TRACK
SEASON OF SPORT

2023- 2025

FIRST MEET: February 20, 2023
Monday February 19, 2024
February 24, 2025

LAST MEET: May 3, 2023
Wednesday May 1, 2024
May 7, 2025

DIVISIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: May 11/12, 2023
Thursday/Friday May 9/10, 2024
May 15/16, 2025

NSCIF CHAMPIONSHIP: May19/20, 2023
Friday/Saturday May 17/18, 2024
(West Valley) May 23/24, 2025

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: May 26-27, 2023
Friday-Saturday May 24-25, 2024
May 30-31, 2025

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CONTESTS: 14

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SCRIMMAGES: 2
(See General Information # 10)

Each meet represents one (1) contest whether it is a dual meet or an invitational meet. Schools are allowed a maximum of two pre-season scrimmages.
Championship meets (League and Divisional meets) are not included in the 14 contests.

In the Northern Section, for the purposes of definition a “contest” is defined as a competitive encounter with another school or athlete.
A scrimmage is considered a contest per all CIF and NS bylaws.

Note: The date of the Divisional and NSCIF Championship meets will be determined at the Winter NSCIF Track Committee Meeting.

NSCIF TRACK PLAYOFF QUALIFYING GUIDELINES

I. DIVISIONS
A. The NSCIF Sub-Section Track Meets shall be conducted in four divisions for both boys and girls (Division I, II, III, and IV). The four-division
format shall be based upon a school’s League placement NOT school enrollment figures. Track and Field uses the league championships to qualify to the divisional
championships The following classifications are as follows:

Division 1 – Eastern Athletic League

Division 2 – Northern Athletic League
Butte View League

Division 3 - Sac Valley League
Mid Valley League

Division 4 - Shasta Cascade League
Mountain Valley League
Evergreen League

B. Schools do not have the option to move to a higher Division for the Sub-Section Divisional Championships.

C. The NSCIF Championship Track Meet will combine all Divisions to qualify for the State Track Meet.

II. ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Track and Cross Country Advisory Committee consists of one track and one cross-country representative from each of the leagues in the National and American Conferences.
Due to low or no schools participating in track in the California Conference, the Conference shall determine leagues for representation.

III. SEEDING COMMITTEE
Not Applicable. Seeding is done on the computer based on times and distances of previous meets.

IV. MEET SITES AND TIMES
A.League Championship Meets-The responsibility for hosting a League Championship meet is determined by each individual League. Each League also determines the site and times of those meets.

B.Divisional Championships (Sub-Section meets)
1.The responsibility for hosting the four Divisional Championship Track Meets (Divisions I-IV) is generally assigned to a League. A Meet Director is either chosen or volunteers to host the meet.
2.The hosting League’s Principals and Athletic Directors make decisions regarding the meet site and host. An all-weather track should be selected for any NSCIF championship meet.
If possible, a facility with two long jump pits and a separate pole vault pit should be used to expedite the jumping events.

C.NSCIF Finals
Field events begin at 3:00 and Running events begin at 6:00. The NSCIF Track Meet is the culmination of our track season. In addition to providing top-flight competition,
it determines the NSCIF representative to the California State Track Meet. Athletes that qualify from the entire section in the Divisional Championships compete in this meet.

V. QUALIFICATION AND SEEDING CRITERIA
A. Divisional Championships (Qualifying from League Championship Meets-See Note)

Leagues to Divisional Championships: Eight athletes qualify for the Divisional Championships in each event except the 800, 1600, and 3200 where twelve qualify.

Division 1 - EAL/Sac River 8 or 12
Alternates 2

Division 2 - NAL 1
WSL 1
At large 6 or 10
Alternates 1 per league

Division 3 - SVL 1
MVL 1
At large 6 or 10
Alternates 1 per league

Division 4 - SCL 1
EL 1
MTL 1
At large 5 or 9
Alternates 1 per league

* The next best marks may come from the same league. Each league is then allowed one alternate. If their league qualifier drops out, the alternate from that league has the first
opportunity to fill the empty spot. If that alternate is not present, the alternate from the other league may fill the vacancy.

NOTE: League Meet Directors must provide the proper results immediately following the conclusion of the League meet by sending the Hytek backup file to the Divisional Meet Director.
The Divisional Meet Director must provide the proper results immediately following the conclusion of the Divisional Meet by Hytek backup results, to the Section Meet Director.
The numbers of qualifiers to the Championship meets are a maximum number. If, at the League Meets, arrangements are made to allow a scoring non-qualifier to become an alternate, that
information must be passed on to the Championship Meet Director so they can list that individual as the alternate. All qualifying spots must be filled by competition. Beginning with the league
Meet or first qualifying meet, an athlete must have qualified by competing and placing to advance to the next round of competition. Any disputes, protests, or hardship cases affecting qualifiers
from league meets, must be handled by the leagues involved. (See Appendix B-Competitor’s List). Disqualified competitors may not gain qualifying positions. (See Other Rules Governing Sport, VII.B)

B.NSCIF Finals
1. Qualifiers to the NSCIF Finals from Divisional Championships as follows - D1 (1), D2 (1), D3 (1), D4 (1), plus next best performances to fill each event.
2. At-Large Qualification
a. At-Large qualifiers to the NSCIF Finals will be selected in the following manner: The Section Meet Director will compare the alternate marks from each Division, and the best 4 marks from the 4 Divisions,
will be designated as the At-Large Qualifiers. In the distance races (800,1600 and 3200), the next 8 best marks will become At-Large Qualifiers. After the At-Large competitors are selected, the next best
six marks, regardless of division, will be listed as alternates.

b. The top 6 alternates will be listed in the Section program and determined after the at-large berth is filled.

c. The Section Meet Director will notify coaches of the athletes who have qualified for the at-large and alternate berths by email. Qualifiers will also be posted on the NSCIF web site and
on the section director’s web site. All times at the Championship Meets will be listed in hundredths unless there is a malfunction by the electronic timing system. In this case, backup hand
times will be noted and rounded up to the greater tenth of a second.

d. All field events at the Divisional Championship Meets will be listed to the lesser ¼” except the discus, which will be to the lesser inch. Each height will be properly measured before jumping begins.

e. In the case of a tie for an at-large berth, all field events athletes will advance to the Section Meet. In the case of a tie for the 800, 1600, or 3200, all athletes who have tied will compete at the NSCIF Finals.

f. Whenever more than 8 athletes are entered in a race with a one turn stagger (800, 1600, 3200) 4 lane, multi-competitor alleys will be used for the one turn stagger, instead of lane assignments.

g. In the case of a tie for an at-large berth in the 100, 200, 400, 110/100 hurdles, 300 hurdles, 400 relay, or 1600 relay, a run off will be held at 5:00 p.m. on the day of the NSCIF Finals.

h. Each Divisional Championship Meet will be a separate meet (Division I, II, III, and IV).

i. NSCIF & Divisional 800, 1600, 3200: Two alleys will be set up with the top 4 qualifiers in the outside alley, and the remaining 8 qualifiers in the inside alley. Current qualifying procedures
will continue, with the top 8 times after all the automatic qualifiers are determined, moving onto the section race.

