Question:     At a recent meet during the countdown the official announced “Take your marks.” I don’t recall that being part of the starting commands for cross country. If such communication is observed by an official, the competitor should be disqualified. Previous committees have not chosen to change the current language as it applies to cross country. The uniforms will not need to be identical, but should be easily identifiable. Get Set For Life. Please refer to the IHSA Calendar on www.ihsa.org Homepage for your latest updated calendar. are allowed as is a discreet marking on the body. 2018 Track and Field Rules Survey Results 2017-18 Monthly Interpretations 2016-17 Monthly Interpretations 2017 and 2018 Track and Field/Cross Country Rules Changes 2015-16 Monthly Interpretations. All meets take place during late summer and early fall. Please refer to the WIAA Fall Season Regulations, “A school may change its squad make-up from one level of tournament competition to the next.”. The rationale is that it is simpler to administer and the reference is available to anyone with a rule book. Headbands (knitted, wide ear warmers worn during cold weather) are governed by the State Association Regulations which also applies to knitted caps. Individual competitions such as the Foot Locker, Border Battle, USATF qualifier, etc. Answer:       NFHS Track and Field and Cross Country Rules do not prohibit the use of wearable technologies, but Rules 3-2-8a and 4-6-5d state that no competitor may receive electronically transmitted data from a coach or other third party. may vary. Answer:       Yes, this would be permitted provided the genders are scored separately. 22. The additional language provides a recommended minimum distance for straightaways at the start of all meets. NXN is a post-season competition that involves a regional qualifying round. How do we actually get runners stopped if they are 1/2 mile or further away? Question:      Please explain the logo rule in regards to the foundation garments. NIKE TEAM NATIONALS AND OTHER POST-SEASON TEAM COMPETITIONS. This will continue to be a point of emphasis throughout the season. Jogging the entire route would not be interpreted as “spectating” but rather as practicing on the sectional site. Please refer to rule 4-3-12, "Each competitor shall wear shoes on both feet. Question:     Further discussion on thunder/lightning. Question:     My team has long tights that they wear under their uniform shorts. World Para Cross-Country Skiing relay competition example relay team composition (version 2016) October 2016 Guidelines for Para biathlon IR Education (September 2016) September 2016 Guidelines for Para nordic skiing TD Officials should include a reminder regarding this offense during their coaches meeting. Part of cross country running's appeal is the distinct characteristics of each venue's terrain and weather, as in other outdoor sports like motor racing, cycling and golf . Answer:       It is the responsibility of the coach to relay the rules of the sport of cross country and also the ethical implications when an athlete decides to cheat by cutting a course. That Article cross-references. The Championships shall be held on a Saturday in March. Cross Country Requirements/Considerations for Covid-19, 2020 Track & Field/Cross Country Rules Interpretations, 2020 Track and Field/Cross Country Points of Emphasis, 2020 Track and Field and Cross Country Comments on the Rules, 2020 Track & Field/Cross Country  Pre-Meet Notes, Wisconsin Interscholastic Is this legal? 39. Question:     I have a runner who would like to run in a local 5k race to support a family member with breast cancer. School names, nicknames, and mascots are allowed, along with a manufacturer’s logo. 19. Nike Team Nationals / Post Season Competitions, WIAA Board of Control Approves Revised Sports Calendar for 2020-21. The tights have a 1inch wide silver reflective tape that extends up the shin. Question:     Occasionally we have a runner(s) who we move up from JV to Varsity for a meet. 5-3-3 & 4, 5-10-6 thru 11: Clarifies that in the 4x100-meter relay and 4x200-meter relay, and other relays with legs of 200 meters or less, each exchange zone will be 30 meters long. 16. 18. Question:     Could I get a clarification on sports bra as a foundation garment? Answer:       The ruling would be that logos on hair control headbands are legal. Exposed to bad weather longer than if they had finished the race? If we somehow stop the race and the runners are on the course, won’t it take them as long (or longer) to get back to the finish line even though the race has been stopped? 2. At this time this would not be considered a violation. Question:     Is an athlete allowed to use a Velcro pouch to carry their inhaler during the race? Officials should be able to observe that all members are from the same team. However, the WIAA has its own adaptation to the Cross Country starting procedures. T&F Cup Rules Answer:       WIAA rules would not prohibit you from including these clubs in your meet. IV). Question:     I was told by a referee that I need to present a form signed by a doctor stating that my runner needs an inhaler for his asthma. The time until the start is announced at 15 seconds and all is quiet. Rules for the stadium jumping and dressage phases of eventing are similar to those used for the individual events. Subject to color or logo restrictions? For example; “Central High School” is not acceptable but “Cheetahs Running Team” would be. 25. Waivers for other head coverings may be issued for religious or medical situations by the WIAA staff. Answer:       Yes, contact the WIAA and provide the athlete’s name. 31. 