Field Rules 2020 – 2021

Barry Pecar Rob Blackadder What has happened since our last presentation.

Athletics Australia (A A) have updated their National Para Athletics Competition Rules (Effective 1 August 2020) • Age Group changes The pre-existing National Championship age groups have been altered from U16, U20 and Open to U15, U17, U20 and Open. • Implement Weights The A A Para Implement Weights document has been amended to reflect the following age groups: U13,U15, U17, U20, & Open. • Record Keeping The AA Para Records system will be amended to account for the New National Championships age groups (U15, U17, U20, Open) and the old records (U16, U18) will be frozen as of 1 August 2020. • Race Running A A will now conduct Race Running at our Australian Track and Field Championships in the 100m event for race Running Classes RRI, RR2, RR3. • Athletes with Down Syndrome Athletics Australia now recognises a separate class for athletes with a formal diagnosis of Down Syndrome. These athletes will be nationally recognised as Class T/F21 • Baseline Scoring System An updated 2020/21 Baseline Scoring system will be used for all age groups to score multiclass events. Baseline Scoring has replaced the MDS Tables. Further Information

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WPA Field Events Rules & Protocols What do you do with a Para athlete at school or centre level? • LET THEM PARTICIPATE WITH THEIR PEERS AND HAVE FUN. • Emphasise the aspect of Personal Best. • Let them know their individual performance 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 I find information about Para and Multi Events? • 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) 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 field class, a Multi Event can be run. In this event competitors from various classes compete against each other and their performances are compared to a Baseline Performance and a percentage is worked out to determine the winner of the event. Note: Some athletes could have a different classification for Track events and Field events. e.g. Same athlete could be classed T47 and F46. 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 Field 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. The implement weight that is relevant to their age and class for the particular event should also be included on this paperwork. • All administrative staff, meet manager operators and field officials should be aware of the entitlements of each classification. Men’s Javelin for use from 1.07.2019 to 30.6.2020

Men - Javelin MDS PERF. RESULT F01 44.35 0.00 F11 35.26 0.00 As can be seen from F12 48.83 0.00 F13 48.40 0.00 F20 47.63 0.00 the MDS this athletes seated F32 10.00 0.00 seated F33 18.51 0.00 best trial was 24.30 seated F34 28.87 0.00 F35 31.65 0.00 F36 25.11 0.00 metres. F37 38.92 0.00 F38 47.31 0.00 When applied to the F40 19.02 0.00 F41 26.91 0.00 F42 35.66 0.00 F54 standard he F43 32.96 0.00 F44 44.80 0.00 recorded a percentage F45 27.90 0.00 F46 42.10 0.00 of 100.12 which means seated F52 15.23 0.00 seated F53 12.51 0.00 seated F54 24.27 24.30 100.12 he is now the new seated F55 22.19 0.00 seated F56 28.29 0.00 record holder in this seated F57 38.44 0.00 F60 38.64 0.00 F61 (DAK) 20.50 0.00 event for that field F62 (43) 26.36 0.00 F63 (42) 37.27 0.00 class and age division. F64 (44) 43.73 0.00 Classification of Para Athletes for Field Events Class Group 01 Hearing Impairment (Australia only) 11-13 Vision Impairment 20 Intellectual Impairment 21 Down Syndrome (not recognised by WPA) 31 – 34 Cerebral Palsy (seated events) 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 – 57 Wheelchair – Field (seated events) 60 Transplant Recipients (Australia only) 61 – 64 Lower limb deficiency (use prosthesis) “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 F35 has more evidence of cerebral palsy than an athlete who is classified to be a F38. • 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 compete with their hearing aids in place.

Hearing Impaired Clarification Where there is a Call Room and Post Event area in operation (Major Competition) Rule 7.5 Note (i) would be applied. Note (i): No hearing aid/amplification of external cochlear implant parts containing radio transmission or reception components shall be permitted in the competition area under Rule 7.3.b. • Hearing device would be taken from athlete in the Call Room , bagged and identified. • Hearing devices would be taken by an official to post event area for collection by the athlete at the end of their event. In other competitions Athletes can wear their hearing device to the Competition Area so they can hear the competition instructions as long as it complies with Rule 7.5 which details that the Technical Delegate “shall have the authority to make appropriate modifications” to the rules to facilitate effective participation. General Rules - Jumps • Overall the General Conditions and Rules of Jump competitions at a WPA event are the same as The World Athletics Rules. Long and Triple Jump • Some modifications are allowed for some of the classifications e.g. Visually Impaired and Cerebral Palsy Visually Impaired • T11 athletes can have up to two (2) assistants for long and triple jump events. If two assistants are used, one will usually orientate the athlete on the runway and the other will provide the acoustic call. Quite often these athletes will only use one assistant that will do both jobs. (Rule 7.18) • T12 athletes can only have one assistant. (Rule 7.20) • T13 W A Rules apply to these athletes in these events How do you measure a T11 or T12 Long Jump?