4. Alternate Participation
a. In the NSCIF Finals a qualifier may decide not to compete. In this case, the athlete will be replaced by the athlete with the next best mark, regardless of division. If an automatic qualifier decides to
not compete by Tuesday at 6:00pm, they may be replaced by the alternate from that athletes’ division. Alternates from qualifying meets should be listed in the program.

b. It is the responsibility of the coach of an athlete who will not compete in the next meet to notify the coach of the athlete with the next best mark with the information that the alternate will be allowed
to compete. If the alternate does not compete, the alternate with the next best qualifying mark (6 alternates listed) will be allowed to compete as an alternate. A coin flip will decide ties.

c. Only listed alternates will be allowed to compete at the NSCIF Finals. If, at the Divisional Championship Meets, arrangements are made to allow a scoring non-qualifier to become an alternate, that information
must be passed on to the NSCIF Meet Director so he can list that individual as the alternate.

d. Coaches having athletes who decide not to compete while at the NSCIF Finals should contact the Clerk of the Course upon the arrival at the stadium. All alternates should report to the Clerk, and listen
for an announcement prior to their event.

5. NSCIF Finals (Additional Awards)
a. Bob Russell Outstanding Athlete (1 male and 1 female) based on event performance and the quality of that performance

1) Quality of Performance point schedule
a) 15 points NSCIF All-time best performance.
b) 10 points NSCIF Section Meet Record
c) 6 points Top 5 performance on NSCIF top 20 list.
d) 3 points Top 10 performance on NSCIF top 20 list.

NOTE: divide points by 3 for relays and athlete receives the highest points achieved, not an accumulation.

2) Event Performance point schedule
a) 10 points 1st Place
b) 5 points 2nd Place
c) 2 points 3rd Place
d) 3-2-1 points for Relays

3) Combine Quality of Performance and Event Performance for total. One boy and one girl will receive award.

b. Norm MacKenzie Sportsmanship Award (1 male and 1 female)

1) Coaches must send nominations to NSICF Meet Director prior to the NSCIF Finals.
2) Must be a Senior who will compete in the NSCIF Finals.
3) NSCIF winners will be selected by the Track Commissioner and an appointed three person selection committee.

VI. NORCAL QUALIFICATION
There are no Regional qualifying meets for Track.

VII. STATE QUALIFICATION
a. Auto-qualification
To advance to the State CIF Track Championship, an athlete must win his/her particular event in the NSCIF Championship Meet. Should a tie occur in a running event, a run-off will take place as follows:
1. The participants must have had 30 minutes rest from their last race, or
2. The race is held 30 minutes after the 4 x 400 relay.
N0TE: An athlete may compete as a relay member in the State Track Finals without participating in the NSCIF Championship Meet, provided their name is listed on the official meet entry list.
b. At-Large qualification
An athlete shall earn an at-large entry into the state meet by achieving at the NSCIF Finals competition, the three-year, average mark, of the 9th place qualifier into the state meet finals.

VIII. OTHER RULES GOVERNING THE SPORT
A. Official Rules
The current National Federation Track and Field Rulebook (Track Section) will be utilized at all Championship meets.

B. Results of Meets
1. Results of all League, Divisional, and NSCIF Championships shall be emailed to the NSCIF Track and Field commissioner as soon after the meet as possible.
2. Results of the NSCIF Finals shall be emailed to the Section Office.
3. Clear, accurate results must be kept, and forwarded to the Section Meet Director immediately after the Championship Meets. The results must contain the following:
a. First and last name and school of all six (6) placers.
b. Electronic times to the hundredth of a second of all 6 placers. If there is a malfunction of the timing system, backup hand times will be rounded to the greater tenth of a second. (Example: 10.63 = 10.7)
c. Exact distances or heights in the field events, to the nearest lesser inch in the discus, and to the nearest lesser ¼” in the Long Jump, Triple Jump, Shot Put, High Jump, and Pole Vault.
d. Indicate any ties.
e. Converting hand times to automatic times. Round up to tenth, then:
1) Races under 400 meters--add .24 from hand time.
2) Races 400 meters or over--add .14 from hand time.

C. Event Limitation
A competitor may compete in any four (4) events in which they have qualified. A relay member becomes a “competitor” when they check in at the clerk of the course.

D. Aiding a Competitor
Coaches, athletes, and non-competitors must stay in the stands and may not approach competing athletes at any field event or on the track.

E. False Starts
An athlete will be disqualified on the first false start.

F. Staying in Lanes
Athletes must stay in lanes at all times for races 400 meters and shorter. Competitors who inadvertently run out of their lane on a straightaway or in the lane to their
outside on a curve are not in violation provided they do not interfere with another runner. After a runner finishes a race, the runner should stay in his lane and return to the finish line in his lane.

G. All-Weather Surfaces
Competitors must wear ¼” spikes or shorter whenever competing on an all-weather track. The host school will include any variance to this rule in the meet information.

H. Wind Gauge
An anemometer is required for races up to and including the 200-meter dash, the long jump and triple jump, if a record is to be recognized.

I. Weighing Implements
A Trackmaster shall also be used to weigh and measure throwing implements prior to competition.

J. Meet Referee
The NSCIF Track and Field Commissioner shall be the meet referee for the NSCIF Finals.

K. Advancement in Qualifying Meets
Beginning with the League Meet or first qualifying meet, an athlete must have qualified by competing and placing to advance to the next round of competition. Disqualified competitors may not
gain qualifying positions. The number of qualifiers is a maximum. It is not intended that this number of competitors always be reached. The Meet Directors of the League Championship Meet will
bring the individual school’s entry list for that meet to the Divisional Championship Meet and the NSCIF Finals. In the event of a protest regarding a student’s eligibility to compete,
the Jury of Appeals and Meet Referee can then make a fair and just decision.