8-1-1: Clarifies cross country course markings. On Saturday, at the Rocket Invitational in South Milwaukee, our number four runner was hit just above the left eye by a flag that was whipped by one of the competitors. Stayed one night on our travels north. Cross country races are held off-road and take place in the winter, outside of the track and field season. 7. 8-1-3: Clarifies cross country course layouts. Answer:       Legal, provided the criteria of Rule 8-6-1a is met. Question:     During a CC race, lightning is seen or thunder is heard. 37. Stevens Point, WI 54482-8833, Phone (715) 344-8580 I’ve bolded the segment discussion what your varsity runners could do if they chose to attend the JV meet. The current language has been discussed by the Cross Country Coaches Advisory Committee and has been presented at the WCCCA Clinic by WIAA staff. Question:     In a recent invitational meet, I noticed athletes in a part of the course that was heavily wooded, cutting the course flags. All would be considered tournament sites. What you need to do: Be certain that your athletes AND parents know and understand the rule. Answer:       Legal provided the athlete presented their prescription for the inhaler to the meet referee prior to the start of competition. Competitors and Reserves - Counties shall be entitled to enter 12 competitors, in each Championship event, from whom a team of 8 to run shall be selected, with 6 … Is this also allowed in cross country? They use self-tanning lotion. Notes for Parents 34. Question:     What items require WIAA approval? Mon-Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, (IMPORTANT: Use the FIND option on your keyboard to search for key words. Answer:       The coach should provide the meet referee with written approval for the following: EPI pen, prescribed heart monitor, head covering other than what is allowed per WIAA State Adaptation. 2014-15 Interpretations. The courses can be flat, hilly, undulating on grass or muddy terrain. determine the result. This is a serious offense and coaches should be certain that their athletes understand not only the penalty but also the potential harm this practice may cause to others. *The host school may continue to practice on the meet site if they have an established history of practicing there. Question:     Are bibs required for competitors at a cross country meet? Best practice is if host or officials have access to radar which indicates lightening in the vicinity, even if it hasn't been seen or heard, act to move runners/spectators to shelter. For example, Team A runs a hill workout at XYZ Park on Wednesdays or Team B runs repeat halves at XYZ Park on Mondays. 40. Question:     We recently had an athlete compete with a guide. 24. 30. *Coaches, teams, and/or individuals are allowed to attend meets held at sectional courses as spectators. Coaches are encouraged to show the waiver to the meet referee during the pre-meet coaches meeting. Is WIAA permission necessary? Rationale: Clarifies the language of the 2019 rule change for long jump and triple jump pits and ensures pit measurements are within industry standards for safety. These items are subject to the single manufacturer's logo restriction. The contest will not count against the individual maximum for the athlete in that sport. What if the race has just begun? Fax (715) 344-4241 5. I also have another group of homeschooled students called the Homeschool Eagles. before the start of the first event of the Cross Country Championships whether Boys or Girls (A student becomes ineligible in a sport for the remainder of the season for not receiving school approval beforehand and/or competing in more than 2 nonschool events in the same sport during the season). ESAA Constitution That Article cross-references 4.6.5 which defines "assistance". Question:     I'm aware that the WIAA allows wheelchair athletes to participate in track and field. . Answer:       This is one of the starting procedures outlined in the NFHS 2019-2020 Officials Manual, page 41. Question:     At a meet I officiated one of the teams was wearing very nice knit caps with “US Air Force” woven into the caps. Answer:       No. Question:     Are we allowed to run JV boys and girls together? Printable Version - Click here to print a copy for placement in your rules book. XC Rules We have two training groups doing a long run on that same day, with some running before, and some after that Invite, at a park in our town. 1. If your JV uniforms do not closely resemble your varsity uniforms, a waiver may be necessary. Coaches may also videotape the course for review with their athletes. The computer picks up a lightning strike 3 miles away, but nothing is seen or heard at the site of competition. • Cross country meets should use staggered, wave, or interval starts to allow for 6 foot social distancing between athletes. As for "pacing", Rule 4.6.5 Situation B of the Casebook indicates that a coach can call out times and splits. Answer:       There is no specific language that prohibits you from putting a loop on the directional flags, however the color of the flag (Red, Blue or Yellow) must remain VERY CLEAR. Contestant number and computerized transponder/chip. Cross-country teams are made up of six to nine athletes. 