MTFOA updates
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Official needed Tuesday at BPS
Steve Keyes needs an official at a Boston Public Schools middle school meet Tuesday. Meet starts at 2:50pm and pay is $70 a meet. Contact Steve if interested.
Posted Apr 29, 2013, 4:16 PM by Paul Williams
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NFHS offers free pole vault course
The NFHS has announced the launch of “Pole Vault: Successful Skill Development.” This is a free online course developed through the collaboration of the National Federation of State High School ...
Posted Apr 26, 2013, 3:40 PM by Paul Williams
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Officials needed for upcoming weekend meets
With 10 meets this weekend, Commissioner Mike Meagher is seeking officials. Meets are Friday, April 26th , Saturday April 27th & Sunday, April 28th. Email Mike at coachmeagher@yahoo.com or call ...
Posted Apr 22, 2013, 9:24 AM by Paul Williams
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Officials needed for BPS, Randolph
-- Steve Keyes needs officials for Boston Public Schools middle school meets. One official needed for April 30, 2013. Two officials needed for May 7, 2013. Location: White Stadium. Meet: BPS ...
Posted Apr 15, 2013, 7:43 AM by Paul Williams
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Checking in with President Lane: Safety is your concern
When reading or hearing about "safety issues" at track meets I usually pay attention, but I, like most of you, don't totally focus on them. When I hear about ...
Posted Apr 13, 2013, 2:51 PM 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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NFHS rule change allows pole vault box padding
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has added language to its rule concerning the pole vault planting box that allows padding to collar the box. The padding, if used, must meet the new ASTM standard that has already been adopted by the NCAA.A pole vault box collar is a protective device that covers the hard unpadded surfaces surrounding a pole vault box and may also cover the top edges and side walls of a pole vault box. The new specification establishes requirements for the dimensions and minimum impact attenuation performance of pole vault box collars, according to Vaulter magazine.The NFHS memorandum follows:Memorandum from NFHS
To: State Association Executive Directors and Track and Field Administrators ...
Posted Apr 8, 2013, 10:02 AM by Paul Williams
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2013-14 NCAA rules book available online
As reported by secretary-treasurer Don Kirkland II at the Dec. 6 membership meeting, NCAA rules books have only just been printed and shipped. If you're eager to dive into the changes (who isn't?), you can find a PDF of the book at http://www.usatf.org/groups/officials/resources/rules/. This link gives access to rules books for USATF, IAAF, NCAA and NFHS. You can go directly to the NCAA book at http://www.usatf.org/groups/officials/files/resources/rules/2013-2014-NCAA-Rule-Book.pdf. You can then Save As... from the File menu.
Posted Dec 8, 2012, 1:34 PM by Paul Williams
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2013 rules changes detailed
Attached is a PDF that details the rules changes and rationales for 2013. Please see also the July 17 press release and posting from NFHS.
Posted Sep 5, 2012, 8:37 AM by Paul Williams
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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 answer is published the following week. When you answer the questions, consider both college and high school rules.
Situation: A1 runs up to the high jump bar but decides at the last moment to abort the attempt. In trying to stop, A1's hand or arm passes beyond the plane of the crossbar and a) touches the landing pit, or b) does not touch anything beyond the plane. What should the result be in each instance?
Answers to situations are here.
Updates on concussions
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While 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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Updated: MIAA requires concussion training for tournament officials
In support of Department of Public Health (DPH)
regulations cited below, and in the best interests of student athletes, all
MIAA Tournament Directors and Tournament Assignors will require successful
completion ...
Posted Oct 1, 2012, 12:16 PM by Paul Williams
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MIAA updates standards on concussions
MIAA Handbook Standards 33, 56, and 97.4 have been updated for the purposes of clarifying and enhancing the Association’s student concussion initiatives and medical protocols, according to an ...
Posted Nov 4, 2010, 10:16 AM by Mass TFOA
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