L. Finish Line
The Meet Director should make every effort to secure a video camera for the finish line during all Championship Meets and the NSCIF Finals. An electronic timing system is recommended for the
NSCIF Finals and Championship Meets.

M. Jury of Appeals
The NSCIF Track and Field Commissioner shall select a jury of appeals to serve at the NSCIF Finals. This group shall be selected prior to the meet. Every Championship Meet shall have a Jury of Appeals
and a Meet Referee present. The Meet Director of each meet will see that these assignments are made.

N. Preliminary Information
It is the responsibility of the Meet Director of the Championship Meets to notify the League meet Directors of pertinent preliminary information concerning their meet prior to the League finals
so the League Meet Directors may inform the coaches of their league schools. The NSCIF Finals Meet Director will notify the Meet Directors of the Championship Meets so that they may give any pertinent
information at their meets. The NSCIF Commissioner will provide the NSCIF Meet Director with appropriate information/changes or rules at the State Meet level. Information should be mailed or emailed to
track coaches of all competing schools.

O. Responsibility of Coaches
All track and field coaches are expected to read and adhere to the rules and recommendations of the current National Federation Rulebook, NSCIF Track and Field Handbook and any rules and regulations
recommended by the Track and Field Committee or the NSCIF Board of Managers. Coaches are also expected to maintain proper decorum and etiquette at all times during competition.

P. Warm-Ups
No warm-ups shall be allowed on the track surface once the running events have begun at the NSCIF Finals.

Q. Time Conversions
The following conversions should be used when converting yard times to metric times:

1. 100 yds. to 100m and 120 HH to 110 HH-add .9 seconds.
2. 220 yds. to 200m and 110 yds. LH to 100m LH-subtract .1 seconds.
3. 440 yds. to 400 m-subtract .3 seconds.
4. 880 yds. to 800 m-subtract .7 seconds.
5. Mile to 1600m-subtract 1.6 seconds.
6. 2 Mile to 3200m-subtract 3.4 seconds.
7. 330 yd. Hurdles to 300m Hurdles and 440 Relay to 400 Relay-subtract .2 sec.
8. Mile Relay to 1600 Relay-subtract 1.1 seconds.

R. Lane Assignments
1. 100M, 110M HH, and 100 M HH
Lane priority is 4-5-3-6-2-7-1-8. All qualifiers are seeded on the basis of qualifying times.

2. 200M, 400M, 300M LH, 4 x 100M Relay, and 4 x 400M Relay
Lane priority is 4-5-3-6-2-7-1-8. All qualifiers are seeded on the basis of qualifying times A three-turn stagger will be used in the 1600M Relay. The 800M will use a one-turn stagger.

3. 800M, 1600M and 3200M
At the NSCIF Finals, 12 runners will qualify for the distance races. Runners in the 800, 1600, 3200 will start in two alleys (each on a waterfall line). The assignment of lanes in each alley
are as follows: The outer alley: 4-1. The inner alley: 12-5 These races are to be run in one heat as a final. All qualifiers are seeded on the basis of qualifying times.

4. 4 x 100M Relay
A 30 meter exchange zone and a 10-meter acceleration zone shall be marked. Runners receiving the baton must line up inside the acceleration zone and the baton must be exchanged within the exchange zone.

5. 4 x 400M Relay
The first lap of the 4 x 400M Relay must be run in lanes. The second runner may break for the pole after the first exchange, provided the runner does not interfere with another runner.
In the NSCIF Finals, a 3-turn stagger shall be used.

S. Seeding for Heats
At the League Meet, heats may be necessary if there are more than 8 entrants in an event. Trials should be run in the 100, 200 and high hurdle races. Heats should be evenly distributed by qualifying times.
Heats run in the 400 and 300 hurdles should be a timed final with the top eight entrants running in Heat 2 and the remaining entrants in Heat 1.
Combining Races – Based on NFHS rule 1.3, distance races with less than 4 runners may be combined with another race. This requires unanimous approval of all coaches at the pre-meet coaches meeting.

T. Divisional and NSCIF Finals Seeding
All qualifiers are seeded on the basis of qualifying times.

U. Marking the Track
Runners may mark the track in their own lane for the purpose of exchange marks with a material approved by the Games Committee.

V. Turn Judges
Two exchange judges will be stationed at each exchange zone. The judges have flags to indicate readiness and foul or fair exchanges.

W. Team Composition, Relays
Relay participation is aligned with the National Federation Rulebook stating that an athlete is not a participant until reporting to the Clerk of the Course. The Relay team may be selected from any eligible
team member on the team roster. Each member must have been on the roster and must have had entry fees paid at the first qualifying (League) meet. A team member may change classification (FS/Varsity) up until
the League Meet. The classification at the League Meet determines the athlete’s status until the frosh/soph season is completed. Athletes on the frosh/soph roster may be moved up to compete with the varsity team
at the NSCIF Section Championship and State meet. In relay events, no more than six (6) individuals may be listed on the relay card. If a name is listed on the entry card, it does not count as an event until they
check in with the clerk of the course. Any substitutions for the race must come from those names on the relay card. The names on the relay entry card may be changed, added to or reduced up until the official
close of entries on the day of the meet, as long as each competitor was on the League Meet roster. Even if less than six (6) names appear on the relay list, no additions or substitutions may be made after the official
close of entries. Entries will close at the scheduled time of the start of running events. Each qualifying meet is considered to be a separate meet.

X. Exceeding Contest Limits (14)
If an athlete participates in more than 14 contests prior to the league championships, the following three items are a list of possible consequences. Depending on the intent and the infraction, any level of
these consequences could take place.
a) Forfeiture of points and awards earned by the ineligible athlete from the date in which the athlete exceeded the limit (including relays). This would be for any contest prior to the league championships.
b) The school will be placed on probation by the section office.
c) The school must submit a written action plan to the section office outlining how the error will be prevented in the future.

