SOME QUESTIONS ON RACE WALKING EVENTS AND JUDGING RACE WALKERS. Questions have been compiled from a number of sources. Some answers simply require a True (‘T’) or False (‘F’), others are multiple choice and others require brief succinct written answers. Most answers can be found in Competition/Technical Rules. There are however answers to a small number of questions which are not evident from the rules and require interpretation. Should you wish to discuss any of the answers please contact our international judges, Zoe Eastwood-Bryson or Kirsten Croker.

1. ORGANISATION

‘World Athletics is responsible for supervising a global system in cooperation with the Area Associations. World Athletics shall coordinate its competition calendar and those of the respective Area Associations in order to avoid or minimise conflicts.

All International Competitions must be authorised by World Athletics or an Area Association in accordance with this Rule 1. (p 29, World Athletics Competition Rules 2020 Edition). ‘Members may authorise national competitions, and foreign may participate in those competitions…’ (p 30, World Athletics Competition Rules 2020 Edition). National competitions are organised and conducted by national member associations who may form Local Organising Committees (LOC’s) to attend to details of the organisation and conduct of the competition.

Question Answer Question No. The World Athletics Competition Rules under which race walking events are Circle 1.1 conducted is Rule 230. T or F In road competitions, a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 8 walking judges, in addition to the Chief Judge, shall be nominated on the judging panel for each event. What does the rule require in a track event e.g. at the World Junior Championships? Write your answer below:

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World Athletics definition of International competition 1.1 (b) refers to: Write your (a) The Athletics programme of the Olympic Games. answer here 1.3 (b) The World track and Field Championships. (c) Both (a) and (b). (d) None of the above. It is common practice for the race walking judges at a major international event to: Write your (a) Be issued with yellow judging paddles. answer here (b) Provide their own paddles. 1.4 (c) Source the paddles from the Local Organising Committee prior to the competition. (d) None of the above.

In World Athletic Series and Olympic Games hand held computer devices with Circle electronic transmission capability must be issued to all judges 1.5 T or F

In events conducted under the authority of World Athletics all events should be scheduled to start and finish in daylight. What do you think the reasons for this are? Have there been exceptions? Write your answer below:

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The maximum distance of a race walking circuit in a World Athletics approved event is Circle 1.7 2 kms. T or F World Athletics have developed specifications regarding the strength of eye glasses Circle used by judges. 1.8 T or F

Circle 1.9 In track events a maximum of 6 judges, including the Chief Judge, shall officiate. T or F The minimum length of the circuit of a World Athletics approved road walking event Circle 1.10 is 1Km. T or F The Chief Judge of a World Athletics approved event is normally appointed by World Circle 1.11 Athletics. T or F If a member of a judging panel is not present at the advertised start time of the event Circle then the event shall be postponed or cancelled. 1.12 T or F

A course map with judging positions should be issued to all judges by the Chief Judge Circle 1.13 prior to the commencement of an event. T or F Circle 1.14 Individual judges assistants are appointed by the LOC. T or F Circle 1.15 The Technical Delegate shall appoint the Chief Walking Judge. T or F ‘Runners’ who collect cards from individual judges and take them to the Chief Judges Circle 1.16 Recorder, are appointed by the LOC. T or F At Olympic Games more than one judge from the same country can be appointed to the judging panel. Discuss. Write your answer below:

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If the weather warrants it the Local organising Committee may provide Mist stations Write your for competitors in walking events; answer here (a) Longer than five kms. 1.19 (b) For all events. (c) Never. (d) Longer than 10 Kms. The start commands for a World Athletics approved race walking event are ‘On your Circle 1.20 marks’ followed by ‘Set’ and the then the firing of the gun or sounding of an approved starting device. T or F In World Athletic Series and Olympic Games athletes may assemble on the starting Write your line (a) In a position of their choosing. answer here 1.21 (b) In positions drawn by lot. (c) In positions determined by the Local Organising Committee. (d) None of the above. In competitions held under World Athletics Series and Olympic Games – see Circle 1.22 Definition 1.1. (a) and 1.1. (b) p24, it is necessary that at least half of the judges on the judging panel be chosen from the World Athletics Level 3 or Area Level 2 Panels. T or F In a 5000 metre track race walking event an is allowed how many false starts Write your before being disqualified. answer here (a) 2. 1.23 (b) 1. (c) An athlete cannot be disqualified for a false start in a race walk. (d) None of the above. In a track event when should the Lap Indicator Board be changed? Write your (a) When the last athlete passes the 100 metre point on each lap. answer here (b) When the leading athlete passes the finishing line. 1.24 (c) When the leading athlete reaches the 200 metre start. (d) When the leading athlete reaches the 100 metre start line in the main straight. The finishing time for an athlete completing a 50 Km road walking event is displayed Write your as 03:45:56.7 answer here The official recorded time will be: (a) 03:45:57 1.25 (b) 03:45:56.7 (c) 03:45 (d) None of the above.

