Rules

The Worlds Athletic (WA) rule book is to be used to govern ASAA events with the following exception:

The ASAA will allow one (1) false start. The first infraction will be charged to the field, with the second resulting in the disqualification of the athlete and/or team.

Officiating

Officials shall be appointed as follows:

• At zones - entire responsibility of the Zone Executive.
• At provincial meet - the responsibility of the ASAA Track & Field Commissioner.
• At the provincial meet, the Jury of Appeal shall consist of one representative from each region (4) plus the Commissioner as Chair.

An entry fee may be levied at the discretion of the provincial host.

Season of Play

The season of play for track & field shall be February 15 to the ASAA provincial championship on the first Friday and Saturday in June. The season of play is not intended to include July and August. See SECTION V - ACTIVITIES, Item 3, For more information

*Covid-19 changes to the season of play can be found under Covid-19 updates.

Equipment

Bib Numbers: Each athlete is to wear a number bib, which is to be 6” high. The -allocation of numbers will be determined by the Provincial Host.

Hip Numbers: Photo timing is to be used at the provincial track & field meet. Track athletes will be required to wear hip numbers to aid the photo timers with lane placement.

Uniform: Athletes must compete in a uniform top that distinguishes their school or zone. Tops contrary to this rule will be considered illegal.

Footwear: Footwear must be worn while competing, with the exception of the kicking leg in the high jump event.