Y. Order of Events
1. Division Championship Meets
The following order of events should be used for the Division Championship Meets as well as in dual competition meets.
VG=Varsity Girls, FSG=FROSH/SOPH Girls, VB=Varsity Boys, FSB=FROSH/SOPH Boys

Running Events | Field Events
1600M (JVG) | 4 Division, Varsity/JV pits
1600M (JVB) | Varsity jumps (VGLJ, VBLJ, VGTJ, VBTJ)
400M Relay (JVG, JVB, VG, VB) | Shot Put (VB, VG, JVB, JVG)
1600M (VG, VB) | Discus (JVB, JVG, VB, VG)
100M LH (JVG) | Pole Vault (VB, VG, JVB, JVG)
100M HH (VG) | High Jump (VB, VG, JVB, JVG)
100M IH (JVB) | JV jumps (JVGLJ, JVBLJ, JVGTJ, JVBTJ)
100M HH (VB) |
400M (JVG, JVB, VG, VB) |--------------------------------
3200M (JVG, JVB) | 4 Division, 2 pits
100M (JVG, JVB, VG, VB) |Long Jump(#1) (VB, VG, JVB, JVG)
800M (JVG, JVB, VG, VB) |TripleJump(#2) (JVB, JVG, VB, VG)
300M IH (JVG, VG, JVB, VB) |Shot Put (VB, VG, JVB, JVG)
200M (JVG, JVB, VG, VB) |Discus (JVB, JVG, VB, VG)
3200M (VG, VB) |Pole Vault (VB, VG, JVB, JVG)
1600M Relay (JVG, JVB, VG, VB) |High Jump (VG, VB, JVG, JVB)

NSCIF Finals and Suggested Time Schedule
Adjustments of the field event order of events at the NSCIF Finals to allow the boys’ discus to be completed prior to the beginning of running events. The second rotation will begin immediately following the
first event in an attempt to have most of the field events completed prior to the beginning of the running events

Field Events:
One Pit Two Pits
3:00 Boys Pole Vault 3:00 Boys Pole Vault
3:00 Girls High Jump 3:00 Girls High Jump
3:00 Girls Shot Put 3:00 Girls Shot Put
3:00 Boys Discus 3:00 Boys Discus
3:00 Boys Long Jump 3:00 Boys Long Jump (Pit # 1)
4:15 Girls Long Jump 3:30 Girls Triple Jump (Pit # 2)
4:30 Girls Pole Vault 4:30 Girls Discus
4:30 Boys High Jump 4:30 Boys High Jump
4:30 Boys Shot Put 4:30 Boys Shot Put
4:30 Girls Discus 4:30 Girls Long Jump (Pit #1
5:30 Boys Triple Jump 4:30 Boys Triple Jump (Pit # 2)
6:45 Girls Triple Jump 5:00 Girls Pole Vault

Running Events Time Event
Event # 1 6:00 Girls 4 x 100 Relay
Event # 2 6:04 Boys 4 x 100 Relay
Event # 3 6:10 Girls 1600 Meters
Event # 4 6:20 Boys 1600 Meters
Event # 5 6:30 Girls 100 Meter High Hurdles
Event # 6 6:37 Boys 110 Meter High Hurdles
Event # 7 6:44 Girls 400 Meters
Event # 8 6:50 Boys 400 Meters
6:57 Inclusive 100 Meters
Event # 9 7:00 Girls 100 Meters
Event # 10 7:06 Boys 100 Meters
Event # 11 7:12 Girls 800 Meters
Event # 12 7:19 Boys 800 Meters
Event # 13 7:26 Girls 300 Meter Low Hurdles
Event # 14 7:34 Boys 300 Meter Intermediate Hurdles
Event # 15 7:42 Girls 200 Meters
Event # 16 7:48 Boys 200 Meters
Event # 17 7:54 Girls 3200 Meters
Event # 18 8:12 Boys 3200 Meters
Event # 19 8:26 Girls 4 x 400 Meter Relay
Event # 20 8:37 Boys 4 x 400 Meter Relay

CC: Hurdle Chart

Race (Meters) No. of Hurdles Start to 1st Hurdle Between Hurdles Last Hurdle to Finish
100M HH
33” (VG) 10 13m (42' 8) 8.5m (27' 10 3/4) 10.5m (34' 5 1/2)
30” (JVG)

110M HH
39” (VB) 10 13.716m (45’) 9.144m (30') 13.988m (45' 10 5/8)
36” (JVB)

300M IH
36” (VB) 8 45m (147’ 7 1/2) 35m (114’ 10) 10m (32’ 9 1/2
36” (VB)
33” (JVB)
30” (VG, JVG)

DD. Field Events
1. Meet Directors should schedule the field events to begin a minimum of one hour before the start of running events. The Meet Director should indicate starting heights in the high jump and
pole vault in the pre-meet information. The starting heights for the high jump and pole vault at the NSCIF Finals will be one increment lower than the highest height of the lowest qualifier.
The high jump bar will be raised 2” until there are 3 competitors left, at which time the bar will be raised 1”. The pole vault bar will be raised 6” until there are three competitors left, at
time the bar will be raised 3”. The Meet Director may adjust the starting heights in the high jump and pole vault for safety or competitive reasons at the Divisional Meet and the NSCIF Finals.
2. Competitors will be seeded based on their qualifying marks, with the best qualifier competing last. The order will be re-seeded after the first 3 preliminary attempts.
3. Since the Divisional and the Section Meets are finals, all competitors will receive 6 attempts in the long and triple jumps, shot put, and discus. High jump and pole vault competitors will receive
3 attempts at each height.
4. In meets where there are more than 9 competitors entered, such as the League Meet, athletes should be grouped into two equal flights for preliminary competition. Flights are to be based on qualifying
marks. The first flight will contain the athletes with the lowest mark competing first. The second flight will contain the athletes with the best marks, the athlete with the best mark competing last.

EE. Ties
Refer to the National Federation Rulebook, which should be on hand at every field event site for Championship Meets.

FF. Time Rules
A competitor shall begin their trial within 1 minute after being called for a trial. He/she must declare a pass prior to the start of the clock. Competitors may be excused by the event judge
to compete in another event. The Games Committee shall set the time limit when competitors will be excused to compete in another event.

GG. Individual Event Rules
Judges for all field events should have readily available the rules for their event. They should explain the rules to the competitors before they start the competition.

