General competitions rules:
The athletics facility
Any firm, uniform surface, which conforms to the specifications in the IAAF track and field Facilities manual, may be used for athletics.
Track and field competitions under rule 1.1(a) may be held only on synthetic surfaced facilities Conforming to the IAAF performance specifications for synthetic surfaces and which hold a Current valid IAAF class 1 athletics facility...
Track events:
rules 163.2, 163.6 (except under rules 230.11 and 240.10), 164.2 and 165 also apply to sections vll, vlll, and ix.
track measurements
1.the length of a standard running track shall be 400m. it shall consist of two parallel straights and two bends whose radii shall be equal. the inside of the track shall be bordered by a kerb of suitable material, approximately 5cm in height and minimum 5cm in width.
2.If...
Medical delegate
The medical delegates shall have ultimate authority on all medical matters. He shall ensure that adequate facilities for medical examination, treatment and emergency care will be available at the site of the competition and that medical attention can be provided where athletes are accommodated. The medical delegate shall also have the authority to arrange for the determination of the gender of an athlete should...
General technical rules:
General
All international competitions, as defined in rule 1.1(a),(b),(c) and (f), the following officials should be appointed internationally
a. organisational delegates (s)
b.technical delegate(s)
c.medical delegate
d.doping control delegate
e.international technical officials/international cross country, road running and mountain running officials/area technical officials
f.international race walking judges/area...
Recovery:
The left foot remains grounded and the right leg is brought past it to halt the athlete. the amount of space needed to stop before the scratch line depends on the amount of horizontal momentum. This is typically 1.5 to 2 metres. adjustment of the check mark is required to achieve optimum distance on the runway.
Types of track: tack is classified into two types
1.standard track-400 meters track.
2.non-standard...
Transition:
The aim of the transition phase, also known as the cross-over is to place the right foot ahead of the athlete's centre of gravity as to produce the characteristic lean back. this must be achieved by advancing the right foot forward and not by leaning back.
Right foot remains close to the ground to maintain forward momentum b.right heel makes contact with the ground c. as the right foot is advanced forward...
Approach run:
experienced throwers will use an approach run of 13 to 17 strides-inexperienced throwers will use fewer strides.
a.run on the balls of the feet with hips high
b. free arm to swing more across the body
c. carrying arm to flex to maintain carry position of the javelin
d.speed to match athlete's physical and technical abilities.
Withdrawal:
The aim is to ensure the withdrawal movement does not affect the athlete's momentum....
