8-1-3: Clarifies cross country course layouts. At this time this would not be considered a violation. Faults (refusals, run-outs, circles and falls) will be penalized unless in the opinion of the responsible judge, they are clearly not connected with the negotiation or attempted negotiation of a numbered obstacle or element for the relevant competition in progress.The negotiation or attempted negotiation of an obstacle commences with the presentation of the horse to the obstacle. ), Answer:       Rule 8-3-3 requires the competitor to, Rule 8-3-4 states….Computerized transponders/chips may be used to record the finish order of a runner in cross country. No late or amended entries shall be accepted after the closing date as identified above. All meets take place during late summer and early fall. 15. Mon-Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, (IMPORTANT: Use the FIND option on your keyboard to search for key words. Requirements for Facility Hosts • Inform the local health district when events are scheduled and establish A bib transponder or two transponders/chips per runner, one attached to each shoe is preferred. I don’t think these are legal to wear. determine the result. Coaches, with school approval, may transport athletes during the season. The only thing similar I can find is from a bulletin referencing using the sleeves in basketball, but only for medical purposes. i.e. Answer:       Yes, contact the WIAA and provide the athlete’s name. 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.”. Safety 3. Cross country races are held off-road and take place in the winter, outside of the track and field season. Question:     Further discussion on thunder/lightning. 1. 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. Is this legal? 16. All exchange zones for races in excess of 200 meters will remain at 20 meters. The only possible alleged violations that I can think of would be pacing or coaching from a restricted area. The rationale is that it is simpler to administer and the reference is available to anyone with a rule book. Rules Meeting 2018 Cross Country Rules Meeting Review - Posted 9-24-18 Member in Good Standing Status (MIGS) Ratings Cross Country Video Rules Library MHSAA Video … WIAA staff will issue a waiver for this cross country season which should be shown to the meet referee prior to the start of competition. (RE – Art. Please refer to the information posted on the WIAA Cross Country webpage: PROHIBITION OF PRACTICE AT TOURNAMENT SITE: Schools are prohibited during the regular season and the WIAA tournament series from practicing for sectional and State Tournament preparation at sites and facilities hosting WIAA tournaments. 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. Answer:       Rule 8-7-1 regarding a false start refers you to the track rule 5-7-4. Can we allow them in? Answer:       Rule 4-3-1b-7  No, any visible garment(s) worn underneath the uniform top and/or bottom is considered a foundation garment. Answer:       Yes, but officials must ask the coach to show the WIAA issued waiver which gives the athlete permission to run with a guide. 36. Stayed one night on our travels north. 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. A student may not be identified as an athlete, provide endorsement as an athlete, or appear as an athlete in the promotion of a commercial/advertisement and/or profit-making event, item, plan or service. The time until the start is announced at 15 seconds and all is quiet. Which of these would be legal? Numbers supplied by the E.S.A.A. Question:     Occasionally we have a runner(s) who we move up from JV to Varsity for a meet. No entries shall be accepted from an Association whose affiliation fees are outstanding. A non-medical device that is allowed: electronic monitoring ankle device. Some runners prefer the running type shorts and others prefer the spandex type. Privacy & Data Protection When hosting a cross country meet, hosts should make every attempt to station umpires at flags indicating a turn on the course. For example; “Central High School” is not acceptable but “Cheetahs Running Team” would be. If such communication is observed by an official, the competitor should be disqualified. 6. I also have another group of homeschooled students called the Homeschool Eagles. 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. Counties unable to field a full team in any age group may enter individual runners. Question:     I will be officiating a large 25 team invitational this weekend. Question:     My athletes would like to wear a) face paint, b) temporary tattoos, c) their time goals marked on their hand with permanent marker. Conversely, sheet lightning is seen, but it is documented that it is 15 miles away. Therefore, styles (including length of bottoms/material/etc.) Answer:       That is correct. Ask the meet referee this question directly so that all coaches hear the same answer to avoid issues once the race has begun. Is this correct? Question:     A referee told me it is against the rules for a coach to read the time of the race off of the coach's stopwatch because it is considered "aiding a runner". Temporary tattoos (school nickname, mascot, etc.) Air horn, etc. 10. Question:     I recently read the notice about the prohibition of face and body paint. 18. If this happens during the regular season what will happen during the sectional meets? The goal of cross-country jumping is to jump a clear round with no penalties for disobedience, falls, or rider errors. Please refer to the Cross Country Season Regulations, “Schools are prohibited during the regular season and the WIAA tournament series from practicing for sectional and State Tournament preparation at sites and facilities hosting WIAA tournaments.” Even though the language specifically states “schools”, this has always applied to individuals as well. 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:     Is it okay for the directional flags to have our school logo in the center of the flag? Subject to color or logo restrictions? NATIONAL FEDERATION ALLOWED ADAPTATIONS b. Our students wear black shorts as part of their uniform. Our JV uniforms are not identical to our Varsity uniforms. Nonschool competition is not allowed during the WIAA tournament series in that sport. IHSA 2020-21 CROSS COUNTRY CONSIDERATIONS This document is intended to provide guidance for schools conducting practices and hosting meets during the 2020 IHSA Cross Country season. 