1. Pole Vault
a. Standards
1) At least 13’8 feet apart (anchored to prevent tipping).
2) The pins must be 3 inches by ½” round pins (no notches)
3) A vaulter may request a standards setting for each of their vaults. Standards may be moved front to back, in order to position the crossbar from a point 15” (40cm) beyond the plane of the
top of the planting box (also known as the 0 point) up to a maximum distance of 31” (80cm).
b. Starting Height
1) The starting height for the pole vault will be set at 6” below the qualifying mark of the lowest qualifier.
2) The bar will be raised at 6” intervals. The bar will be raised at 3” intervals when 3 competitors are left.
c. Miss
1) When the crossbar is displaced from the pins on which it originally rested, by the body or the pole.
2) When a vaulter leaves the ground and fails to clear the crossbar. Exception: A vaulter may leave the ground if, in attempting to abort a vault, their feet lift off the ground.
3) When any part of the vaulter’s body, or his pole touches the ground or the landing pit beyond the vertical plane of the upper part of the stopboard, without clearing the bar.
4) When the vaulter fails to initiate an attempt that is carried to completion within one minute after being called and after the crossbar and standards have been set.
d.Pole Selection
1) The vaulter’s weight shall be at or below the manufacturer’s pole rating.
2) Coaches must verify a vaulter’s current weight and complete the CIF Pole Vault Sign-In/Verification form to compete. (See Appendix E, Page 27)
3) The manufacturer’s pole rating shall be visible in a one inch contrasting color.
4) A one-inch circular band shall indicate the maximum handhold position.
5) Variable weight poles (training poles) shall not be used in competition.
e. Illegal Vault
During a vault, the uppermost hand shall not be raised to a higher point on the pole, nor shall the lower hand be raised to any point on the pole above the upper hand.
f. Trials – A vaulter:
1) Has 3 trials at each height
2) May accept all 3 trials at each height, or
3) May pass one or more trials at a height
4) Unless unsuccessful in 3 trials at a given height he/she may try at a subsequent height.
5) When bar is cleared legally, previous failures are disregarded.
6) If a height is passed and the vaulter fails at the next height, he/she shall not be allowed to go back and try the height passed.
7) After competition has started the bar shall not be lowered.
8) Each competitor shall make one attempt in the order in which their name is drawn, unless the athlete needs to be excused for another event.
The official may allow multiple attempts if the athlete desires to do so.
g. Measurement
1) Measurement made on the perpendicular from the ground to the upper side of the bar at its lowest point.
2) Any displaced crossbar should be set on the standards in exactly the same position as before.
3) All measurements are to the nearest lesser ¼”.
h. Ties
1) The tied place shall be awarded to the contestant with the fewest misses at the tied height.
2) If tie is still not broken, the fewest total misses in the entire competition is the determining factor.
3) If still tied (first place). See Rulebook for jumpoff procedure, Rule 7, Section 4.
i. Notes
1) The judge should stand on either side of runway, diagonally and in front of, but close to standard (usually on right side when facing pit).
2) Wind: If it is clear that a force entirely disassociated with the competition displaces the crossbar, and if it is after he is clearly over, the jump or vault is successful. If it is displaced before he is over, he will be given an additional trial. A designated official should attempt to catch the pole if there is a tailwind, after it has been properly released.
3) A non-metal, circular crossbar shall be used.
4) Hard or unyielding surfaces around the landing area shall be covered with a minimum of 2” dense foam material.
j. Defective Equipment
1) If a jumper strikes the bar from the top and as a result of a defective support it slips down and the bar is displaced, the judge shall allow a substitute trial.
k. Time
A competitor shall be allowed 1 minute to begin his vault from the time the judge calls his name.

2. Shot Put
a. The Ball
1. Boys: 12 lbs.
2. Girls: 4.0 kg (8 lbs. 13 oz.)
b. The Circle
1. 7 feet in diameter
2. 4 feet toeboard, 4 ½” wide by 4” high.
3. Circle marked by metal, wooden, or plastic band, indention, or 2” painted line.
4. White line (2” x 4”) outside the midpoint of the circle, designate the back half of the circle.
c. Illegal
1. No harness or mechanical device may be attached to hand or arms.
2. No taping of any part of the hands or fingers unless for an open wound. Taping of the wrist is permissible.
3. Shall be put with one hand from the top of the shoulder so that during the attempt the shot does not drop behind or below the shoulder.
d. Fouls
1. It is a foul if the competitor, fails to initiate their trial within one minute of being called up, or after stepping into the circle, fails to pause before starting the put, or touches the circle (not including the inner face of the stopboard or the band, if one is used) or the ground outside the circle, or the top of the stopboard before the put is marked.
2. It is also a foul if the shot does not fall within the sector lines or if the competitor, after having completed the put, does not leave through the back half of the circle, or leaves before the implement has landed.
3. A foul put is not measured but is counted as a trial.
e. Competition
1. 3 throws per competitor in trial rounds.
2. 3 more throws per competitor after field is re-seeded in reverse order of best performance in trial rounds.
3. The top athlete may reserve the right to take their final trial after all others have completed theirs.
f. Measurement
1.Is from the nearest edge of the first mark by the shot to the point through the center of the circle, measured at the inside edge of the toeboard.
2.All measurements are recorded to the nearest lesser ¼”.
3.Shot must land within the sector line; touching the line is a foul put.

3. Discus
a. Weight
1. Boys: 1.6 kg (3 lbs. 8.438 oz.)
2. Girls: 1 kg (2 lbs. 3.274 oz.)
b. The Circle
1. 8’ 2 ½” in diameter.
2. Circle marked by metal, wood, or plastic band not more that ¾” high, or 2” painted line. White lines outside the midpoint of the circle, designate the back half of the circle.
c. Fouls (same as the shot put)

