SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON 1A TRACK & FIELD SOP’S

 

1.      First call for Field Events and Girls 3200 M Run will be made at 3:30 p.m. 

a.       First track event will be at 3:45 p.m.

b.      Field Events will start at 3:45 p.m.

2.      All non-participants and athletes will stay away from the finish line at all times.

3.      Host schools will provide as many starting blocks as possible.  (visiting schools are asked to bring blocks if so desired.)

4.      All scoring will be in accord with National Federation Rules.

5.      All equipment and instruments will meet State and National Federation Requirements.

6.      The following safety precautions have been established for all the throwers.

a.       Participants in the throwing events will be under Direct supervision at all times.

b.      Retrievers are to be used to return all throwing implements.

c.       Participants are not to throw until given proper signal by the meet officials.

7.      The host school is responsible for officials of all meets.

8.      All meets will include boys and girls events to be run separately and scored separately. 

a.       Relays with limited participants may be combined in the judgment of the starter.

9.      One-quarter or one-eighth inch spikes will be used on all-weather surfaces.  (No Spiral Spikes)

a.       No spikes in Stadium seating areas

10.  Meet Scoring:  The home book is the official scorebook.  Visiting team should have their own scorekeeper sitting with the official scorer if space is available.

11.  Field Events: 

a.       Participants in league meets are allowed 4 attempts (only)

i.                     League meet, three and three.

b.      High Jump       

i.                     (Girls):  Recommended starting Ht. of 3’10’’ moves in increments of 2” until 4’8” then 1” increments.

ii.                   (Boys):  Begin at 5’ and move in increments of 2” until the height of 6’ and then 1”.

c.       Pole Vault: 

i.                     (Boys): Starting Ht. will be 8’.  The bar will be raised in 6” increments until 11’, then will move in 3” increments.  Ht. can be adjusted by mutual agreement by coaches of all teams involved in that meet.  Vaulters weights will be on honor system until district meet. 

ii.                   (Girls) Starting Ht. will be 6’.  The bar will be raised in 6” increments until 8’, then will move in 3” increments.  Ht. can be adjusted by mutual agreement by coaches of all teams involved in that meet.  Vaulters weights will be on honor system until district meet. 

12.  All coaches will enter their team rosters online.

13.  All coaches who host a meet will post results online.

 

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

            Boys/Girls        Javelin/Long Jump/Triple Jump

            Boys                Pole Vault - 3:45 / Girls to Follow

            Girls                 High Jump/Discus/Boys to Follow

            Girls                 3200 Run

            Boys                110 M High Hurdles

            Girls                 100 M Hurdles

            Boys                100 M Dash

            Girls                 100 M Dash

            Boys                1600 M Run

            Girls                 1600 M Run

            Boys                400 Relay

            Girls                 400 Relay

            Boys                400 M Dash

            Girls                 400 M Dash

            Boys                300 M Intermediate Hurdles

            Girls                 300 L. H

            Boys                800 M Run

            Girls                 800 M Run

            Boys                200 M Dash

            Girls                 200 M Dash

            Boys                3200 M Run

            Girls                 800 M Relay

            Boys                1600 M Relay

            Girls                 1600 M Relay