2. THE CHIEF JUDGE The Chief Race Walking Judge has the power to disqualify an athlete in the last , act as supervising official for the competition and supervise the operation of the posting board (refer p 260, World Athletics

Technical Rules 2020 Edition).

Question Answer Question No. In the last 100 metres of a race, the Chief Judge has the authority to judge and his/her Circle 2.1 judgement shall be combined with that of other judges to determine whether an T or F athlete is disqualified or not. In particular conditions and circumstances, for example in the last 100 metres of a Circle 2.2 race, the Chief Judge may use video support to assist him/her in their tasks. T or F If it has not been possible to notify the disqualification to an athlete during the race, Circle 2.3 this shall be done as soon as possible after the race. T or F An athlete, once disqualified by the Chief Judge, may complete a circuit of the course Circle 2.4 before leaving the course. T or F Once an event is completed the Chief Judge must notify the Event Referee of Circle 2.5 disqualifications and state the reasons for each disqualification. T or F When notifying the Referee (see question 2.5) the Chief Judge should quote the Circle 2.6 World Athletics competition rule number under which the athlete was disqualified. T or F In the last 100 metres of a race walking event the appointed Chief Judge: Write your (a) May not disqualify an athlete. answer here 2.7 (b) May disqualify an athlete and remove that athlete from the course/track. (c) May only disqualify an athlete if that athlete has already received red cards. (d) None of the above. Circle 2.8 A walker is not disqualified from a walk event until notified by the Chief Judge. T or F A walker disqualified by the Chief Judge in the last 100 metres of an event shall be Circle 2.9 allowed to complete a race. T or F A Chief Judge may position themselves midway down the finishing straight during the Circle 2.10 closing stages of a track event. T or F At a pre-race meeting of judges the Chief Judge allocates judging positions to all Circle 2.11 judges and advises them of the post-race meeting place and time. T or F In a road walking event the Chief Judge may place a judge at positions where infringements of the rules are likely to occur. Name three likely positions. Write your answer below:

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Once an event has commenced the Chief Judge may reassign judging positions to Circle 2.13 individual judges should the Chief Judge deem it to be necessary. T or F In Australia the Chief Judge acts as supervising official during race walking events and may act as a judge in special situations. Discuss. Write your answer below: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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Circle 2.15 The Chief Judge must address the competitors prior to the start of an event. T or F All matters relating to the judging of competitor’s compliance with the rules of race Circle 2.16 walking is the responsibility of the Chief Judge. T or F In World Athletics competitions the Chief Judge has the power to disqualify an athlete in the last 100 metres when their mode of progression obviously fails to comply with Rule 54.2. Under what circumstances can a disqualified athlete be reinstated? Write your answer below:

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……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Prior to the start of an event a two minute, four minute and five minute warning shall Circle 2.18 be given to competitors. T or F In road events when an athlete is disqualified they shall immediately remove their bib Circle 2.19 number and leave the course. T or F At an International event the Chief Judge, when urgent circumstances requires it, shall Circle 2.20 act as an ordinary judge. T or F List four ways an athlete may be disqualified from a race walking event. Write your answer below:

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3. ASSISTANTS TO THE CHIEF JUDGE Assistants to the Chief Judge are appointed in order to assist the Chief Judge carry out his/her duties.

