Responsibilities of Head Field Judge

ART. 1 The field referee or the head field judge shall have jurisdiction over all judges in the field events; shall measure, weigh and inspect the implements and apparatus; check records; and see that the field events start on time and continue without delay.

ART 2 The head field judge is also responsible for checking and certifying event cards for all field events before the cards are given to the scorer and shall report any irregularity to the referee for a final decision.

ART. 7 The event judge's decisions, approved by the field referee or the head field judge, shall be final and without appeal except for possible action taken by the referee or by the jury of appeals, whoever is so designated as the final board of appeals.

Suggestions- -for Head Field Judge

1 .Know, your rules for all field events.
2. Arrive at meet site 45 minutes to hour before meet time.
3 . Check all field event areas:

a. Be especially concerned about polevault and high jump pits. Check for proper protection outside of the landing area.

(1) Make sure standards are workable and set correctly.

(2) Do not allow any vaulters to use the runway until their coach gives you the properly signed form for the vaulters. If the event judge is not there, you must check contestants and their poles to verify weight and proper Pole before allowing them to use the runway.


b. Check the three throwing areas for safety and proper sector markings.

(1) Proper toe board in Shot.
(2) Cage for Discus.
(3) Scratch line arc and radius for javelin.

c. Look over the long jump and triple jump facilities.

(1) Make sure pit is dug and leveled.
(2) Check take off boards or painted lines.
(3) Use a marker to indicate triple jump take off board.

4 . Once competition has started, walk to each area and observe the event. If you notice anything that is not being done properly, talk privately with the event judge and explain your concern and correct the situation.

5. You may wish to make copies of the rules for field events and present them to the official of that event. They appreciate this for many have never officiated or received little or no instruction.

6. Be on hand to check final results of competition, especially ties in high jump and pole vault.

7 . Remain at meet until final field event is completed and checked.

8 . Verify any records that are set.

9 . Keep referee aware of any problems, as he or she makes all final decisions.

A. General Rules

1. Each competitor shall be allowed three preliminary trials unless the games committee (meet director) choses four & done.
2. When preliminaries are held, one or more competitors than there are scoring places may qualify for the finals.
3. All competitors tying for the last position shall be finalists.
4. Following the preliminaries, final competition in these events shall be in reverse order of performance , with the best qualifier
going last. Each performer is entitled to three final throws.
5. Breaking ties by going to the 2nd and or 3rd best throws.
6. To obtain a better grip, competitors are permitted to use chalk or other adhesive or similar substances such as rosin on their hands during competition (unless common implements are used).
7. Taping of any part of the hands or fingers shall not be permitted unless there is an open wound that must be protected by tape. Taping of the wrist is permissible.
8. Check implements for imperfections.
9. After entering the circle or javelin run up lane, a contestant may wipe off the implement with a towel than discard the towel outside the ring or sector lines.
10. Measurement in the shot is to the lesser 1/4 inch. In the javelin and discus to the lesser inch.
11. Make sure tape is pulled through the center of the circle or arc and is straight and tight.

B. Discus

It is a foul if the competitor:
1. After stepping into the circle , fails to pause before starting to throw.
2. After stepping into the circle touches the circle not including the inner face of the band, if one is used, the top of the circle line or the ground outside the circle during the throw.
3. Throws the discus so it does not fall within the sector lines.
4. A discus which hits the cage and\or an object outside the sector before landing within the sector.
5. Is not under control before exiting the back half of the circle.
6. Leaves the circle before the implement has landed and the judge calls "mark".
7. Fails to initiate a trial that is carried to completion within the 1 minutes after being called.

C. Shot Put

It is a foul if the competitor:
1. After stepping into the circle, fails to pause before starting the put.
2. After stepping into the circle, touches the circle, not including the inner face of the stopboard or the band if one is used, or the ground outside the circle during a put.
3. Allow the shot to drop behind or below the shoulder during the put attempt..
4. Touches the top or end of the stopboard during or after the put.
5. Puts the shot so it does not fall within the sector.
6. Is not under control before exiting the back half of the circle.
7. Leaves the circle before the shot has landed and the judge calls "mark".
8. Fails to initiate a trial that is carried to completion within the 1 minutes after being called.

