Track Rules 2020 –2021 Most the of rule changes made by World Para Athletics (WPA) are basically the same wording as used in the World Athletics (WA) Rule Book with the Rule numbers changed.

Reference will also be made to Track Protocols that should be observed by all officials when working on WPA or Multi Disciplined Track Events. (WPA) are basically the same wording as the World Athletics (WA) changes with Rule numbers changed. • The reference to the current WA rule will be included in brackets. World Para Athletics Rules and Regulations 2020 - 2021 • The new Rule Book is divided into the following sections: ➢ Part A – General ➢ Part B – World Para Athletics Regulations ➢ Part C – World Para Athletics Competition Rules Section I: International Officials (WPA Rules 1 and 2) Section II : General Competition Rules (WPA Rules 3 – 13) Section III: Track Events (WPA Rules 14 – 23) World Para Athletics Rules and Regulations 2020 - 2021 Part C – (continued) Section IV: Field Events (WPA Rules 24 – 37) Section V: Indoor Competitions (WPA Rules 38 -48) Section VI: Road Races (WPA Rule 49) Section VII: Protests and Appeals (WPA Rule 50) Other sections in the book include sections on World and Regional Records, Awarding Medals and Diplomas and three Appendix which deal with the Implement Weights for Sports Classes and the events that various classes are able to participate in. What do you do with a Para athlete at school or centre level?

• LET THEM RUN/WHEEL WITH THEIR PEERS AND HAVE FUN. • Emphasise the aspect of Personal Best. • Let them know their individual time so they can try and beat it the next time they participate. • Work with the parents and get their support. • Assist in giving information regarding classification if the athlete and their family are interested in pursuing higher competition. Where can Information be Obtained for Classification purposes?

• At school level – Talk to the Regional Sports Organiser (All systems have information regarding the process and how it applies to their competitions) • LANSW and ANSW – Cheryl Webb or Megan O’Keeffe • Qualified WPA Officials – Rob Blackadder & Barry Pecar (Level 4) • LANSW Website – Inclusion/Fact Sheets (Get Involved; Multi Class (Para); Inclusion/Fact Sheets) • Inclusion Fact Sheets • Little Athletics NSW has also developed a number of Inclusion Fact Sheets to provide specific information for centre volunteers. • Autism Fact Sheet • Cerebral Palsy Fact Sheet • Hearing Impairment Fact Sheet • Intellectual Impairment Fact Sheet • Vision Impairment Fact Sheet • Below is a simple guide on how to include athletes with a disability into your centre. • Little Athletics for Athletes with a Disability Info Sheet • Guidelines for Conducting Multi-Class Groups at Your Centre • Multi-Class Kid Profile Form • Other Resources • Inclusive Coaching for athletes with a Disability by Athletics Australia • Inclusive Officiating for athletes with a Disability by Athletics Australia • Inclusive Administration at your centre by Athletics Australia • Disability Inclusion Policy Template by Play by the Rules Classification of Para Athletes

Levels of Classification There are three levels of classification; Provisional • The Provisional level classification will allow an athlete to compete at club and regional level competitions National • The National level classification is required for any para athlete wishing to compete at a state or national level event in Australia. International • Athletes who are wishing to represent Australia overseas or at any international event will require an international level classification. Organisations that do Classifications in Australia • Hearing Impaired – Deaf Sports Australia www.deafsport.org.au • Visually Impaired - Australian Paralympic Committee www.paralympic.org.au • Intellectually Disabled – Sports Inclusion Australia www.sportinclusionaustralia.org.au • Physical Impairment – Athletics Australia www.athletics.com.au • Transplants – Transplant Australia www.transplant.org.au Once an athlete is classified their details are entered on a Master Sheet which is on the Athletics Australia and Athletics New South Wales websites. Information includes the athlete’s name, current classification and date of review (if appropriate). Multi Events Where there are not enough competitors to run an event with one track class, a Multi Event can be run. In this event competitors from various classes run against each other and their times are compared to a Multi Discipline Standard and a percentage is worked out to determine the winner of the event. Important Considerations for running Multi Events To compete in a Multi event at a district, regional or state level. • All athletes should have a current or provisional classification. • The Administration Delegate or operator of the Meet Manager program should enter all classifications onto the program after consulting the Athletics Australia Master Sheet. • All entry paperwork, such as Call Room and Start Lists should clearly have the Track Class the athlete will be competing in beside their name. This is important as the classification governs which rules apply to them as a competitor. • All administrative staff, meet manager operators and track officials should be aware of the entitlements of each classification. TRACK - WOMEN for use from 1.07.2019 to 30.6.2020