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. They must run a qualifying meet which is open to all. I've seen a few athletes wearing "Superman" socks. School names, nicknames, and mascots are allowed, along with a manufacturer’s logo. *If another school has a history of practicing at a public park that is now a site for a sectional meet, they may continue to practice there. Question:     Could I get a clarification on sports bra as a foundation garment? The courses can be flat, hilly, undulating on grass or muddy terrain. Attn Cross Country Officials: Please watch this presentation on 2018-19 Cross Country Rules. By using our site you are accepting our Cookie Policy. Please clarify. That Article cross-references 4.6.5 which defines "assistance". Can we still have our Varsity athletes come and get their run in for that day on the course? are allowed as is a discreet marking on the body. This means that logos should be applied as to not take away from the function of the flag. Exposed to bad weather longer than if they had finished the race? Question:     In previous years there has been a prohibition against a folded bandanna worn as a hair control device or sweatband. As you indicated, with the use of technology, if there is an imminent threat of severe weather, the race should not be started. 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 Under 5-7-4e (starting violations) is "repeated use of disconcerting acts." Does this mean our girls do not have to have matching color sports bras? What do spectators usually do? IV). Notes for Parents There is a team in our area that always has candy striped legs for sectionals, is this considered body paint? 9. Answer:       Regarding the sports bra, please refer to page 31 of the NFHS Case Book. I researched the NFHS Track and Field Rules. Competition Rules Athletes running with a "guide" must present written WIAA approval prior to the competition. ESAA Constitution IHSA CROSS COUNTRY IMPORTANT DATES:Dates following the Officials and Coaches Rules Meeting Presentation deadlines in 2020-2021 are fluid and subject to change due to Covid-19. In the event of a tie, the County whose last scoring member finished nearer to first place shall *The team must be a club team. *Amateur status rules must be followed. Answer:       Cross Country Coaches Advisory has determined that face paint is prohibited as it detracts from the integrity of the event. What Is the Goal? 28. Refer to Article 1, 23. In Wisconsin officials position themselves on opposite sides of the the course, during the start of the race. 8-1-1: Clarifies cross country course markings. before the start of the first event of the Cross Country Championships whether Boys or Girls 40. Question:     My team has long tights that they wear under their uniform shorts. Question:     At a recent meet, an athlete competed with an artificial lower leg. L COMMENT: "A sports bra is considered a foundation garment. Officials should be able to observe that all members are from the same team. Answer:       Whipping a flag is grounds for disqualification. Track and Field & Cross Country Rules Changes - 2020. However, the WIAA has its own adaptation to the Cross Country starting procedures. Rationale: Clarifies that a team finishes the race with the same baton that it used at the start of the race. Athletes may move about the course as would any spectator. Rationale: The reorganization of the rule states that a course should be clearly marked with any or all of the methods listed in the rule. Cross-country jumping is often part of a three-day event or horse trial that may include stadium jumping and dressage. 6-9-5: The length of long jump and triple jump pits constructed after 2019 shall be at least 23 feet (7 meters). Question:     If my athlete wears an insulin pump does he need special permission? 5-11-1: A relay team shall pass their baton in accordance with the rules. Answer:       Thanks for checking on this. Refer to Constitution, Bylaws and Rules of Eligibility for regulations related to What if the race is approximately 3/4 finished? Answer:       This is one of the starting procedures outlined in the NFHS 2019-2020 Officials Manual, page 41. 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. Medical alerts had not been considered jewelry in the past. Question:     What items require WIAA approval? Fax (715) 344-4241 Prior approval must be given by the school. Is this considered unsporting conduct? Question:     A referee told me it is against the rules for a coach to read the time of the race off of the coach's stopwatch because it is considered "aiding a runner". Question:     I cannot find any reference to arm sleeves in the rules book, case book, or WIAA website. Also, an athlete violates this rule if he/she plays in any contest (school or nonschool) under a name other than his/her own. At this time wheelchair athletes are not permitted to compete in cross country. NXN is a post-season competition that involves a regional qualifying round. Can we allow them in? They consist of 9 high school boys and girls and are called Holy Family. Will we need a waiver so that these athletes can run in the Varsity meet? I began with Rule 8 and could only assume the official was referring to Section 7, Article 4 (Disqualification for a competitor who "receives any assistance from any other person"). Answer:       Cast, splint (meet referee inspects to determine if padding is necessary), knee brace (does not need padding), insulin pump, prescription hearing aid. Although your reasoning is appropriate, until approved and recommended by the Coaches Association and the WIAA, this type of starting procedure is not recommended. Is this legal? In order to clarify the uniform requirements for Cross Country, the following excerpts from the rules are printed along with clarifying situations. 31. As for "pacing", Rule 4.6.5 Situation B of the Casebook indicates that a coach can call out times and splits. Rationale: This change promotes a more organized and efficient warm-up period. Slight differences in design of uniform do not negatively impact the identification of a relay or cross country team. I researched the NFHS Track and Field Rules. Answer:       Rule 4-6-7 NOTE: “...is not considered an illegal aid as long as a physician’s statement documenting the need of the athlete to use the prescription is present to the meet director/referee....” Your athlete should contact their doctor and request a written statement of the need for the inhaler. 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