The european athletics championships for athletes under 23 years shall be staged over a maximum of 4 four consecutive days and in accordance with the applicable rules of the international association of athletics federations iaaf. Application form for 2017 authorised neutral athlete seeking eligibility to compete in international competitions in 2018. While track and field events may have complex rules and rule books, basic events such as sprinting and long distance running have only a few key rules that must be followed by all participants. World athletics competition rules interpretation home. International association of athletics federations iaaf rules of competition. The following rules and regulations and acts will apply and must be read in conjunction with each other. The iaaf antidoping 20 athletes guide guide, athletes. The european cup winter throwing shall be staged on 1 one day if the stadium facilities do allow it, if not, on 2 two days in accordance with the applicable rules of the international association of athletics federations iaaf. Rules the rules of competition of the iaaf as set out in this competition rules handbook.
However, some are also intended to apply equally to athlete support personnel, such as coaches, doctors, athlete representatives et al. Competitions international athletics meetings held under iaaf rules 1ai, c, d and e. Iaaf antidoping rules, in force as from 6 march 2018. Affiliated associations must advise the laa bom to modify andor apply local rules of competition. Athletic federation iaaf and national governing body ngb rules for athletics. The rules of track and field events that are followed at the international level are devised by the international association of athletic federation iaaf. The iaaf this week issued new eligibility regulations english french for female classification athlete with differences of sexual development for events from 400m to the mile, including 400m, hurdles races, 800m, 1500m, one mile races and combined events over the same distances restricted events. Hi everyone, i hope this email finds you all healthy and well. The international association of athletics federations is the worldwide governing body for track and field events including hurdles.
Due to the narrow scope of the changes, which also apply to only those athletes competing. Scientific integrity and the iaaf testosterone regulations. The rules for discus throw game are laid and governed by iaaf for the discus, the playing environment, and for the player itself. The tape should be received by iaaf within one week of the competition. World athletics competition rules athletics fiji covid. Regulations the regulations of the iaaf as may be passed by the council from time to time. Every year for decades, usatf southern california looks forward to the track season and providing an opportunity for kids to not only showcase their talent but also inspire them to chase their dreams. The regulations are not new, as a draft was submitted to the court of arbitration for sport cas in september last year as. For more information and the exact wording see the relevant iaaf rule. Iaaf to use up to five minutes of footage for promotional purposes, free of. Iaaf road race labels regulations october 2012 5 3. Iaaf competition rules 20182019, in force from 1 november 2017 01 nov 2017 pdf.
Non technical rules most of the clauses 124 from the 2014 rule. For more information, visit developmental events 1. This rule book is designed predominantly to provide technical officials with a practical. This term shall also mean any international athletics meeting held under iaaf rules 1. The steel tape, bar or scientific measuring device shall have been certified by the iaaf shall be. Regulations shall be incorporated either directly, or by reference, into the rules or regulations. Associations at the national, state and local level generally follow iaaf rules, though there may be some marginal variations. Iaaf label road races regulations 2019 10 upon request of the iaaf, the organiser shall provide a broadcastquality record of the competition clean feed, allowing the iaaf to use, free of charge, up to five minutes of footage, unless existing media rights contracts prevent the organiser from doing so. For events of 60m to 800m inclusive, the allocation of lanes will be at the organisers discretion, taking into consideration current performances and local conditions. The iaaf athletes representative regulations as may be passed by the. Territory a geographical territory or region which is not a country, but which has certain aspects of.
The iaaf is a signatory to the world antidoping code code and these anti doping. These all appear in a blue font following each iaaf rule and each heading is cross referenced back to the previous equivalent rule number in the 2014 uka rule book. Each takeover zone shall be 20m long of which the scratch line is the centre. The iaaf competition rules have provided the definitive point of reference for that. The zones shall start and finish at the edges of the zone lines nearest the start line in the running direction. Athletics rules and regulations 20142015 1 changes to these rules and regulations please note that these rules may be changed at any time as a result, for example, of changes in the iaaf rules, or classification related matter or where ipc athletics otherwise considers it necessary to do so. Withdrawn athletes athletes with an injury or who want to leave the race can get on the sweep bus following the last runner. Every track and field athlete must know and follow these.