Women - MDS 100m PERF. RESULT T01 12.81 #DIV/0! T11 14.34 #DIV/0! T12 13.34 #DIV/0! T13 12.95 #DIV/0! Even though the T63 competitor had a T20 13.04 #DIV/0! T31 30.04 #DIV/0! slower time (20.35) than the T32 24.05 #DIV/0! T33 21.85 #DIV/0! T37 competitor (16.52) the T63 competitor T34 19.72 #DIV/0! T35 13.42 #DIV/0! would win because she had a higher T36 15.09 #DIV/0! T37 14.36 16.52 86.92 percentage against her MDS class standard. T38 13.13 #DIV/0! T40 19.64 #DIV/0! T41 20.32 #DIV/0! T42 17.84 #DIV/0! First – T63 87.03% T43 15.70 #DIV/0! T44 14.43 #DIV/0! Second – T37 86.92% T45 19.88 #DIV/0! T46 12.97 #DIV/0! T47 13.76 #DIV/0! T51 24.69 #DIV/0! When presentations are made the T52 20.93 #DIV/0! T53 17.40 #DIV/0! percentage scored against the standard T54 16.49 #DIV/0! T60 13.73 #DIV/0! is quoted. T61 (new) 18.05 #DIV/0! T62 (43) 16.58 #DIV/0! T63 (42) 17.71 20.35 87.03 T64 (44) 14.42 #DIV/0! Classification of Para Athletes for Track Events Class Group 01 Hearing Impairment (Australia only) 11-13 Vision Impairment 20 Intellectual Impairment 31 – 32 Cerebral Palsy - RaceRunning 33 – 34 Cerebral Palsy - Wheelchair 35 – 38 Cerebral Palsy – Ambulant 40 – 41 Small Stature 42 – 44 Lower limb impairments (no prosthesis) 45 – 47 Upper limb impairment (can have prosthesis) 51 - 54 Wheelchair – Track 60 Transplant Recipients (Australia only) 61 – 64 Lower limb deficiency (use prosthesis) “T” before class number indicates track event “F” before class number indicates field event Things to remember • In each classification the lower the number the more severe the disability e.g. In the ambulant cerebral palsy classes a T35 has more evidence of cerebral palsy than an athlete who is classified to be a T38. • Each competitor is given a classification which represents their greatest disability e.g. an athlete could have cerebral palsy and also be deaf. If the cerebral palsy is deemed the major disability by classifiers then the athlete will compete as a cerebral palsy athlete and is able to run with their hearing aids. T01 – Hearing Impaired • These athletes can wear their hearing device to the Start Area so they can hear the starting instructions. • The Start Area Co-ordinator and start crew, in consultation with the athlete, should determine how the athlete will start the race and this procedure will also be explained. • T01 competitors can start the race using lights, flags or touch. • When the instructions have been given the hearing device must be taken off and handed to an official. (Zip lock bag) • T01 competitors are entitled to one lane and can decide whether they will use starting blocks or a standing start. • Other than the above, normal rules of competition apply. T11 – 13 Visually Impaired Class 11 (T11) are totally blind and have special rules ➢Athlete must wear gauze patches and opaque glasses for track events. Opaque glasses only for road races ➢Must use a guide. Allowed two in events over 400m. Marathon –guide can change every 10 km ➢Each athlete is allocated two lanes ➢(WPA Rule 18.8 – For athletes in Sports Class T11 and T12, in track events run entirely or partly in lanes, each shall be allocated 2 lanes. The start lines in a staggered start will be lanes 1, 3, 5, 7.) ➢Athlete and Guide must use starting blocks for 100m, 200m, 400m and relays that start in lanes. ➢Guide must wear distinctive coloured vest. Cannot pull or propel athlete ➢Guide must stay tethered to the athlete during track and out of stadia events throughout the race ➢Athlete must be ahead of guide over the finish line T11 – 13 Visually Impaired Class 12 (T12) are partially sighted but are allowed some special rules ➢Athlete may choose to use a guide but must follow the same rules as Class 11 regarding the guide. ➢Athlete in this class MUST be allocated two lanes whether running with or without a guide ➢Athlete and Guide (if they choose to use one) MUST use starting blocks for 100m, 200m, 400m and relays that start in lanes. ➢If the athlete has drawn Lane 1, the athlete and the guide must start on the Lane 1 start line even if the athlete is running on the outside of the guide. Start line is extended from Lane 1 into Lane 2 by laying tape in line with Lane 1 start (e.g. 200m,staggered start) Tether – Rule 6.19 Rule is amended to make clear that it is the responsibility of the athlete to provide the tether to be used and not that of the competition organisers. 6.19 When competing with a guide-runner, athletes in Sport Class T11 and T12 shall be guided through a tether which shall be supplied by the athlete and shall comply with Rule 6.20. If any athlete fails to comply with this Rule, then the athlete will not be permitted to start the event and shall be shown in the results as “DNS” in accordance with Rule 6.21. New notes and comments have been added to this Rule to the effect that the athlete and guide must use a tether and not attempt to avoid requirements of Rule 6.20 by holding onto any part of each other’s bodies.

