Cross Country Running Exceptions and Additions
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UNDERSTANDING LONG DISTANCE RUNNING OFFICIATING 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS section contents ...................................................................................................................page -- Directory .....................................................................................................................2 -- Calendars .................................................................................................................... 3 1 Introduction................................................................................................................ 5 2 Philosophy of Officiating Long Distance Running Events.................................. 7 3 Structure of the Sport ................................................................................................ 9 4 Roles of Officials ...................................................................................................... 11 5 Event Management • Pre-Event Planning .......................................................... 25 6 Registration Systems & Promotion • Divisions .................................................. 31 7 Race Day Time Plan ................................................................................................ 37 8 The Starting Line ..................................................................................................... 39 9 The Course • Course Safety • Medical • Course Timing ................................. 43 10 Course Certification ................................................................................................ 51 11 The Competition & What Constitutes a Fair Competition ................................ 55 12 Finish Organization................................................................................................. 59 13 Finish Timing ........................................................................................................... 65 14 The Aftermath • Results • Awards • Records • Hospitality............................ 69 15 Long Distance Running Rules ............................................................................... 75 16 Long Distance Running Championships ............................................................. 77 17 Cross Country Running Exceptions and Additions ........................................... 79 18 Race Walking Exceptions and Additions ............................................................. 87 19 Ultrarunning Exceptions and Additions.............................................................. 89 20 Mountain & Trail Running Exceptions and Additions ...................................... 91 21 Medical Guidelines ................................................................................................. 93 22 Certification & Certification Test......................................................................... 105 2 UNDERSTANDING LONG DISTANCE RUNNING OFFICIATING Directory Bill Roe 1003 - 32nd Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 .............. 360/650-3969 or [email protected] Tim Baker Dan Brannen Norm Brand Sal Corrallo Jerry Crockett John Davis Wally Egger Danny Grimes Nancy Hobbs Don Kardong George Kleeman Andy Martin David Martin Carol McLatchie Wayne Nichol John Robertson Lawrie Robertson Alan Roth Carl Sniffen Peter Thompson UNDERSTANDING LONG DISTANCE RUNNING OFFICIATING 3 2001 January February March SMTWTF S SMTWT F S SMTWT F S 123456 123 123 789101112134567891045678910 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 April May June SMTWTF S SMTWT F S SMTWT F S 1234567 12345 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 July August September SMTWTF S SMTWT F S SMTWT F S 1234567 1234 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 October November December SMTWTF S SMTWT F S SMTWT F S 123456 123 1 78910111213456789102345678 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 4 UNDERSTANDING LONG DISTANCE RUNNING OFFICIATING 2002 January February March SMTWTF S SMTWTF S SMTWT F S 12345 12 12 67891011123456789 3456789 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 April May June SMTWTF S SMTWTF S SMTWT F S 123456 1234 1 789101112135678910112345678 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 July August September SMTWTF S SMTWTF S SMTWT F S 123456 123 1234567 7 8 9 101112134 5 6 7 8 9 108 9 1011121314 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 October November December SMTWTF S SMTWTF S SMTWT F S 12345 12 1234567 67891011123456789 891011121314 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 UNDERSTANDING LONG DISTANCE RUNNING OFFICIATING 5 Introduction Long distance running events present several challenges to the track & field official accustomed to the precision and control that characterizes a stadium event. Long distance events conducted primarily on public roads require extensive planning, attention to detail, and considerations of safety. This curriculum for long distance running officials focuses on the special requirements and considerations for officiating road and off-road events. Much of the enclosed content comes from two sources: one was initially used as the agenda for a long distance running (LDR) officiating workshop which the officials committee of the Potomac Valley Associa- tion (PVTF) of USA Track & Field (USATF) ran in conjunction with the D.C. Road Runners Club (DCRRC) on November 7, 1998. The other was a classroom presentation I developed for my officiating class at West- ern Washington University, which I have offered since 1987. Many people contributed to the original material: Bob Platt (DCRRC), Sal Corrallo (PVTF), Norm Brand (USATF Men’s LDR member of the Rules Committee), Paul Banta (former Army Ten Mile race director), John Davis (USATF Officials chair), Henley Gabeau (executive director of the Road Runners Club of America [RRCA]), Bob Hersh (USATF Rules Chair), Nina Kuscsik (USATF Women’s LDR member of the Rules Com- mittee), Al Morris (PVTF), and Sue Polansky (Long Island USATF). Nineteen people attended the first trial sessions. One of these people already had USATF Official Certifica- tion, and was taking the course to upgrade in the area of road running. Two of the people attending chose not to become certified at this time, but expressed their appreciation at our efforts. The remaining sixteen were given a take-home rules test, which they returned in order to be certified in the area of long distance running. They were also encouraged to write their comments concerning the workshop and how it might be improved. In discussions with participants and observers following the first trial, there seemed to be a very positive response to this effort and a pride in our "breaking new ground" in the area of officials training and certifi- cation. Three suggestions were made which were given consideration: 1. There were two representatives from the Montgomery County Road Running Club present taking the certification course. They expressed some interest in mounting a similar effort in Montgomery County. 2. While the value of a "road running-only" workshop was recognized and it was hoped that we would do this again in the future, it was also suggested that the subject matter of the curriculum should be added to the regular officials’ training and certification sessions. Not only would a separate session on road and cross country running be appropriate for all officials in the same way that jumping is to a track official, but the separate rules for LDR (timing to the nearest second, no recall of the start, etc.) should be incorporated into the curriculum in those areas. 3. Finally, a similar effort in the area of race walking was also felt to be appropriate (like LDR, this is a neglected part of the sport in the area of officials’ training and certification). We in USATF want you to be a part of our national efforts to bring the road running and USATF officials’ communities together. The pilot program was a "win-win" situation in PVTF, and we think that it showed that those who thought that a separate curriculum for long distance running officiating could not or should not be done were wrong. It went very well and Potomac Valley should be proud for blazing new trails. Now we bring it to you. Bill Roe Vice President USA Track & Field 6 UNDERSTANDING LONG DISTANCE RUNNING OFFICIATING Credits Tim Baker and Sal Corrallo for the original LDR curriculum presented in Potomac Valley, along with many contributors to their initial drafts. John Robertson, M.D., for the Medical Guidelines which have been adapted here. Lawrie Robertson for the original LDR guide prepared for the 1984 Women’s Olympic Marathon Trials in Olympia, Washington. He has served as technical advisor to several major national road races. USATF’s Andy Martin, Manager for Association Services and former managing director of the New Jersey Association, for guidance. USATF’s three LDR chairs, Danny Grimes (men), Carol McLatchie (women), and Jerry Crockett (masters) for their sup- port for the project. RRCA’s Freddi Carlip (president) and Henley Gabeau (executive director) for assistance MUT’s Nancy Hobbs for the information in the Mountain and Trail Running section.