TRACK & FIELD
Running Events
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- 100, 200, 400, and 800 Meters
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Throwing Events
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- Discuss, Javelin, Shot Put
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Jumping Events
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- Long Jump, High Jump, Triple Jump,
Running Long Jump
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Walking Events
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ENTRY REGULATIONS
The Local Organizing Committee shall provide
certified implements for all events and age groups. In addition, athletes shall
be permitted to use their own implements, provided they have been certified by
the Track & Field Committee. Athletes who wish to use their own implements shall
agree to all certification procedures including but not limited to marking,
impounding, etc. Athletes must provide their own vaulting poles.
FORMAT
- For field events, if there are more than 12 athletes in
any age division, a qualifying round may be held.
- For track events, the number of heats will be determined
based on the number of entries.
- The 1500-meters will be a timed final event.
- Medals will be awarded from 1st to 3rd place within each
age bracket.
- The order of competition is determined
by the field judge.
- Competition by age group will be
combined when necessary.
- The wearing of all-weather spikes is
optional, but may not exceed 1/4 inch.
- High jump will be based on three misses
at the highest point.
- All track events are by time trials.
- Start-up blocks are available for
competitors in the 100, 200, and 400 meter races. Athletes
should not plan to use start-up blocks without prior training.
Race officials have the right to determine an athlete's
capability for safe block use.
- Race Walk Format: The one mile
precision and recreational walk are conducted entirely on the
track.
- The precision walk is raced against an
estimated time. Participants predict time to walk one
mile. No watches are allowed on the track in the
precision walk.
SPORT RULES
- This meet will be conducted in accordance with USA Track &
Field rules, except as modified herein.
- Following are the weights of the various implements
(subject to change) to be used for each gender and age
division:
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Age Division |
Discus |
Javelin |
Shotput |
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M50-54 |
1.5kg |
700g |
6kg |
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M55-59 |
1.5kg |
700g |
6kg |
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M60-64 |
1.0kg |
600g |
5kg |
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M65-69 |
1.0kg |
600g |
5kg |
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M70-74 |
1.0kg |
500g |
4kg |
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M75-79 |
1.0kg |
500g |
4kg |
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M80+ |
1.0kg |
400g |
4kg |
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W50-54 |
1.0kg |
500g |
3kg |
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W55-59 |
1.0kg |
500g |
3kg |
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W60+ |
1.0kg |
400g |
3kg |
- The competitors must not wear
clothing that could impede the view of the judges.
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