14. From the Rules At A Glance: C. AMATEUR STATUS A student may not accept, receive and/or direct to another, any cash or merchandise awards for achievement in athletics. Cross-country skiing, skiing in open country over rolling, hilly terrain as found in Scandinavian countries, where the sport originated as a means of travel as well as recreation. Answer:       That is correct. 41. This means that logos should be applied as to not take away from the function of the flag. Answer:       That is correct at this time. Please clarify the rule. At that point one of the teams on the line shouts out a team cheer. It is the responsibility of the coach to require that participating athletes are dressed If you have questions after viewing, contact Nessie Harris at nharris@schsl.org Simply directing team members to run the site on a weekend by themselves or individuals running without knowledge of the coach does not make this legal. I'm not sure where the restricted areas of a cross country course are, other than the path of runners, the start line, and the finish chute. Even if an individual act independently. Spectating does not include running or walking the entire course. Refer to Constitution, Bylaws and Rules of Eligibility for regulations related to Prior approval must be given by the school. This year that course is the site of our sectional race. or Joint Championships. Is it legal for me to transport the kids to this meet? 33. Question:     With the new jewelry rule, is it correct that medical alert items no longer have to be taped to the body if they are on chains, etc.? Question:     At the start of the JV boy's cross-country race, all teams are on the starting line. No late or amended entries shall be accepted after the closing date as identified above. Is this considered unsporting conduct? Although no stitches were required, he did have a large cut in his eyebrow. 36. This includes receiving free and/or reduced rates on equipment, apparel, camps/clinics/instruction and competitive opportunities that are not identical for all other participants. By using our site you are accepting our Cookie Policy. 21. 4. Answer:       Cross Country Coaches Advisory has determined that face paint is prohibited as it detracts from the integrity of the event. Is this procedure OK or recommended? Keep the “spirit” of the rule in mind. Are medical alerts considered jewelry? Consideration for winter hikers or other winter sports enthusiasts Every cross-country ski trail user must behave in a manner that does not harm or endanger others at all times. Cross Country Campground: Rules, rules, rules - See 11 traveler reviews, 2 candid photos, and great deals for Cross Country Campground at Tripadvisor. Answer:       Rule 4-3-2a now states that All relay and cross country team members must wear uniforms clearly indicating, through predominant color, school logo and color combinations of all outer garments worn as a uniform, that members are from the same team. Answer:       Rule 4-3-16-7  Any visible garments worn underneath the uniform top and/or bottom is considered a foundation garment. Rationale: The committee believes when no advantage is gained by a competitor helping a distressed or injured competitor, the competitor assisting should not be penalized for exhibiting good sportsmanship. I've seen a few athletes wearing "Superman" socks. In scoring, the places in which team members finish (e.g., one point for first place, two points for second) are added together, and the team with the lowest total wins. Attn Cross Country Officials: Please watch this presentation on 2018-19 Cross Country Rules. 27. Under 5-7-4e (starting violations) is "repeated use of disconcerting acts." Question:     What medical items do not require WIAA approval? A conference meet held at the sectional meet course would not be considered a violation of the rule. WIAA rules would prohibit this. Answer:       Cast, splint (meet referee inspects to determine if padding is necessary), knee brace (does not need padding), insulin pump, prescription hearing aid. A non-medical device that is allowed: electronic monitoring ankle device. Is this still true with the removal of the jewelry ban and restrictions on hair control devices? Answer:       Regarding the sports bra, please refer to page 31 of the NFHS Case Book. Question:     I cannot find any reference to arm sleeves in the rules book, case book, or WIAA website. No high school uniforms, warm-ups, transportation, or funding is allowed. FIS or National Governing Body (NGB) rules shall be employed except when they are in conflict with the Official Special Olympics Sports Rules for Cross-Country Skiing or Article I. There is a team in our area that always has candy striped legs for sectionals, is this considered body paint? As you indicated, with the use of technology, if there is an