3
Protests ........................................................146.4
Reaction time ..............................................161.2
Road Races..................................................240.6
Split start .....................................................162.9
Start line ......................................................162.1
Start Coordinator – duties..................................129.1; 129.7
Starter and Recallers – duties ............................129.2; 129.3; 162.2;
164.3
Starter’s Assistants – duties...............................130
Starting Blocks
Construction ................................................161.1
False start control apparatus........................161.2; 162.6(Note)
Foot contact with blocks .............................162.4
Positioning within lane................................161.1
Reaction time ..............................................161.2
Restriction of use.........................................161.1
Steeplechase
Distances .....................................................169.1; 169.4
Infringements .............................................169.7
Specifications
Hurdles..................................................169.2-3; 169.5;
169.5(Note)
Placing on track ..............................169.5
Index 238
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239 Index
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Umpires – duties................................................127
Uprights
High Jump ...................................................182.6-7; 182.9;
182.10(Note)
Pole Vault....................................................183.1(Note); 183.9;
183.10(Note)
Index 240
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Horizontal Jumps
Duration of recording............................184.4
Positioning ............................................184.5
Reading values ......................................163.10
Mechanical gauge........................................163.11
Track Events
Duration of recording............................163.8
Positioning ............................................163.9
Recording values...................................163.10
Ultrasonic gauge ...................................163.11
Wind Gauge Operator – duties ..........................136
World Indoor Record.........................................260.21; 263
World Junior Record .........................................260.20; 262
World Records ..................................................260; 261
Written reports
Technical Delegate......................................112
Track Umpire ..............................................127.2
241 Index
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