Note: If the tether breaks during a race the athlete will be disqualified under Rule 7.9 Tethers

➢Tethers are standardised ➢Minimum length for Track and Road Events : 10 cm ➢Maximum length (Track): 30 cm ➢Maximum length (Road): 50 cm ➢Each tether shall be measured in the Call Room

➢he rules changes made by World Para Athletics (WPA) are basically the same wording as the World Athletics (WA) changes with Rule numbers changed. • The reference to the current WA rule will be included in brackets. T11 – 13 Visually Impaired Class 13 (T13) are partially sighted, but their competition is governed by the World Athletics Rules. ❖Allocated one lane ❖MUST use starting blocks for 100m, 200m, 400m and relay starts that begin in lanes. T20 – Intellectual Impairment

• Rule is amended to make clear that it is the f the athlete to provide the tether to be used and not thRule is amended to make clear that it is the responsibility of the athovide the tether to be used and not that of the • All athletes MUST use starting blocks for competition organisers. • 6.19 When competing with a guide-runner, athletes in Sport Class 100m, 200m, 400m and Relays that beginT11 and T12 shall be guided through a tether which shall be supplied by the athlete and shall comply with Rule 6.20. If any athlete fails to in lanes. comply with this Rule, then the athlete will not be permitted to start the event and shall be shown in the results as “DNS” in accordance • with Rule 6.21. Officials can assist the athletes in the • New notes and comments have been added to this Rule to that the athlete and guide must use a tether and not attempt to avoid setting up of the blocks. requirements of Rule 6.20 by holding onto any part of each other’s bodies. • A form should be brought to the start by • Note: If the tether breaks during a race the athlete will be disqualified the athlete detailing how the blocks under Rule 7.9 should be set up. This form should be • at of the competition organisers. • 6.19When competing with a guide-runner, athletes in Sport Class T11 given to an official in the start area. and T12 shall be guided through a tether which shall be supplied by the athlete and shall comply with Rule 6.20. If any athlete fails to comply with this Rule, then the athlete will not be permitted to start • Form should specify the distance the the event and shall be shown in the results as “DNS” in accordance front of the blocks are to be set from the with Rule 6.21. • New notes and comments have been added to this Rule to that the athlete and guide must use a tether and not attempt to avoid start line and the positions of each block. requirements of Rule 6.20 by holding onto any part of each other’s bodies.

• Note: If the tether breaks during a race the athlete will be disqualified under Rule 7.9 T31 – 32 – Race Running T33 – 34 and T51 – 54 - Wheelchair Race Running and Wheelchair Event Rules

• Wearing of helmets is compulsory in all individual and team races. • Starting procedure (for events up to and including 400m and some relays) • “On your mark”- Athletes approach the start line. Front wheel is not to come in contact with the line • “Set” – Athlete takes up final start position • When line is still gun is fired.

Rule 17 The Start • 17.6 In wheelchair and RaceRunning races over 800m or longer the Starter has the authority to recall a race for a restart (but is not obliged to do so) if a collision involving any athletes in the race occurs in the first 50m.

