MTFOA updates
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Updated: Catholic Central seeks officials
Catholic Central League is seeking officials for the outdoor season. Contact Bryan Van Dorpe. Dillboy Stadium in Somerville (Matignon HS)Tuesday, April 8, 3:30 p.m. (1)Tuesday, May ...
Posted Mar 10, 2014, 11:33 AM by Paul Williams
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Patrick announces $4M Reggie Lewis Track renovation
Governor Deval Patrick has announced $4 million in capital funds for Roxbury Community College (RCC) for major building repairs and other renovations at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center ...
Posted Mar 8, 2014, 2:57 PM by Paul Williams
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DCL seeks outdoor officials
The DCL has openings for officiating this spring. They are: April 9, Wed.: Lincoln-Sudbury, Wayland, WestonApril 16, Wed.: WalthamApril 30, Wed.: Lincoln-Sudbury, Newton South All meets ...
Posted Feb 25, 2014, 3:32 PM by Paul Williams
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Spring availability sheet is … well … available
The MTFOA 2014 Spring Availability Sheet is now available. Completed availability sheets will be welcome at membership meetings, spring clinic or they may be sent to Mike Meagher (note his ...
Posted Feb 23, 2014, 2:39 PM by Paul Williams
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Training video on measuring circle throws
A training video on measuring throws made from a circle can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytfA18Ztggk, according to USATF New England Managing Director Steve Vaitones ...
Posted Feb 10, 2014, 9:12 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 clarifies pole vault box padding rule
The NCAA has issued a memorandum to provide clarification to NCAA members that the NCAA’s pole vault box padding rule requires all pole vault box collars to contain padding in and around the pole vault box collar, as required by the applicable ASTM specification standard (designation F2949-12), including on the part of the box collar arm that extends down the inner sidewall of the pole vault box (referred to in the ASTM specification as a “box collar wing”). Doing so will give effect to the NCAA’s purpose in adopting the rule – to reduce the risk of injury to student-athletes caused by impact in and around the pole vault box. To read the complete memorandum, visit the ...
Posted Oct 21, 2013, 8:21 AM by Paul Williams
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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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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.
A trio of uniform rule situations . . .
Situation: Competitor A reports to the clerk of the course wearing Superman socks that have a cape attached to each sock flowing behind the athlete. The clerk, after consulting the meet referee, directs competitor A to either remove the socks or securely affix the capes to the socks so as not to come loose during competition; otherwise, he/she will not be permitted to participate.
Situation: The 4x100 relay team from school A reports to the clerk of the course. Each member is wearing a solid white, long-sleeved garment with the hole in the sleeve for the thumb to slip through under the uniform top. The clerk looks at the portion of the sleeve covering the palm of the hand to be certain it is not made or altered to provide a grip on the baton, which it does not. No further action is taken and the relay team members are in compliance with the rules.
Situation: All members of team A report to the starting line wearing arm sleeves/warmers displaying a leopard design. This has no relation to the school mascot. The meet referee instructs the coach and athletes that their items are considered visible undergarments and, therefore, must be a single, solid color or must be removed if the individual competitors are to participate in the race. Rulings on 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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