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The Assistant(s) to the Chief Judge only have official duties of notifying an athlete of Circle 3.1 their disqualification. T or F

The Chief Judges Assistant(s) are chosen from among the members of the judging Circle 3.2 panel, after consultation with the Technical Delegate. T or F Circle 3.3 The assistants to the Chief Judge must be qualified/accredited race walking judges. T or F Assistants to the Chief Judge are appointed by: Write your (a) The LOC (Local Organising Committee) prior to an event. answer here (b) The Chief Judge. 3.4 (c) The Technical Delegate. (d) None of the above.

The maximum number of Assistants to the Chief Judge is: Write your (a) Three. answer here (b) Two. 3.5 (c) Any number. (d) None of the above.

Describe the duties of an Assistant to the Chief Judge. Write your answer below:

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4. THE REFEREE One of more Referees, as appropriate, shall be appointed for…Race Walking Events outside the stadium (p 47 World athletics Competition Rules 2020 Edition). Referees shall ensure that the Rules and Regulations (and other regulations for each particular competition) are observed (p 48 World Athletics Competition Rules 2020 Edition).

Question Answer Question No. In track events the Referee may authorise an athlete disqualified by the Chief Judge Circle 4.1 to complete his/her race. T or F If an individual judge is intimidated by spectators or team officials that judge should Circle 4.2 attempt to identify those who are intimidating him/her and lodge a report with the T or F Referee following the conclusion of the event or earlier if possible. A Referee can only disqualify an athlete for breaches of the race walking rules if the Circle 4.3 athlete is seen to deliberately gain an advantage by doing so. T or F Can a country have more than two officials at a refreshment station? Discuss. Write your answer below:

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An athlete who leaves the course during the conduct of an event and re-enters some Circle 4.5 twenty metres further along the course will be issued with a ‘yellow card’ by the Referee. T or F A judge who observes that an athlete is wearing an incorrect competition uniform Write your shall: answer here (a) Advise the Referee. 4.6 (b) Shall issue a red card. (c) Shall issue a yellow card. (d) Take no action. Circle The only time the decisions of the judging panel can be challenged by a competitor is T or F 4.7 when an athlete receives a ‘red card’ in the last 100 metres and is disqualified and lodges an appeal against his/her disqualification to the Chief Judge/Referee.

Write your A referee dismisses an appeal by a race walker against a disqualification by the Chief answer here judge for an infringement in the last 100 metres of an event. What possible actions remain for that athlete? 4.8 (a) None. (b) Reconsider their position and later lodge an appeal with the Jury. (c) Lodge an appeal with the Jury within the prescribed time. (d) Lodge an appeal with the Jury before the end of the days competition.

Circle 4.9 An athlete who deliberately covers up his/her bib number shall be disqualified. T or F An athlete can leave the track at any time, for any reason during an event and return Circle to the event at the same point on the course at which they left without being T or F 4.10 disqualified.

An athlete may leave the course or track and then return to the competition. Discuss. Write your answer below:

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An athlete can protest their disqualification for race walking rule infringements by lodging a protest with the Chief Judge. Discuss. Write your answer below: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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5. JUDGING PROCEDURES World Athletics has developed judging procedures that ensure uniformity across all levels of competition throughout all international and national member associations.

Question Answer Question No. All judges shall act in an individual capacity and their judgement shall be based on Circle 5.1 observation made by the human eye. T or F Race walking judges may use eye glasses to observe walkers, but no other technical Circle 5.2 assistance. T or F The most appropriate position to judge a track event is from the outside lanes. Discuss. Write your answer below: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… A race walking judge may use their mobile phone or a similar device approved by the Circle 5.4 LOC to convey information relating to their judging decisions to the Event Recorder. T or F Circle 5.5 A judge should lay on the ground to get in a better position to judge ‘loss of contact’. T or F A walk judge who observes an athlete repeatedly interfering with another athlete Circle 5.6 shall make a note of the alleged interference, the time and place at which it occurs T or F and following the completion of the race, notify the Chief Umpire/Referee. The individual walking judges record card (sometimes referred to as a tally card) need Circle 5.7 not be handed to the Chief Judge at the end of an event if the individual judge has not T or F given any yellow or red cards. On a course on a divided road e.g. a dual highway, an individual judge may only judge Circle 5.8 one side of the road. T or F Individual judges forward their individual judges record card to the Chief Judge Circle 5.9 immediately after the conclusion of an event. T or F If there are only several athletes still to complete the event and you, as an individual Circle 5.10 judge, have given each of those remaining athletes a ‘red card’ then you may T or F discontinue your judging duties and leave the course. Circle 5.11 The best position to judge ‘knees’ is at right angles to the direction of the walker. T or F When writing the time of a ‘red card’ or ‘yellow card’ an individual judge must write Circle 5.12 the time in 24 hour clock form e.g. 1545. T or F Draw the symbol here In the answer column, draw the symbol used to indicate ‘bent knees’. 5.13

