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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