4. High Jump
a. Landing pad is 16’ x 8’ minimum, at least 18” thick.
b. Standards and Bar
1. At least 12’ apart, not more than 14’ 10”.
2. The top of standards that support crossbar shall be a rectangular plane 1 2/3” by 2 3/8”.
3. The long dimension of the landing system shall point toward the opposite upright so that it will be parallel to the crossbar.
c. Starting Height
1. The starting height for the high jump will be 2” below the mark of the lowest qualifier.
2. The bar will be raised by 2” intervals until there are three (3) competitors remaining, at which time the bar will be raised at 1” intervals.
3. A jumper who has passed three consecutive heights, and has not attempted a jump, will be permitted one warm up jump without a bar in place.
The jumper must then enter the competition at that height.
d. Unsuccessful Trial
1. When the crossbar is displaced in an attempt to clear it.
2. When a jumper touches the ground or landing area beyond the plane of the crossbar, or the crossbar extended, without clearing the bar.
3. When, after clearing the bar, a competitor stumbles against the upright and displaces the crossbar or steadies the bar.
4. When failing to initiate a trial (attempt) that is carried to completion within 1 minute.
5. Jumps off two feet.
e. Trials
1. Has 3 trials at each height.
2. May accept all 3 trials at a height, or
3. May pass one or more trials at a height.
4. If the jumper has one or two unsuccessful trials at a height, passes the remaining trials at that height, then moves to the next height, that jumper will have only one/two trials at the new height. The jumper has no more than three trials to clear the bar and never more than that number.
5. When bar is cleared legally, previous failures are disregarded.
6. If a height is omitted, and fails at next height-shall not be allowed to go back and try height omitted.
7. After the competition has started, the bar shall not be lowered.
8. Each competitor shall make one attempt in the order in which name is drawn unless the athlete needs to be excused for another event. The official may allow multiple jumps if the athlete desires to do so.
9. Competitor must declare a pass prior to start of time clock.
f. Measurement
1. Measurement made of the perpendicular from the ground to the upper side of the bar at its lowest point on top edge of bar.
2. Any displaced crossbar should be set on the standards in exactly the same position as before.
3. All measurements are to be to the nearest lesser ¼”.
g. Ties
1. The tied place shall be awarded to the contestant with the fewest misses at the tied height.
2. If tie is still not broken, the fewest total misses in the entire competition is the determining factor.
3. If still tied (first place), see NFHS Rulebook (Rule 7, Section 3, Article 17) for jumpoff procedure. Other than first place, competitors awarded tie and split the points awarded.
h. Note
1. Standards shall not be moved during high jump competition unless judges consider take-off has become unsuitable.
2. Such change shall be made only after a round has been completed.
3. Judge should stand next to standard on opposite side of competitor’s approach.
i. Wind
1. If it is clear that a force entirely disassociated with the competitor displaces the crossbar, and it is after he is clearly over, the jump is successful.
2. If the crossbar is displaced before he is over, he should have a substitute trial.
j. Defective Equipment
1. If jumper strikes bar from top and as a result of a defective support it slips down and displaces the bar, the judge shall allow a substitute trial.

5. Long/Triple Jump
a. The Board
1. Width, minimum 8”, maximum 24”.
2. Length, minimum 4 feet.
3. Scratch line shall be located by measuring from the nearer edge of the landing pit at a distance of approximately:

Boys Girls
Long Jump 12 feet 8 feet
Triple Jump 34’ and 38’ 24’ and 30’
NOTE: Distance from take-off board may be adjusted to accommodate different levels of competition.

b. Fouls
1. The jumper shall take off from behind the scratch line or the scratch line extended. It shall count as a trial, but not measured if:
i) The jumper’s shoe extends over or makes a mark in front of the scratch line.
ii) A competitor runs across the scratch line or the scratch line extended.
iii) Jumpers touch outside the pit behind their mark in the pit.
iv) The jumper fails to initiate a trial that is carried to completion within 1 minute after being called.
2. In the triple jump, the hop shall be made so that the competitor first lands on the same foot used as the takeoff from the board. In the step, they shall land on the other foot
from which the jump is subsequently performed. In all other respects, the rules for the long jump shall apply.

c. Measurement
1. All legal jumps measure perpendicularly to the scratch line or scratch line extended from landing pit.
2. If jumper touches ground outside of pit nearer to the scratch line, it is a fouled jump.
3. All measurements are read from the board at the scratch line.
4. All measurements are recorded to the nearest lesser ¼ inch.
d. Note
1. Any reasonable request for a change in order should be granted.
2. Judge may choose to give a competitor preliminary jumps in succession.
3. Time limit should be set for all preliminary jumps.
e. Ties
1. Higher place awarded to competitor with better second best jump in preliminaries or finals.
f. Competition
1. Competitors will have six (6) jumps.
2. Each competitor will have three (3) jumps in the preliminary round.
3. Three (3) additional jumps will be given per competitor after the field is re-seeded for the finals. Competition shall be in reverse order of the best performance in the first round.
The top athlete may reserve the right to take their final trial last, after all others have taken their trials.

IX. NSCIF GAME MANAGEMENT INFORMATION

I. OFFICIALS
A. Meet Scorer
A scorer for the NSCIF Championship Meet shall be chosen by the Track and Cross Country Advisory Committee. This person shall be responsible for the complete team scoring in all divisions and any awards data.
B. Meet Director
The Meet Director shall be the Chairman of the Track and Cross Country Advisory Committee or his/her designee.

II. OFFICIAL BALL
Not Applicable.

III. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
Any player whose name appears on the official Varsity, Frosh/Soph, or Freshman roster for the last league game and who is currently eligible under CIF guidelines is eligible to participate. Frosh/Soph competition includes freshman and sophomores only. All athletes must meet one of the following 3 criteria to compete at the section meets (Division or Masters)
1. Have competed at a league Championship meet/match.
2. Have an injury waiver clearing them for not competing.
3. Have competed in at least 2 verified meets/matches during the regular season.

IV. UNIFORMS
The National Federation Rulebook shall be followed.
A. The track and field uniform consists of a school issued jersey, shorts, or bodysuit which is not objectionable to the referee, and shoes, which may be supplied by the contestant. Any other visible apparel must be of a single color and worn under the uniform jersey or shorts. Undergarments worn under the jersey or shorts do not have to be the same color. Shorts may vary in length and style, but must be of the same color for all team members. Each Division (i.e., Varsity or FS), both boys and girls, is considered a separate team. Variance in logos and small side-seam stripes do not constitute a change in color.
B. When traditional uniforms are not available for athletes due to their size, the Meet Director shall be informed prior to competition. Every effort should be made to wear the school’s colors and name.
C. Competitors should be identified with a school uniform in track and field just as they would in any other sport. Playing rules written for high school competition have consistently stipulated the exclusive wearing of school uniforms. School-sponsored activities should not provide for individual costumes that deviate from the color and style of the uniforms worn by all members of the high school team. In an effort to accommodate new uniform material, “body suits” are permissible provided they are school issued.
D. Rule 4-3-1 stipulates that any apparel (excluding warm-up suits under certain conditions) that is worn in excess of the school uniform, must be worn under the school-issued jersey or shorts, and if extending below the knees, restricted to a single color and minus any trim of a second color.
E. Undergarments of one form or another have traditionally been accepted as a supplement to the school uniform, especially in inclement weather. Manufacturers’ logos are permitted, but are not to exceed four square inches (1 ½” x 1 ½).
F. An athlete in violation of uniform or jewelry rules, as noted by any officials at the starting line or at a field event, may be advised by the official of the violation and will be given the opportunity to correct the violation before the start of the race or field event competition provided they do not delay the conduct of the meet. A warning will be issued to the competitor and any subsequent violation shall result in disqualification from the event.