Circle 5.14 Individual judges can communicate with spectators at any time when judging. T or F Circle When writing a number seven the stem of the seven should be crossed to ensure T or F 5.15 uniformity with other judges worldwide and avoid any likelihood of confusion with the writing of a number one.

Individual judges must always sign ‘red cards’ or their individual walking judge record Circle 5.16 as well as printing their name. T or F Draw the In the answer column, draw the symbol used to write ‘Loss of contact’ on an symbol here 5.17 individual Judges report card or when giving a ‘red card’

When judging a road event longer than 20 Kms an individual judge may, for health Circle 5.18 and safety reasons, be seated. T or F Write your Junior walkers at a World Athletics approved event e.g. World Teams Championships, answer here World Junior Track and Field Championships, may be judged: (a) Less stringently that senior walkers. 5.19 (b) In accordance with the World Athletics Race Walking Rule. (c) Using the ‘no advantage rule’ similar to that sometimes used in masters competitions.

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Athlete A has received a red card for ‘Knees’ at seven fifteen in the morning and Athlete B received a red card for ‘loss of Contact’ at seventeen minutes past one in the afternoon. ……………. 5.20 Given that information indicate, in the answers column, how you would write the Athlete B times of the red cards on your individual judges card. Time.

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6. YELLOW CARDS Yellow cards are issued by a judge to an athlete when that judge is ‘…not completely satisfied that the athlete is complying with…’ the rules of race walking. (Refer p 261 World Athletics Technical Rules 2020 Edition).

Question Answer Question No. A competitor shall be given a ‘yellow card’ when, if for the first time, he/she fails to comply with the definition of race walking as per Rule 54 and a ‘red card’ if he/she continues not complying. Discuss. Write your answer below:

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6.3 A yellow paddle with a symbol shall be shown to an athlete when a judge is issuing a Circle ‘yellow card’. T or F

6.4 After having ‘yellow carded’ an athlete the judge shall immediately notify the Chief Circle Judge of this. T or F

6.5 A judge shall communicate ‘yellow cards’ verbally to an athlete at the same time as Circle showing the athlete the yellow paddle. T or F

6.6 Circle A walker must be given a ‘yellow card’ before being issued with a ‘red card’. T or F 6.7 If an athlete has received three yellow cards, irrespective of whether for ‘knees’ or Circle ‘Loss of contact’ then this is equivalent to a ‘red card’. T or F 6.8 A judge may issue a ‘yellow card’ to the same athlete for the same offence Write your (a) As often as he/she likes. answer here (b) Never. (c) Once only. (d) None of the above. 6.9 A judge may issue a ‘red card’ on a walker and later issue that same walker with a Circle ‘yellow card’ for a different offence. T or F 6.10 It is mandatory for a judge to show a yellow paddle to an athlete when issuing a ‘yellow card’. Discuss. Write your answer below: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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6.11 If an athlete receives a ‘yellow card’ from each of the officiating judges they shall be Circle disqualified. T or F 6.12 When giving a ‘yellow card’ to a competitor the issuing judge should ensure that the Circle competitor sees the paddle and acknowledges receipt. T or F 6.13 If the athlete does not acknowledge receipt of the ‘yellow card’ than the judge should Circle discard it. T or F 6.14 Once the judge issues a ‘yellow card’ he/she should enter in on the Individual Judges Circle Record Sheet. T or F 6.15 A competitor may receive a ‘Yellow Card’ from every judge for both ‘knees’ and ‘Loss Circle of Contact’. T or F 7. RED CARDS ‘When a Judge observes an athlete failing to comply with Rule 54.2 of the Technical Rules by exhibiting visible loss of contact or a bent knee during any part of the competition, the judge shall send a Red Card to the Chief Judge.’ (p 261, World Athletics Technical Rules 2020 Edition).