Depending on the conditions of the competition site, gym mats can be used along the edge of the landing pit to prevent injury.

General Rules - Jumps • T20 athletes can have assistance from an assistant or an official to set their run up. • If an assistant is used in these events there should be a designated area for them away from the athletes when they are not assisting with a trial. While an assistant is in this area they cannot coach or instruct their athlete. (Rule 7.21) • Some Cerebral Palsy and other classes of athletes may need to have their take off point adjusted due to the extent of their disability (especially Junior athletes). The jump is then measured from their take off point to the nearest impression in the sand where they landed.

Timing of Trial – 1 minute High Jump World Athletics rules are followed with amendments for certain classes. Timing of Trial – 1 minute Visually Impaired T11 may have one assistant at the competition site to help with orientation and to give acoustic clues if required. Rule 26.2 High Jump

Rule 25.7 General Rules - Throws • Overall the General Conditions and Rules of Throws competitions at a WPA event are the same as The World Athletics Rules. • MUST be aware that the Rule numbers are not the same for General Condition Throwing Events ➢ World Athletics – TR32 ➢ World Para Athletics – Rule 30 - Official Implements • For Para athletes there are two types of Throwing events ❖ Ambulant ❖ Seated • Timing of Trials – 1 minute Ambulant Throws Unless mentioned otherwise World Athletics Rules apply. Special Considerations: • T11 and T12 athletes are allowed one assistant who can: ❖ bring the athlete to the competition area ❖ assist the athlete in getting an implement for the trial ❖ orientate the athlete in the circle or on the runway ❖ provide acoustic clues for the attempt if required • Assistant to T11 and T12 athletes cannot: ❖Physically take them out of the circle or from the runway (but can use acoustic clues) Ambulant Throws T11 and T12 • After the trial the assistant returns the athlete to the athlete area and then must go back to the designated assistant area until their athlete is called for their next trial. • The assistant is not allowed to coach the athlete while in the competition or assistants area

• T20 athlete can have assistance from an official if required. • Some other classes may need some assistance with measuring out their run up Seated Throws Classifications for these events include F31 – 34 and F51 – 57 Seated Throws • Throwing Frame (Chair) is the athlete’s personal property but can be shared with permission. • It is the athlete’s responsibility to make sure that the Throwing Frame conforms with the rules. • Before the competition each throwing frame should be measured to see that it complies with the current Rules. • If the Throwing Frame does not comply the athlete will not be allowed to compete and will be marked in the results as DNS (Did Not Start) • The organisers supply the anchor and anchoring system. At championship level there are a team of officials/volunteers to tie down the chair/throwing frame. Seated Throws • Officials DO NOT move the athlete into the throwing frame/chair or strap the athlete down onto the seat. Event Competition Area • Seated Throws are generally conducted from a caged circle • Discus and Club events MUST be conducted within a cage. • Javelin and Shot can be conducted in the same area e.g. outside the caged circle near the grass. Seated Throws Competition Trials • Number of trials for each event are decided before the competition starts. • Each athlete will have all their trials while in the chair. • If it is a six trial event the athlete is entitled to a one minute break between the third and fourth trials if they wish to take it. • The timing of the trial begins when the Chief Judge (or his designate) hands the implement to the athlete. • Normal throwing techniques apply • Rules apply as to how an athlete should maintain a seated position during the trial. Seated Throws Club Throw (Seated) • The Club Throw is a substitute for the Javelin and is for athletes who have difficulty gripping objects. • The competition is only for the following classes F31, F32, F51 • There is no accepted or mandated technique for throwing the Club. “It may be thrown either from a position facing the landing sector or from a position facing backward and throwing overhead.” (Rule 37.1). • Other general rules for throwing events apply.