V. MEET SUPERVISION
The host school shall be responsible for security personnel.

VI. ENTRY FEES (All entry fees are subject to change)
A. League Championship Meets
Each individual League shall set their entry fees.
B. Divisional and NSCIF Championship Meets.
An entry fee in the amount of $ 10.00 per athlete is charged for the Divisional and NSCIF Championship Meets. There is a maximum fee of $400.00 per school per meet. Do NOT bring checks to the meet. The NSCIF Section Office will bill each schools’ athletic director. An accurate accounting of participating schools, participating athletes, and meet results should also be emailed to the NSCIF Commissioner, by the Meet Director, as soon after the meet as possible. Entry fees must be paid for all qualifying athletes, even if they don’t compete. Alternates are not required to pay an entry fee. This fee covers both the Divisional and NSCIF Championships. There will be no refunds. All runners must be entered on the entry list and accompanied by an authorized coach with proper certification at the Section Meet. (See Appendix A-Form 506 Certification of Authorized Personnel Form).

VII. ADMISSION FEES (All admission prices are subject to change)
Divisional Championships and NSCIF Championship Meet.
Adults $10.00
Senior Citizens (60+) $5.00
Students (w/ASB card) $5.00
Elementary (K-8) $5.00
Minors unaccompanied by their parents $15.00

The Meet Director will arrange to admit the following: Supervisory personnel, pep bands, cheerleaders, and credentialed media. Gold Lifetime, State CIF Courtesy Cards and Official Administrative School Passes will be honored.

VIII. HALF-TIME ACTIVITIES
Not Applicable

IX. FINANCIAL REPORT
Following the NSCIF Finals, the Meet Director will forward a financial report to the NSCIF Commissioner’s office within 30 days. A 10 % penalty will be imposed on the host school for reports not received within 30 days. (See Financial Report form in the General Information Section of these Guidelines). This report shall include:
1. Gross Receipts
2. Itemized list of all permissible expenses.
3. A check for the net amount after all expenses have been paid. Make checks payable to Northern Section CIF.
4. The host school retains program and concession revenues. (Costs for producing programs will not be reimbursed).

X. PERMISSIBLE MEET EXPENSES
A. The Meet Director, while following season customs, is expected to hold expenses to a minimum. The following are reimbursable expenses:
1. Officials Fees (NSCIF Finals Only)
a. Meet Director - $100
b. Meet scorer - $75
c. Starter - $150 one starter, or $75 each for two starters
d. Gate Personnel
e. Computerized timing operators (if used).
2. Officials Fees (Divisional Meets)
a. Starters - $150 each for two starters
3. Security*
4. Facility Rental *
5. Ambulance or Medical personnel *
6. Custodial (Must have prior approval by Section Commissioner if exceeds $ 250)
B. All other meet expenses must be cleared with the Section Commissioner prior to the meet.
(Note: Cost for producing programs will not be reimbursed).

* Must have approval by Section Commissioner prior to contest.

XI. PUBLICITY/REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES
A. The host school should provide local newspapers with advance publicity of the teams involved in the play-offs, including tournament times and locations as well as any admission prices.
B. The host school should provide the local newspapers with a summary and highlights of the NSCIF Championship Meet.
C. Meet participants should provide their own local newspaper with summaries, details, and outcome of the meet.
D. It is imperative that all schools report their scores to athletic.net so that the information posted on the website is accurate. Schools are responsible for reporting any errors to either athletic.net or to the Section office (528-9300, FAX 528-9333) before the Section seeding meeting.

XII. RADIO/TV
The Section Commissioner must approve all commercial radio and TV coverage of section play-off contests. The broadcast fee is $ 100.00 payable to NSCIF prior to the contest.

XIII. VENDORS
A fee of $100 at 10% will be charged per vendor payable to prior to any Section Playoff contests where vendors will be present. The Fee will include all Divisional and Section Championships. The fee DOES NOT include Regional and State CIF Contests. Any and all display materials are to be provided by the vendor.

XIV. AWARDS (Track and Field)
The following awards have been approved by the Northern Section. Any additional awards must be approved by the Section office. Additional awards may not have any financial impact on member schools.
Individual Awards (No team awards for NSCIF Finals)
2 ½” Gold Medal for Champion w/Olympic Ribbon RWB (22 Boys and 22 Girls-44 total)
2 ½” Silver Medal for 2nd w/Olympic Ribbon RWB (22 Boys and 22 Girls-44 total)
2 ½” Bronze Medal for 3rd w/Olympic Ribbon RWB (22 Boys and 22 Girls-44 total)
1 ¾” Bronze Medal for 4thand 5th place w/Olympic Ribbon RWB(44 Boys-44 Girls-88 total)
The following awards are each awarded to one girl and one boy:
Robert F. Russell Outstanding Track Performance Award (1 Boy and 1 Girl- 2 total)
Norm MacKenzie Sportsmanship Award (1 Boy and 1 Girl-2 total)