20)Note: Race Running and Wheelchair Event Rules Rule 19 The Finish • 19.3 In wheelchair and RaceRunning races the athlete shall be placed in the order in which the centre of the axle of the leading wheel reaches the vertical plane of the nearer edge of the finish line…….. Note: This also applies when timekeeping, judging or operating photo finish equipment (Rule 20)

In all other WPA classes the finish is judged In the same way as for WA events (i.e. the torso). T35 – 38 – Cerebral Palsy (Ambulant) T42 – 47 – Upper and Lower Limb Impairments T61 – 64 – Lower Limb Deficiency (Amputee) All athletes in these classes are allocated one lane Athletes can decide what form of start they wish to do. They can: • Use starting blocks and a full crouch start • Use one or two foot plates in the starting block with a standing start or have one hand in contact with the ground (nearest athlete in photo) • Use a normal standing start T40 – 41 – Short Stature • Classes 40 – 41 are for athletes with locomotion disorders including those of short stature • Class decided on measurement of standing height, arm length and the sum of these measurements e.g. for T41 males sum of standing height and arm length must be < 200cm • Heights for each class (male & female) are stipulated. • Competitors in these categories do not have to use starting blocks and are allowed to do a standing start if they wish. Rules for Para Relays Rule 23 Relays 23.17 For wheelchair relays, relays for Sports Classes T11 – 13 (i.e. involving guide 23.6 For wheelchair relays (T33-34, T51-52 and runners) and 4 x 100m universal relay, T53-54) ambulant relays (T42-47, T61-64) and the where it is required for the relay to be run 4 x100m universal relay the Take-over shall be by in lanes, each team shall be allocated two touch on any part of the body of either the adjacent lanes…….. Changes will take place incoming or outgoing athlete. The first touch as for lanes 1, 3, 5, 7. must be within the Take-over Zone. Pushing the outgoing athlete to gain advantage during Take- N.B. Teams can decide which of the over shall result in disqualification. two allocated lanes they will use for incoming and outgoing competitors.

For wheelchair relays (T33-34, T51-52 and T53-54) ambulant relays (T42- 47, T61-64) and the 4 x100m universal relay the Take-over shall be by touch on any part of the body of either the incoming or outgoing athlete. The first touch must be within the Take-over Zone. Pushing the outgoing athlete to 23.10 Each member of a relay team may run one leg only. Any four athletes and their accompanying guide-runner(s) from among those entered for the competition, may be used in the composition of the relay team for any round. However, once a relay team has started in a competition, up to a total of four additional athletes who have been entered in the same race and their corresponding guide-runners may be used as substitutes in the composition of the team. If a team does not follow this Rule, it shall be disqualified. Note: The substitution of guide-runners shall not count towards the overall substitution of athletes Rule 23 - Relays

23.11 This Rule stipulates the composition of teams for multi class relays also the running order that should be followed when running a 4 x 100m universal relay. You are a Track Official at a Para Track Event. What do you look for? Administration/Meeting Manager • Ensure you have up to date Classification information regarding athletes competing in the competition. • Remember all Multi events are run as Timed Finals as results need to be compared to the MDS Tables. • In Multi Events allocate the correct lanes for the appropriate classes. • If using lights for T01 athletes what lanes will the cords reach? (Random Draws?) • If you have only one wheelchair athlete entered in a Multi Event Para age group how will you run the event? Duty of Care to all. You are a Track Official at a Para Track Event. What do you look for? Call Room • Check that the competitors classification is noted correctly on the paperwork. (in higher competition) • Measure wheelchairs and race running frames to see they comply. • Check that all T11 and the T12 athletes who are using a guide have a compliant tether for the event they are competing in. Guides should also have a vest. T11 athletes should have acceptable eye covering. • Check MASH (Maximum Allowable Standing Height) for T61 – 64 prosthesis. You are a Track Official at a Para Track Event. What do you look for? As a Starter/Start Assistant • Generally you are applying the same rules as you would for a World Athletics event with some exceptions. Starters Assistants • Make sure that the classifications are clear on the start sheet and the correct allocation of lanes has been made for each competitor. • Need to ensure officials involved know the rules governing who should use blocks and what you are allowed to do to assist the competitor. You are a Track Official at a Para Track Event. What do you look for?

Starters • Ensure you are in a clear position to see all competitors on the start line. • Remember that some competitors will find it difficult to hold still in the SET position due to their disability. • Same false start rules apply as World Athletics Rules

Umpires • General Infringements are the same as World Athletics Rules but have different Rule numbers (e.g. Obstruction/jostling rule – WA TR17.2.2 while WPA 18.2) • There are special rules that apply to Visually Impaired, Race Running, Wheelchair and athletes with Prosthesis Latest Umpire forms for 2020 -2021 rules (marked 03/2020 in bottom right hand corner) are available on the Athletics NSW website WPA Field Events Presentation

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