Question Answer Question No. In competitions directly organised by World Athletics, in no case shall two ‘red cards’ Circle 7.1 from two judges of the same country count towards the disqualification of a walker. T or F When an athlete receives ‘red cards’ from three separate judges that athlete is either Circle 7.2 disqualified or required to enter the Penalty Zone depending on the event. T or F To disqualify an athlete, in a World Athletics approved event, three ‘red cards’ must Circle 7.3 be issued for the same offence e.g. three for ‘bent knees’ or three for ‘Loss of contact’. T or F Circle 7.4 A judge can give a walker a second ‘red card’ provided it is not for the same offence. T or F A judge would issue a ‘red card’ if an athlete has apparently removed their Circle 7.5 competition bib or the bib is unable to be read. T or F An athlete issued with a fourth ‘red card’ is disqualified from the event irrespective of Circle 7.6 when the fourth red card was received. T or F In World Athletics approved events, once an athlete has received three ‘red cards’ the Circle 7.7 athlete will normally be required, after being advised by an authorised official, to enter the penalty zone. T or F A race walking judge would issue a ‘red card’ to an athlete if they observed an athlete Circle 7.8 passing a drink/refreshment to another athlete during the course of the race. T or F Judges are allowed to view the posting board before making a decision to issue a ‘red Circle 7.9 card’. T or F A judge who is unsure of whether to give an athlete a ‘red card’ or not may Circle 7.10 communicate with the adjacent judge to help with their decision making. T or F Once the judge issues a ‘red card’ he/she should enter in on the Individual Judges Circle 7.11 Record Sheet. T or F An athlete cannot be given a ‘Red Card’ if he/she has not given that athlete a ‘yellow Circle 7.12 Card’ previously. T or F Circle 7.13 ‘Red Cards’ cannot be given to an athlete in the first 400 metres of a track event. T or F From a distance a walker appears to be breaking the rule of walking. The Individual Circle 7.14 Judge should wait until the walker is within his/her judging area before making a T or F decision as to whether to issue a ‘Red Card’ or not. The Chief Judge is the only race walking judge that can issue a ‘Red Card’ to an athlete Circle 7.15 in the last100 metres of an event. T or F 8. THE CHIEF JUDGE’S RECORDER

The Chief Judge’s Recorder receives and records all judging information on the Chief Judge’s Summary Sheet and generally assists the Chief Judge in carrying out his/her duties efficiently and effectively.

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If the Chief Judge’s Recorder receives an incomplete ‘red card’ (for example the Circle 8.1 athletes bib number is missing or the time at which it was given was not stated), he/she must immediately return the card to the judge that issued it. T or F

The Chief Judge’s Recorder must notify the Chief Judge once an athlete has received Circle 8.2 three ‘red cards’. T or F

The Chief Judge’s Recorder notifies the Posting Board Operator of athletes who have Circle 8.3 received ‘red cards’. T or F

Should the Chief Judge’s Recorder be a qualified race walking judge? Discuss. Write your answer below.

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You, as Chief Judge, are required to allocate the position of the Chief Judge’s Recorder. Where would you position that official and why? Write your answer below:

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8.7 Following completion of the event the Chief Judges Recorder enters all judging Circle information on the Judges Summary Sheet ensuring information is double checked and signed by the Chief Judges Recorder and the Chief Judge. T or F 9. POSTING BOARD Posting Boards are placed near the start and finish and approximately midway on the course to advise the number of ‘red cards’ received by an athlete.