DIVISION I, II, III, AND IV CHAMPIONSHIPS
Division I, II, III, & IV Championship Shadow Boxes (Boys and Girls-8 total)
Division I, II, III, & IV FS Championship Shadow Boxes (Boys and Girls-8 total)
(FS Shadow boxes a smaller size than Varsity Shadow Boxes)
15 Individual Championship Patches (Four Divisions, Boys and Girls-120 total, Varsity only)*
15 Individual Championship Pins (Four Divisions, Boys and Girls-120 total, Varsity only)*
Varsity Individual medals (1st-3rd, 264 Boys and 264 Girls (528 total)
1 ¾” Gold Medal w/Olympic Ribbon RWB (22 Boys and 22 Girls-44 total)
(Division I, II, III, and IV-176 total Gold Medals)
1 ¾” Silver Medal w/Olympic Ribbon RWB (22 Boys and 22 Girls-44 total)
(Division I, II, III, and IV-176 total Silver Medals)
1 ¾” Bronze Medal w/Olympic Ribbon RWB (22 Boys and 22 Girls-44 total)
(Division I, II, III, and IV-176 total Bronze Medals)
FROSH/SOPH Individual medals (1st-3rd, 264 Boys and 264 Girls (528 total)
1 ½” Gold Medal w/Olympic Ribbon RWB (22 Boys and 22 Girls-44 total)
(Division I, II, III, and IV-176 total Gold Medals)
1 ½” Silver Medal w/Olympic Ribbon RWB (22 Boys and 22 Girls-44 total)
(Division I, II, III, and IV-176 total Silver Medals)
1 ½” Bronze Medal w/Olympic Ribbon RWB (22 Boys and 22 Girls-44 total)
(Division I, II, III, and IV-176 total Bronze Medals)

Note: Maximum of 15 team patches and pins per team. Additional patches and pins may be purchased from the Section Office.

APPENDIX A

Form 506

CERTIFICATICATION OF AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL

CIF BYLAW 506-WHO MAY COACH
A. All public school teams must be coached by a person who meets the requirements of the California Education code and the California Administrative Code Title V.
B. In the case of a non-public school, a person engaged by that school on a yearly contract basis as a regular member of the school teaching staff and certified by the administrator of that school as competent for the position held.

CIF BYLAW 508-OUT OF STATE COACHING CERTIFICATION
Teams of affiliated California Interscholastic Federation member schools must be coached by staff members certified in their own state (for certain schools outside California).

School: School Team:

Coach’s Name School Phone:

Coach’s Address

(City) (State) (Zip)

I hereby assert and verify that the person named above is authorized by
High School to coach the above team and meets the requirements of the above bylaws as of this date.

(Principal signature) (Date)

(Print Principal’s name)

PLEASE MAKE SEPARATE COPIES FOR EACH CERTIFIED COACH

APPENDIX B

COMPETITOR’S LIST

Please list alphabetically all qualifiers entered in the NSCIF Qualifying meet(s). Write Last names first, then first names. Please type or print legibly.

1. 21.

2. 22.

3. 23.

4. 24.

5. 25.

6. 26.

7. 27.

8. 28.

9. 29.

10. 30.

11. 31.

12. 32.

13. 33.

14. 34.

15. 35.

16. 36.

17. 37.

18. 38.

19. 39.

20. 40.

Total number of entries @ per entry = total amount enclosed made payable to NSCIF Track and Field. This list and entry fee must arrive no later than

Coach School

League Home Phone

APPENDIX C
RELAY ENTRY FORM
SCHOOL

VARSITY BOYS 4 X 100 RELAY VARSITY GIRLS 4 X 100 RELAY
1.__________________________________ 1.
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4
Alt. 1 Alt. 1
Alt. 2 Alt. 2
FROSH/SOPH BOYS 4 X 100 RELAY FROSH/SOPH GIRLS 4 X 100 RELAY
1.__________________________________ 1.
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4
Alt. 1 Alt. 1
Alt. 2 Alt. 2
VARSITY BOYS 4 X 400 RELAY VARSITY GIRLS 4 X 400 RELAY
1.__________________________________ 1.
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4
Alt. 1 Alt. 1
Alt. 2 Alt. 2
FROSH/SOPH BOYS 4 X 400 RELAY FROSH/SOPH GIRLS 4 X 400 RELAY
1.__________________________________ 1.
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4
Alt. 1 Alt. 1
Alt. 2 Alt. 2
APPENDIX D
NSCIF TRACK AND FIELD APPEALS PROCESS

1. WHAT IS SUBJECT TO APPEAL?
A. Misapplication of the rules.
B. Clerical or team scoring errors.
C. Results involving ineligible participants.
D. Failure to follow procedures of competition (time schedule, number of qualifiers to advance, number of trials, etc.).

2. WHAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO APPEAL?
A. Any judgement decision pertaining to violations of the rules (lane violations, false starts, fouls, trail leg violations, etc.).
B. A decision made by the finish judges or timers that does not involve a misapplication of a rule.

3. APPEAL PROCESS
A. The head coach must file an appeal in writing to the meet referee or games committee within 30 minutes of the announcement of results. The appeal should include the competitor’s name and school, the specific rule in question, and a brief description of the situation.
B. The referee or games committee shall immediately notify all coaches of involved athletes that an appeal has been filed.
C. The referee will render a decision after gathering all the facts and consulting a National Federation and NSCIF rulebooks and/or casebooks. The referee did not have to see the offense to render a decision.
D. The decision of the referee may be appealed by either coach and sent to the jury of appeals. This committee’s decision is final. The referee shall not be a member of the jury.
E. In the event that a race must be rerun, the meet referee shall determine who is eligible to participate, and when it shall take place.

Refer to Appeal Procedures in the National Federation CASEBOOK.

Appendix E
2023 CIF
Pole Vault Sign-In/Verification
NFHS Track and Field Rules Rule 7 Section 5 Pole Vault
Art 2 The vaulting pole may be of any material and of any length and diameter. It may have a binding of not more than two layers of adhesive tape of uniform thickness. However, the bottom of the pole may be protected by several layers of tape, PVC, metal, sponge rubber or other suitable material to protect it when place in the planting box.
Art 3 The competitor’s weight shall be at or below the manufacturer’s pole rating. The manufacturers must include on each pole: the pole rating that shall be a minimum of ¾ inch in a contrasting color located within or above the top handhold position; a 1-inch circular band indicating the maximum top handhold position with the position being determined by the manufacturer. Prior to competition, the coach must verify that all of the schools’ pole vaulters meet these requirements.
Art 4 A competitor shall not use a variable pole, a pole which is improperly marked or a pole rated below his/her weight during warm-up or competition.
Meet: __________________ ____Location: ___________________ Date: ___________

Position Athlete’s Name School Weight of Athlete Coach’s Signature Poles Inspected by Official