MTFOA updates
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McDermott named to MIAA post
Keith McDermott, recently retired Director of the Reggie Lewis Center at Roxbury Community College, has joined the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) as a part-time Assistant Executive Director. Keith ...
Posted Sep 19, 2018, 8:35 AM by Paul Williams
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NCAA adopts rules changes
The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel has approved several rules changes, including an expansion of sprint relay exchange zone, new uniform rule and field event time limits. These and others ...
Posted Aug 22, 2018, 9:05 AM by Paul Williams
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NFHS publishes upcoming rules changes
NFHS recently publicized track and field and cross country rule changes to take effect in the upcoming seasons:4-3-1: Eliminates redundant language and expands definition of foundation garments ...
Posted Aug 22, 2018, 8:54 AM by Paul Williams
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Joel Connor passes unexpectedly
MTFOA member Joel A. Connor, 44, a resident of Stoughton, passed away unexpectedly while vacationing in Bermuda on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. He was the husband of Takary M. (Young ...
Posted Aug 22, 2018, 8:49 AM by Paul Williams
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2018-2019 dues set at $80
Dues for the 2018-2019 year will be $80.00 due on October 1. You can send your payment to Don Kirkland III at PO Box 15, North Salem, N ...
Posted Jun 18, 2018, 10:28 AM by Paul Williams
Rules, changes & interpretations
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Following are updates about new rules, changes and interpretations and case studies of rules organized by high school, NCAA, USATF and IAAF. For the current rulebook for each level, please see the Rules, changes & interpretations.
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NCAA released rules changes, rationales
NCAA has released Rules Changes for the coming year. They are posted below or can be access at http://www.ncaa.org/sites/default/files/2016DIMTF_Rules_Changes_20160727.pdf
Posted Sep 5, 2016, 8:38 AM by Paul Williams
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2017 track and field rules changes and rationales released by NFHS
NFHS has released the 2017 track and field rules changes and rationales. The NFHS 2017 Rule changes are also available at http://nfhs.org/media/1017125/2017-major-rules-changes ...
Posted Aug 11, 2016, 9:11 AM by Paul Williams
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Track & field/cross country rules changes include assisting injured competitor
Effective with the 2017 high school track and field season, a participant who assists an injured/ill competitor shall not be disqualified if an appropriate health-care professional is not ...
Posted Jul 15, 2016, 6:02 AM by Paul Williams
Updates on concussionsWhile concussions and suspected head injuries occur only occasionally in track and field, they do happen. Although MIAA rules do not specifically indicate a role for officials, they should continue the best practice of ensuring that the event is stopped if an athlete is suspected of suffering a head injury and should facilitate the call for and access for medical personnel. For more information, updates on rules and resources, please see Concussions.
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MIAA background checksMIAA background checks required for 2018-2019
The MIAA requires background checks for all officials working high school meets in Mass. Please follow the directions here. There are deadlines for each season so please read the instructions carefully.
Members who are returning must register and do the background check (the background check is valid for 3 years). These are members who did the background check in 2015, and they are due to renew their checks this year. Also, all new members must register and do the background check. The cost is $10 to register and $35 for the background check.
Registration opens on July 1 and it is a one-time registration and background check for the three seasons. Note: Registration/renewal deadline for cross country season is July 31.
What's the rule?
So you think you know the rules? Test yourself, thanks to the Professional Development Committee and official Mark Young.The format is simple. Each week, a new situation is presented below and you can determine if the rule has been correctly applied. The ruling is published the following week. When you consider the situations, think about both college and high school rules.
Situation: In the high jump, A1 hits the crossbar and it bounces on the supports, but does not fall off them until after A1 has landed and stepped out of the landing pit. Is the jump good or is it a miss?
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