"Run Proud"

Summary of Rules

Walking Events

Race Walking is a series of steps with part of one foot always touching the ground as judged by the human eye. This means the back foot toe cannot be lifted before the front foot heel touches the ground. The front leg must be straightened (i.e. not bent at the knee) as soon as the front foot touches the ground until the leg has passed the hip.
Walk judges will be present at each meeting and their decisions will be final.

Running Events

Crouch starts are compulsory for under 12 to 15 at Region and State competition and should be practised throughout the season. Where spiked shoes are worn, starting blocks must be used. Only one break (false start) per athlete is allowed. An athlete is disqualified if they break a second time.

You must stay in your lane in events up to and including 400m. You will not be disqualified for accidentally knocking over a hurdle. The finish is crossed when your torso (chest) crosses the line.
In Relay events, the athlete who drops the baton must pick it up.

Hurdles

Jumping Events

High Jumpers must take off from one foot. In long and Triple Jump, the toe of your takeoff foot must not go over the edge of the takeoff mat nearest the pit. If it does, you have a "no jump" that is not measured. If you jump before reaching the takeoff mat, the measurement is taken from the centre of the edge of the mat furthest from the pit.

In Triple Jump, the take off mat will be moved in 1 metre steps to suit your stride. You must leave the sand pit and the high jumping mat from the back of the pit/mat.

Throwing Events

You may enter the ring from either the front or rear half. The throw must land inside the two lines running out from the circle. On the line is out. The throw must land before you leave the ring and you must leave from the back half only. Once you have started your throw, you must not touch the top of the ring or the ground outside.

SHOTPUT

The shot must not be brought behind the line of the shoulders. It must be close to the chin and must not be dropped below the chin once the putting action has begun.
 

DISCUS

JAVELIN

Safety is critical. Always look before you throw. Never walk across a throwing area. Always stand back from the throw line and to the side of the runway. Do not stand behind the thrower as you can be speared by the back end of the javelin. Only throw a javelin when an adult is in charge. Each thrower is allowed three tries. The thrower's front foot must not go past the end of the run up area. To record a valid throw, the javelin must make a mark in the ground with its point inside the throwing area. On the line is out. If the javelin lands flat, or the tail hits the ground first, it is a 'no throw'.
 

This page was last updated on 27/09/07

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