imminent threat of severe weather, the race should not be started. Question:     We have been competing in a junior varsity meet the week of sectionals for many years and have had our Varsity athletes competing in sectionals come with the junior varsity team and do their work out on the course prior to the JV race. Which of these would be legal? Question:     I see that the school hosting our sectional has an invite this weekend. Question:     If one of our runners is unable to run in the sectional meet and the team qualified for state, can he replace someone who originally ran at sectionals for state? Can we allow them in? I researched the NFHS Track and Field Rules. Your varsity would not be allowed to practice at the sectional course. The only thing similar I can find is from a bulletin referencing using the sleeves in basketball, but only for medical purposes. Can we allow them in? Refer to Article 1, Rules, Answer:       NFHS Track and Field and Cross Country Rules do not prohibit the use of wearable technologies, but Rules, 42. THE INTERNATIONAL SKI COMPETITION RULES (ICR) BOOK II CROSS-COUNTRY APPROVED BY FIS COUNCIL, ONLINE MEETING OCTOBER 2020 EDITION October 2020 1 … 32. Rules 8-6-16; “A competitor who interferes with another competitor” and 8-6-16; “A competitor who is unsporting or uses unacceptable conduct.” There is no valid reason for an athlete to grab a flag and bend it other than to cause harm to the runner behind him/her. “Spikes, if allowed may NOT be longer than ½ inch.”  Reports have been received that clerks/officials are not checking spike lengths, but that is not a reason to exceed the allowed length. Have Questions? *“Schools” include teams and their individual athletes. They watch the start, go to the mile and two mile marks, watch the finish or go to an interesting feature of the course; a steep hill. Answer:       Yes, but officials must ask the coach to show the WIAA issued waiver which gives the athlete permission to run with a guide. Some schools are very open to the idea and some absolutely do not want to include non-WIAA member groups. Rationale: The committee established appropriate metric increments for tie-breaking jump-offs in the vertical jumps. Although your reasoning is appropriate, until approved and recommended by the Coaches Association and the WIAA, this type of starting procedure is not recommended. Our JV uniforms are not identical to our Varsity uniforms. *Teams are allowed to compete in meets held prior to the sectional meet at the sectional meet course. 29. Answer:       Socks are not governed by NFHS rules. Privacy & Data Protection *Amateur status rules must be followed. When hosting a cross country meet, hosts should make every attempt to station umpires at flags indicating a turn on the course. Answer:       Please refer to the Cross Country section of the WIAA Fall Season Regulations. This means athletes may not accept items such as shoes, jackets, gift certificates, etc., for athletic accomplishments, such as being on a winning team, being selected for the school varsity team, or being a place winner in an individual tournament, etc. They may receive an award which is symbolic in nature, such as trophies, medals, ribbons, event T-shirts, event hats, game balls or other items of no intrinsic value. 1. This does not mean that Team A or B may now run the race course just because they have a history of using the park for particular workouts. Cross Country Championships Rules The Championships shall be held on a Saturday in March. 3 Fall 2020 Cross Country (Boys & Girls) Cross Country (Boys and Girls) SEASON REGULATIONS (Rules in this section are specific for sport involved. Even the same course can become a very different test as the weather and conditions underfoot change. 26. The penalty for spikes beyond ½ inch is disqualification. A bib transponder, Answer:       Please refer to the WIAA Tournament Procedures: Headwear, Answer:       Legal, provided the criteria of Rule, Answer:       Illegal. Question:      I have a coach of a club cross country team asking to be part of an invite that we are hosting. I feel that this starting position will provide me the best oversight for the start of the race and allow me a more advantageous view, in case a runner falls at the start. Which is correct? In the event of a tie, the County whose last scoring member finished nearer to first place shall XC Cup Rules Cross-Country Hub Skip to content We use cookies to improve your experience. Question:     Is it okay for the directional flags to have our school logo in the center of the flag? What do spectators usually do? 2020 Cross Country DEC/Meet Director’s Handbook 2020-2021 UIL Rule Changes & Amendments 2020 NFHS Track & Field and Cross Country Rule Changes 2019-20 NFHS Track & Field Rules PowerPoint School Sponsored 13. Slight differences in design of uniform do not negatively impact the identification of a relay or cross country team. 23. Question:     Does the team have to be wearing the same shorts or same color shorts for a cross country meet at the high school level? Coaches, with school approval, may transport athletes during the season. Our students wear black shorts as part of their uniform. 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