Rules
1. This meet will be conducted in accordance with USA Track & Field rules, except as modified herein. For a copy of these rules, please write or call:
USA Track & Field
One RCA Dome Suite 140
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 261-0478
www.usatf.org
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FIELD EVENTS:
1. Each contestant gets four attempts (trials) in each event. Only one fair trial is required to place.
2. Trials shall be taken in order listed on sheet. Failure to take trial when called will result in pass (failure). Only exceptions are those who request to be excused for 10 minutes only to participate in another event.
3. Fouls:
– Shot Put: Touching ground outside of circle or top of toe board outside of circle or failure to leave by back half of circle.
– Discus: Touching ground outside of circle or failure to leave by back half of circle.
– Long Jump: Any part of takeoff foot/feet extending beyond plane of scratch line.
– Standing Jump: Any part of takeoff foot/feet extending beyond plane of scratch line.
– Triple Jump: Any part of takeoff foot/feet extending beyond plane of scratch line.
4. Measure each trial in long jump/standing/triple jump. In shot and discus, each throw may be measured or marked with flags and measured in groups as determined by officials.
5. In the event of a tie, the second best throw or jump will determine the winner as per USATF rules.
Weights of implements for age divisions of throwing events:
| Age Division | Discus | Javelin | Shot Put |
| Men 50-54 | 1.5 kg | 700g | 6kg |
| Men 55-59 | 1.5 kg | 700g | 6kg |
| Men 60-64 | 1.0 kg | 600g | 5kg |
| Men 65-69 | 1.0 kg | 600g | 5kg |
| Men 70-74 | 1.0 kg | 500g | 4kg |
| Men 75-79 | 1.0 kg | 500g | 4kg |
| Men 80+ | 1.0 kg | 400g | 3kg |
| Women 50-54 | 1.0 kg | 500g | 3kg |
| Women 55-59 | 1.0 kg | 500g | 3kg |
| Women 60-74 | 1.0 kg | 500g | 3kg |
| Women 75+ | .75 kg | 400g | 2kg (or 6 lb) |
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