Question Answer Question No. 9.1 The purpose of the Posting Board is primarily that of keeping the athletes informed Circle about the number of ‘red cards’ received by them. T or F

9.2 In World Athletics approved road walking events Posting Boards shall be placed near Circle the start/finish position on the course and also midway of the course. T or F

9.3 Circle More than two posting Boards may be used if requested by the Referee. T or F 9.4 When entering information on the Posting Board there is no need to indicate the Circle offence ‘committed’ by the athlete, only a red dot or cross is needed. T or F

9.5 Circle Posting Board must comply with the specifications of World Athletics. T or F 9.6 The Posting Board is located just before the Penalty Zone. An approaching athlete notices that the Posting Board indicates that he/she athlete has received three red cards. Should the athlete enter the Penalty Zone without being instructed to do so by an authorised official or continue to race? Discuss. Write your answer below. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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9.7 Write the information that should be seen on the Posting Board for each of the Athletes below: Athlete A: Number 2346, Three Red Cards for ‘Bent knees; and Athlete B: Number 1123, One Red card for ‘Loss of Contact’.

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10.PENALTY ZONE A penalty zone shall be used for any race where the applicable regulations for the competition so provide and may be used for other races as determined by the relevant governing body or Organisers (p 262 World Athletics Technical Rules 2020 Edition).

Question Answer Question No. Circle 10.1 In a 10 km event the time required to be spent in the penalty zone is 60 seconds. T or F If a walker does not enter the penalty zone when requested to do so by an authorised Circle 10.2 official he/she shall be disqualified. T or F An athlete who receives a third ‘red card’ but is not able to be ushered into the Circle 10.3 penalty zone and completes the race does not incur any time penalty. T or F Circle 10.4 The time required to be spent in the penalty zone by a 50 km walker is 5 minutes. T or F Circle 10.5 The time required to be spent in the penalty zone by a 20 walker is 2 mins. T or F

An athlete may enter and leave the penalty zone using either designated openings of Circle 10.6 the zone unless the openings are designated as an ‘entry’ and an ‘exit’. T or F

It is compulsory for a penalty zone to be used in all events conducted under World Circle 10.7 Athletics approval. T or F Circle 10.8 Whilst in the penalty zone an athlete may consume water and/or refreshments. T or F The penalty zone must be located in lane 4 near the 100 metre start when events are Circle 10.9 conducted on the track. T or F Circle 10.10 The use of a penalty zone is mandatory at 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 or 1.5 World Athletics events. T or F An athlete who leaves the penalty zone before being advised to do so shall be Circle 10.11 disqualified. T or F

If an athlete has received three red cards and is not advised to enter the penalty zone Circle 10.12 then that athlete will be disqualified. T or F

An athlete, once leaving the penalty zone and re-entering the race may receive a Circle 10.13 fourth red card from any judge. T or F Circle 10.14 The Penalty Zone is optional for national level events. T or F Penalty Zones may be established either on the course proper or off to the side of the Circle 10.15 course or track. T or F 11. DRINKING/SPONGING & REFRESHMENT STATIONS Drinking/Sponging Stations and/or Refreshments Stations must be provided in all walking events of 5 kms or longer.

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An athlete may take water from a supporter or team official at any time if the team Circle 11.1 official deems the taking of water is necessary for the health of the athlete. T or F

The decision to provide drinking/sponging stations shall be made by the Chief Circle 11.2 Walking Judge. T or F There is no difference between a drinking/sponging station and a refreshment Circle 11.3 station. T or F A competitor who takes refreshments at a place other than the official refreshment Write your station(s): answer here (a) May do so. 11.4 (b) Shall be disqualified. (c) Renders him/herself liable to be disqualified. (d) Shall not be sanctioned. A competitor who interferes with the refreshments of another athlete renders Circle 11.5 him/herself liable to be disqualified. T or F During a 50 km event an official may run alongside an athlete in order to ensure that Circle 11.6 that athlete receives water. T or F At a refreshment station a team official may stand one metre either side of the Circle 11.7 refreshment table but not in front of the table. T or F Athletes may pass drinks and refreshments to another athlete whilst the event is in Circle 11.8 progress. T or F Two officials per country are normally permitted at the refreshment table at a World Circle 11.9 Athletics approved event. T or F For all events of 5 km and up to and including 10 km drinking/sponging stations shall Circle 11.10 be provided by the LOC if weather conditions warrant. T or F Refreshments may be thrown to an athlete if the athlete cannot receive the Circle 11.11 refreshment by hand from the refreshment table team official once approval of the relevant referee is given. T or F Once an event has started an athlete may receive water from a drinking/sponging Circle 11.12 station or refreshments from a refreshment station and carry it, attached to their body, for the remainder of the race. T or F Circle 11.13 Refreshments can only be provided by the organisers of the competition. T or F Circle 11.14 Water must be provided by the organisers of the competition. T or F 12.HEALTH & SAFETY All organisations involved in the conduct of a competition must ensure the safety and wellbeing of all participants including athletes, officials and spectators.