D. Javelin

It is a foul if the competitor:
1. Makes a 360 degree turn before the javelin is released.
2. Uses a delivery other than an overarm above-the-shoulder motion of the throwing arm.
3. Throws the javelin so it does not fall within the sector lines.
4. Touches on or over either the runway lines or on or over the scratch line arc before the throw is marked.
5. Fails to hold the javelin by the whipcord grip.
6. Fails to remain in the runway until the implement has landed and the judge calls "mark".
7. Fails to exit the runway behind the scratch-line arc after the javelin has landed.
8. Fails to initiate a trial that is carried to completion within the 1 minutes after being called.

A. General Rules

1. Take off board shall be between 8 inches (minimun) and 24 inches (maximum) in width.
2. Pit should be level and even with take off board or runway.
3. Each legal jump shall be measured perpendicular to the scratch line or its extension from the scratch line to the mark in the pit. Measure to the nearest lesser 1/4 inch.
4. A marker shall not be placed on the runway or in the landing pit. But may be placed outside the runway or pit.
5. When preliminaries are held, one or more competitors than there are scoring places shall qualify for the finals. They will jump in the reverse order of performance with the best qualifier going last.

B. It is a foul if the competitor:

1. Allows his/her shoe to extend over the scratch line or make a mark in front of it on the takeoff.
2. Runs across the scratch line extended.
3. In the long jump does not keep his/her head in the superior position, no somersault.
4. In the triple jump in hopping does not land on the same foot used in the takeoff, or in stepping does not land on the other foot from which the jump is performed.
5. In the process of landing or leaving the pit, touches the ground outside the landing nearer the scratch line than the nearest mark made in the landing pit.
6. Fails to initiate a trial that is carried to completion within the 1 minuter after being called.

C. In the triple jump

1. Have each contestant indicate which takeoff board they will use for the event. Then place a marker at that board when the athlete is called up.

• Competitor's weight must be at or below manufactor's pole rating
• Pole rating visible in 3/4" contrasting color numbers above maximum top hand hold.
• 1" contrasting circular colored band indicating manufacturer's specified top hand-hold mark.
• No more than two layers of binding tape, uniform thickness, not above top hand hold mark.

• 1/1/2 Minutes - more than three
• 3 minutes - Consecutive Trials
• 4 minutes - 3 or fewer compititors
• 6 minutes - 1 competitor

• displaces crossbar
• leaves the ground in an attempt and fails to clear crossbar
• raises top hand to higher point on pole or lower hand above the other during vault
• body/pole touches ground or pad beyond vertical plane of the top of the stop board
• does not initiate a trial in the allotted time
• after clearing crossbar, contacts uprights and displaces the crossbar
• steadies the crossbar with hand(s) or arm(s)
• clears crossbar with uprights positioned incorrectly
• grips the pole above the top hand-hold

• fewest number of trials for tied height or;
• fewest total number of unsuccessful trials throughout competition or;
• tied competitors must jump once more at failed height and if needed lower/raise 3" intervals until a winner is determined

• P = Pass
• X=Failed
• O=Cleared
  

1. Starting Heights:
1. Girls’ H.J.—4’ 4”
2. Boys’ H.J.—5’ 4”

1. Girls’ P.V.—7’ 0”
2. Boys’ P.V.—9’ 6”

1. Heat sizes should be adjusted for late scratches to comply with the above standards. For instance, if 26 runners are initially entered in the 3200, then two heats of 15 and 11, respectively, shall be run. However, if late scratches cause the number to drop to 24 or below, then only one heat shall be run. (This will only be used for the 4X800 relay, 800, 1600, and 3200 races, not for sprints or sprint relays.)
2. The Lancaster Lebanon League Championship Meet will be operated as a scratch meet.  (If an athlete scratches from an event, they may participate in later events they are signed in for).