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Track & Field Exam 2025-2026 Edition.
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A bungee cord manufactured for use in the high jump and pole vault may be used during warm-ups prior to the start of competition only as approved by the games committee. T/F โ ANS True A competitor shall not use an illegal implement during warm-up or competition. T/F โ ANS True A discus is in-bounds if it lands where? - ANSNot within sector lines After a running race where must the athlete stay? - ANSin line Any athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion shall be: - ANSImmediately removed from meet and shall not return until cleared by appropriate healthcare professional. Are alternate ends (semicurcular permitted on crossbars? - ANSYes Are layers of adhesive tape permitted on the vaulting pole? - ANSYes At the start of outdoor events of 800 meters or greater, runners may place their hands on the ground for a three point starting stance. T/F - ANSFalse
Can a change in the order in which a competitor throws ever be peritted? - ANSYes Can a judge allow succrssive trials to accommodate a competitor? - ANSYes Can an assigned pole catcher prevent the pole from dislodging the crossbar? - ANSNo [p. 50] Can an athlete wear a watch? - ANSNo Can an attempt be declared foul after it has been declared fair? - ANSNo Can competitors change which foul line or takeoff board they are using during competition? - ANSYes but only with prior notification and confirmation of event judge Can officials look at electronic devices such as a camera? - ANSNo Can preliminary and final trials ever be taken in succession? - ANSYes Can you reward a new trial if an athlete's pole breaks during throw? - ANSYes Clerk of course may change lane assignments due to: - ANS- Unusual conditions making original lanes or number of qualifiers unfair to any competitor.
Games committee may determine time when field events shall terminate (T/F) - ANSTrue How do you round a split time? - ANSRound up to the nearest tenth for splits (this hurts the athlete) How does a team win a cross country meet? - ANSLowest score. How high to high jmp bar and pole vault go up by? - ANSHigh jump bar - 2" Pole vault - 6" How is a tie broken in vertical jumps - ANSFewest amount of failed attempts at last height cleared If tie is for 2nd and 3rd, split points by half How is a tie for third place broken? - ANSSplit points How many long jump attempts? - ANS18xx 18pp If they tie for first, no jump offs How many minutes are permitted to complete consecutive trials in the triple jump? - ANS How many timers are there for a race? - ANS4 timers 1& 2&
If a competitor changes take-off boards in long/triple jump, are they permitted a run-through? - ANS??? [p.55 Are. 15] If a pole vaulter's pole breaks during an attempt... - ANSThe vault is not considered a trial If an athlete has tape on fingers, what should official do? - ANSAsk athlete for wounds. If competitors excused for another event, shall they be called for a trial? - ANSNo If legal implement breaks upon completion of trial: - ANSReplacement trial is NOT awarded Results of trial recorded. If preliminaries are held, what is the correct order for the final? - ANS3rd 2nd 1st If you show up for a meet and kids are warming up but there is no coach there, what do you do? - ANSStop them from warming up. In a running race, when is the race finished for a runner? - ANSWhen the torso crosses the finish line.
In pole vault, a competitor shall have the standards or uprights set to position the crossbar from a point 18 inches measured beyond the vertical plane of the top of the stopboard, zero point, up to maximum distance of: - ANS31.5 inches (80 centimeters) In pole vault, can the bar be lowered to break a tie for first place? - ANSYes In pole vault, may a competitor tape hands for support? - ANSNo, unless open wound In pole vault, may a competitor wear a forearm cover for protection - ANSYes In pole vault, may a competitor wear gloves? - ANSNo In pole vault, what is an aborted attempt? - ANSIf athlete cannot make contact with the other side of plane. If does make contact with other side of plane, it's a missed attempt. In preliminary trials, the number of competitors in flights shall be no less than: - ANS In race walking, what do you always have to do? - ANSHave one foot on the ground.
In relays, each team member shall wear the same color and design of school uniform, although the length of the bottom may vary. (T/F) - ANSTrue In shot put it is a foul if the competitor... - ANSAllows the shot to drop behind or below the shoulder during the put attempt. In the absence of a curb, if cones are used, they should be placed... - ANSJust touching the inside of the line, 1.5 meters apart on the curb. In the first round of competition, if two contestents from the same team fall within the same heat, the slower contestant should be moved to another heat. T/F - ANSFalse In the high hump, measurements shall be recorded to the nearest lesser: - ANS1/4 inch or centimeter In throwing events, are gloves permitted? - ANSNo In throwing events, can a support belt be worn? - ANSYes In throwing events, how long do you have to initiate an attempt? - ANS minute In throwing events, is taping of the wrist permissible? - ANSYes
It is a foul in the discus throw if: - ANSLeave circle before disc lands. It is a foul in the javelin throw if: - ANSthrow it out of bounds. It is a foul in the shot put if: - ANSFail to pause before starting put. It is required that the plant box padding meets applicable ASTM specifications. T/F - ANSTrue Javelins - move them out of the way - ANS Meet director shall serve as official representative of host meet management. (T/F) - ANSTrue Meet management may place markers to the side of the landing pits for the purpose of marking meet, state and/or national records, as well as minimum qualifying standards. T/F - ANSTrue One American flag may be placed on a track and field or country uniform: - ANSTop Bottom Both top and bottom All of the above. Pentathlon order for boys - ANSLong jump Hi jump
200-meter Dash Discus Throw 1600- or 1500-meter Run Pole vault: What is maximum top hand-hold on a pole? - ANSdetermined by manufacturer Prior to warm-ups, the vaulting poles must be inspected by whom? - ANSField Referee or Field Judge Referee's duties include: - ANS- Retaining clerical authority over contest through completion of reports.