Question Answer Question No. An athlete must retire from the competition if he/she is ordered to do so by one of Circle 12.1 the members of the official medical staff. T or F Officially appointed medical personnel are identifiable by the wearing of an approved Circle 12.2 shirt/jacket. T or F If an international race walking event is to be conducted in temperatures above 38 Circle 12.3 degrees Celsius then the event will be postponed or cancelled. T or F Roads used for World Athletics approved road competitions must be closed to Circle 12.4 motorised traffic. T or F If the event is to be conducted in temperatures below zero degrees Celsius then the Circle 12.5 event will be postponed or cancelled. T or F At an approved World Athletics event water shall be available at the start and finish Circle 12.6 of an event. T or F An Umpire is appointed to oversee the operations of refreshment and Circle 12.7 water/sponging tables. T or F An athlete may carry water by hand or attached to their body throughout the race Circle 12.8 provided it was carried from the start or collected or received at an official station. T or F Circle 12.9 An official may move alongside a walker when passing them water or refreshments. T or F Refreshments given to an athlete at a refreshment station, during the conduct of an Circle 12.10 event, cannot include water. T or F 13. THE ETHICS OF A RACE WALKING JUDGE A Race Walking Judge must conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.

Question Answer Question No. ‘T’ or ‘F’

An athlete has repeatedly been disqualified. An individual judge can assume that that Circle 13.1 athlete will again be in breach of the race walking Rule the next time they compete. T or F

An individual judge is bemused by the decisions of another individual judge and Circle 13.2 challenges that judge in front of other judges. This approach is recommended practice. T or F Circle 13.3 It is not compulsory to attend the pre-race meeting. T or F Individual judges may discuss the judging procedures of a walking race with the media Circle 13.4 however should avoid discussing individual decisions. T or F An individual judge should always act independently of other judges when making Circle 13.5 decisions about the compliance or otherwise of an athlete with the rules. T or F

13. INDIVIDUAL JUDGES RECORD SHEET Following is an Individual Judges Record Sheet. It includes a number of ‘errors’, non-entries or entries that may lead to confusion. Include missing information and circle entries likely to cause confusion.

14. CHIEF JUDGES SUMMARY SHEET.

Complete the Chief Judges Summary Sheet using the information provided below.

The Event and Walk Judging Officials:

The event is the World Junior Championship held at Minsk Athletic Stadium on May 3rd 2022. The race distance is 10 kilometres starting at 0800. You are the Chief Judge. Your recorder is M Jankovic. The following information has been received from the following Walk Judges: 1. F Smith, 2. I. M. Wright, 3. R.W.Rules, 4. B. Ready, 5. W Taylor. Complete a master sheet. One judge has made a number of ‘errors’. Indicate the Judge by number ……

Judge Athlete Yellow Card Red Cards Offence Offence No. Bib No. (Time Given) (Time Given)

56 0850 Knees 1 112 0855 Loss of Contact 107 0830 Knees 0837 Knees 3 0912 Knees 0913 Knees 112 0915 Knees 0915 Loss of Contact 234 0814 Knees 2 56 0852 Knees Knees 112 0904 Loss of Contact 0906 Loss of Contact 56 0854 Loss of Contact 0856 Loss of Contact 234 0810 Loss of Contact 7 0815 Loss of Contact 3 56 0823 Knees 78 0900 Knees 15 0834 Knees 3 0845 Knees 4 112 0857 Loss of Contact 0847 Knees 67 0914 Knees 107 0825 Knees 3 0844 Loss of Contact 56 0846 Loss of Contact 0836 Knees 5 234 0900 Knees 0918 Loss of Contact 3 0915 Knees 113 0915 Knees

Chief 67 0915 Loss of Contact

Judge 3 0913 Knees