The new handbook of iaaf competition rules 20162017 is now available for download from there are some significant changes in the rules which are coming in to force from 1st november 2015 onwards. 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. In this section you will find the constitution and the rules and regulations of world athletics. In april 2018, the iaaf announced new differences of sex development rules that required athletes with specific disorders of sex development, testosterone levels of 5 nmoll and above, and certain androgen sensitivity to take medication to lower their testosterone levels, effective beginning 8 may 2019. Iaafs new competition regulations to terminate chand case. The programme shall comprise the following disciplines. As per iaaf rules, there will be refreshment stations with water after the finish line and every 2.
All competitions under the rules of uk athletics uka are confined to eligible athletes as defined by these rules. Organisers shall submit to the iaaf a completed event report on the form provided by. Competition rules 201718 regulation 8 this document consists a set of modifications of the iaaf technical rules and other administrative rules for the safe conduct of all little athletics victoria state championships and must be read in conjunction with the iaaf technical rules currently in force. Competing order of the field events shall be at the discretion of the organiser. World athletics, formerly known as the international amateur athletic federation and international association of athletics federations both abbreviated as iaaf, is the international governing body for the sport of athletics, covering track and field, cross country running, road running, racewalking, mountain running and ultrarunning. World athletics congress, council and commissions reports. Regulations governing advertising and promotional displays. This rule book is designed predominantly to provide technical officials with a practical publication that includes all the changes that have occurred since the last edition. Iaaf introduces new eligibility regulations for female. Iaaf competition rules 20162017, in force from 1 november. Two of the principal changes from the previous edition are firstly around the reforms delivered in 2017 to establish the athletics integrity. On the 5km, 10km, 15km and 20km fruit and energy gels will also be available. The new regulations require any athlete who has a difference of sexual development.
F oreword it gives me pleasure to introduce the 20182019 iaaf competition rules. For events of 60m to 800m inclusive, the allocation of lanes will be at the organisers discretion, taking into consideration current. Rules and are eligible to compete under the rules and regulations. All our research, rules, regulations and member federation information. Rules for track and field events are designed to keep participants safe and secure while racing. New iaaf rulebook available oceania athletics association. List of iaaf rules iaaf competition rules 20162017 7 rule page definitions 11 chapter 1 international competitions rules 1 to 9 1 international competitions 19 2 authorisation to stage competitions 20 3 regulations governing the. Lines 5cm wide shall be drawn across the track to mark the distances of the legs and to denote the scratch line. Hence knowing the necessary rules and practicing in accordance to them well in advance is going to help you a lot. These new regulations, approved by the iaaf council in march, will come into effect from november 1, 2018 and replace the previous regulations governing eligibility of females with. Included in its charge are the standardization of rules. For track and field events in competitions under rules 1. Iaaf antidoping rules, in force as from 1 january 2019 21 dec 2018 pdf.
Iaaf disputes and disciplinary proceeding rules, in force from 1 november 2017. In april 2018, the international association of athletics federations iaaf released new regulations placing a ceiling on women athletes natural testosterone levels to ensure fair and. The ipc athletics classification rules and regulations are integral part of these rules and regulations, available at. In the 4 x 100m, each takeover zone shall be 30m long, of which the scratch line is 20m from the start of the zone. World athletics technical rules 1 november 2019 amended 31 january 2020. Worldchampionships iaaf, andolympicgames 75 100 75 9 i ioc 2 worldcups 30 60 50 3 iii2 iaafrule1. The exceptions to the iaaf rules stated in these rules have been modified to be age appropriate for children and young people from the age of under 9 to under 15. These rules have already come in to effect as of the 1st of november 2017.
Page 8 of 96 official basketball rules 2018 january 2019 2. If an athlete does not follow this rule, his team shall be disqualified. The international association of athletics federations iaaf has approved new competition regulations that are understood to seek to limit the amount of natural endogenous testosterone female athletes are permitted in certain events. The iaaf antidoping rules and regulations are, primarily, directed towards athletes.