- Ruling on irregularities not covered within rules.
- Determining if event venue meets criteria set forth in rules. All are responsibilities of the referee. Should official enforce NO cell phone use or headphones - ANSYes Should you bring chalk when going to a meet? - ANSyes Starter has which of following duties: - ANS- Responsibility for competitors on starting line.
- Deciding whether a start is fair and legal.
- Deciding which competitor shall be charged with false start. All are responsibility of starter.
- May have a binding layer of adhesive tape of uniform thickness on the grip end.
- May have the plant end protected by layers of tape, PVC, metal, sponge rubber or other suitable materials. All are legal for the pole. The shoe must be designed so it can be fastened securely to foot (T/F) - ANSTrue To eliminate preliminaries, the games committee may allow how many total trials in the horizontal jumps? - ANS What are minimum and maximum settings from the zero point in pole vault? - ANS What are possible fouls in discus? - ANS- Fails to complete within prescribed time limit after competitor's name is called. -After steppin in circle, fails to pause before starting the throw.
- After starting attempt, touches any surface outside circle during throw
- Throws discus so it does not fall within sector lines
- Leaves circle before implement has landed.
- Does not exit the back half of circle. What are sefety precautions the must be followed in throwing events? - ANS What are shotput fouls? - ANSContact with sides or top of toe board
Don't exit out of back Does not pause What are suggested distances for takeoff boards for long jump? - ANSBoys: 12' Girls: 8' What are suggested distances for takeoff boards for triple jump? - ANSBoys: 32' Girls: 24' What are the special events? - ANSDecathalon Shuttle relays Steeple Chase Pentathalon Racewalk What criteria must be met for a shot to be legal? - ANSFrom shoulder One hand Shot does not drop behind/below shoulder What do officials need to do in running races? - ANSkeep track of how many laps each runner ran give splits everyone is an inspector What do you do in the case of a false start? - ANSDouble shot (recall race) If athlete falls/trips in first 100 m of distance or if blocks slip.
What is boys hurdle height for 55 and 100 meter? - ANS39" What is considered a foul in shot put? - ANS- If competitor fails to initiate within prescribed time limit after competitor's name is called.
- If fails to pause before starting put
- After starting attempt, touches any surface outside circle
- Allows shot to drop behind or below shoulder
- touches top or end of stopboard before leaving circle
- Puts shot so it does not fall within sector lines
- Leaves circle before implement has landed
- Does not exit back half of circle
- Uses "cartwheel" technique of shot putting What is correct size/shape approved for javelin rubber tip? - ANSLength: 35-37 mm Diameter: 14-35 mm Thickness: 5 mm What is distance closest to Plant Box? - ANS Furthest is 31. What is fewest number of entries allowed in preliminary flight in the pole vault and high jump? - ANS5 [p. 47 Art. 2] What is girls hurdle height for 300 meter? - ANS30"
What is girls hurdle height for 55 and 100 meter? - ANS33" What is penalty for removing any part of team uniform, excluding shoes, while in area of competition? - ANSWarning for first offense and disqualification from event if repeated. What is penalty if an implement breaks during competition - ANS- If breaks during trial: No penalty is counted against the competitor and a replacement trial is awarded.
- If breaks upon completion of trial: Replacement trial not awarded and results of trial is recorded. What is recommendation by safety regarding the landing vectors? - ANSNo personal reference marks in landing sector. What is the coaching box? - ANSArea where coaches and staff stays What is the correct diameter of the discus circle? - ANS8 feet 2.5 inches What is the correct diameter of the shot put circle? - ANS7 feet What is the correct measurement in the discus - to the... - ANS1 inch What is the correct measurement in the javelin - to the... - ANS1 inch What is the correct measurement in the shot put - to the... - ANS1/4 inch
What should you look for when inspecting a discus? - ANSFinger holes When a rubber tipped javelin is used, the metal point must be... - ANS When are warm-ups allowed? - ANSIf supervised by an event official or the contestant's coach And The venue has been declared open by the meet director When do combined events normally occur? - ANSDuring special events When do running races start and end? - ANSRace starts in smoke Ends when torso crosses When do you call a foul? - ANSAfter they land When do you start the watch? - ANSWhen you see smoke, When Fully automatic timing (FAT) system allows, all ties for place finishes and/or determining qualifiers for a subsequent round shall be broken by the time recorded to one one-thousandth of a second. (T/F) - ANSTrue [p. 16] When is the clock started to initiate a trial? - ANSWhen the athlete's name is called. When is the tie-breaking procedure used in throwing events? - ANSWhen 2 competitors finish with same distance.
When lowering the bar to break a tie for first place in pole vault, how much do you lower the bar by? - ANS3 inches When may a competitor indicate a pass to the event judge? - ANSBefore start of trial clock [p. 40 Sect 2 Art. 2] When may a competitor leave circle after throw? - ANSAfter implement has landed. When must a competitor indicate to the official that he/she is going to "pass"? - ANS When officiating high jump, what do you have to do before the event starts?
- ANScheck finish mat on top mats are covered make sure there's a pad around the plant box When only one competitor remains in the vertical jumps, and has been declared the winner, he/she will determine the successive heights of the the crossbar at what increments? - ANS When should you do before going to next event after jumping events? - ANSSay venue is closed Remove bar Make sure rakes are down.
